Vermont City Marathon » Thoughts and Review
The Vermont City Marathon was the most part a very well run race. I have a detailed course analysis already written, and here I would like to touch on a few other aspects of the race.
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The Vermont City Marathon: Course Analysis
The Vermont City Marathon has a very spectator friendly course. My fiance was easily able to see me run by 6 times. The course is also a bored runner friendly course, because there are no multi-lap segments. You do cross over the same points more than once, but only once are you going in the…
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Additional Podcasts
I recently wrote about Phedippidations, a podcast by Steve Walker for and about running. At Strength News, Chris has listed some of his favorite podcasts that he has been recently discovering. Check out his page for a short list of fitness and strength training related podcasts.
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Equipment | News | Shoes | Technology
Nike + iPod = No need for GPS
Nike and Apple have teamed up to create a replacement for bulky GPS watches. No longer will you need to strap on multiple watches, bulky global positioning system receivers, or small waistband-clipped pedometers. Synchronizing your iPod will also download your workouts to your computer. The new Nike+ Air Zoom Moire is the first footwear designed…
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New Rule #20: Have Fun
Every weekend over the next few months, I am going to be examining each of the New Rules of Lifting from Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove’s new book. This is rule #20. If it’s not fun, you’re doing something wrong.
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New Rule #19: Strength + Endurance = Endurance
Every weekend over the next few months, I am going to be examining each of the New Rules of Lifting from Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove’s new book. This is rule #19. When you combine serious strength training with serious endurance exercise, your body will probably choose endurance over muscle and strength.
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New Rule #18: You don’t need endurance exercise to burn fat
Every weekend over the next few months, I am going to be examining each of the New Rules of Lifting from Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove’s new book. This is rule #18. You don’t need endurance exercise to burn fat.
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New Rule #17: Aerobic fitness is not a matter of life and death
Every weekend over the next few months, I am going to be examining each of the New Rules of Lifting from Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove’s new book. This is rule #17. Aerobic fitness is not a matter of life and death.
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New Rule #16: Lifting can make you flexible
Every weekend over the next few months, I am going to be examining each of the New Rules of Lifting from Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove’s new book. This is rule #16. Lifting by itself may increase your flexibility.
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Coast to Coast book review
This week I am giving away a free copy of Coast to Coast; just leave a comment describing a story about running for a chance to win. Coast to Coast is about the November 2004 relay run by the cross country team of the Rochester Institute of Technology. They began the relay by dipping their…