This photo was taken at the Calgary Roadrunners Confederation Park XC Relay Race. The race is run in teams of 3 with each runner completing about a 3.5k loop that includes two creek crossings. It’s always fun to watch each runner attempt the last crossing. Spectators yell out scores and boo those that don’t make a big splash or leap. This was one of my fav jumps this year. Photo credits go to Kathy or Derek, not sure which one actually captured this great shot. You can check out more photos from this and other races on the CRR website. Got a photo you would like featured here,…
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Photo of the Week: Go ahead & Jump!
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Photo of the Week: And the Sign Says…
30 Aug 2009 | 8:10 pmWhat motivates you when your in a race be it a triathlon or running event? Do the signs of your friends and family keep you going or distract you? The photo is a collage of signs myself and Karen’s family made to keep her going during the Alberta Challenge Triathlon. Karen was competing in her first Olympic Triathlon. More photos from the event available over at my Flickr site and you can read about the event on Karen’s Blog or mine. Got a photo you would like featured? Then leave a comment with the details. Thanks for dropping by. -
Photo of the Week: Just a little crowded, eh
28 Jul 2009 | 11:18 pmThis upcoming weekend I’m busy coordinating the volunteers for Calgary’s first Ironman 70.3 so I decided it was time to once again feature an Ironman photo. The above photo is from the 2008 Lake Placid Ironman. It amazes me how anyone can swim any distance in such crowded waters. For sure a few have taken an arm or foot in the face or elsewhere. Thanks go to Colin for sharing this photo on Flickr. Be sure to check out the rest of his photostream. Got a photo you would like to see featured? Leave a comment with the details. -
Photo of the Week: Runners Along the Water
6 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amRunning along the water’s edge almost always creates a cool photo. The reflection in this photo is so clear it almost appears as if you have a twin running upside down below you. From my email: Dawn, I would be very happy to have you use my photo of runners along the water. Please credit it to me/my photostream. It is of a 10K run which is put on by the Holyoke, Massachusetts Elks Club which uses the money for various charitable causes. It takes place once a year on the saturday following Thanksgiving and is called the Talking Turkey Cross Country Run. Takes place at a reservoir on the… -
Photo of the Week: Ready, Set, Go
29 Jun 2009 | 6:00 amReady, Set, Go Start you Watch. Not a soul is looking ahead. Everyone is looking down and starting their watch, Garmin, etc. Thanks got to Michael Dant (aka faasdant) for letting us feature his photo this week. Be sure to check out his other photos on flickr. Got a photo you would like featured, leave us the details in a comment.
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Jeff Galloway's Blog
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How should I choose a marathon if I want to run a fast time?
18 Nov 2009 | 10:06 amAvoid crowded races. Most runners in the large population events run more than three-quarters of a mile farther than marathon distance. Since you don't get credit for the extra distance, it is harder to run goal pace in these venues. Look for smaller marathons that have a good record for producing fast times. Visit www.MarathonGuide.com and www.RunnersWorld.com for a lot of information with runner reviews, which are usually quite revealing. Courses that have slight upgrades of short duration allow for a varied use of muscle groups, which often helps in reducing muscle fatigue. There are many… -
Breaking up your daily mileage into 2 or 3 sessions
18 Nov 2009 | 9:37 amA runner recently told me that his running really took off when he retired. He was running more miles per day, without injury, by running 2 or 3 shorter runs. These were strategically placed throughout the day so that they energized him for at least an hour afterward, and reminded him of "recess breaks" during elementary school. -
Cross training for fat burning
2 Nov 2009 | 8:38 amTo maintain a regular dose of set-point lowering stress, while minimizing orthopedic stress, cross training can help. The best activities are those that raise core body temperature, use a lot of muscle cells and can be continued comfortably for more than 45 minutes. Cross training is done on days when you don’t run. Swimming is not a good fat-burning exercise. The water absorbs temperature buildup, and therefore core body temperature doesn’t rise significantly. Good fat burning exercises- Nordic track- Walking- Rowing- Exercise cycle
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Runner's World Blog: First Person
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Hello world!
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My Marathon With Lance
24 Apr 2008 | 6:40 amBy Creighton Faust, Jr.Photo courtesy of wbztv.com; see video here Lance Armstrong is my idol. Has been since November 8, 1999, two days after I ran the New York City Marathon in just over 3 hours. That Tuesday after the race started with me feeling some pain in my mid-section and ended with me waking up in the recovery room at the hospital with my doctor telling me, “You have testicular cancer – you have what Lance Armstrong overcame.” The doctor said that running the marathon was a blessing for me – that the stress of it probably caused a blood vessel to break and forced me to get… -
In Search of…..The Bermuda Triangle
25 Mar 2008 | 1:07 pmBy Andrew Hersam Leonard Nimoy. I used to think of Spock whenever the idea of the Bermuda Triangle came up. As a kid I was totally freaked out by the Nimoy-hosted television series In Search Of…. Each episode was In Search of…some bizarre, unsolved mystery: Bigfoot, Easter Island statues, UFOs, the Loch Ness Monster, and — of course — the Bermuda Triangle. Thankfully, however, now that I’ve run the Bermuda Triangle Challenge, Spock’s show will no longer play into the word association. Rather, I’ll think of blue, wind-swept ocean, pink beaches, friendly… -
Running the Frosty 50 (or ‘The Day Reality Bit Me on the Backside’)
23 Jan 2008 | 6:28 amBy Suzanne Ramsey “I need to find another way to abuse myself,” I told my husband, John, as we drove back from North Carolina on Jan. 5, where just a few hours before I had managed to finish the Frosty 50, a 50-kilometer footrace in Winston-Salem, N.C. The 31-mile race, described repeatedly thereafter as “one of the more miserable experiences of my entire life,” began at 8:00 on a chilly Saturday morning and included two horseshoe-shaped “laps” of Salem Lake. It wasn’t the first ultramarathon I’d run — I’ve run more than a dozen in the past 15 years — but it was my first… -
PBJs and Character Flaws
29 Nov 2007 | 1:00 pmKevin Patrick Photo by Dick Ross I don’t know if it’s a good thing. It’s just how I’m wired up. It’s how many runners are wired up. Put us in a tough spot and we’re liable to admonish ourselves to push even harder. I remember the 10k race in which, unbeknownst to me, the splits were being called out every two kilometers. Assuming I was hearing mile splits, I knew I was running much too slow. And so it went. Split after split I grew angrier about my apparently poor performance. Then I rounded a corner and saw the finish line in sight. I ran a PR that day. Another time my wife…
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Runner World
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Runner's Digest: 11.20.2009
20 Nov 2009 | 4:21 amJeff Dengate and Brian D. Sabin Today is Friday, November 20, 2009—a good day for a run. The Countdown Philadelphia Marathon: 2 days Reggae Marathon (Negril, Jamaica): 15 days, mon California... Updated CONSTANTLY! Rants, raves, reports, roundups, and other bits of nonsense -- some of it useful -- from the editors of RW and RW.com. -
One Gift You Don't Want to Unwrap
19 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amMark Remy From a blogging point of view, the Inexplicably Horrible Race Photo phenomenon is the gift that keeps on giving. Case in point: There I was yesterday, minding my own business, when I... Updated CONSTANTLY! Rants, raves, reports, roundups, and other bits of nonsense -- some of it useful -- from the editors of RW and RW.com.
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Runner's World Footloose Blog by Amby Burfoot
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Nov. 5: Meb Keflezighi Wins the NYC Marathon in 2:06, Sorta
5 Nov 2009 | 2:06 pmNow that we've had a few days to reflect on Meb Keflezighi's wonderful victory in New York, it's time to play the "time game": How fast would he have run on a less difficult course than New York? Meb... Amby shares with us his passion for running and his reflections on the running community -
Oct. 24: Let Us Now Praise Brian Sell
24 Oct 2009 | 12:05 pmI hope runners and running fans across the country will join me this week in a long, loud salute to Brian Sell. Few American distance stars deserve it more. Ritz and Teg and Meb and Abdi and Alan and... Amby shares with us his passion for running and his reflections on the running community -
Oct. 21: Help, I've Got a Race This Weekend, but My Wife Is Trying to Kill Me
21 Oct 2009 | 6:41 amMy wife is killing me, and I'm in a panic. Okay, she hasn't actually committed any violent acts yet. She hasn't even laid a hand on me, or me on her, which is unusual, but perhaps I shouldn't go... Amby shares with us his passion for running and his reflections on the running community
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Runner's World Magazine Daily Stories
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How Do You Do It?
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Free Rave Run Wallpaper
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Ready, Set, Shop
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Find a Race This Weekend
21 Nov 2009 | 2:04 pmFor many of us, Labor Day means a three-day weekend. Sounds like the perfect time for a race! Use our RaceFinder tool to locate an event, of any distance, near you. -
Winter Shoe Guide
21 Nov 2009 | 2:04 pmWe review 15 new running shoes. (With video!)
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Jogger's Life
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Operation: Impossible Wedding Budget
17 Nov 2009 | 12:35 pmI hope that you will all be understanding as I divert some of my blogging attention to wedding planning. This process promises to take up a good portion of my life for the next 11 months, so prepare yourself for the play-by-play. I thoroughly enjoy party planning and all of the bells and whistles that come along with the process, and hopefully you’ll find some enjoyment in the whole thing as well! Since I was young, I’ve always been a party planner. I don’t generally follow through with these parties, because they’re all about imagination and daydreaming. … -
Holiday Indulging!
17 Nov 2009 | 6:58 amIs it really going to be Thanksgiving next week? I still can’t believe how time flies now that I’m an old granny! Scary. As the holidays fast approach, while most of us are excited to see family and friends and enjoy the extra time with them, we’re also concerned with what we put into our mouths. The average person does put on weight over the holidays, and we do enjoy foods that we don’t normally have access to for the remainder of the year. My goal over the holidays first and foremost is to enjoy my family. The time that I spend with them will be less… -
Goals, Dreams and Things
13 Nov 2009 | 8:27 amWith my recent decision to go back to grad school, I’ve been doing a lot of self-analysis. Dream analysis. Goal analysis. Talent analysis. It’s been very scientific. Not really. I’ve mostly just been trying to figure out what makes me happy, what I’m passionate about, and what I could see myself doing for the rest of my life. I envy people who are able to make a living doing things that they enjoy wholeheartedly. This, Joggernauts (I made that up…see, clever), is how I want to feel about my job: credit here What? I’m not passionate about… -
Bursitis Can Suck It.
11 Nov 2009 | 8:24 amI’m happy to report that my trip to the gym at lunchtime on Monday included running jogging! Yes, running jogging. That’s right, running jogging. That was fun. So, due to the fact that I was feeling more than 90% myself on Monday, I eased into a little bit of interval training on the treadmill. I did a 3 minute walking warm-up, then for the next 15 minutes, I alternated between running jogging 2 minutes, and walking 1 minute. During the last 5 minutes, I even cranked the incline up a tiny bit for some extra burn. From minutes 18-23, I alternated between walking sloooooow at a… -
Dysfunctional Body Recap.
6 Nov 2009 | 7:11 amIn case you’ve missed any of the saga with my dysfunctional body, here’s a recap that I just posted on the “train” page: I’m currently not training for anything in particular. I completed The Boilermaker 15K on July 12, 2009. I fought with IT Band Friction Syndrome all through my Boilermaker training, but my physical therapist helped me through it. After The Boilermaker, I moved on to my first marathon! I planned on running The Baltimore Marathon 3 months after The Boilermaker-on October 10, 2009. I was feeling good in my training up until about a month and…
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26.2 Quest
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First Post-Marathon Run
19 Nov 2009 | 3:07 amI just got back from my first Post-Marathon run following my First Marathon this past Saturday.I wasn't planning on taking this much time before my first recovery run, but my right ankle was a little sore still and I wanted to make sure that it was solid before heading out and trying anything.Sunday, the day after the marathon I was pretty sore all day and was doing the marathon shuffle. The worst part, as always, was going down stairs..... but I was loving every step because it reminded me of my accomplishment. Monday was more of the same like Sunday, but a little better throughout the day. -
Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon - My First 26.2
15 Nov 2009 | 6:42 pmThe Quest was officially completed yesterday morning when I crossed the finish line of my very first 26.2 mile run on a very nice marathon course in Northern Georgia. The weather was perfect and everything went to plan.... up until a point.The morning started the day before. I spent the day drinking a lot of water and Gatorade preparing for the big day. I didn't have anything laid out or ready, or even really decided upon before dinner Friday night. My wife made me a wonderful chicken ravioli dish for my pre-race carb loading feast. Once dinner was finished I decided I had better get… -
I Can Now Call Myself A Marathoner
14 Nov 2009 | 3:11 pmThis will be really quick as it is just an update so you will know. I will post a full race report hopefully tomorrow.... I am a bit long winded as you all know so it may take me some time :)I can officially call myself a marathoner now. It is absolutely one of the most awesome and humbling things I have ever done and I have a new respect for anyone that completes a marathon. It also was one of the hardest things I have ever done.I completed my first marathon in 4:18:51 according to my watch. I had set out to do it under 4 hours, but I guess I was not ready to do it that fast. Everything fell… -
26.2 - A Long Time Coming, But Here So Soon!
12 Nov 2009 | 7:47 pmI have so many mixed emotions about what will be taking place in just over 24 hours. I am so excited about my first marathon, but also in disbelief that I will actually be running a full 26.2 miles this Saturday morning.It has been a long journey, but one I wouldn't change a thing about. The highs and the lows along the way is what has made this journey worth taking. Each part of the journey has been a learning experience, some with bumps, bruises, and broken bones, and others with joy and pride.Something I have never mentioned before was something I said to my wife nearly 8 years ago when… -
8 Miles Down.... 9 To Go - (and 1,000 miles)
8 Nov 2009 | 4:46 pmToday's "long run" (can you really call it that?) of 8 miles is in the books. It is the final long(er) run of my marathon taper. I have been trying to run all my runs lately at my target marathon pace. For the shorter distances this is an easy pace so it is hard to keep myself from going faster. I have been working on this so I know how it feels and so I can work on staying consistent.Breaking News!!!!!!I just flipped over to my RunningAhead Running Log and noticed that today's run took me over 1,000 miles for the year. I wasn't watching for that, but knew that I would hit it sometime this…
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The Energizer Turtle
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Waitin' for the weekend
7 Nov 2009 | 8:44 pm"Nothing matters but weekend, from a Tuesday's point of view" - Kings6:00am Up and at 'emI got up early to get out on the trail before my Weight Watchers meeting. I was on my way by 6:45. I wanted to find a geocache that had evaded me - and scored me 2 wasp stings in the summer. On my way the sun was coming up.; It was a beautiful red sunrise. So much for the old saying "Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning." The weather was perfect all day.I came up empty on the cache. It was a nice hike to and from the cache area.I made it to the WW meeting… -
I did some runs...woohoo
5 Nov 2009 | 8:28 pm"You better run" - Pink FloydWell, things are going pretty good. I still haven't started following Weight Watchers plan yet, but I have been watching portions. I will have to get on plan if I want to be successful. I really have to work on planning and preparing meals in advance. That is what helped a lot the last time was on plan.On the running front, I was out on the trail on the weekend. I did the 4.5k route in Short Hills. I ran on the flats and downs, but I walked the uphills. Tonight I went out and did a 5k loop. I ran most of the way. -
Midweek update
29 Oct 2009 | 8:28 pm"Dreams transport desires, Drive you when you're down" - RushThings are going pretty good this week. I've avoided temptations a few times. Actually the temptations haven't been tempting. There were brownies, cake, candies and more. None of which called me. I haven't started the Weight Watchers plan yet but I have really watched my portions and no junk food.Weight loss has started.I have been walking, but I really want to run. I don't want to start until lose a fair amount of weight so I don't hurt myself.Thats all for now.Keep… -
It is time...
24 Oct 2009 | 7:41 pm"It'll be just like starting over" John LennonAfter a summer with minimal running and non-minimal eating, I am up 35lbs. and my jeans don't fit. I was off to Walmart to buy a couple pairs of 38" jeans and today a trip to Weight Watchers.It was a hard thing to do. I kept on wanting to go back, but I was nervous, ashamed and afraid to show my face. I wish I would have gone a couple of months ago, my 36" jeans would probably fit again.I have done a few trail run lately and I have been hiking over the summer, so I have getting some exercise.I've signed up for the Robbie Burns Run in January. It… -
I will post l8r
24 Jun 2009 | 7:54 pmWhen I get my cr@p together again, I will post, until then, thanks for all your support.
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Adventure Running
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Carmel River
20 Nov 2009 | 11:28 amI joined Gary Gellin and Jim Moyles for a point-to-point adventure run along the wild Carmel River in the Ventana Wilderness (3 hours south of the Bay Area). The route starts at China Camp along Tassajara Road (rough dirt road) and finishes below Los Padres Reservoir. The first 3.5 miles is along the Pine Ridge [...] -
Rae Lakes Loop
28 Oct 2009 | 9:53 amAccording to the national park service, the Rae Lakes Loop is one of the most popular hikes in Sequoia and Kings Canyon, if not the entire Sierra. I completed the famous loop in 12 hours, 31 minutes, starting at 5:30 am and finishing just after 6 pm. The loop is 46 miles long and climbs from [...] -
Pinnacles National Monument
22 Oct 2009 | 2:55 pmGary Gellin and I enjoyed a spectacular 13.5 mile loop in Pinnacles National Monument. This challenging loop entailed nearly 4,000 feet of elevation gain and covered most of the highlights in the park, including Bear Gulch Cave, High Peaks, Balconies Cave, and Condor Gulch. The Pinnacles are located in the Gabilan Range to the east of [...] -
Middle Palisade
28 Sep 2009 | 3:30 pmThe Northeast Face of Middle Palisade is a classic scramble of a California Fourteener within the rugged Palisades subgroup of peaks in the High sierra. The route takes you past stunning Finger Lake, with its turquoise glacial water and towering granite slabs. The route then ascends slabs and lots of loose talus on the glacier [...] -
Kilian on the TRT
28 Sep 2009 | 6:15 amUPDATE – 8:05 PDT (from Salomon) - DONE! 38 hrs 32 mins. Respect Kilian 6 hrs 20 mins less than the previous record hold by T2 (Tim Twietmeyer), which already was an outstanding performance! UPDATE – 9/29 – (from Salomon) - Dicks pass 11.30am PDT – Kilian is 30 hrs and 30 mins after he left Tahoe. He [...]
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Ask Coach Jenny
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Training in the Off-Season, Part 2: Maintaining Fitness and Sanity
11 Nov 2009 | 9:08 amCoach Jenny, I followed your online training program for the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon with great success! I ran alone and on my own time and found that your program gave me the... ASK COACH JENNY! Coach Jenny Hadfield is the co-author of the best selling Marathoning for Mortals and the newly released Running for Mortals. She is a nationally recognized speaker, writer and co-owner of Chicago Endurance Sports, Chicago?s largest multi-sport training company. -
Training in the Off-Season
5 Nov 2009 | 10:21 amI just finished the Chicago Marathon in 4:44:05 and I really enjoyed my training season and the race. I can't wait for the next challenge, but my next race isn't until May, so I have some down time... ASK COACH JENNY! Coach Jenny Hadfield is the co-author of the best selling Marathoning for Mortals and the newly released Running for Mortals. She is a nationally recognized speaker, writer and co-owner of Chicago Endurance Sports, Chicago?s largest multi-sport training company.
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Ask the Running Doc
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PLEASE Do the Baby Aspirin
17 Nov 2009 | 8:31 amHello Readers,I just returned from the San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and Half. Some 32,000 participants had a great time and we had a very successful day from a medical standpoint -- though it wasn't without incident. (More on that in a bit.) You may remember that in a previous post I discussed Dr. Arthur Siegel’s theory about sudden cardiac death (SCD), which is what doctors call cardiac arrest even if it is resuscitated. Dr. Siegel theorizes that muscle breakdown from exertion (rhabdomyolysis) interacts with a plaque (even a small one), which activates platelets to form a… -
Why Is My Knee Stiff?
9 Nov 2009 | 10:34 amI experience stiffness in my left knee when I sit for a while. I stretch it out before I run, but it still doesn't go away. This is a problem almost every day. Any suggestions as to what it could be? Why my left leg? I am only 21, so arthritis is unlikely. - Brian Thanks, Brian, for posting this question. Knee stiffness is a very common complaint but unfortunately, over the internet, it is impossible to give you a clear action to the cause. Knee stiffness is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Similarly, if you twist your ankle, causing it to swell up, and go to a doctor who examines it,… -
My Feet are Killing Me! Help!
2 Nov 2009 | 9:36 amDoc, I just finished the New York City Marathon, my first marathon, in 5:40:59! What a great time! I followed all your advice but last night -- starting at about 3 a.m. -- both my feet started killing me. I could not walk! It hurt even to have my comforter rest on them! Is this normal? What is it? How can I prevent it? - Jillian G., Westbury, NYCongrats, Jillian. How cool to have finished and achieved that goal! And what you write about is not at all uncommon and is actually the greatest complaint call I receive in the middle of the night post first-time marathon finish. As with most injuries…
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Between The Miles
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A Range of Goals
19 Nov 2009 | 11:36 amI like how some runners are now posting goals for their upcoming race.No longer is one goal proclaimed, but two or three. (As we all know race completion expectations are not so black and white.) I like this plan - no more finish before a blank blank time pressure.ExamplesRunbulldog numbers his outcomes with #1 as the most achievable goal.“Goal #1 — finish the marathon with a smile on my face -
How Has Your Running Changed as You've Aged?
14 Nov 2009 | 11:57 amI have been simmering over this article for the last month, and I'm still having a hard time formulating a remark. Did it make me feel better or worse?Should I throw in the towel?Give up doing races?In this article in the WSJ - Older, Wiser, Slower. The writer shares his reason for slowing down. (A Cardiologist told him, “…keep your heart rate below 120.")He gives example of athletes who have -
Burpee Try-outs
10 Nov 2009 | 2:20 pmWhen the gym I belonged to closed I swore I would never get wired into a gym membership again.But I do occasionally drop into the community gym. (Despite the sucky equipment.) For variety, I have outfitted my office with plenty of equipment I use. Including bands, free weights, kettlebells, and my ball.Despite this stuff I am always on the look-out for new ways to strengthen up. Which lead me to -
How Many Socks?
5 Nov 2009 | 8:52 amMy new best friends – Wigwams!I originally bought these for my first trail run. I wanted a cushiony sock that covered the ankles. Most of the trail socks have wool in them.Wool = itchiness - > me!Unfortunately, these wool free socks ended up being too thick for my Pegs.When the cooler weather arrived, I dug them out and slipped them on.Buttery soft with steadfast warmth. I never take them off!( -
Short Term Goals are Important
2 Nov 2009 | 11:53 am“Always set some short term goals in training.” – Tim NoakesThe mileage from my running records shows I ran a total of 838 miles last year. (2008)So my new short term goal is to surpass this amount. (Before the year runs out.)I’m running at 694 miles right now. And when I do the math, I discover I will have to run at least another 144 miles. (Not many, I know for you Marathon runners.)To achieve
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Ask Budd
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Hello world!
17 Nov 2009 | 8:45 amWelcome to runnersworld.com Blogs. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! Budd Coates is the director of employee fitness and health at Rodale Inc., publishers of Runner's World and High School Runner. He has been running and coaching for more than 30 years, along the way experiencing every component of training and racing. He has a personal marathon best of 2:13:02 and qualified for the U.S. Olympic Marathon trials four times. Based in Emmaus, PA., Budd assists with the local youth cross-country AAU program, so he has an insider's view on what high school runners…
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Cool Running
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Holiday Gift Guide
19 Nov 2009 | 4:39 amStart your holiday shopping early. Use this guide to find the perfect gift for the athlete on your list. Active.com -
Turkey Trots & Thanksgiving Day Runs
19 Nov 2009 | 4:20 amPound the pavement before you pound pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving. Sign up for a Turkey Trot near you and eat guilt-free. Active.com -
How to Push Past Those Last Few Miles
18 Nov 2009 | 1:44 amIt is often said that the race is won or lost in the last few miles. Starting out too fast can leave you feeling fatigued and unable to push when it counts. Use these tips to plot your strategy to push through the final few miles. Active.com -
Marathon Training: Shorten the Long Run
18 Nov 2009 | 1:43 amThe long run is essential when training for a marathon, but, it doesn't have to be 26.2 miles. Read up on how far your long run should be to have the endurance needed on race day. Active.com -
4 Tips to Running Your First Marathon
18 Nov 2009 | 1:43 amBuilding endurance is key to assure you will last the 26.2 miles on race day. Increase your miles slowly and use these tips to help get you there. Active.com
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DEAN'S BLOG
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Blue Zones
22 Nov 2009 | 9:40 amWhere do the world’s hardiest humans live, and what makes them so healthy? Those were the questions Dan Buettner set out to answer. Buettner seems uniquely qualified to pursue the topic of... Dean Karnazes, mega-endurance athlete and bestselling author, blogs about ultra running, life, and the human spirit. Not necessarily in that order. -
State of Running
10 Nov 2009 | 6:13 pmHaving just attended The Running Event—one of the nations premier running industry gatherings—I am happy to report that our sport continues to flourish, even during this economic slowdown (perhaps on... Dean Karnazes, mega-endurance athlete and bestselling author, blogs about ultra running, life, and the human spirit. Not necessarily in that order. -
YCDI!
27 Oct 2009 | 8:09 am“The problem with the younger generation is that I’m no longer part of it,” Mark Twain once waxed famously. Man, can I relate. Just when I thought I was catching up, they go out and invent an... Dean Karnazes, mega-endurance athlete and bestselling author, blogs about ultra running, life, and the human spirit. Not necessarily in that order. -
Book Review
15 Oct 2009 | 1:08 pmEvery so often a book comes out that is so luminous, so transformational, so impossibly irreverent, it makes you want to break out in unrestrained laughter. The Runner's Rule Book, by Mark Remy, is... Dean Karnazes, mega-endurance athlete and bestselling author, blogs about ultra running, life, and the human spirit. Not necessarily in that order. -
Passing the Buck
5 Oct 2009 | 7:41 amI’ve heard it said that a buck doesn’t buy you much these days, but I beg to differ. On the contrary, I’ve found a single dollar can be priceless. Allow me to explain. Let me first preface this by... Dean Karnazes, mega-endurance athlete and bestselling author, blogs about ultra running, life, and the human spirit. Not necessarily in that order.
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Erin Go Run
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Enjoying the Fall Colors, Not a Fall in Miles
11 Nov 2009 | 6:23 pmMotivation is a runner’s best friend, and also worst enemy. When motivation is high, running is phenomenal. When motivation is low, there is nothing but time it seems until that motivation returns. It would seem obvious at this point (being as my last blog post in June was a missed marathon race) that my motivation has been on the down and outs in the last couple of months. When I moved to Omaha for graduate school, I was excited for a change, but not in my running. I am slowly realizing that I had taken San Diego for granted and the complaints about city running, the asphault, the hills… -
The Bitter Truth- Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll and I weren’t Meant to be
30 Jun 2009 | 10:01 amIt’s a hard thing to get over. I went along as if everything would go smoothly. I didn’t plan ahead and I waited until the last minute to try and make it work. Many would say it’s my fault. But when I look back and think about the bib number that was supposed to be mine, I just feel empty and a large void in my heart fills with bitterness. Racing is that one relationship that you have where everything is somewhere between a happy comfortable and an obligatory love. On a day to day basis, you look ahead to the race with an eagerness to build as much strength and confidence in it, but… -
Bike to Work Day… I got This
15 May 2009 | 10:30 amToday is Bike to work day, so being the athlete that I am (the kind looking for attention from others) I took the challenge to bike from Pacific Beach to Carlsbad; basically a 30 mile bike ride. The problem is, I had already committed to meet a friend to run in Carlsbad at 7:15am. In other words, it required me leaving by 5:15 if I had any chance of making it in time (I usually allow for the time I waste being paranoid about my tires and the times I stop to pump them up just in case). Leaving in the vicinity of on time, I started the trek to work (or to meet up for the run). Not within 1 mile… -
Upcoming Races
28 Apr 2009 | 3:02 pmAfter running the Carlsbad 5000 and doing a fairly decent job at it, I have rekindled a motivation for some shorter distance races. I finished the 5K in 20:02, almost breaking into the 19’s (which hasn’t happened since college). That being said, my slight cockiness has driven me to sign up for the following races: Run Through the Vineyards- May 9, 2009 Temecula, CA San Diego Rock and Roll (Relay)- May 31, 2009 San Diego, CA Camp Pendleton Mud Run- June 6, 2009 Oceanside, CA Updates on performance will follow. It’s nice to know that I am running comparable times to my high… -
Boston Marathon Update
20 Apr 2009 | 11:15 amI am currently watching the Boston Marathon via the web (these are the times that I thank our technological advances). The men have split up and the lead women are still in a tight pack of about 7 women. With only miles to go, the women are at 2:19 and the men at 1:51. This is indeed a very fast race and exciting to watch. Missing the opportunity to sign up in time, I have to resort to living vicariously through the race. Thanks to Universal Sports, I am able to sit at work and still feel the nervousness and the adrenaline of these runners. Ryan Hall, my former love (current eye candy), is…
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Feet Meet Street
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Randumbery VIII
20 Nov 2009 | 6:10 amI used to run this semi regular feature called "Randumbness" about, as you would guess, various random and dumb things going on. It was a nice page filler. You thought you were getting actual carefully constructed content. Instead, you were getting fluff, filler, time wasters. I'm not saying this to foreshadow this post. I'm just saying the post title is Randumbery and if you can put 2 and 2 together....well, we'll both be pleasantly surprised at your cognitive skills.Banned On The Run…Now with 96% Less Handsome!There is a new Banned On The Run podcast. Go there and hear it now. Do that and… -
The Basement
17 Nov 2009 | 7:20 amSo about that blog….Things have changed around the Nitmos basement. You may have noticed that I don’t blog much anymore. Maybe it’s the cobwebs and lingering smell of water leaks past rotting my brain. Or maybe it’s the instant access to my extensive cereal collection. Whatever, the ole blog has settled in somewhere south of dog walking and Yes, Dear reruns on the list of work distractions.In the office, things were beige. And boring. The only link to anything non-work related was the interwebs. Somehow, Blogger had escaped their tight fisted site clamp down. So, being a man incapable… -
Contorted Hamlet
5 Nov 2009 | 7:18 amIt’s getting cold out. Just cold enough where I have to actually give a moments thought to the age old Shakespearean paradox : To short, or not to short. Or something like that.40 degrees. Constantly. Just chilly enough where you’ll be pretty cold for the first few miles in shorts but pretty warm during the last few miles if you wear pants. What would Hamlet do? Here’s several reasons, prefaced in the great Hamletian tradition, why I hate cold weather running.The Slings and Arrows of outrageous bloggers…I hate putting the wind pants on. First, it covers my legs and, fuck, I got nice… -
The Lunch Runner
27 Oct 2009 | 8:19 amFirst, a brief note on the post title. It is a more clever – and possibly more accurate? – play off the best seller titled The Kite Runner. I wouldn’t call it an homage to that title. More like an improvement. Waiting for my call from Oprah. And a future VH1 Where Are They Now? special. Movie rights? Yes, please.Today, I’m going to be ‘that guy’. Not the guy with the unshaven face, permanently congealed to Adidas wind pants, walking the dog at all hours of the day. The guy everybody assumes doesn’t have a job and what a lazy sack of llama dung he must be and why does his lovely… -
Summer of Speed II Post Mortem
23 Oct 2009 | 7:09 amSeeing as the fall leaves are committing suicide by the handfuls outside my window leaving my lawn looking like a scene from Jonestown, I guess I should take the time to wrap up my Summer of Speed 2 (SOS2). At least, before it snows.Now I have an awful habit of making fun of things that should not be made fun of. This might explain why I’m sitting in my home working by myself in a job that requires very little actual human interaction. Isolation! Maybe it’s not a coincidence. So, before we go any further, I promise not to fill this post full of off color Jonestown references. Not Guyana…
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For Beginners Only
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Are Barefoot-Type Shoes Appropriate for New Runners?
20 Nov 2009 | 8:58 amI am 63 with a bad knee and tendinitis in one foot and I want to start a running program. I’m reading about new types of minimal footwear that permit one to run more similarly to barefoot. Is this... Are you new to running, or just thinking about taking it up? If so, you're in the right place. From technique to shoes to nutrition and more, no topic is too trivial for our expert panel. Send a question of your own, or just browse their latest responses. Good luck -- and we'll see you on the roads! -
Why Do My Toes Go Numb?
6 Nov 2009 | 12:36 pmI have been running for a few weeks now and have noticed that with my new running shoes my toes are numb or asleep toward the end of my workout. This happens in my old shoes, too. Any suggestions?... Are you new to running, or just thinking about taking it up? If so, you're in the right place. From technique to shoes to nutrition and more, no topic is too trivial for our expert panel. Send a question of your own, or just browse their latest responses. Good luck -- and we'll see you on the roads! -
Are My Restless Legs the Result of Overtraining?
16 Oct 2009 | 2:07 pmI am training for my first half-marathon and have been experiencing what I can only describe as "restless leg syndrome." It's not pain, but a creepy-crawly feeling that drives me crazy and sometimes... Are you new to running, or just thinking about taking it up? If so, you're in the right place. From technique to shoes to nutrition and more, no topic is too trivial for our expert panel. Send a question of your own, or just browse their latest responses. Good luck -- and we'll see you on the roads!
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Half-Fast - half witted at best.
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More Podcast Goodness
20 Nov 2009 | 8:32 amThe latest issue of Banned on the Run is ready for your ears to consume, unfortunately your ears are probably not ready for the latest installment of Banned on the Run.In this episode we discuss a lot of things that are not even remotely related to running, so basically it’s just like every other episode. However, the short amount of time that we do spend talking about running is actually very beneficial as we discuss the variables of VO2 max, the ramifications of over pronation versus supination, and how to apply the Pythagorean Theorem to running. And if you believe all that then I’ve… -
Vanilla Has Left the Building
19 Nov 2009 | 9:19 amWhen I first started this blog I was bound and determined to remain anonymous, and I debated long and hard trying to find a nickname that would conjure up the idea that I was just an average, ordinary guy (of course, the truth is that I’m an extraordinary individual and well above average in every way but I didn’t want to seem too imposing to my average readers). I considered Average Joe, but it was too mundane, and somehow I ended up going back and forth between calling myself Plain Vanilla and Joe Vanilla which I realize now were both awful. Finally I decided to keep it simple and just… -
Thrīv
17 Nov 2009 | 9:20 amSix weeks ago I received an e-mail from a gentleman who was working for thrīv Natural Performance Wear and he of course loved my blog and wanted to give me a free thrīv workout shirt that I could write about. Not one to turn down free things I graciously accepted. After all, the motto that I live by is ‘if it’s free, it’s for me!’According to their promotional materials, thrīv performance clothing “is made from eco-friendly bamboo and cotton, so it’s far more natural and lightweight than synthetic polyesters. This unique fabric blend wicks sweat better than Under Armour, and it… -
Reebok Talking Breasts Ad FTW!
6 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pmYou’ve no doubt already seen the first Reebok ad for EasyTone shoes where the cameraman can’t help but focus on the sexy model’s legs and butt which she so obviously got from wearing Reebok EasyTone shoes and nothing else. I saw that ad last weekend and I was ready to give Reebok my full endorsement, but then just when I thought that Reebok couldn’t get any awesomer they went and came out with the following ad featuring talking breasts. It’s like they’re in my head. Seriously, I’m always thinking breasts are talking to me.Come now, when someone is speaking to you it’s rude not… -
Blegh!
5 Nov 2009 | 7:52 amLast week my 6 year old brought home something special from school, I believe the technical term for it is H1N1. Not officially confirmed (though there have been confirmed H1N1 cases at his school) but at the very least we all have some flu-ey type of virus thing. It sucks.Combine that with the week (OK, fine two weeks) that I took off from running after the Denver Half Marathon and it’s been almost three weeks since I’ve run. On the bright side I can’t wait to get back to it. That’s about all I feel like typing today so enjoy this video of NYC Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi reading…
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Kiltrunner
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Two Adverts.
19 Nov 2009 | 6:33 amAfter some time I got a couple of requests for adverts on this blog. I am happy to help out first one I got was from Keving at theclymb.com Here is how they describe it Hey,I thought you'd like to know about The Clymb. It’s a private sale network that will give you access to insider pricing from an amazing group of outdoor brands. If you climb, hike, run, ride, paddle or ski, you’re gonna love this. Here’s how it works: you accept this invite and The Clymb will hook you up with deep discounts, usually 50-70% off retail, on gear from a different leading brand each week. Each brand’s… -
3 Nov 2009 | 9:40 am
3 Nov 2009 | 9:40 amDid my first official 5 miler on sunday morning. Offical in that I followed the new Narberth run course. I ran a lot faster than I believed I was capable of running. I may be in better shape than I believe. I also believe that I may be mistaken both of which are possibly true at the same time. My ankle that started all of my non running over the summer is still really sore but it works it's way out. I am toying with the idea of doing some longer runs now but I am going to put that thought on hold as I a get myself into just running with consistency. -
I'm Kinda Back
22 Oct 2009 | 9:49 amAfter taking most of a month off I started running again last weekend. I did 3 milers both saturday and sunday. I felt good both days and did not push myself in any way. I did the roads doing a three mile loop I made up I had to wald in each of them for a little bit but I was really surprised at how well I did the second night. My ankle and knee felt good during the runs but were a bit tender afterward. On I am planning on doing another 3 miler tonight on the grass around the field. That run will kind of be the deal breaker coming a couple of days later it will hopefully give me a better… -
28 Sep 2009 | 10:18 am
28 Sep 2009 | 10:18 amWent out early on Saturday and after finishing some running around and checking out some potential future routes, I ended up where I always go. I just wanted to test out the legs as I have been having intemittent pain in both knees. I wore my worn out Asics and went down to Forbidden Drive. I wanted to do 30 minutes 15 out and back. I figure it would be close to 3 miles. I toed the line at the 1.5 mile marker which I understand has no relevance because the people who put the markers down did not really do so with much accuracy. I ran west to the INN and I felt incredibly good. I stopped and… -
Injury Update
17 Sep 2009 | 6:00 amthis has been my year of injuries. It started off so well with two 50ks, one in march and one in April but I have been injured pretty much since then. After the physical therapy lots of advil I am still injured but it appears as though I might be coming round the bend. I haven't been running with any regularity dribs and drabs here and there. I want to do a long "race" at the end of December and I saw that the HAT run sign up is on and then there is the Foxcatcher again. While I didn't have a stellar race at either one last year the race directors of each are totally cool and professional and…
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Kristin Armstrong's Online Journal : Mile Markers
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Discomfort Zone
19 Nov 2009 | 11:21 amLast week after running group, as we gathered in an exhausted, panting semi-circle, Cassie explained that the combination workout (fartlek plus tempo run) was intended to help us gain familiarity... Kristin Armstrong's online journal : Mile Markers. Share the road with Kristin Armstrong. -
Two Years to Prepare
12 Nov 2009 | 12:10 pmSometimes the best kind of parties are the kind that move. Not everyone might consider a 10-mile race (Gilbert Tuhabonye's Run for the Water, last Sunday morning) through the imposing hills of... Kristin Armstrong's online journal : Mile Markers. Share the road with Kristin Armstrong.
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Life on the Run
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Running along the English Channel
17 Nov 2009 | 10:32 amThere's something surreal about running along the bluff heading West from Brighton along the English Channel. It's the view, the smell of the saltwater, the small little towns you run through, and the fact that I'm almost halfway around the world doing something I love getting out and enjoying life. -
Wheels Lane? Let me clear my throat!
9 Nov 2009 | 2:14 pmWheels lane! Shut the muck up! I am done with you people. Green Lake, if you have ever been there and opened your eyes, is chalk full of runners, walkers, cyclists, unicycles, mountain bikes, roller bladders, kids on tricycles, baby joggers, dogs on leashes, dogs without leashes and the occasional women walking her cat. Obviously it would be nice to have some rhyme or reason to the madness but in reality it is impossible. The sign that indicates a wheels lane is an ideal world scenario kind of like ... -
Running the Wheels Lane around Green Lake
4 Nov 2009 | 2:34 pmSo, I have assimilated (I guess that's the geek in me talking Star Trek Borg) to the wheels lane of Green Lake. Now that Jackson is all grown up, if nine weeks is grown up, he's starting his trek to become the fastest stroller baby around town. That is, if I can get my act together. -
Marathon Schmarathon
20 Oct 2009 | 4:59 pmIt's been a while. Sorry to both readers that I haven't sent any updates since before my trip to Berlin! Berlin ..how can I properly describe this race without vomiting in my mouth? Well, it was warm. Warm all week actually and then cold from that day on. The hottest day of the week was in fact the day of the race where temperatures reached the 80's. Boo hoo! I know I am complaining a bit but I was really hoping to finally run a good one! I went out thinking I wanted to run about 3:23 per kilometer ... -
I'll Take It
6 Oct 2009 | 12:30 pmI'll take this weather. While tough to get out the door, after a few minutes of running, allowing the body to warm up and the legs to loosen, it is almost ideal running weather. Yes, it would be nice to live in a warmer climate, allowing for the option to run shirtless, the peacefulness of the morning run and the start of a beautiful Fall is almost worth the sacrifice. And I guess the option to run shirtless is still an option. Until the rain comes!
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Make It a Masterpiece
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Catching Up on Blogging
19 Nov 2009 | 4:34 amWednesday, Nov 18:I worked on a computer problem ALL DAY Tuesday and didn’t get my Tuesday run in. But today I did get in a nice run after spending a couple of hours collecting leaves first. Grass trails in the park, no walking except up a few small hills when my breathing became too fast. Pace for the first 4.3 miles was 9:16, not bad for a hilly grass trail. I didn’t time the next 0.7 miles. No problems with the knee that locked up Sunday. It’s a masterpiece!Sunday, Nov 15:St Croix Valley Runners Sunday run, this time 11.3 miles in 2:06:22, for a blazing-fast pace of 11:11. We had a… -
OBX Marathon, North Carolina Outer Banks
8 Nov 2009 | 4:38 pmOBX Marathon, Kitty Hawk to Manteo, on the North Carolina Outer Banks. Very, very nice. State number 24, marathon number 40. No plans for any more marathons this year.Good stuff about the OBX Marathon:Incredibly, most (meaning more than half) of the course is shaded, either in neighborhoods or on wooded trails or roads.There WERE spectators! And they were enthusiastic. I taught a few little kids how to high-five, or I could hear their parents teaching them after I had swished by with my hand out.There are some small, rolling hills on a road that goes through the woods, and there is a tall… -
My Computer Crashed!
6 Nov 2009 | 5:57 pmThursday, Nov 5, 2009:And so did my watch! I had a blog post almost ready, and then BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH! About a week ago now, accounting for some of the delay in posting. This has happened before on this laptop. There is a flaky connection between the motherboard and the hard disk, and eventually the hard disk gets corrupted and the boot files are overwritten with junk. Or so it seems. Repair doesn’t work - the only solution is to wipe the disk and do a complete reinstall of Windows XP. It’s a six-year-old laptop, crashed several times now, and I responded to this latest crash by… -
Fall Color Photos
27 Oct 2009 | 7:36 pmTuesday, October 27, 2009:What a beautiful day this was! Bright sun, fall color as good as it gets, a wonderful day to run in the park. I brought the new cell phone along and took some photos. Despite stopping frequently for photography I still ran the 6.9 miles in 1:14:00, which is a pace of 10:43, about the usual pace for this trail. No pains, no problems.Sunday, October 25, 2009:North St Paul Community Center. I tried a run-walk routine today, for the first time here. Run three laps, then walk one. Normally 40 seconds per lap running, 60 seconds walking rapidly, 13.5 laps per mile. Lessee… -
What a Bike Rack!
24 Oct 2009 | 8:26 pmI spent the whole day measuring the Team Ortho Half Marathon and 10-Mile races for certification, sunup to sundown. Despite horrendous traffic on a lovely Saturday I got it done, except the final paint marks for some of the splits. It's a beautiful course, by the way, around lakes Harriet and Calhoun, and out and back on Minnehaha Parkway (different roadways). The races are next Saturday, October 31.When it got too dark to work any more I headed home, bike on the rack behind, traveling north on I-35, intending to turn east on I-94.Suddenly lots of brake lights flashed ahead, and the cars in…
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Marathon Running
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Under the Bench We Sat On
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Needs a New Knitting Project
20 Nov 2009 | 6:08 amYesterday I finished the last of three projects that I had started over the summer. Yes. That's right, over the summer. They shouldn't have taken me so long but I would get into a bad state on all of them and not want to fix any of them and so I would just put them all aside. Then I would pull one out and rip out the bad rows and continue one until I screwed up again and so on. Eventually they all got done with the exception of the baby sweater I was knitting. I ripped that whole thing out but used some of the yarn to make a little baby hat. I just have to get a button for the chin strap and… -
Bright Lights
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I Know It Means Nothing...
19 Nov 2009 | 5:37 ambut I say it's something.Went to the doctor yesterday for our ...let's see 38 week appointment, even though it's closer to 39 weeks than 38 weeks, but what. ever. Now I understand that I'm not even at term yet, but that doesn't mean that I wouldn't like to see some progress in the baby is going to come out at some point. We had another Non-Stress Test I guess because she failed the one before, and perhaps because they have had to keep an eye on my blood pressure throughout the entire pregnancy.Doctor came in and gave me a lovely little internal exam just because I wanted to see if I was… -
The final month of pregnancy as told through Star Wars, Part III
18 Nov 2009 | 5:20 amI'll know Lucy's my daughter if, after a harrowing trip through the birth canal only to arrive in this cold, foreign world, she looks up at me with a wink and a smile and says, "Just like beggar's canyon back home."Hell yeah!
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A Runner In The Making...
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A Year Of Hard Knocks
15 Nov 2009 | 11:52 amI've been thinking about this post for a while as it has been a long time coming. For better or worse, I am one of those people who is more than a little hard headed. I am also one of those people that tends to think if a little something is good, a whole lot should be that much better. Well, I finally learned that when it comes to running maybe less is more sometimes. I have run myself into the ground this year in an ever more futile attempt to get better. I have been running an average of about 58 miles a week for the last 4 years. I haven't taken off more than 3 days from running in that… -
A Step Back May Be Just What I Need....
28 Sep 2009 | 4:27 amWell, it happened. I have been so fortunate to run race after race without a DNF or a truly bad result. This year's marathon calendar started with a 3:00 marathon in Miami in the heat. After that, I ran a 3:05 in Boston with a bad cold. A month later, I ran a respectable 3:03 at the Bayshore. There was nothing even remotely respectable about Toronto and it has me questioning everything.I ran what I thought was a fantastically paced 25k (15.5 miles) 3 weeks before the race. The pace was right aroune 6:41 and I really just cruised. I had confidence going into Toronto as I was tapered and most… -
20 Sep 2009 | 1:10 pm
20 Sep 2009 | 1:10 pmToday was my last run of any substance before the Toronto Marathon next Sunday. My plan was 5k at around 22 and half, 5k at sub 21 and 5k cooldown for a total of 15k. Everything went off without a hitch and I am ready as I can be for next week. I am just praying for good weather and day where my body has one of those special days.Take care everybody and as always, RUN WELL!See you next week..ActivityRoute:Elev. Avg:224 mLocation:Washington, MIElev. Gain:+0 mDate:09/20/09Up/Downhill: [+66/-66]Time:07:16 AMDifficulty:2.8 / 5.0 Weather:Fair 11 C temp; 76% humidity 11 C… -
2 Weeks To Go...
13 Sep 2009 | 7:56 amFirst of all, THANKS to everyone who has ever posted a comment on my blog. I don't know if you all do this, but I read each and every comment at least a few times. And all of them make me just a little more confident as a runner and a little more comfortable that I am not alone in this pursuit. I know that personally I revel in all my bloggy friends victories against the stopwatch or the trial of miles. And I hope they know that when I run, you are never far from my thoughts. Anyway...Today was a split 14 miler on the TREADMILL. Yuk. It was an absolutely beautiful morning, but I have been… -
It Just Might Be Doable... Weather Permitting.
7 Sep 2009 | 10:47 amLast week was a very nervous one for me. My Sunday marathon pace 25K would be the final practice test before the big final exam on September 27th in Toronto. I really didn't know what to expect from this run as there were a whole bunch of things against me. I have been having a number of NIGGLES lately (thanks for that one Ewen!) including hamstring, achilles, and even this new outside of the knee down to the center of my ankle thing. I also had my family with me in northern Michigan which meant I had to spend most of my time swimming at the lake and then outside in the woods. Not a whole lot…
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Running Journey
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Kevin's Cup 8K Race Report
14 Nov 2009 | 8:43 pmI had the pleasure bittersweet memory of running the Kevin's Cup 8K 9.5K race this morning in West Linn, OR. Unfortunately, Friday night saw the coldest overnight low temperature we have had here... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
This is not the droid you are looking for
9 Nov 2009 | 8:49 amSaturday I meandered into my local Verizon store to get an up-close look at the new Motorolla Droid phone. While I was there, I also took a gander at the HTC Eris. After I fought through the lines... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
The Wallflowers
6 Nov 2009 | 10:08 amLast night I went to go do my Yasso 800s at our gym. It was closed at 7:30PM. WTF? It is supposed to be 24 hours but it was locked up. That reminds me I need to call management and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Peak Performance : Runnersworld.com
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Nov. 20: Why Blood Dope When Drinking Blood-Red Beet Juice Is Just About As Good?
20 Nov 2009 | 4:46 amWarning: What you are about to read might cause silly giggles, loud guffaws, or spasms of incredulity. It might also help you run farther and faster. Two days before the ING New York City Marathon, I... Cutting-edge news, advice and research to help you perform your best. The "Peak Performance" blog is edited and written by Amby Burfoot, Runner's World's executive editor and winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon. -
Nov. 17: Unique Twin Study Provides New Evidence for Exercise Benefits
17 Nov 2009 | 4:10 amThis is a busy time of year for me, what with the fall marathon season, several big magazine projects at RW, and my peak racing season. So I always fall behind on the latest fitness and performance... Cutting-edge news, advice and research to help you perform your best. The "Peak Performance" blog is edited and written by Amby Burfoot, Runner's World's executive editor and winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon.
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Run Bulldog Run
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One Month Later. What’s Been Happening?
10 Nov 2009 | 10:17 amThe last time I posted something, I’d just completed a 26.2 mile training run. A lot has happened since then, but I guess the big news is that I have a real marathon to run this weekend in Richmond, VA. Before I share my race goal(s), I’ll attempt to *briefly* summarize the last four weeks. 10/12 - 10/18: Mixed bag of easy cycling and running before jumping on a plane on Friday and flying to Wales for a much needed holiday. The week ended fantastically as I ran the Cardiff Half Marathon in a surprising 1:20:42 — not bad considering six weeks previous I was still wearing an… -
Interesting Weekend - Beach Ford 5k And A Marathon Training Run
11 Oct 2009 | 7:59 pmSomewhat last minute (i.e. a couple of hours before the race), I decided to run the All American Beach Ford 5k — a well established event put on by the Kingston Elementary PTA in the Kings Grant subdivision of Virginia Beach. I was planning a Saturday morning 5 or 6 miler anyway, so figured a 5k effort with warm-up/cool down would be a fun alternative to “just another run”. I arrived in plenty of time, registered, chatted with friends for a while before heading off on a two mile warm up. I timed the warm up to end a few minutes before the event start time, but must have… -
Progressive Baker’s Dozen
8 Oct 2009 | 6:36 pmTonight’s run initially started as a double-sock blister test (thin Newton socks against the skin, cushioned Balega socks against the shoe), but soon developed into one of those addictive progressives. Six miles turned into eight, eight into ten, before I finally called it a day at thirteen. The weather was absolutely perfect for a run — sunny with a very pleasant breeze — and it was one of those rare occasions when everything just clicked. Cool to watch my shadow lengthen on the soccer fields and interesting to see my pace get quicker and quicker. No real effort, it just… -
2010 HAT Run
8 Oct 2009 | 2:12 amI seem to be getting quite adventurous in my old age! Not only will I be running the inaugural Seashore Nature Trail 50k in December, but now I’ve added the 22nd Running of the HAT Run 50k on March 20th, 2010 to be my race calendar too. Some time last week I was alerted to the race by DailyMiler Andy O., and after running it by wife Ally (who always supports me no matter what crazy thing I want to do) and a quick bit of research, I took the plunge and signed up. The more I read about the event, the better it gets! Course description: The course is mostly single track trail with a mix of… -
2010 Boston Marathon
7 Oct 2009 | 5:56 pmTook the plunge today and signed up for the 2010 Boston Marathon! It will be my first Boston since 2000, so naturally I’m excited about the race and am keen to see how I will perform compared to 10 years ago when I faded somewhat to a 3:04:12. What a great experience though! It usually takes a while for qualifying times to be verified and the $130 entry fee (increases to $180 after February 1st, 2010) to be processed, but I hope to be listed as one of the registered entrants some time in mid-October. I’ll also be looking out for my official postcard from the B.A.A.! Anyone else…
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Run Faster
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Snow Run
28 Oct 2009 | 12:11 pmThere may be something really wrong with me (I’m sure there is), but I’ve always loved running in fresh snow. It’s not that I like cold weather–in fact, I don’t really like the cold much at all–but there’s something about the way the world looks all frosted over that I really love. This morning I got my chance to do my first real snow run of the season. Sure, we’ve had flurries a couple of times this year already, but this storm is supposed to be the real thing. In fact, the weather sites report that we’d already gotten up to 6 inches by… -
PR or PW?
20 Oct 2009 | 8:32 amWell, it depends how you look at it. If you’ve been following along, you know that I was planning to run the Denver Half Marathon this past Sunday, that I’ve had a few injuries this year that have kept me from training as hard or as much as I would have liked, and that my only real goal for this race was to finish the race feeling healthy. I did have it in the back of my mind though that I wasn’t going to be able to finish much under 2:30 because I was planning to run/walk the race and I was run/walking about 11 minute miles in the few longer training runs I had prior to the… -
Taper?
12 Oct 2009 | 6:35 amAs I’ve mentioned a couple of times previously, I’m going to be running the Denver Half Marathon this coming Sunday. As you also know if you’ve been following along, my training hasn’t gone all that well this year because of various injuries. In fact, the longest run I’ve been able to get in since mid-August is the 10-miler I did this past Saturday. Because of this lack of solid training, I’ve decided that I’m going to run/walk the race using a 4 minute/1 minute ratio. I’ve also decided that since the race is no longer a goal race for me, and I… -
Rebuilding and a Race
19 Sep 2009 | 11:08 amI marked my second week of post-injury running with a race this morning. It was the Broomfield Days 5K–a tiny little race that is held during the ‘burb’s annual community celebration. Last year the race had fewer than 150 entrants; I’m guessing that this year’s turnout was about the same. I debated quite a bit before deciding to enter this race, both because I wasn’t sure I wanted to pony up the $20 and because I thought it might be a bit too much of a strain on my foot. However, in the end, I was convinced by several twitter friends that the cost… -
Cross-Training: High Intensity Intervals
3 Sep 2009 | 7:00 amDue to my injury, I’ve been doing a lot of cross-training lately (which I should be doing regularly anyway, but that’s a different subject). In an attempt to keep my fitness level up and also keep myself entertained, I’ve been doing high-intensity intervals a couple of times a week on the bike. High intensity intervals are different from the more standard interval training I’m used to doing in that they are shorter and (predictably) more intense, consisting of a short, all-out effort followed by a brief period of rest. In theory, high intensity intervals give you the…
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Run to Win
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Oscar Pistorius Has An Unfair Advantage (Again)
20 Nov 2009 | 1:47 pmYou may recall a couple years ago when Oscar Pistorius was banned by the IAAF from competing because they felt that his prosthetics gave him an unfair advantage over people that still had both of their legs. This news was quite a sensation, since there seemed (at the time) to be a very good chance that Oscar would qualify for the Olympics were he given the opportunity to race. The Court of Arbitration for Sport decided that there wasn’t enough hard evidence to rule one way or another and forced the IAAF to allow him to compete. The real question about what to do should he make it to the… -
Pay Attention To Traffic When You Are Running
18 Nov 2009 | 7:14 pmMost Saturday mornings, I am awake and ready to run the trails nice and early. This weekend, I was a bit tired but got up anyway so that I could hang out with a friend that was staying with us for a few nights. By the time he left for a class he was taking, I felt wide awake and decided to ignore my desire to go back to bed and instead left the house to meet up with the Trail Monsters at Pineland Farms. Unfortunately, about a mile and a half later, I’d discovered just what an engineering marvel modern cars are. 10 years ago, I’d have had an engine in my lap. Instead, my 17 month… -
Boston Marathon 2010 Registration Has Closed In Record Time
14 Nov 2009 | 2:14 pmI knew that the Boston Marathon was going to close early this year. In fact, I expected it to close between Christmas and the New Year and no longer allow entrants in the same year as the race for the first time in race history. I was only partially right, however. Registration for the marathon closed yesterday, November 13th. It is the first time I have ever seen it close earlier than late January. So, if you are registered for the race, congratulations! If you delayed registering, then what race are you going to run? (More Info: Press Release) -
My Coaching Program Is Now Live!
12 Nov 2009 | 12:09 pmInterested in hiring a coach for the winter to get you through to the Boston Marathon? I’ve just opened up my coaching program. Head over here for a quick 4 minute video that explains how the program is going to work: http://www.runtowin.com/coaching/signup.html -
Do you need a coach for the Boston Marathon?
10 Nov 2009 | 1:04 pmLast week, I released 5 videos about how to choose your next (or first) marathon and all of the considerations that you need to take into account. As I mentioned at the end of the videos, I am going to be offering personal, 1 on 1 coaching for the Boston Marathon 2010. I’ll only be taking a few people, and registration opens at noon this Thursday (November 12th, so be sure to register early. Here’s a video that explains exactly what is going to be offered: To recap, the program will consist of a personalized training plan that will provide you with workouts every week from…
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RunBlogRun
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Nike Border Clash XI, by Larry Eder
21 Nov 2009 | 9:08 pmThe official Nike Border Clash site, prepared by Runnerspace.com ishttp://www.runnerspace.com/NikeBorderClash My favorite little big meet is less than 24 hours from fruition. The brainchild of Josh Rowe and John Truax, this meet is all about bragging rights between the states of Washington and Oregon on just who had the best prep cross country runners? What I have loved about it is its simplicity: Forty top boys and girls from WA and OR duke it out over the trails on the Nike headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. We have just arrived in Portland, Oregon and the rain is coming down. The course… -
IAAF Council Meetings: Updating our sport, by Alfons Juck, Note by Larry Eder
21 Nov 2009 | 9:34 amThe IAAF Council Meeting in Monaco is working on changes in the world champ schedules, modernizing the champs a bit, but still, issues remain in the very complicated issues surrounding Caster Semenya.... NEW PRINCIPLES FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TIMETABLE, SHORTER EVENING SESSIONS WITH FINALS ONLY MONTE CARLO (MON): IAAF Council Agreed during the first day of its session about many issues related to competitions. Important changes were agreed within the new set of Timetable Principles for the IAAF World Championships starting in Daegu 2011. The World Championships will have 9 days, but it will… -
Berlin 09 2009 Recap, August 15-23, 2009, by Larry Eder
20 Nov 2009 | 2:08 amHere is my recap of the nine days of the World Champs 2009 in Berlin, Germany, August 15-23, 2009: Berlin, Germany is a city of 3.4 million, with people coming from 180 countries. The city of Berlin is now a global city. Since the fall of the Soviet Union, and the breakdown of the Wall in 1989, a united Berlin became the capital of Germany. Berlin does not walk away from its past, there were constant reminders of the past and the present woven on each street in Berlin. For nine days, the World Championships of Athletics made its home in Berlin at the 1936 Olympic Stadium, one of the most… -
Tsegaye Kebede Defends Fukuoka Title, by Alfons Juck, Note by Larry Eder
19 Nov 2009 | 2:53 pmThe Fukuoka Marathon, in its sixty-third incarnation, will feature a very tough field: from Tsegaye Kedede, the defending champion and Beijing and Berlin bronze medalist, to Evans Cheruiyot, the 2008 B of A Chicago Marathon champion. Former S. I. writer Kenny Moore immortalized Fukuoka in "Consider the Chrysanthemums", comparing Moore's patience, and Frank Shorter's colorful antics in dealing with overseas travel, training, and nerves before racing. For the sixties and seventies, and much of the eighties, Fukuoka International Marathon made the likes of Buddy Edelen, Akio Usami, Derek… -
The Myth of Fairness Meets the Question of Gender, from Jill M. Geer/USATF, comments by Larry Eder
19 Nov 2009 | 8:41 amThe Semenya debacle continues...yesterday, the IAAF issued a release noting that a) the discussion of the Semenya issue had been tabled, and that b) testing of Semenya had not been completed... Below is a thoughtful blog from Jill M. Geer, USATF Chief Communications Officer, and defacto, the voice of USA Track & Field, who has written a blog on the Myth of Fairness and the question of Gender. Jill has done a nice job of putting this sad stain on our sport in perspective. At the end of her piece, I have placed several links from RBR coverage of the Semenya story. After re reading them, I still…
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Runnergirl Training
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Firming Up!
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Strength Train Your Brain
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Healthy Eating Tips
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Pumpkin Recipes
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Runners Lounge
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Take It and Run Thursday: Unconventional Races
19 Nov 2009 | 4:36 amThis week's sponsor, Kate of OOKate. She offers readers this question to ponder and respond to: What's the most unconventional race you've ever run? Have you run a race like North Carolina's "Take Pride in your Hide" naked race? Does your local running group have "prediction runs" where everyone guesses their finish time, and the winner is the person who has the closest guess? How about a Mud Run? If you could make up a wacky race, what would the twist be? Stop by the response page and and leave your thoughts on this topic . Kate leaves us… -
Running on Food: For the Peanut Butter Lovers!
18 Nov 2009 | 8:39 amBy Heather This article is part of a popular series on Nutrition for Runners. Heatherfrom the blog, Trials of Training, has offered her expertise in Nutrition to runners in the Lounge to pass along information on recipes, nutrition, and running/food related questions. She has her BS in Nutrition from Penn State, she is currently working to be a Registered Dietician, and loves to help runners with their questions. Past articles can be found in the Nutrition and Hydration section and Recipe section in the LoungeI am a huge fan of peanut butter. To… -
Take It and Run Thursday: Fav Race
12 Nov 2009 | 5:45 amThis week's sponsor, Joanna of Yummy Running offers readers this question to ponder and respond to: What is your favorite race? Do you live for the marathons or crave a 5k? Would you rather race in the morning, afternoon, or at night? Do you like big races with tons of people and encouraging crowds or do you prefer the smaller hometown races? Stop by and leave your thoughts on this topic. Click here now! And don't forget to check out Joanna's story! -
Open Mic Friday: Meet Dr. Jami
6 Nov 2009 | 4:06 amThis week's guest is Jami, doctor, mom, winemaker, and runner. Author of the blogRunner For Goodshe shares what's going on with her family, running, and racing.As a cardiologist, it seems she might have an advantage over the rest of us when it comes to training with a heart rate monitor. Well she does, and she discusses that today.Welcome Jami!How did you develop your passion for running and fitness? I ran a little in medical school mainly to burn off ice cream calories. My sport was always golf. However, with a family and starting a new practice there was… -
Take It and Run Thursday: The Nobel Prize for Running
5 Nov 2009 | 5:21 amChelsea of Early Runner is this week's sponsor and she offers readers this question to respond to: You’re on the selection Committee for the Nobel Prize for Running. Who would you nominate for the winner and why?It could be an elite or a beginning runner....a courageous ordinary runner in your community who inspires you.... or the local running club leader, race director, or running store owner who gives tirelessly back to running. It could be the senior runner in your community who knows no age limitations.You decide. Who do you think deserves to be recognized for…
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Running for Two
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Working It Out
20 Nov 2009 | 1:01 pmSometimes I take Sam to the daycare at my gym, and sometimes while he’s in there, I sit in the lobby and work on my laptop. I’m still figuring out the balance of work and being mom, getting in runs... Runner?s World contributor Lisa Jhung blogs about the struggles, the joys, and the?um?bladder issues of staying active while pregnant. Follow her here as she strives to keep both her baby and herself healthy over a challenging nine months. -
Building Blocks
13 Nov 2009 | 1:47 pmEarlier this week, Sam and I sat on the floor and played with wooden blocks. As he knocked down every block "structure" I put together, and occasionally chucked a block right at my head (which he... Runner?s World contributor Lisa Jhung blogs about the struggles, the joys, and the?um?bladder issues of staying active while pregnant. Follow her here as she strives to keep both her baby and herself healthy over a challenging nine months. -
Thank You, New York
7 Nov 2009 | 1:29 pmTwo years ago, I was four months pregnant and covering the women’s race of the ING New York City Marathon. Paula Radcliffe, who’d had her first baby just ten months prior in 2007, won the race and... Runner?s World contributor Lisa Jhung blogs about the struggles, the joys, and the?um?bladder issues of staying active while pregnant. Follow her here as she strives to keep both her baby and herself healthy over a challenging nine months. -
Snow Day
30 Oct 2009 | 10:49 amWe got an early winter snow here in Boulder this week, with over two feet of the white fluffy stuff dumping around our house. Schools were closed, which meant that Sam’s daycare was closed, too. Snow... Runner?s World contributor Lisa Jhung blogs about the struggles, the joys, and the?um?bladder issues of staying active while pregnant. Follow her here as she strives to keep both her baby and herself healthy over a challenging nine months. -
All Dressed Up
23 Oct 2009 | 1:10 pmThe Nike Women’s Marathon happened last weekend, and I was there in San Francisco for a Nike event. What did I do during the race? Since I’m still dealing with this injury (and very sorry to report... Runner?s World contributor Lisa Jhung blogs about the struggles, the joys, and the?um?bladder issues of staying active while pregnant. Follow her here as she strives to keep both her baby and herself healthy over a challenging nine months.
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Running & Fitness at 50
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Mon-Fri Update, Weekend Trip Planned
20 Nov 2009 | 9:05 amMon-Tues-Wed-Thurs-Friday morning runs, averaging about 5 or 6 miles. Temps ranging from 10-25 degrees but never got too cold. Dark outside when I start but cold, clear and sunny when I finish. There’s no way I can understate how beautiful the landscape is here, as I make the turnaround and head toward home. The [...] -
Snowstorm
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Sunday Trail Run
9 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pmEnjoyed a great trail run on Sunday morning. There was some snow on the ground in places and some icy running conditions in places, but overall it was a nice trail and a great run. It’s been awhile since I’ve run on snow & ice, so it got me thinking that I need to invest [...] -
Time for new shoes!
7 Nov 2009 | 1:26 pmI left Montana right when the snow started, and got back just after it had all melted- but I think I could use some new shoes. The snow is coming, and it’s coming soon. I went to Schnee’s to talk with Sean and he recommended the Asics Gel Trabuco. I’ve worn the Trabuco before (the [...] -
Maintenance Runs
21 Oct 2009 | 3:50 amStill in Georgia, and my runs lately are at Lake Heath during the week. Each lap is approximately 1.9 miles, so generally I do 3-4 laps. I always see a couple of other runners, and usually a few walkers. One of the things I’ve been working with lately is video. It’s new for me. I use [...]
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Running like my life depends on it!
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Motivation and how to give up.
7 Nov 2009 | 6:52 pmBeen struggling with motivation issues since my Chicken Pox episode and since my annual event ended.Started playing a little shuttle this last week. Its been good. The workout itself is not that hard. I remember when I started playing squash, it took me a month to figure out how to play it and I got a hell of a work out during that time. As I got better at it, the workout became less and less strenuous. I thought I was getting better at the game. Actually, I was getting better at figuring out which ball I could take and which I could give up on even without trying. I realized this when I… -
Elizabeth Vasanthakumari, Golds and Silver, Rome - Big update!
4 Sep 2009 | 8:01 pmI've decided to keep my posts short and quick. Just like my running. Now realized that short and quick is a life truth.Anyway, first off did some pretty interesting running in Rome. Not much - just enough to keep me warmed up. The most interesting aspect of Rome, from a running perspective, was meeting Elizabeth Vasanthakumari. She was part of the 1984 SAF Games Gold medal winning 4x400 team along with P.T. Usha. For having been one of the fastest runners of her time, Elizabeth is extremely humble. Just goes to show that greatness doesn't get into everyone's heads.Well I came back from Rome,… -
Getting set for the 100!
11 Jun 2009 | 5:06 amThe last few weeks have been about getting set for my annual athletic meet on the 21st of June.Been doing a lot of 40m - 120m repeats and some weight training. Feeling fairly fit. But Im not sure my endurance is where it should be. I feel a lot leaner and feel a little tired. But I expect that should go with the one week rest that begins on Saturday. I will be in Rome for that week but there's going to be no running. A lot of walking but no running whatso ever. So that should bring some life back into my legs. I bought a new pair of spikes this morning. The previous pair that I had bought… -
Getting Addicted
28 Apr 2009 | 7:48 pmPosting after a long time because I was eye-deep in work for a bit. Also my work outs have been fairly irregular and inconsistent. May be that's a good thing.Had a couple of interesting workouts in the last 4 weeks.One was a parkour course - very beginner - that I went through at Zest Pondicherry. Btw, I highle recommend AGAINST Zest Pondicherry. There was a rat in my room - sitting in our suitcase actually - when we returned from the swimming pool that didnt have the filters running with about 50 people in the pool. Very miserable experience. I couldn't resist that plug because I was most… -
Is every city in India better than Chennai for running?
29 Dec 2008 | 7:08 pmI spent the last week at Hyderabad and Vizag. In Hyderabad we were in the Hitec City area. Since it was a Christmas holiday the dominant theme of the holiday was alcohol. So running was not really something I focused on much. But I did get out to run two evenings - once I ran through Hitex - an exhibition area and once just outside the place I was staying in.What struck me the most were that the streets were so clean and well paved. Maybe because this area is so far out that regular Indians don't live there. Most of the people who live there are sofware types who have travelled abroad and…
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See Corey Run: A Fitness & Nutrition Journal
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Exciting News! Coach Corey/Cyberpenguin Will Be Featured Guest on Runners Round Table Tomorrow Night!
31 Oct 2009 | 9:41 pmExciting news! I will be one of featured guests on tomorrow night's episode of Runners Round Table, "RRT54: State of the Run Net Community." Hope you can join us for tomorrow night's special RRT... -
Announcing the NEW Rock It! Running™ Company Blog, Website, & Facebook Fan Page....
18 Oct 2009 | 7:18 amJust a brief FYI to let you all know that my running and wellness coaching company now has an official blog, website (currently under construction), & Facebook fan page. Now you too can show your... -
Online Charity Fundraising Tools: An Overview
12 Oct 2009 | 6:55 amI recently ran into an interesting situation: I wanted to run my very first marathon for charity but the marathon that I'd registered for didn't seem to offer any charity fundraising tools officially... -
See Corey Run 3.0: Blog Facelift Currently in Progress
5 Oct 2009 | 11:34 pmHello All, If you've stopped by for a visit to this blog (&/or my recipe blog) today, you've probably noticed that the page layout has been continually changing throughout the day. If you... -
What's To Come
23 Sep 2009 | 10:24 pmJust a brief post to let you know that I've got some exciting stuff in store for you at both this blog & my recipe/healthy cooking blog, "Cook. Eat. Drink. Blog." Over the past several days I've...
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Sweet Victory
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The Caring Diabetic
11 Nov 2009 | 1:53 pmI'm so grateful for all of the comments I get on this blog, but I've always been partial to Al's. Why? Because he's not a diabetic. His son is and he reads my blog for insight into how to be a better parent. As a parent of two little riddles, myself, I soooo get that.At any rate, Al posted a great comment last week:"Have you always been so successful with controlling your bg levels? My son really does "care" about his diabetes, but struggles with roller coaster bgs. In your early 20's at college, were you as successful controlling your diabetes as you are now?He adds: Right now he is very… -
Not My Diabetes
6 Nov 2009 | 1:47 pmWhen I was in high school, I was one of 4 diabetics (that I know of). This week, the second one of the other 3 died of diabetic complications.And yet, even writing that, it sounds absurd. After all, I'm sitting here, more than 25 years into this thing, without a single complication and a nearly non-diabetic blood sugar of 137, 30 minutes after eating a bag of chips.There's a lot I don't know, but probably the biggest thing I don't know is why this disease is fairly easy for me, compared to so many Type 1 diabetics. On one hand, I could take the credit - say I *care* more than others, or stay… -
Moving Forward...
26 Oct 2009 | 12:35 pmI really don't blog much these days, so hopefully you've been finding some good things to read.As I hinted a few weeks ago, I've climbed out of my post-marathon-blow-up and yesterday, started training for my 4th marathon, which isn't until the middle of May.So how does someone go from saying they're done with the marathon to beginning a 26-ish week plan for one? Welll.... a few things happened.1) I'm stubborn and stupid. If you're a runner, you know that's a big part of it. Don't discount it.2) I'm not a bad runner. I just ran a particularly crappy race. In the month following the marathon, I… -
The Makings of a Dynasty....
15 Oct 2009 | 2:16 pmAt the end of the day, I'm an age-grouper. Though, I've never read a definition, here's what that means to me:1) You'll never see my on the "podium" after a race. I'll never take home money and never be in the Top 3 overall.2) However, depending on who shows up on the starting line, I might sneak into an age-group award. Age group awards are particularly whimsical. I won first place at a local 4 miler in 2008, only to come back and finish 6th a year later. I should add, I actually ran faster the second year. Like I said, whimsical.That being said, Knoebels Lumber 5k has been my bitch since… -
The Nearly 1/2 Marathon PR, Apidra & Other Stuff...
7 Oct 2009 | 2:37 pmAs a reader, I can tell you: sporadic blogs suck. When I'm enjoying reading someone, I expect them to post regularly, and I haven't.But as a writer, I made a deal with myself a long time ago: I write what I want, when I want. There's no need for another chore in my life because, believe me: I've got plenty of them.But still, I do have some things to say.First up, running. Last weekend was the Hands on House 1/2 Marathon, one of the bigger 1/2 marathons I do and my 3rd time on this course. It was also my first race since my marathon melt-down three weeks prior. While I expected to be a little…
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The Internal Pigdog
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Race Report: Harrisburg Marathon
9 Nov 2009 | 7:21 amI certainly never thought I'd run a marathon in Harrisburg. But things happen in life and you go with the flow. Leading up to the race, I felt mostly good, although I was bothered by lower leg muscle tightness. This is a long-term problem I've had. Naturally, I skipped massage or even the stick and kinda wished it away. Bad move. Saturday morning, I woke up with a severe leg cramp. My left leg was sore the rest of the day.I went to Harrisburg with a few goals in mind. At the very least, I wanted to run under 3:15. A "good" race would be under 3:10. The miracle would be under 3, which I knew… -
Race Time
6 Nov 2009 | 2:43 pmIt's time. There's about 40 hours until I start my 15th marathon. I've gotten nervous before each one. This is no different. There's always the phantom injuries, the sluggishness, irritability, then the doubts. My guess is it's always the fear of failure, not so much of running slowly but not reacting well if/when things go bad.There's no prediction for this one. I'm relatively healthy. My Achilles isn't perfect but it's probably as good as it's been in over a year. My fitness is pretty good. I'm a bit wary of my endurance because I haven't been able to run as much during this training cycle. -
Plan B
29 Sep 2009 | 7:37 pmSomething that you quickly learn in distance running is things go awry. There seems to always be something during a long run that will surprise. The trick is figuring how to deal with the unexpected. The most frustrating mishaps are those that are self-inflicted. I'm feeling that way now. I planned to run the Philadelphia Marathon. In the back of my mind, until recently, I worried I wouldn't be able to do it because of my Achilles. So I procrastinated on the very basic necessity of marathon running: signing up for the race. You can imagine where this is going. The marathon is now sold out. So… -
A Very Good Day
27 Sep 2009 | 9:27 amI haven't posted here in a while. Since the triathlon, I've gone back to running mainly, only I'm trying to cross-train more. It's gone alright, although I still have pain in my Achilles. My plan has been to cut down on junk miles and concentrate on four or five quality runs a week. That's worked pretty well.Today, I put my fitness to the test. It's a little less than two months before the Philadelphia Marathon. I wanted to see where I am. The NYRR 18-Mile Marathon Tune-up was perfect for that. The day went better than I could have hoped. Going in, considering my 1:38 in the Brooklyn Half, I… -
Wow, Ironman Isn't for the Poor
6 Aug 2009 | 3:15 pmOn a lark, I checked out the Coeur d'Alene Ironman, held next June. I couldn't really imagine doing an Ironman, but then I used to say the same thing about a marathon. Pretty much anything is possible, I figure, so long as your choice is finishing or risking embarrassment. In any case, the race is nearly sold out. The entry fee: $550. Really? Marathons are like $80. I think the triathlon I just did was $120. I paid like $20 to do a 50k in Brooklyn -- and it came with a post-race pizza party. $550 is a whole lot of money, isn't it? Then again, the thing would probably take me 11 hours, so it's…
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The Life of a Skinny Runner
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Let the taper begin...
22 Nov 2009 | 7:32 amI got in my last "long" run before the St. Jude half this morning. Another 10 miler done! And it was my fastest one yet - 1:48 - which I know is not that fast for some people, but I was rocking it. I did a 6.5 mile loop and ended up at my house where I dumped my pullover and gloves in the driveway and picked up the water bottle and food I had waiting there. I felt pretty good the whole time so we'll see what happens in two weeks!As I was running I found it pretty crazy that I am actually doing this. When school and soccer started up in July I was really doubting that I would have the time or… -
5 Overdressed Miles!
18 Nov 2009 | 7:21 amEven though I really didn't want to, I set out on for a five-mile run. Yesterday was cold and wet and by the time I had time to get my run in it was 6:30...and I so would have rather curled up in bed and watched NCIS. But after I put AC down I got dressed...and by dressed I mean tights, long sleeve shirt, pullover, gloves, and a hat! I had been so cold at school and home that I just assumed outside was freezing. I had the hat and gloves off 5 minutes into the run and by the time I was done I was sweating hard! This is the second time I've done this recently - I've got to remember how to dress… -
Hotty Toddy!
14 Nov 2009 | 12:35 pmJust watched the rebels beat down TN!Runs so far this week:- 5 mile run on Wednesday - an awesome run! All miles under the 10:00/mile mark and the last mile was in 9:11! Get down.-3 mile run on Friday - not a good one. I took yesterday off to spend some time with AC and I think I got so distracted that I did not eat a lot in the morning. I was supposed to do another five miler but when I got to mile 2 I was so tired and hungry that I just did three. I get so caught up with AC and her eating sometimes that I neglect myself - no good! -10 miles this morning with Laura! We met up at Shelby Farms… -
Wades and more!
8 Nov 2009 | 8:03 amLast Sunday I had an awesome 8 mile trail run with Laura thanks to Wade's Big Adventure! The weather was great, the leaves were falling, and there was mud everywhere! The course is a 4 mile out and back and I would probably say that about 3/4 mile was pretty much under water and unrunnable - we just had to wade through it. The 18 milers had it even worse with some of the water coming up to people's necks!I led for the first six miles at my slow pace then Laura brought us home at a fast pace. I can't tell you how great it felt to be out there. I love the trails so much and miss them terribly! -
Getting it done...
31 Oct 2009 | 6:45 pmkinda...I'm going to get three out of my four runs done this week, but I'm happy with that because this week has been insane! I got one 4.5 miler in and a 3 miler this morning. Then hitting Wade's for an 8 mile trail run tomorrow!! This week was nuts! We were in Jackson, TN for the region tournament finals Tuesday night until 11:30. We lost, but we still qualified for sub-state which was today...and we won! We are in the semi-finals of the state tournament starting Thursday!! I was at school late Thursday for our annual Halloween Bazaar that I'm in charge of for student council. I went to…
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The MS Runner
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Not a good day
19 Nov 2009 | 8:25 amThe San Antonio Marathon was this past weekend, and although I knew it was going to be a tough one because of the time I missed due to injury, I was hoping that I could still get through it. It started out by getting to the shuttle bus area at around 5:45. When Jason and I got there, we both were amazed at how many people were here. But it was really worse than we thought! The line wound around to the front of the building, then you came back towards the buses, then you turned and went away from the buses again, and then finally coming back to them. It was like one of those lines at… -
One Week to Go
8 Nov 2009 | 7:00 amThe San Antonio Marathon is next week. As I sit here and type this, I realize that at this time next week I should be at mile 2, or the porta john. Currently in San Antonio, it’s 68 degrees! That’s not good. The one thing I fear more than anything at a marathon, is the weather. The good thing is though that the high there today is only projected to be 74. So at least it’s not really going to get any hotter. I really want to run a lot this week to get more miles in that I’ve missed because of injuries, but I know that is pretty stupid. I need to take it… -
Back on Track
2 Nov 2009 | 5:10 pmI ran twice this past weekend, and knock on wood, it was all good. Saturday I did 6 miles, and I did feel like I hadn’t run in quite awhile. Actually it’s been 2 weeks, but it felt like 4. My cardio sure wasn’t up to snuff. Then the real test was Sunday. I knew if I wasn’t fully healed, I would be hurting on Sunday, but I felt fine so I ran 4 miles. The last mile was with my dog Miles. I think he’s almost ready to take the next step and do 2 miles. I’ll try that next Sunday. Hard to believe but my marathon, The San Antonio Rock and Roll… -
The Good, The Bad, and The Not So Ugly
28 Oct 2009 | 4:51 pmWell there’s good news, and there’s bad news. The good news is that I don’t have a tear in my leg like I thought I may have. The bad news is that I have an abductor muscle strain, and a hematoma (sp) the size of an avacodo. That’s what is really hurting me because it’s pressing up against my leg muscle. But it is getting better. So now the plan is to take a few more days off, and then run on Saturday. Wahoo! I was actually thinking of running today or tomorrow, but here in Denver we are getting hit with a snow storm. There’s sleet, and hail,… -
2 For The Price of One
25 Oct 2009 | 4:59 pmWell that’s not really true. I’m sure that I’ll have to pay for two separate test’s. I had 2 MRI’s on Friday. One was for my leg (actually the groinal region) which took 28 minutes. The other was for my brain, which only took 21 minutes. I guess you can draw your own conclusions as to why the brain took less time than my leg. I’m not going to attempt it. My leg is actually feeling much better, but still hurts. Is there something torn? I don’t know, I’ll find out Monday. I actually had to get some Vicodin to help with the pain…
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The Trail Running Blog
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Race Report: Silver Strand Half Marathon
16 Nov 2009 | 10:10 amI just completed my first half marathon, the Silver Strand Half Marathon and the main takeaway I got from running my first half marathon: it’s very hard!! While I was waiting in line to use the restroom, a guy was talking to another guy about how on his last half marathon he said, “Man this is really tough, but I’m almost done. When I finally finished, I thought to myself, wow, I would have only been HALF done if this were a full marathon.” My thoughts exactly. First let’s get to the overall results on the half marathon: 1:38 (6:52, 6:41, 6:48, 6:44, 6:46, 6:47,… -
Half Marathon Training: In the Final Stretch
9 Nov 2009 | 10:58 pmIt’s been a while since I wrote a post about my half marathon training, the good thing is that I have still been running and training (for the most part). It’s not necessarily due to laziness, but I just had to attend to other very important things that were going on in my life, outside of running. It is fairly safe to say that I will be able to focus on running again (maybe even more than before) very soon, if not in the near future. There are some cool stats in DailyMile: TVs Powered, Gas Saved and best of all, Donuts Burned! So back to running, my first half marathon is in less… -
Running Quotes
28 Oct 2009 | 5:10 pmI’ve always wanted to create a running quotes page (link also on the top of the blog..), but just never had the time to find all the good ones and compile into one list, and I still don’t. After my first year of running cross country, I had one of the senior XC captains (also a friend of my older brother) sign my yearbook. What he said was pretty encouraging and got me to train really hard that summer and improve that very next cross country season. My old high school cross country coach did this thing at the end of the season where he got a picture of each of the runners from a… -
If I had a Career as a Runner
21 Oct 2009 | 9:26 amThis is what my business card would look like if running was my job. If running really was a job that I got paid for doing rather than just a hobby/obsession that I do on the side of my actual job, then I would be able to do all the things that professional athletes and coaches suggest to do as a runner. What I mean is, there is so much great advice from other runners and articles in magazines and online that will give you tips on how to be a better runner, but who really has the time to do all of that? From what I have read from runners on twitter, DailyMile and on blogs, it does seem like a… -
Product Review: POM Wonderful, They Really Are
19 Oct 2009 | 11:19 pmI was sent an awesome care package from POM Wonderful to try out and review some (a lot actually) of their POM products. I’ve actually never tried anything from POM before, probably because it’s more of a luxury item and a little too expensive for me, even though I have always loved pomegrantes. But who is going to give up the chance for complementary POM products, so here goes. Before I get into the review, here is an interesting quote I found from their website. “In China, a picture of a ripe, open pomegranate is a popular wedding present, expressing the wish ‘May…
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The Final Sprint
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CONGRATULATIONS TO MEB KEFLEZIGHI!
2 Nov 2009 | 6:31 amThe entire Jacobs Family wants to congratulate Meb Keflezighi who has become the first American man to win the New York City Marathon since 1982! Keflezighi, the 2004 Olympic silver medalist, earned his first major marathon title at the NYC Marathon this past Sunday, 11/01/2009. Born in Eritrea, the 34-year-old became a U.S. citizen in 1998. Our son Adam Jacobs, CEO of thefinalsprint.com, was good friends with Meb and his brother Merhawi these past couple of years. He knew Meb’s running goals and would be so happy for him. Adam valued his friendship with the brothers and we know he was… -
Thank You
3 Aug 2009 | 5:00 amWe would like to thank everyone in the running community for their support and kind words at the untimely passing of our son and brother, Adam Jacobs. Adam was a very special human being whose love and concern for others went way past the norm. He reached out to all athletes, no matter what their background, celebrating their victories and encouraging them never to give up in face of defeat. Adam was always the defender of the underdog and champion to any good cause that needed a voice. Being a marathon runner himself, he could truly appreciate the discipline and strength required to overcome… -
NYC Half Attracts World Championships Medalists
31 Jul 2009 | 4:30 pmThe fourth edition of the New York City Half-Marathon on Sunday, Aug. 16, has attracted some of the world’s best male athletes, including three world championships medalists and four men who have broken the one-hour barrier for the standard 21,097m half-marathon distance. The defending champion, Tadese Tola of Ethiopia (1:00:58 PB), will have his hands full with the two-time World Half-Marathon Championships silver medalist Patrick Makau, the second-fastest half-marathoner of all time with a 58:52 personal best. Also in the battle for the title should be two-time world marathon champion… -
Dog Attack Leaves Elite Kenyan Scarred & Shaken
31 Jul 2009 | 3:08 pmWhat was supposed to be a routine 25 minute tempo run on a familiar dirt road became a frightening nightmare for elite road racer Haron Lagat. Just a mile and a half into the run a week ago Thursday in Lubbock, Tex., the tall Kenyan was attacked so viciously by two pit bulls that he was bitten in four places and all of his clothes were ripped off. “I ended up going to the emergency room,” said Lagat as he calmly recounted the incident after today’s pre-race press conference here for the TD Banknorth Beach to Beacon 10-K. “I was naked.” Lagat, who was running… -
After Two Year Suspension, Ceplak Makes Modest Return
29 Jul 2009 | 11:56 amIt may not have been the kind of performance she had become used to, but world indoor 800m record holder Jolanda Ceplak was nonetheless content with her first outing after a two-year drug suspension. The 32-year-old Slovenian, who received a two-year ban from the sport after testing positive for EPO in 2007, returned to competition in a Slovenian Grand Prix meet in this northeastern city on Tuesday evening, winning a low-key 800 in 2:07.13. “I was nervous,” said Ceplak, who was welcomed with polite applause by the largest crowd to ever gather at the city’s municipal athletics stadium.
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This Man Runs
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New Years Runner
Recent happenings include:1. A nice 20 mile bike ride down the Silver Comet Trail 2 days ago. It's only my third outing with the bike and must say the off-street path is awesome for riding. I wasn't really pushing hard, but trying to get a solid workout. Funny how in my cheap-o shorts, cotton shirt, and standard pedals (not even a cage) I only got passed once by a small group of riders, but zipped around a bunch of other posers in full-on bike outfits and expensive rides. I rode 84 minutes, avg 15mph (included stopping at intersections). A lot of fun and… -
Review: Sof Sole premium inserts
Recently I had the opportunity to try out two different Sof Sole insert products: The Adapt and Stability. I used them in place of my factory insoles in my Nike Air Equalion +2's and Saucony Hurricanes. "Adapt" overall: 4.5 / 5 starsThe Adapt is a heat-moldable insert (225-degrees in oven for 2 minutes then wear in shoe for several minutes while cools) that provides a lot of cushion and support in the heel. I really liked this one because it kept the toebox wide while really hugging my heel. This really felt like a custom insert. After doing a few 10K… -
Lazy Runner
Running Lately: 10.5 miles sunday afternoon (cool and clear). last week did two 6-milers at 6am at Peidmont Park (yikes COLD!, around 25 and 30 degrees, add some wind). was planning a medium length run tomorrow but looks like the rain will stop me... -
Turkey Runs
A couple of chilly runs lately. First was Thanksgiving morning in Florida with a cold high-30s run down some old dirt roads. Ground was a bit damp still but that had the advantage of keeping dust out of the air. Next was not until today back home in Atlanta when I agreed (stupidly) to a 5:45am Piedmont Park run. Did about 6 miles via 3 progressively smaller loops (spiralling inward). Took a full 2 miles to get "unchilled" in the mid-30s high-wind weather. Winter is coming quickly. Finding the time and weather to run gets difficult. … -
The [Douchey] Doctors
Wow disturbed to catch on daytime TV yesterday a show called "The Doctors" hosted by that ER guy Stork who was on Bachelor a lifetime ago. What a crappy show, but I guess speaks something about the stay-at-home moms still finding blonde young docs hot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEJMZ51vwuc
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Tri to Be Funny
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13 Nov 2009 | 2:15 pm
13 Nov 2009 | 2:15 pmMassage therapist called me a jock. C'mon! I was a jock as a kid. Can't I at least be considered a JILF or a JOUGAR??? -
Hippy Chick- Surgeon Appt #1
13 Nov 2009 | 6:20 amA proud Mama shows off her hip x-rays!My hip/leg feels good. My hip/leg hurts. Rather Rinse Repeat. Over the last several months, I've seen Chiropractors, Family Practitioners, Sports Med Docs and PTs, Airrosti treatment experts, ART experts, massage therapists, etc. I've taken anti-inflammatories and had an MRA scan which confirmed what was suspected. I have a small labral tear in my hip joint accompanied by a 4 mm cyst. I'll also be honest. The only thing I haven't done is COMPLETELY STOP exercising. With that being said, I have cut back on intensity and mileage opting for more low impact… -
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12 Nov 2009 | 2:26 pmI kid you not. I just left my Orthopaedic Surgeon appt. and Black Sabbath's "Ironman" was on radio. I'm taking it as a good sign bitches -
Just Like Old Times!
9 Nov 2009 | 5:49 amFor the first time in many MANY months, I ran with my running partner Amy this morning! "Sapp and Skud" made their return appearance to the trail this morning for a nice 6.5 mile run at a comfy 9:00 overall pace. It was wonderful catching up on literally months of our lives. Because of Ironman training the first half of the year, my running schedule changed and we just weren't able to hook up as much as we would've liked to. I was training with T3 as much as possible and she was running with other friends who weren't torturing themselves with Ironman training.Between this morning and running… -
Wenches on Wheels
7 Nov 2009 | 7:56 pmDonned a "Hoffbrau Honey" costume and hightailed it down I-35 to New Braunfels with a group of girls for the Wurst Ride today. Now, we only did the 25 mile ride (would you want to ride 60 in a slutty beer costume?!), but it was a grand old time with old and new friends! Funny and wonderful comments from so many riders. Photo ops at every turn (which I never turn down!). Most importantly--I had fun. On the Bike. It's been awhile. Can I wear a costume in my next Ironman? I swear it will make the time pass quickly and effortlessly!Here's to being able to ride outdoors in November and still get a…
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Hella Sound—Premium Running Music
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Listening Party: November 2009 Edition
14 Nov 2009 | 7:16 amThis month's Listening Party: smaller bands that deserve attention, an up-and-comer, and a guitar legend funkin' it up. Read More » Tags: Listening Party, music, bands Related Articles Interview with OK Go Drummer Dan Konopka Once Around The Park: An Interview with Bill Dolan Listening Party: August 2009 Edition -
Movement + Music = Magic: Sandra Possing
30 Oct 2009 | 7:12 pmPersonal trainer, athlete and music connoisseur Sandra Possing shares—among other things—the recipe for something called the Moving Feast. Read More » Tags: athletes, trainers, interviews, music Related Articles An Interview with Writer and Runner Amy Güth Running Off-Leash: An Interview with Sebastian Tocchet Interview with OK Go Drummer Dan Konopka -
Proper Running Form
4 Sep 2009 | 3:50 amImproving your running form can help you run quicker, more efficiently, and with less stress on your body. Follow these tips to work on perfecting your form. Read More » Tags: paul stofko, training advice, trainers Related Articles Marathon Tips: Nutrition and Planning Developing A Hotel Room Exercise Routine Your First Marathon—Predicting Race Times and Preparation -
Tweet For Me, Baby
21 Aug 2009 | 3:42 pmA little weekend promotion to celebrate the release of our second song. Read More » Tags: -
Listening Party: August 2009 Edition
2 Aug 2009 | 12:59 amThis month's Listening Party features Canadians, Pinback and other great finds. Come listen! Read More » Tags: Listening Party, music, bands Related Articles Listening Party: July 2009 Edition Interview with OK Go Drummer Dan Konopka Once Around The Park: An Interview with Bill Dolan
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Team Cross Runs
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Foto Friday
20 Nov 2009 | 8:30 amA look at the St Croix River from Interstate Park, Taylors Falls, MN. October 2009 -
Give to the Max
17 Nov 2009 | 1:55 amFor 24 hours, starting at 8:00 am on November 17th, every donation made through www.GiveMN.org will be eligible to receive a portion of the $500,000 match. These funds were contributed by the Minneapolis Foundation, St. Paul Foundation and Bush Foundation. Also, generous funders are defraying donation processing fees on this site, so 100% of your gift goes straight to the organization! In addition to the matching funds, the three nonprofits that receive the most individual donations will receive cash prizes: $5,000 for first prize, $2,500 for second, and $1,000 for third. Over 36,000… -
Lack of Running
16 Nov 2009 | 1:01 amStill haven’t run or worked out. This week’s excuse is a sinus cold that actually knocked me out from work for one day. I still lack the motivation – even though the sun is rising as I awake to make it to the gym. My foot is feeling better, but I’m noticing that when I wear my old running shoes (that have less than 200 miles on them) that by the end of the day my foot hurts. But on Saturday I worked and walked around the house mostly barefoot and occasionally in my Crocs and didn’t have any pain. I’m thinking my physical therapy regime might have… -
Another Update
9 Nov 2009 | 1:09 amI still haven’t run since the marathon, now over a month away. I still have plantar fasciitis, though it hurts a little less every now and then and sometimes I can go a few hours without any pain. Ugh. I did bike to work the other day and ended up putting in 12 miles, though I still can’t tell if that makes my foot worse or not. The literature and my PT says it is ok to bike, but… Life has been extremely busy so in some ways it is ok not to be running, but it would also be nice to have that stress relief available. I really need to start cross-training (swimming)… -
Foto Friday
6 Nov 2009 | 1:40 amCrex Meadows, WI October 2009 Technorati Tags: Foto
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RunnersWeb.com Syndicated News and Features
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Optimal Training
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NCAA XC Previews!
19 Nov 2009 | 8:17 pmI just put up two previews of the NCAA Cross Country Championships at Runner's Tribe. I cover all the big questions, like: Why is #1 ranked Stanford still an underdog, despite their amazing season? Which NBA teams are Stanford, Oregon and Oklahoma State like and why? What does the #2 ranked women's team have in common with an untrue urban legend? How many records will Jenny Barringer break and which ones are they? Who will be the top freshman finishers in each race? And of course, who is going to win and why? I give some bold predictions and I make a few ridiculous arguments, but it's more… -
It's about time - Meb's NYC Victory
2 Nov 2009 | 10:37 pmI can't tell you how excited I was to hear that Meb Keflezighi won the NYC Marathon on Sunday. Meb was a big reason why I chose to attend UCLA, and his amazing success throughout high school, college, and the professional ranks is a testament to his amazing work ethic and his unflappable personality. I can honestly say I've never met a person in any field who is more dedicated, more consistent, or more disciplined than Meb is to his running. I think it's fitting that Meb was the first American to break the 27 year losing streak at New York. Not because Ryan Hall wouldn't be deserving… -
Runner's Tribe's new website up and "running"
21 Oct 2009 | 11:04 pmOh, I love a good pun. But I love a bad one even better. Big news for all of us at Runner's Tribe, as the new website is officially up and running as of today. My mom realized it went live before I did, as I left old links in my last post. Way to go, Mom! Runner's Tribe fan of the day! The back end is built by Flocasts, the founders of Flotrack, and anyone who follows track and field knows that the folks over there certainly know what they are doing! There are a lot of new features built in, including an automatically generated "15 Most Popular" articles list, in which a few of my… -
Relating to Greatness (+ Pre-Nats thoughts)
19 Oct 2009 | 10:04 amUpdate: Runner's Tribe rolled out its new site, but it broke my links! The links have now been updated, and I encourage you all to go check out the new look at Runner's Tribe! The NCAA Pre-Nationals weekend marks the first weekend where the best start to separate themselves from the rest. Pre-Nats saw most of the top teams compete, but there were others, including men's favorite Oklahoma State, who opted for the Chile Pepper Invitational instead. The big star of the Pre-Nats meet was Jenny Barringer, who dominated some of the best runners in the country en route to a huge victory. Her… -
Half the Distance
8 Oct 2009 | 4:08 pmThe World Half Marathon Championships are coming up this weekend (as are the Chicago and Melbourne Marathons), and it got me thinking about the half marathon. My recent article at Runner's Tribe takes a look at a race that has been historically underappreciated, but that has grown into a major event over the past few years. I pulled some interesting stats as well, so if you'd like to see how the half marathon has progressed at an elite level, there's some good stuff in there for you. Here's a snippet:If there's one race that's been historically underappreciated, it's the half…
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Japan Running News
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Watch the International Chiba Ekiden Live Online
22 Nov 2009 | 6:08 amFuji TV will broadcast the 2009 International Chiba Ekiden live from 1:00 p.m. to 3:25 p.m. Japan time on Monday, Nov. 23. International viewers should be able to watch online for free using the Keyhole TV software available here. For JRN's Chiba Ekiden preview with links to team rosters and course maps click here. An updated start list with each team's running order is available here. JRN will provide live English commentary during the race. Check back just before the race for more info. -
Horie Takes First National Half Marathon Title in Kobe
22 Nov 2009 | 4:19 amhttp://www.kobe-np.co.jp/news/sports/0002533364.shtmlhttp://www.47news.jp/CN/200911/CN2009112201000157.htmlhttp://sankei.jp.msn.com/sports/other/091122/oth0911221928033-n1.htmtranslated and edited by Brett LarnerAt the 2009 Kobe National Women's Half Marathon on Nov. 22, Misato Horie (Team Noritz) took her first win on the Rikuren-certified 21.0975 km course from Kobe's Nagisa Park to Kobe Harborland, running a time of 1:13:09.Manami Takemori (Team Sysmex) was 2nd in 1:13:54, with Kaori Yoshida (Amino Vital AC) 3rd and Satoko Uetani (Kobe Gakuin Univ.) 4th. The four women set out together in… -
Ritsumeikan Men Take Biwako University Ekiden
21 Nov 2009 | 6:33 amby Brett LarnerPicking up the pieces from its women's team's loss to crosstown rivals Bukkyo University at last month's Morinomiyako Ekiden, Ritsumeikan University's men followed through on their strong showing at the Izumo and National University Ekidens with a win at the 71st Biwako University Ekiden on Nov. 21. Western Japan's answer to the mighty Hakone Ekiden, Biwako is the season-ending championship event for university men outside the Kanto region.19 times raced the eight-stage, 84.3 km event, one of Japan's oldest ekidens. Ritsumeikan, Kyoto Sangyo University and Daiichi Kogyo… -
Team Nissin Shokuhin on the Track pt. II
20 Nov 2009 | 7:51 pmby Brett LarnerNov. 21 was a busy morning at Oda Field, central Tokyo's main public track. Alongside the high school and amateur clubs which had gathered for morning practice, 2009 double 1500 m and 5000 m Yuichiro Ueno (Team S&B) ran a solo workout of 400 m repeats to tune up for Monday's International Chiba Ekiden with one of his coaches in attendance. As he ran, members of Team Nissin Shokuhin began to assemble for a group workout.Nissin won the East Japan Corporate Ekiden Championships earlier this month. With a young roster including Gideon Ngatuny, Yuki Sato, Satoru Kitamura and… -
Kebede to Face Cheruiyot and Mogusu in Fukuoka
19 Nov 2009 | 4:27 pmhttp://mainichi.jp/enta/sports/general/track/news/20091120k0000m050095000c.htmltranslated and edited by Brett LarnerOn Nov. 19 the organizing committee for the 63rd annual Fukuoka International Marathon, a domestic selection race for next November's Asian Games in China, announced the elite field for this year's Dec. 6 race. The seven overseas invited elites are led by last year's winner, Beijing Olympics bronze medalist Tsegaye Kebede (Ethiopia). In Fukuoka last year Kebede set the course and Japanese all-comers' record of 2:06:10. In April he went on to finish 2nd in the London Marathon in…
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Runner's World: Daily News
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November 20: Tyson Gay and Sanya Richards Win Jesse Owens Awards // Stanford's Goal: 'Nothing but Getting the NCAA Title' // How Much of Kara Goucher's Training Is 'Based on Feeling?' // Report Says Semenya Will Keep Her Gold // Marty Liquori's Greatness
19 Nov 2009 | 9:06 pmTyson Gay and Sanya Richards Are 2009 Jesse Owens Awardwinners The Athlete of the Year honors are given by USA... The Daily News presents the most important news from the worlds of marathoning, road racing and track/field, plus exclusive interviews ("Chats") with leading athletes. Written and edited by Peter Gambaccini. -
November 19: Ramzi Loses His Olympic Gold, Kiprop Gets It // IAAF Says Nothing on Semenya // Philadelphia Expects 20,000 Runners // Mick Byrne's Young Wisconsin Team // Irina Mikitenko Heads to Australia // Running Hundreds and Hundreds of Marathons
18 Nov 2009 | 9:22 pmIOC Strips Rashid Ramzi of Olympic 1500-Meter Gold; Asbel Kiprop Is Now The Man The dour and anti-charismatic Ramzi, a... The Daily News presents the most important news from the worlds of marathoning, road racing and track/field, plus exclusive interviews ("Chats") with leading athletes. Written and edited by Peter Gambaccini. -
November 18: Defending Champ Martin Fagan Returns to Manchester // Boston Marathon Registration Closes // Sarah Palin and 'Runner's World' Make News // Deena Kaster Cooks // Known and Unknown Tales of Amby Burfoot // Plus a Chat With Coach Dave Smith
17 Nov 2009 | 9:07 pmDefending Champs Martin Fagan and Teyba Naser Return to Manchester Not only will the defending titlists be back for Thanksgiving... The Daily News presents the most important news from the worlds of marathoning, road racing and track/field, plus exclusive interviews ("Chats") with leading athletes. Written and edited by Peter Gambaccini. -
A Brief Chat With Oklahoma State Coach Dave Smith
17 Nov 2009 | 9:04 pmBy Peter Gambaccini Photo courtesy of Oklahoma State Media Relations Dave Smith is the Director of Track and Field and... The Daily News presents the most important news from the worlds of marathoning, road racing and track/field, plus exclusive interviews ("Chats") with leading athletes. Written and edited by Peter Gambaccini. -
November 17: Jenny Barringer Is the One to Beat at NCAA Cross Country // Don't Overlook Sam Chelanga in NCAA Men's Race // Westly Keating Edges Shadrack Sangok at Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Half Marathon // Jessica Ennis' Seven Steps to Gold
16 Nov 2009 | 9:18 pmJenny Barringer Leads Colorado to Victory at NCAA Mountain Regional Barringer will surely be the prohibitive favorite at the NCAA... The Daily News presents the most important news from the worlds of marathoning, road racing and track/field, plus exclusive interviews ("Chats") with leading athletes. Written and edited by Peter Gambaccini.
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Slow Mofo
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Our Third Song is Out!
1 Nov 2009 | 10:52 pmHella Sound's third running music release, "As You Wish" is now available—go check it out!We also have had 3 reported PRs by folks running with our music—check 'em out on our Facebook page. That makes me incredibly happy. Good stuff! Hella Sound's first song is ready for download! Go get your running music! -
Well Hello There!
1 Nov 2009 | 10:37 pmI'm sorry to have left y'all in a lurch! Since my last post I've been gravitating towards the fantastic dailymile.com site. It's a really well-put-together site that tracks workouts and lets you cheer on others (and receive motivation, too). Y'all probably know all this, since many of you are already on there.(Note: dailymile.com plug is in no way sponsored—it's just an awesome site. Word.)I guess I neglected to give the lowdown on my San Jose Rock N Roll Half experience. I was sick leading up to it, which sucked, and my sinuses were busy draining themselves all through the race, but it… -
:D
26 Sep 2009 | 1:30 pmI've been sweating my tweaked right leg. It feels like shin splints, and I have a couple suspects. Regardless, the season's final Fleet Feet Sunset Run got rid of some of my worries, and I'm feeling more confident for next sunday's halfie in San Jose.It's gonna be tough. Finishing at a reasonable pace is gonna be a struggle. But at least I feel confident that I'll be doing it sans-injury. The plan for this week is to chill out some, baby my leg a bit and make sure I go into the race feeling 100%. I think that's the best I can hope for, and then tough it out where I'm missing cardio.Again, I… -
Getting Mentally Ready
23 Sep 2009 | 5:00 pmWell kids, the San Jose Rock N Roll Half Marathon is in 12 days. Am I ready?I'm not entirely sure. Running was going great, but I have hit a few snags along the way. This last week has been an utter trip. Running and I have not gotten along the last several days. I have some theories as to why, and I can right them, but I can't take many more bad runs like the one on Monday. A day like that in San Jose will lock out any chance I have of finishing the half marathon with my head held high.So, I'm a bit nervous. I have had life interfere with some of my runs, and haven't lost an ounce of weight… -
It's Time to Play: Sick? Or Sore?
15 Sep 2009 | 11:44 amSunday's 9 miler was awesome and I was a raving ball of happy endorphins all day, but when Monday rolled around I felt a little beat up. I hadn't run 9 miles in quite some time, and the various aches were subtle enough—and in odd enough places—that I actually felt a little flu-like. Soreness in the quads or calves would be no surprise. But I had trouble the whole run keeping my chest and shoulders relaxed, which meant some stiffness the next day. Really, I kinda felt just a touch beat-up all over. I went to sleep (incredibly) early last night, ready to shake it off.This morning I…
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Marathon Training Blog
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Nov 22, Cool Down Running
22 Nov 2009 | 6:43 amWhat is the best cool-down procedure after running ? Chris sent this question : In which order should a cooldown follow after track efforts? 1. -
Nov 13, Back to back marathons
13 Nov 2009 | 5:10 amHow to do back to back marathons : Marius, first of all let me tell u that this has been an exceptional training that I completely enjoyed...since -
Nov 9, Picking the marathon schedule
9 Nov 2009 | 8:10 amWhat plans to choose in the 100 day marathon plan. Hello Marius I ran 3:46 (my 22nd) hot marathon in October 2009 with little milage, should I start -
Nov 6, All year marathon plan
6 Nov 2009 | 4:47 amWhat is the best way to train between 100 day marathon plans - if you want to use the program as an all year marathon plan ? I have just finished my -
Nov 4, Session Clearification 20 min + track
4 Nov 2009 | 5:40 amJust a quick question. Starting the Half-Marathon phase Week 3 session 2, session info states 20 min + track/hard surface: 10x1 min. 1 min recovery
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Jill Will Run
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Stepping on a Soap Box
18 Nov 2009 | 8:21 amGo read this blog post: Op-Ed Wed: Dear Reebok I loved this part: We know what you’re selling, and it isn’t fitness, or even a firmer ass. You’re trying to sell us insecurity. And we aren’t buying. And: We shape our bods with interval repeats, not lame toning crap shoes. Just wanted to share this because lately I’m getting increasingly angrier with the messages in media that women are not good enough and that we need to be a certain weight or size or shape; that we have to lose X pounds in a weekend and X inches by Friday as opposed to living a healthy lifestyle overall. -
Las Vegas RnR Roll Call
16 Nov 2009 | 1:52 pmAlright, I know there are lots of people out there in the blogosphere and twitterverse that are going to be here in The Vegas for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon & Half Marathon on December 6. I know lots of people want the opportunity to connect with each other, but trying to get together in the madness surrounding the expo could get crazy. So I’m trying to get a sense of how many people out there will be participating in this event and if people would like to meet up. So if you are doing the LV RnR, could you let me know the following in the comments: 1) What… -
Building Back
14 Nov 2009 | 7:48 pmThis morning I woke up at 4:30 and started to get ready for my run. I wasn’t planning on getting up at 4:30 and that was actually quite a bit before my alarm was due to go off. But I just couldn’t sleep, so I decided I might as well get a jump-start on the day! Snowy weather in Utah on Friday Yesterday morning when I woke up for work in Utah, it was snowing. I was not ready for that at all. So I was glad to be back home in The Vegas where I don’t have to worry about snow… most of the time! It was probably in the upper 40’s when I got up this morning,… -
Topricin Race Photo Contest
13 Nov 2009 | 3:46 pmSome folks over at Topricin contacted me and asked if I would help spread the word about their contest. (Topricin is a topical pain reliever. I have never tried it, so I can’t give a review vouching one way or another for it here!) They are asking runners to send in their Worst or Funniest Race Photos. Photos will be posted to a gallery for other users to vote on. The winner gets a 6-month supply of Topricin and race entry for a race of choice (up to $150). Now, I would never be able to enter this contest because EVERY photo of me in a race is always perfect and lovely. … -
Craving Speed
12 Nov 2009 | 7:08 pmI’m in Utah for work this week, where the daytime temps have felt a little chilly for my Vegas-acclimated blood, but have felt great for post-work running. And the fact that I didn’t bring my Garmin with me has kind of made the runs feel like they are free from pressure, even if the usual pressure is entirely self-imposed. I ran around 5 miles on Tuesday evening and just 3 tonight. Both runs felt amazing, effortless and pain-free. I’ve been running in the Nike LunarGlides this week AND without my knee brace. That’s how I want to be able to run all the time, it just…
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Just Your Average Joggler
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Philadelphia Marathon Today
21 Nov 2009 | 9:44 pmI have no idea what to expect in this marathon. It could be joggling glory and I could set a PR while qualifying for Boston…or…I could just have an average run. Either way, I’ll try to have fun. Advertisement: Gballz.com- custom joggling equipment -
25 things every juggler needs to run a marathon
20 Nov 2009 | 9:44 pmToday, I fly out to sunny Florida to joggle in the Tampa Bay Marathon. I’m already registered. My flight and hotel has been booked. While packing I thought it would be useful for aspiring marathon runners / jugglers to know what kinds of things you should pack. So here it is 25 Things Jugglers Need for a Marathon 1. Two pairs of Running Shoes. I’m currently running in a pair of Sauconys. But I’ve had success in Brooks and Reebok. You’ll want the second pair for after the race. 2. Shorts. I like a good set of Spandex to reduce chafing. 3. Two pairs of socks. One for the… -
Joggler Journal – Running Streak Day 367
19 Nov 2009 | 9:44 pmDay 367 of a quest to joggle at least one mile for 1000 days in a row. Summary: I’m just winding down my training for the Philadelphia marathon coming up this weekend. Today, it was meant to be an easy joggle but somehow I managed to do 2 miles at a 6:48 pace. The way I felt, I’m thinking I’m in pretty good shape to do well in this marathon. My only concern is that I haven’t built up enough endurance by doing longer runs. However, my training is much like what I did for my last marathon and that turned out pretty well. You never know with a marathon. Could be a PR or… -
Canadian Joggler Sets 3K World Record
18 Nov 2009 | 9:44 pmI don’t know what it is about Canadians and joggling, but they’ve got some fast ones. There’s Michal Kapral who holds the official world joggling record in the 10K, half marathon, and marathon distances. Then there is Travis Saunders who has made a couple of tries at the 5K world joggling record. And Tyler Wishau who dominated at the 2009 IJA Joggling Championships. Let’s not forget joggler and future Canadian doctor Julain Tam. New 3K world joggling record? And now Adam Kellar reportedly has set what he believes is a world record for the 3K distance. His joggling time… -
Day 365 of the Joggling Streak
18 Nov 2009 | 12:47 pmDay 365 of a quest to joggle at least one mile for 1000 days in a row. Summary: I had to catch an early flight so this joggling run was uneventful and short. Additionally, I’m saving my energy for the marathon this weekend. It should be lots of fun. Since this officially makes my streak 1 year long, I’ll do a post on what I’ve learned about running from 365 days of streaking. Weather: 45 F, slight breeze Distance: 1.56 mile Time: 6:33 am Run time: 12:31 Listening to: Nothing – no headphones Weight: 191 lbs Drops: 0 Condition: Felt good Shoes: Asics – 202 miles
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The Long Run
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2009 Season Recap with Flotrack
I had a chance to sit down with Kevin Selby at a couple weeks ago to talk about the 2009 season and my plans for the future. We even took a little tour into my parents garage to check out their DeLorean (beware though, it's scary in there). The interview is posted below in 2 parts. Part 1: Track and Field Videos on FlotrackPart 2: Track and Field Videos on Flotrack -
Congrats Team Tyler & Thank you LA Cancer Challenge
Thank you to everyone who supported the LA Cancer Challenge and Team Tyler on Saturday! It was a beautiful day in West LA and there was a wonderful turnout. The event earned $503,556.00 for Pancreatic Cancer research and Team Tyler far surpassed it's fund-raising goal by earning $5,736.00 with our 34 members. I am proud to say that Team Tyler dominated on the race course, (although it was a bit unfair since our team was composed of many former collegiate runners as well as several current athletes). We even had the support of the Long Beach Poly High School Boys & Girls teams, Tyler's… -
LA Cancer Challenge this Weekend
This Sunday, October 25, I will be participating in the LA Cancer Challenge in West LA at the VA Grounds. I will be "racing" (the word is in quotes because I am in my break phase) the 5k for Team Tyler, in support of my friend Tyler Noesen who has pancreatic cancer. Nike has been kind enough to supply us with our team jerseys. Supporting cancer research is a cause very close to my heart. When I was 10, my aunt Susie was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Susie was in her mid-30s, she was a nutritionist, she biked and hiked regularly. She was not the type of person that you would ever imagine… -
Mexican Vacation
For the past week I have been hanging out with my teammate Leo and his girlfriend Abi in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. (Yes, I'm third wheel, I know, but fortunately for me they have been very kind.) After a busy summer of traveling and racing, and traveling for racing, it was very nice to pack my suitcase for a non-running trip. Since I am not very good at sitting still at home, I figured this was the best way to make sure that I actually got a little rest during my rest phase of training. I was right. I visited the Yucatan Peninsula once before with my parents when I was 8 years old, but I… -
Pictures from the LA Cancer Challenge 2008
I thought I would share some pictures from last year's LA Cancer Challenge. To donate click here: DONATE TO TEAM TYLER
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Running Relays | Your Guide To Team Races
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This Weekend in Relays (11.20.2009)
19 Nov 2009 | 7:34 amWe’re drowning in rain this weekend in northern Oregon, but elsewhere, relays are taking adventure of better climates and offering great courses to runners. Ragnar Florida This overnight relay crosses 201.3 miles of Florida’s landscape, travelling from the Gulf of Mexico at Tarpon, Florida and heading east to the Atlantic Ocean, where the race finishes in Daytona Beach. One hundred and ten teams will be competing for the top spot while enjoying on the course entertainment and mild temperatures in the mid-seventies. One individual, ultrarunner Mike Melton, will be attempting the… -
Civil War Relay in Oregon Set For Rebirth
17 Nov 2009 | 1:32 pmAt first thought, the Civil War Relay might bring to mind visions of men clad in grey and blue, muskets on their sides, but here in Oregon, the Civil War means something else entirely. You see, Oregonians bleed yellow and green or black and orange. The rivalry between the Oregon State Beavers and the University of Oregon Ducks has grown to legendary proportions, so much so that transplants to the area are often taken aback by the vehemence with which this rivalry is played out. Children in grade school are encouraged to pick sides for supporting food drives and other fundraisers. You… -
Thetis Lake 20k Relay 2009 Results
16 Nov 2009 | 10:13 amNTC French Connection, a Senior Men’s team, took top honors at the Thetis Lake 20k Relay on Canada’s Remembrance Day, November 11. Their total time of 1:01:34 (a 4:57 pace!) edged out Junior Men’s team NTC East Meets West by a mere 2 minutes and 50 seconds. Senior Men’s team Westwood Running Club 2 was third in 1:05:25. 149 teams competed in this year’s relay. Full results can be viewed here. Race reports Running Tough The Adventure Runs of Jeff Hunt Tweet This Post -
Product Review: Moji Icing
12 Nov 2009 | 3:20 pmA few weeks ago, I received an email from a very nice lady named Megan who wanted me to try out the new Moji icing products. ”I’m not hurt,” I replied, “but I do know some people who are rehabbing injuries. Should I let them test out the products and blog about their experiences?” Now I’m sure this is a response they get all the time, because I could tell from the tone of her email that I wasn’t getting it. ”I just wanted to let you know that icing as a recovery method is also a very useful tool for post workout,” she graciously… -
Haney to Harrison 2009 Results
11 Nov 2009 | 9:51 amBattling the cold rain and a chilling wind, adidas Running Room blazed a 5:28 pace to take the top overall spot (as well as the Men’s Open title) in the Haney to Harrison 2009 Relay, with a total time of 5:39:25 for the 62 mile course. Oconnors Washed Up All Stars took second in an overall time of 5:43:48, while VFAC West End Bourgeois Pigs 2009 (try saying that name a couple of times fast) were third in 5:53:37. Full results can be viewed here. Division results: Open Women: Women of Hershey, 6:54:42 Open Mixed: Team Not In Training, 7:35:56 Master’s Men 40: Masters of Our…
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Running Shoe Reviews Wizard
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Nov 16, Running Shoes Online Your Shoes Online Shopping
16 Nov 2009 | 8:44 amBuying running shoes online offers a lot of benefits over going to actual stores to buy them. But regardless of where you decide to buy your running shoes, the factors that you must consider stay the same. -
Nov 16, Clearance Running Shoes - Should You Buy Clearance Shoes Or Not ?
16 Nov 2009 | 8:40 amClearance running shoes can take the heavy burden of having to buy expensive running shoes off your shoulders. Running is an extremely enjoyable sport, and one that has many health benefits as well. -
Nov 11, Good Running Shoes Finding the Best Shoes For Running
11 Nov 2009 | 12:58 amWhy good running shoes make a big difference in the performance and speed of every runner. In jogging, the right running shoes can keep you going and raking up miles. -
Nov 11, Cheap Running Shoes that Fit Your Needs? Inexpensive Running Shoea
11 Nov 2009 | 12:57 amCheap running shoes are not impossible to find. Top-rating running shoes have high prices for a reason: they have a host of plenty new features and technologies designed to accomplish something, such as give a springy bounce to your every step, enhance your speed, support your glide, and so on. -
Nov 3, New Balance 608 The Ultimate Cross Trainer
3 Nov 2009 | 8:12 amThe New Balance 608 is the ultimate cross training shoe from New Balance. It has all that you need to take you through your cross training activities. Made ultra durable and offering the highest level of comfort despite its strength, the New Balance 608 is tough on the outside but has a great and unrestrictive feel on the inside.
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The Happy Runner
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Running again.
21 Nov 2009 | 2:16 pmAfter the rotten post-run migraine on Sunday, I didn't run all week. I was feeling nervous and so I decided to go for some cross-training. I did more lunges, squats and push ups last week than I've done in ages. And my body has been feeling it!Today, though, I got back in the running shoes and went out for a relaxing 5.5 mile run. It was GREAT! Don't get me wrong: I was still quite nervous after the run, thinking that I might get another migraine. But, I took the time for a proper cool-down then I ate my usual handful of raw almonds and dried cranberries, followed by a glass of water and a… -
Unconvential races -- TIART.
19 Nov 2009 | 6:03 amIt's time for another Take it and Run Thursday! Today, we have a question from Kate at 00Kate:What's the most unconventional race you've ever run? Have you run a race like North Carolina's "Take Pride in your Hide" naked race? Does your local running group have "prediction runs" where everyone guesses their finish time, and the winner is the person who has the closest guess? How about a Mud Run? If you could make up a wacky race, what would the twist be? When I sat down to think about my most unconventional race, I was disappointed. It seems that I only run conventional races. I had a tough… -
The upside of worrying.
17 Nov 2009 | 11:38 amSunday's migraine scared me out of my run yesterday. I was still feeling a bit off and, frankly, I was a little too nervous to go for a run. So I worked out with my tv instead.It was all upper body yesterday and I'm feeling it today.I started out with my push ups and then moved on to Jackie Warner's upper body workout. I finished with some more push ups and a bunch o' crunches. These push ups are kinda killing me. And the added weight workout has made these wobbly arms of mine a little sore today.I consider that the upside of worrying that I'll get another migraine: Stronger upper body. And… -
Hello, Migraine. I've been worried to see you.
16 Nov 2009 | 11:02 amYesterday started out so well.Owen woke up in the morning with Conal so I slept in (Full disclosure: I got to sleep in on Saturday, too. I'm lucky!)When I finally got up, I had a smoothie, some coffee and read the paper. It was another warm day so I was looking forward to running in shorts.I went out for my run and thoroughly enjoyed it.And then I came home. And it all went downhill.Within a half hour, I started to feel the migraine coming on. I drank some coffee and took some drugs and felt like crying. I hate my migraines. They are debilitating and evil. Eee-vil.After three hours of fitful… -
Thriv shirts giveaway info.
14 Nov 2009 | 4:01 pmLast week, I reviewed the Thriv Natural Performance Women's Racerback Tank on my other site. You can read what I had to say about it here. After I reviewed the top, Jonathan from Thriv told me about a giveaway they are running and asked if I would share the information about it with all of you. Since I like the top, I figure others will to. So, why not check out their giveaway?To be entered to win one of 500 Thriv shirts, you just need to join their Thriv1st group. By joining, you'll receive their monthly newsletter as well. You can sign up here.Good luck if you enter! And, if you win one of…
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Flynn Running Company
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Running the Hills
29 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pmHill running is something people dread. I mean, isn’t that why we invented stairs and then eventually escalators? So why do we suggest climbing hills as running coaches. Let’s break it down. #1 The obvious answer is to train what you will be running. Most road races have some element of hills. Some have more than others. Running in Colorado is a lot different from running in Kansas. But if you plan on competing on hills you should add hills to your training. It just makes sense. #2 It is proven that hill workouts or adding hills in your long run will build… -
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Rest Comes in All Forms
20 Oct 2009 | 8:17 pmDuring the current 2009 cross country season, I have learned that rest is important for my runners in many different ways. Maybe you can use these lessons that I have learned and insert in your training to prevent injury. #1 What we normally think of…Rest means sleep. People need to sleep 7 to 8 hours of sleep at night. People who run need to sleep even more. Recent studies show that athletes with more sleep perform better in their sport. Sleep allows for your body to go into repair mode. The majority of muscle growth and maintenance happens when you sleep. Why work hard… -
Training Tips to Make You Faster
13 Jul 2009 | 8:22 amRunners will always ask me how to get faster. They experience the joy of completing their goal distance and realize that they could have gone faster. How do you get faster? In training, I try to keep it simple. Endurance, strength, and speed are three energy systems that I try to train. Normally, runners have a done a good job of training their endurance. They can run long and slow. This means they have increased their aerobic ability. What have these runners done to train their strength and speed? Here are a few tips on becoming a faster runner. Most beginner runners have one… -
From “Bad Runner” to a “Runner”.
9 Jul 2009 | 7:18 amAs I have mentioned before, I am on a quest to find people who call themselves “bad runners” and prove them otherwise. When I come across these types of people I get so excited to prove them wrong. I always present them with the same question. “What did you do the first time you ran?” And undoubtedly they always say that they ran some arbitrary distance and failed to run the whole way. Failing to run a mile the first time out has made some of these people think they are a “bad runner”. How funny? They really have no rational explanation for why…
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Last Laugh
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Bad wheel
21 Nov 2009 | 8:20 pmI've never had a significant running injury repeat itself... except rolled ankles, but I don't file those in the same category as other running injuries. However, my lower left leg tendon sheath injury is back once again. This is the third time in the last 8 months. It first showed up in late March and forced me to miss 17 days. Then, popped up again in September, that time 25 days off was the -
Track... and Road
19 Nov 2009 | 8:07 pmHit the track tonight for the first time in a very long time... at least 8 months if I'm remembering correctly, and coupled with being back on the track for a workout... it was 400s nonetheless... a recipe for disaster, but a recipe I need to be force fed at this point. I meet up with Fredo, Frankie, and Gibbons at Fairview... the prescribed workout was 12 x 400 in 70-72 pace with 400m jog -
26.2 in pics & the Rocket
18 Nov 2009 | 8:50 pmHere are 2 pics from this past weekend's Richmond Marathon... * Copped a pair of Adidas AdiZero Rockets yesterday, courtesy of Second Sole Rocky River. I have not tried them out yet... that will happen tomorrow afternoon, but my initial thoughts are they are the best flat I've ever slide my foot into. High praise despite not running in them yet? Yes... but the Adidas AdiZero PR is my favorite -
Richmond Marathon 2009: Recap
15 Nov 2009 | 8:24 pmSaturday morning finally arrived and Hannah was equally relieved and excited… with a bit of nerves thrown in as well. The plan was basic for race day… run 7:00 pace for as long as possible. Hit the half in 1:31:30… try to continue that through 18-20 miles and then see (like everyone in the marathon) what the body and mind have left. We talked over the last several weeks about ‘goals’ and -
The Journey
12 Nov 2009 | 8:47 pmIt's late and we've arrived in Richmond, VA and unfortunately so has what's left of Tropical Storm Ida. For hours now it has been raining sideways and the winds are brutal. But it's only Thursday night... by all noted accounts, Saturday morning should be decent... not ideal mind you, but considering the weather now, we'll settle for decent. Here's the latest from the Richmond Marathon website:
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Training and Nutrition Tips for the 15K and Half Marathon Runner
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Training Diet - How Runners Shop for Food in a Grocery Store
20 Nov 2009 | 10:23 amIn ‘Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook,’ Clark recommends choosing foods in their natural state rather than heavily processed foods.For me that means shopping mostly on the outer aisles of the supermarket. I like to start by choosing organic fruits and vegetables from the produce section, whole grain tortillas and flatbread for pizzas, fat free cheese and organic yogurt, organic milk and eggs, and frozen fruits and vegetables.I dip into the aisles in the middle of the supermarket for whole grains, choosing old fashioned oatmeal and brown rice as well as whole wheat pasta. I also… -
How Napoleon Hill Focuses and Motivates my Running
16 Nov 2009 | 9:32 am"I Could Never"As a vegetarian and long distance runner, I have heard those three words over and over for over a decade. “I could never give up meat.” “I could never run that far.”“I could never” is often a self-limiting excuse masked as praise.“I’m not able to do that yet” or “I don’t have the passion to commit to that” is what many people mean to say. By saying “I could never,” they subconsciously shut down their potential by telling themselves they are not capable of achieving anything they put their minds to. When I finished my half marathon I officially… -
Which fruits should I buy organically?
13 Nov 2009 | 8:35 amAccording to the Environmental Working Group, the following foods can have a high level of pesticide residue. I am going to try to buy organic when I choose these fruits from now on:Peaches, apples, bell peppers, celery, nectarines, strawberries, cherries, kale, lettuce, carrots and pears. I already enjoy fresh organic baby spinach, frozen bell pepper strips and fresh baby carrots at my coop, the Honest Weight Food Coop in Albany, NY.I also try to purchase canned and frozen organic foods whenever possible, so I can support farmers who raise their crops without pesticides. I used to say that I… -
Inspirational quotes for First Day of Running Training
9 Nov 2009 | 7:26 amInspirational quotes for First Day of Running TrainingTwo traditional stories from China can provide inspiration for runners who are scared of taking on the challenge of a 15K race or half marathon. The first story is for a non-runner or casual jogger who is scared of starting a program.The second is for a runner who is not sure he or she can finish the race. The stories are found in the Epoch Times article ‘Do Not Draw a Circle on the Ground and Imprison Yourself.’ My favorite quote of the stories is, "There is no difference between others and me. I just try to do things without giving… -
How to start training for a 5K race after a scheduled break from running
5 Nov 2009 | 10:41 amMy month-long break from running lasted two weeks. Sunday afternoon I was back on the treadmill and weighing whether I should train for a New Year's eve/day 5K race.I am starting off slow, running a half mile the first day and increasing my daily distance to a mile every other day for the first week.I am adding this running into my present exercise schedule. Right now I am practicing an hour of yoga on Monday and Wednesday, doing a half hour of multi-joint lower body exercises like squats and lunges on Tuesday and Saturday and performing upper and lower body weight training using weight…
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Quadrathon
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Banned!
21 Nov 2009 | 5:55 pmToday my wife and I sorted through our garage, when we moved in in March we kinda threw everything in there with the intention of sorting it out at a later date…well that date came today. In the garage I have a little plastic tray thing that I keep all my gels etc but during the course of the year they have been dispersed into the kitchen, my running vests, my running bag and so today during the course of the tidy up I consolidated them…let’s just say I am banned from buying any more until I have used these up!I dared not count them and this doesn’t include the three tubs of Cytomax,… -
Well it would be rude not to!
18 Nov 2009 | 8:08 amGiven that I live about 10 miles away I have no excuses! Hopefully October will be the date...In case the picture does not enlarge this is the text underneath:It's going to happen!!! Moeben will be putting on a trail 1/2 marathon, full marathon and 50 mile run in the early fall of 2010. I'm working on it so that the 50 mile can be a qualifying race for WS 100. I will announce the official date once we are certain, but we are looking at Aug 14th, Sept 4, or 18th or 2nd weekend in October. I don't want The Moeben "get dirty" trail races to conflict with others, i.e Mt. Disappointment 50k &… -
First things FIRST!
15 Nov 2009 | 11:10 pmOnce again I am using the FIRST training plan. I really like the FIRST plans and I have used modified versions of them for the last two years with some measurable success, I reduced my 5k time by over a minute this time last year and my 50k time by over an hour using their speed drills in March of this year. Their premise is pretty simple; three quality runs a week; Track Intervals, a Short Tempo and a Long Tempo Run, with two cross training sessions in between and a day off a week, I really like the ability to have cross training included and with my propensity to ITB issues and the couple… -
Nobody reads blogs at the weekend!
13 Nov 2009 | 10:11 pmNobody reads blogs at the weekend, right! I know this from my Sitemeter stats, everyone is out doing weekend stuff, it’s a well known fact that blogs are read (a) at work, (b) at home on a laptop while watching TV and (c) if you’re like me in the wee early hours while having breakfast during the week.That being said I thought just in case anybody is around you might be interested in a few bargains I’ve seen over the last few days, it’s that time of year I guess with folks outing 2009 gear and ushering in the 2010 look. So in no particular order.Hammer Nutrition are having their end of… -
Going Short...
12 Nov 2009 | 10:06 pmSomething different for 2010; at least for the first 6 months; short and fast. The idea is to work through the distances progressively and get faster as I go... yes there are a couple of triathlons there, in fact they are reverse triathlons, strangely that's all there was; and yes you can all nod your heads wisely and say I told you so! .In a strange way my injury has opened up a whole new avenue of endurance.I still need to iron out some wrinkles and I hope to pick up some new PRs along the way but the ultimate goal is a sub 3:00 marathon...hey you have to aim high right!Feb 2; Redondo…
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RunAbroad.com
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Semi de Cannes, France
19 Nov 2009 | 1:29 pmWhat?The Semi de Cannes is an half marathon taking place in one of the best-known cities of the French Riviera. A 10K is organized the same day too. Where?In the centre of Cannes, the start and finish are on Boulevard de la Pantiéro, a few metres from Palais des Festivals that hosts the Cannes Film Festival. When?The 2010 edition is planned on Sunday, February 14th at 9am. On-line registrations are open from November 20th to February 10th. As for all the official races in France, you have to present a medical certificate (or a FFA licence) to pick up your race number.Why?A really flat race… -
Limassol International Marathon, Cyprus
9 Nov 2009 | 1:15 amWhat?The Limassol International Marathon is the major running event in Limassol, the second largest city of Cyprus. A half marathon and a 10K are organized the same day too. Where?The start and finish are on the seafront of Limassol (at the Old Stadium GSO) and the race follows a coastal route via the towns of Limassol City, Akti Olympion, Germassogia, Agios Tychon, Ancient Amathus and Pyrgos village. You will never be far away from the sea.When?Organized by Olympus Event Management and supported by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation, the 2010 edition will be on February 28.Why?It's not Berlin… -
Interview with a runner: Giorgio Calcaterra
5 Nov 2009 | 1:04 amOne of the best Italian runners and a 37-year-old taxi driver, Giorgio Calcaterra has run over 170 marathons (PB 02:13:15) in Italy and abroad. He won the IAU 100km World Championship in 2008 at the Ultramaratona degli Etruschi. In 2000 he run 20 marathons, 16 of them under 2 hours and 20 minutes, a world record. He is the subject of a new documentary film, Top Runner.What has been your favourite race so far? One of the races I like more is the 100Km del Passatore. It has a unique feeling. I particularly remember the first time I run it: I did not think to complete it and I actually won it! -
Running over the bridge
1 Nov 2009 | 10:12 amThe starting point of the New York City Marathon, the Verrazano Bridge is possibly the most famous bridge among runners. But you can enjoy some of the most spectacular bridges from around the world, joining one of the following races: Meia Maratona do Porto, PortugalAlong the Douro river estuary, enjoying the best streets of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia and crossing twice the (amazing) Dom Luis I bridge.Venice Marathon, ItalyFrom Stra (near Padua) to the historical center of Venice, the Venice marathon crosses the Brenta Riviera and Venice lagoon and offers possibly the best finish in the… -
Napa Valley Marathon, Northern California, USA
26 Oct 2009 | 2:33 amThis race has been recommended by Sarah Lavender Smith, a runner from California who has run the Napa Valley Marathon three times. She wrote a humorous essay about the 2009 Napa Valley Marathon on her blog.What?The Napa Valley Marathon runs through the heart of Northern California's wine country, from the town of Calistoga to Napa.Where?About an hour north from San Francisco, the point-to-point marathon goes through the Napa Valley on a paved road called the Silverado Trail.When?The first Sunday of March. The 32nd Annual Napa Valley Marathon will be March 7, 2010.Why?The Napa Valley Marathon…
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RunningBlueprint.com
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Marathon Training – How to Avoid Leg Cramps
20 Nov 2009 | 12:14 pmHere’s an article from Mike Stapenhurst: Most marathon runners have experienced leg cramps at one time or another. This can be a sudden cramping as your leg muscle seems to curl into a ball, with excruciating pain forcing you to stop, or it can be a gradual tightening of your muscles to the point where each step becomes extremely painful. Following are some ways to help you avoid this frustrating problem during your marathon. What Causes Cramps? Actually we don’t know exactly what causes cramps! There are many theories about this and possible causes including dehydration, the loss… -
RW: Ripped Abs in Three Moves
15 Nov 2009 | 5:41 pmHere’s a video from Runner’s World. In this video, you’ll see three moves that are made to strengthen your core and allow you to have greater control when you’re out running. Your core plays a key role in your running form and your endurance. If you haven’t been working on your core, I suggest that you start with these three exercises. -
No More Aching Heavy Legs!
12 Nov 2009 | 3:18 amHave you ever had those runs where your have aching heavy legs? After a couple minutes, it feels like you can’t even lift the legs off the ground. There are many reasons for this common issue known as “heavy legs”. Here are reason why you’re legs feel heavy and what you can do about it on your next run: photo credit: Zach Klein Running high mileage: As you increase your mileage in the early stages in your training, it’s important to pay attention to how your body responds. If you are having troubles with the mileage in week 2, there is an issue present. Building… -
7 Ways to Deal With Running Fatigue
7 Nov 2009 | 3:28 amRunning fatigue is one of the worst feelings a runner can experience while running a marathon. To the untrained mind of a runner, the instant that fatigue sets in, the runner loses all control over their body. The only thoughts circling their heads are “OMG!! I’m soo tired. I can barely keep up my pace…can I even finish this race anymore?” These kind of thoughts are crippling for your confidence. As soon as you believe that these thoughts are true, you have just surrendered any ability to finish your marathon. How to Take Fatigue Out of Your Running photo credit:… -
Finally, Get Rid of Your Thoughts of Anxiety!
23 Oct 2009 | 4:01 amRacing without thoughts of anxiety is an obstacle that suddenly hits runners in the last week before the race. Runners usually face a level of uncertainty and a little self-doubt on their abilities to run a race. There are few reasons for why this happens and I will share some ways of getting rid of anxiety. photo credit: cguille WHY ME?!?! When that wierd, uncomfortable feeling hits, it spirals out of control which can really mess with your head. The common reasons for these feelings are: Self Doubt: When you believe that you aren’t ready to run your marathon or worse, you…
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Marathon Training – How to Avoid Leg Cramps
20 Nov 2009 | 12:14 pmHere’s an article from Mike Stapenhurst: Most marathon runners have experienced leg cramps at one time or another. This can be a sudden cramping as your leg muscle seems to curl into a ball, with excruciating pain forcing you to stop, or it can be a gradual tightening of your muscles to the point where each step becomes extremely painful. Following are some ways to help you avoid this frustrating problem during your marathon. What Causes Cramps? Actually we don’t know exactly what causes cramps! There are many theories about this and possible causes including dehydration, the loss… -
RW: Ripped Abs in Three Moves
15 Nov 2009 | 5:41 pmHere’s a video from Runner’s World. In this video, you’ll see three moves that are made to strengthen your core and allow you to have greater control when you’re out running. Your core plays a key role in your running form and your endurance. If you haven’t been working on your core, I suggest that you start with these three exercises. -
No More Aching Heavy Legs!
12 Nov 2009 | 3:18 amHave you ever had those runs where your have aching heavy legs? After a couple minutes, it feels like you can’t even lift the legs off the ground. There are many reasons for this common issue known as “heavy legs”. Here are reason why you’re legs feel heavy and what you can do about it on your next run: photo credit: Zach Klein Running high mileage: As you increase your mileage in the early stages in your training, it’s important to pay attention to how your body responds. If you are having troubles with the mileage in week 2, there is an issue present. Building… -
7 Ways to Deal With Running Fatigue
7 Nov 2009 | 3:28 amRunning fatigue is one of the worst feelings a runner can experience while running a marathon. To the untrained mind of a runner, the instant that fatigue sets in, the runner loses all control over their body. The only thoughts circling their heads are “OMG!! I’m soo tired. I can barely keep up my pace…can I even finish this race anymore?” These kind of thoughts are crippling for your confidence. As soon as you believe that these thoughts are true, you have just surrendered any ability to finish your marathon. How to Take Fatigue Out of Your Running photo credit:… -
Finally, Get Rid of Your Thoughts of Anxiety!
23 Oct 2009 | 4:01 amRacing without thoughts of anxiety is an obstacle that suddenly hits runners in the last week before the race. Runners usually face a level of uncertainty and a little self-doubt on their abilities to run a race. There are few reasons for why this happens and I will share some ways of getting rid of anxiety. photo credit: cguille WHY ME?!?! When that wierd, uncomfortable feeling hits, it spirals out of control which can really mess with your head. The common reasons for these feelings are: Self Doubt: When you believe that you aren’t ready to run your marathon or worse, you…
