Yes, I’m still debating which fall marathon to run. I don’t know why I’m having such a hard time with it. When I chose the Flying Pig back in January, I had no problems making that decision. I don’t know if it’s that I’m placing more pressure on myself as I want to better my [...]
Archive for May, 2008
Still deciding on fall marathon
Posted in running, tagged marathons on May 31, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Gene doping, mice, and Mt. Everest
Posted in research, sports, tagged gene doping, sports on May 30, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Since the Olympics are fast approaching, the use of doping is a hot topic of debate. We’ve seen many high profile athletes fail drug tests or admit to have using performance enhancing drugs. Now, researchers are looking at another way to test for gene doping. This week, they embarked on their journey to go to [...]
USATF stretch study
Posted in running, tagged running, stretching on May 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A few months ago, I wrote a post about stretching. Now, the USATF is undertaking a study looking at whether pre-run stretching will reduce risks of injuries in those running at least 10 miles/week and are 13 years of age or older. Individuals who participate will randomly be assigned to non-stretch and stretch. Then they’ll [...]
Oscar Pistorius
Posted in running, tagged Oscar Pistorius, running, technology on May 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Mauro Donato/European Pressphoto Agency
South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius at the “Golden Gala” competition in Rome in July 2007.
Recently, the South African double amputee runner, Oscar Pistorius, has made headlines with vying for at the Beijing Games this July. However, the International Association of Athletics Federation, track and field’s governing body, had originally ruled that [...]
Today’s run
Posted in running, tagged dogs, running on May 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I got a late start to running today. I had anticipated an early morning run, but I fell back to sleep. However, I got woken up by a knock on my door. It turned out to be Jehovah’s Witnesses who wanted to talk to me. :-/ It unnerved me that they were there to “spread [...]
On Marathoning
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged marathons on May 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The last several days I’ve had various clients ask about how my marathon went. I tell them the truth–that everything went really well up until mile 20 when I began really slowing down. I tell them that I’m mostly satisfied with my time but know I can improve. I tell them that [...]
Yes,. it’s finally here
Posted in running, tagged garmin forerunner 405, running tools on May 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Garmin Forerunner 405! I’ve been waiting to order this for months. I’m so excited it is now available. So far, the comments from REI have been very positive. I’ll be posting more on this when I get mine.
Post-marathon thoughts
Posted in running, tagged marathon, running on May 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I got back from St. Louis on Wednesday. My family and I went there right after the race. I was worried about being sore from the car ride, but my body did okay. Walking a lot the two days afterwards was really helpful. By Thursday, I was hardly sore at all. I did wake up [...]
Race day is here!
Posted in running, tagged marathon, running on May 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is it! The time has come for the marathon. Four months of a lot of training, hard work, and injuries comes down to hopefully 4 hours. I’m very excited, though still incredibly nervous. This is when you just want some sign that you know you are going to do well. I guess all you [...]
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