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Battling the Race Day Nerves — Use the Nerves to Your Advantage

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Sunday again already, eh? Well, we are approaching the ‘GO TIME’ for races here; whether it’s the high schoolers gearing up and going through all the sectional/regional races, the college athletes doing the same, the road racers continually make the circuit, and of course the marathons. We have NYC Marathon fast approaching, other ones going on all around the world, and then come January the US Olympic Trials…exciting stuff! Though, whether you are racing in a huge meet or a low-key fun run, there is something special about putting on that race bib. Even if you are going into a race using it more as a workout or a tune-up, you still get that little buzz right before that gun goes off. Races wake up that competitive beast just a little more…if tough workouts are just poking it with a stick than having a gun go off is like kicking him in the mouth. I’ve talked about how people have different perspectives on races: for some they just want to survive, others don’t care a lick about time and are all about the fun, and then there are those who are out for time and want to push themselves to their absolute limits. Any and all of those goals are valid and great; but if you do fall into that last category and each of these races are upping the ante: read as you need to hit a certain qualifying mark, place as high as possible to make it to the next round, and there is a lot on the line, you CAN’T let the nerves get the better of you. You want that buzz of adrenaline, the prick of your hairs as you crouch at the line, because that’s all a part of racing. But you don’t want to Continue Reading →

America Wins One FINALLY on the Track and Pictures of Dreams Realized

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So I have to start this post off with a huge congrats to Jenny Simpson (previously Barringer) who won the Gold Medal in the 1500 meters at the World Track Champs. She is the first American to win any Gold for any distance race for 28 years!! Finally we have broken the African dominance streak…hehe. 🙂 If you’re not a huge track fan, I’ll let it slide and tell you you’re missing out later, you should still appreciate this feat and go read up on what’s going on at the World Track Champs scene. Looking at the faces and reactions of the various athletes crossing the finish line is always really fun. There are those moments that capture utter euphoria at a dream finally recognized, the athletes who have poured their hearts and souls into this moment for years, never a guarantee that all of that work would in the end grant them a Gold Medal. There are those shy receptions of breaking the tape from the ones who were the overwhelming favorites going into the race and already have multiple Golds waiting back at home. There are the comical ones sometimes, tossing up hand gestures, one guy looks like he’s strumming an air guitar, others sticking their tongues out. I’m not judging; hey, if you win you can do what you like, some people find it disrespectful but I think so long as you don’t turn around and run down the homestretch backwards or break into some MC Hammer running man you’re alright. My favorites though are the moments that capture pure shock. The ones where you can clearly see that an athlete is living out ‘one of those days’ on the track and even they haven’t even fully been able to wrap their heads around the fact that Continue Reading →

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My Books: I have experience writing for print magazines, online magazines, blogs, websites, company newsletters, speeches, copywriting and promotional materials. If you need words I’ve got them and will assemble to your individual need! With my extensive background in running, fitness, and all things related to sports performance I define these my areas of expertise and favorite topics to write about. But, I’m hardly limited to these alone and particularly enjoy freelance writing as it allows me to constantly learn and investigate new things. Running Times Magazine “The Power of Protein Timing: Three windows to refuel the runner” A Lethal Kick Don’t Be One of Those Parents – Keeping you’re children’s running goals all their own Stuck in Waiting – Staying motivated through the lull between seasons Self-Massage the Runner’s Way – Tend to your aches yourself with this guide Timing Your Fuel – You have a race plan; now get a winning meal plan Blazing Start, Mid-Season Blahs – How to catch yourself before you flat-line and wreck your season Coaches That Inspire and Coaches That Cripple Runner’s World What It’s Like To Be Coached By Alberto Salazar Competitor “How to Race Your Full Season and Not Burn OutRead more at http://running.competitor.com/2016/01/training/how-to-race-your-full-season-and-not-burnout_144083#cyf9YQRPAZpbEp1T.99” Battling Taper Madness: Reaching Race Day Rested and Ready Become a Faster Runner Using Strides Why Runners Should Embrace Cross Training Double Time: Working Out Twice A Day The Runner’s Guide to Bounding What Fuels Boston Marathon Champion Meb Keflezighi Patience, Progress, PRs: The Three Tenets Of Running Success 3 Things Under 5 Minutes Every Runner Should Do Daily Think Outside the Mill: How to make the most of treadmill running Information Overload: Are Runners Too Tech-Dependant Is Squeezing 100% Out of Yourself Worth the Risk? Foresee it, Believe it, Achieve it: The Power of Visualization for Continue Reading →