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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Chris over at Strength News managed to cut more than half of a minute off of his 1 mile time trial time in the past month. He managed to run a 7:19 mile on his first trip outdoors since he started testing himself. The interesting thing about Chris is that he is not a runner;…
Breakfast is key in obtaining and maintaining a healthy weight, as well as leading a healthy lifestyle. Our bodies don’t like to be without food, but we can’t process a lot of calories at one time. If you think about it, you probably spent a third of the day without food when you wake up…
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. They may not be the easiest ways to get in shape, but can be an important part in your workout arsenal. This week, Scott continues discussing squats. Specifically,…