This week last year covered a range of topics. A common question that I get asked is a variant along the lines of “Why do my feet go numb?” There are quite a few reasons that you might get a numb foot while you are running, and I go over what they are could be…
This week last year, I offered some advice on what to wear to a race to prevent “severing your leg at the thigh” from chafing. I tried to decide if it was worth running in an ultramarathon a few weeks before my next marathon. Ultimately, I decided that yes, it was a good idea. I…
There is a lot happening this week in the world of running, so today I have a quick round up for you rather than providing a series of short articles on each one. Trevor Graham found guilty of lying to investigators Things are not looking good for Trevor Graham, a track coach who has had…
Last year, the IAAF put on a fantasy track & field league for the Osaka world championships. This past Winter, the USATF put on an event for the Visa Championship Series of races. I really enjoyed taking part in both leagues last year. Well, this Summer the fun begins again. Both the USATF and the…
Rachel in Wisconsin began running this Winter to lose some weight and get healthier. She was working out at her local gym, and was wondering whether she should always go counter-clockwise on the indoor track there. The track is only 67 meters around, so the turns are very tight. My general advice on any track,…
Imagine yourself in a 600 meter dash, you are coming up to the second to last turn with 200 meters to go, you get cut off, and you fall on the track. Hard. What would you do? If you are Heather Dorniden, you get mad, you get up, and you find another gear. Despite her…
How did your fantasy track team do at the Tyson Invitational “Pick & Win” for the Visa Championship Series? My team didn’t do nearly as well as at the Reebok games, but better than at the Millrose Games, and put me into 231st place overall with 228 points between the three events. I am now…
Are you going to have an opportunity to see the Olympic Trials out in Eugene this Summer? If so, then you may be in a for a treat. The University of Oregon and the local Olympic organizing committee have pledged to make the trials a tobacco free event, meaning that you shouldn’t have to deal…
Stay tuned this weekend for some good entertainment. First, on Saturday, February 17th, the Ford Ironman World Championship from Hawaii will be airing on NBC from 2:00 until 3:30 EST. Then, on Sunday, you can watch tonight’s Tyson Invitational on ESPN at 5:00 P.M. EST. Don’t want to wait and have 4 minutes to spare?…
How did your fantasy track team do at the Millrose Games “Pick & Win” for the Visa Championship Series? My team didn’t do nearly as well as at the Reebok games, but still put me into 296th place again with 156 points between both events. Hopefully this week I will do a little better, but…