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London Done and Come Early: What us mortal runners can take away from the elites
Yes we’re all excited for the London Olympics this summer but there’s plenty of action over there prior to that with today’s London Marathon. I know I can’t be the only person who feels like a total slacker, slow-poke reading … Continue reading
Runners are Hot: Staying hydrated and running when the temperatures rise
You’re starting to sweat and you haven’t even started running yet.It’s hot. Summer is fast approaching and good old, Mr. Sun is making his appearance. It doesn’t feel like long ago you were suited up in full running tights, long-sleeves, … Continue reading
Your First BIG Race: I remember mine, Arcadia 2000…Do you remember yours?
When I read that the Arcadia Meet was happening this weekend, I admit to smiling.Yes, I’m 26 and FAR removed from high school competition (the way I act though sometimes may beg to question if that’s where I do belong … Continue reading
Approaching a Race: Depending on your goal going in how you run could be markedly different
Who are you up against on race day, the clock or the runner next to you? Everyone goes into a race with a different goal, be it just to finish, to be a scoring member of their team, set a … Continue reading
The Pain Drain: Keeping Your Brain in Check When the Pain Sets In
“Being a distance runner is about handling pain. If you can’t manage pain, you probably won’t end up as a distance runner.” I love this quote from Kara Goucher featured in an excellent read from Running Times, ‘Pain: Deal With … Continue reading
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There Aren’t Any Ref’s for Running: Rules of the track and running etiquette
There aren’t any ref’s in track or cross country, or road races for that matter, but should there be? I know there are plenty of elbows being jabbed in some of those tight, jostling packs of harriers. Sure there is … Continue reading
The Art of Visualization to Improve Your Performance: Guided Imagery 101
Take a second to close your eyes, force out any noise clutter, and picture yourself achieving one of your goals. Pick a goal, for the purposes of this post make it something tied to running or working out, and envision … Continue reading
Farleks Aren’t Just For Workouts – Surging in Races to Break Your Competition
Fartleking. The term probably calls to mind particular workouts, but fartleking isn’t something you do just in workouts. If you watched the US Olympic Marathon Trials and took a look at the splits the women were running (or watched any … Continue reading
Redlining and the All Important ‘E’
Warning: you are approaching empty. This post is inspired by two things, so bear with me. The first is this hilarious picture from SkinnyRunner’s blog…who amongst us hasn’t played chicken with that empty gas alert gauge on our car? (okay … Continue reading
Battling the Race Day Nerves — Use the Nerves to Your Advantage
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 … Continue reading
