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Should prosthetics be banned from international competition?

By on Thursday, May 31st, 2007 | 6 Comments

Should prosthetics be banned from IAAF sanctioned events such as the Olympics? IAAF officials think so. The proposed rule would prohibit “use of any technical device that incorporates springs, wheels or any other element that provides the user with an advantage over another athlete not using such a device.” The rule was originally meant to [...]

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Asafa Powell is back on the track, and still fastest in the world

By on Wednesday, May 30th, 2007 | 1 Comment

Photo by Jonas WittAsafa Powell announced at the beginning of the month that he was going to be out for a few weeks due to tendonitis. Just over 3 weeks later, he has run what is currently the fastest 100 meters in the world so far this year. World record holder Asafa Powell won the [...]

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What are the best shoes for downhill racing?

By on Tuesday, May 29th, 2007 | No Comments

What are the best shoes to wear when racing down hill? That was the topic of the evening while on my group run tonight. One of the gentlemen I ran with tonight, Peter Buchanan of Edinburgh, is running the Mount Everest Marathon, which has a net loss of almost 6000 feet from start to finish. [...]

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What is a tempo run?

By on Monday, May 28th, 2007 | 10 Comments

In a continuing collaboration with Scott over at Straight to the Bar, we will be writing about timeless exercises in different disciplines throughout the month of May. This week I would like to talk about another of important type of workout for any competitive runner. What is a tempo run? A tempo run, according to [...]

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Running as a means of transportation

By on Sunday, May 27th, 2007 | 4 Comments

When was the last time that you went running (or cycling or roller blading or skiing) as a way to get somewhere rather than as just a workout or leisure activity? Do you ever commute with your workouts? Or is it all just “wasted effort” that does not actually produce anything? A friend of mine [...]

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This Week Last Year: a 7 year old swimmer and Nike+

By on Saturday, May 26th, 2007 | 1 Comment

This week last year was a taper week leading up to my Spring Marathon. The biggest news this week last year, though, had to be Braxton Bilbrey‘s swim to shore from Alcatraz. I fully expect that we will be hearing his name quite a bit in a decade or so when he starts getting up [...]

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Running in the heat

By on Friday, May 25th, 2007 | 1 Comment

Photo by Studeo GrintaRunning in the heat brings with it plenty of perils that you need to watch out for. Here are a few quick tips to keep yourself safe while still getting your exercise for the day. Avoid running during the worst heat. Early in the morning is best, and late evening trumps a [...]

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The Mud Hog Trail Race

By on Thursday, May 24th, 2007 | 1 Comment

The Mud Hog Trail Race is debuting this year at the Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, New Hampshire. The race is on June 16th and will be a team effort between two people. One person will run the course while the other bikes it, and after completing an obstacle they will switch off. At the [...]

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