A common concept when training in any sort of speed sport is that of lap times, split times, and overall times. These concepts are not relegated only to the realm of running; they are equally important in swimming, bicycling, automobile driving, horse racing and any other sports where the competitor covers a measured distance. It…
A sports watch is a runner’s second most important tool (after shoes.) Choosing the right one can be a harrowing experience, and it is easy to choose the wrong one. It took me until I was 24 years old to find a sports watch that I really liked, and it has lasted longer than any…
The Complete Running Network is still going strong in their new format, and today they have brought back one of their more popular (if formerly difficult to use) features: the Running Blog Race Calendar. You sign up for an account, you make a blog post with a few special properties set that denote the date…
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 starts us off by…
This year, there will only be 18 races in the Back Bay race series on Wednesday nights; there is no race on the Fourth of July. Last year‘s race series was won by Mike Caiazzo (average of 16:37) and Lindsay Davis (average of 19:59). The races all begin at 6:00 on Wednesday evenings between May…
After Justin Gatlin first faced his ban from professional track & field for steroid use, he started working out for a few NFL football teams. Nothing came from it, though, and none of the teams that he worked out for last year brought him in for a formal workout. This offseason, however, he has gone…
This week last year was very focused on a limited number of topics. The weekend series about the New Rules of Lifting continued, but everything else dealt with the Coast to Coast relay and the new book that had just been published, or with weight lifting and swiss balls. I continued my animated workout series…
I had tendonitis in my knee 7 years ago. I also had a stress fracture. It was no fun, and I hope to avoid that ever happening again. Unfortunately, it is not the most uncommon injury. Asafa Powell, who is currently the world record holder at 100 meters (pending Justin Gatlin‘s appeal regarding steroid use),…
How well can you estimate before a run how long it is going to take you? Can you tell somebody that you are going out for a run and what time you are going to get back? How close do you usually come to your estimate? Generally speaking, I can be pretty accurate with my…
I wrote a month and a half ago about the “300” workout, which was a rite of passage for actors in the movie after they got in shape. The workout consists of the following exercises done back to back to back: 25x Pull-up + 50x Deadlift @ 135lbs + 50x Push-up + 50x Box Jump…