What happens to muscles when we run long? Podcast.
Ian Dobson and Julia Lucas will race in the U.S. 15K Trail Championship this weekend in Spokane. Just announced. Oddly, no entry about this on their blog. They're traveling, and maybe this is a last minute decision. A good, fun decision, I think.
How was COC last night? I heard there were about 500 racers, with a bunch from Burbank High. Of course what I really want to know is did Mike Kent beat everyone I know.
The Morning Croissant Yeah, it looks good, and everyone is very cool, but what's with the cream stuff in their coffee? Real runners drink it black.
Will I ever tire of Walking Man? See here and here. The latter item is from today's Los Angeles Times, which also has a story on a San Fernando doctor who yesterday was sentenced to 25 years in prison for prescribing pain medication without doing medical examinations, with a death resulting.
Recommended: Mayflower
Tough guy. Last weekend, he finished the Vermont Endurance Run (100 miles) in 23:45.
Grandmothers of Endurance
Slow and steady won the race. Link. With a bit of barefoot hooey to step in.
Q&A with Andrew Wheating.
Greg McMillan: Marathon Makeover
Live better. Live longer. Link.
How are the odds in Santa Clarita? Consider.
Why Do I Train at Altitude? ~Magda Lewy Boulet I love mountain running. There's no better place to run.
Week That Was. Note mention of Alysia, Lauren, Dave Delong, and Canyon.
Maybe you need lucky underwear.
What is the single biggest problem in running? Answer.
Shannon Rowbury profile.
Deena invites us to Mammoth. Link. She's right. It's really a great place to visit and run.
Joey Gulino/The Signal: Track training gets up to speed
Mentryville to annex City of Santa Clarita. Story.
One has only to observe a streetful of shoppers on a Saturday afternoon to understand the futility of consumption as a path to happiness. More
Wheating signs with Nike and will stay in Eugene. Story.
Must read: Q&A with Jere Van Dyk
Science of Sport looks back at the Tour. Link. Is the cheating era over?
Though other tricks are in the works. Story.
Weekly Racing Recap Wheating is a big dog now.
Why no CIF-SS track prelims or finals at Cougar Stadium? Story. Or xc state, youth championships in SCV?
Speedbumps on Bouquet Canyon? Link.
Joey Gulino/Signal on the need for a decent xc course to attract major meets. Story. The youth and college programs would also benefit. And, just as important, a super course, with trees, would be an excellent place for walkers. The City needs to make a commitment on a permanent trail for all time, just as it has for such major sports as skateboarding and beach volleyball.
Another look at Walking Man.
Fatal combination: Young. Couple. Porsche (Thanks, dad.). Curvy country road. No seat belt. Alcohol. 2 a.m. Story.
Time heals all wounds. Time wounds all heels.
Should we deep VI Title IX? Link.
Q&A with Chris Solinsky
Great photos of the Tour de France.
On the continuing feud between Greg LeMond and Lance. Fan on the Street
Kara Goucher: Let's Hear It For The Girls
Bob Carman, RIP. I didn't know Bob, but quite a few of our friends did, all in praise of a good and humble guy.
Brando on COC#3
Is Alysia Johnson, after her 800 PR and world best, happy, or what? Video. And more. The American record is within reach. Photo.
Is running a marathon a sign you're in a mid-life crisis? Story.
Or is a passion for extreme exercise a sign of being miserable and pursued by inner demons? Story.
Should you split your long run? Link. Depends where you are. The average marathon finisher is around 4 hours. Anyone over that time is not in great shape for the marathon and should take it easier to avoid injury. If serious about being good, they should keep increasing their time-on-feet to get strong enough to handle and benefit from the long run, which should be three hours or more for the better runners.
Big duel expected today in the Tour de France. Read. At COC, perhaps you have some Contador-like rival in your age group, a friend, a training partner. You probably need to try something different. It's not the finals, and tonight would be a good time to do it. Maybe you should go out 15 seconds slower in the first mile. Or start your move earlier. Or later.
Hydration facts and myths. Here. Today's facts are tomorrow's myths. And so on.
Amby ambles on about Ritz, minimalist mania, changing your footstrike, etc. Link.
The Signal looks at weight training. Story.
We have the Beast. The Tour has the Circle of Death. Link.
Konrad Antoniuk swims on. Story. Konrad was #2 on the 2009 Hart xc team, finishing 11th overall at Foothill #3. Tough dude.
The Master's College continues to sign up some quality runners and people. Link.
Wheating story.
Alysia Johnson has the year's best 800 time in the world!!! Link.
Lots of stuff available at special sale prices at Running Warehouse.
We had another huge turnout at COC. And faster times. I heard last week's winner won again tonight followed by three Arcadia guys. I got a lot of photos, but my Photo Gallery is not available, injured I guess. Dang! Hamstrung again. Even if you can walk only, or just stand around, do come out and join the fun and catch up with old friends.
Is there really a shoe designed for your foot strike? Story.
Don't go running _ miles every day right off the bat like a dork. ~Lauren Fleshman
Listen, I'd like to know more about your latest injury, but... Amusing.
Alysia Johnson's 1:57 is the fourth best in the world this year, a half tick away from the best. Link. She will be in another top quality race tomorrow in Monaco. Starting lists. Some great races at that meet. Check the lists for the other distance events.
Don Paige recalls the 1980 boycott. Story.
Q&A with Ritz & Alberto
Dynamic warm up at the Boulder Running Camp. Video.
Joey Gulino/Signal talks to Rene Paragas, Donna Lee and others on what it takes to make and maintain a powerhouse program. Story.
Is U.S. cycling so over? Opinion. Compare and contrast with U.S. distance running.
Too close to home. Link.
