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INNOVATIONS DESIGNED TO INCREASE RUNNING SPEED in competition were by previewed by NIKE for USA track and field athletes at the Eugene OR Olympic trials this past month. The products include: an adhesive tape with aerodynamic spikes called AeroBlades; hingeless, lightweight sunglasses line with a new material, single-piece lens that only admits red light, called Wings (VaporWings is one item in this line); and a breathable, adhesive racing AeroSwift bib. In an article for ESPNgo.com, “Innovation for US Olympic Track and Field Team”, Darren Rovell describes them and provides comments from a NIKE representative on their development and use.
Brian Metzler provides more information on the tape in “Nike AeroSwift Tape – The Next Big Thing in Running?” for Competitor.com. Sports Illustrated ran a piece by Ben Rains that briefly outlines the gear Nike will be furnishing for track and field, as well apparel for other sports (like soccer, basketball), and for all US athletes standing on the medal podium. Look for these items as you watch the US athletes compete next month in Rio! RUN HAPPY! http://espn.go.com/olympics/trackandfield/story/_/id/16598882/nike-unveils-three-new-innovations-us-olympic-track-field http://running.competitor.com/2016/07/photos/nike-aeroswift-tape-next-big-thing-running_152812 http://www.si.com/tech-media/2016/07/01/nike-tech-products-rio-2016-olympics
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MANY RUNNERS READING THE ARTICLE WRITTEN BY Linzay Logan for Competitor.com, “3 Rules Every Runner Should Live By” would says these several simple rules are no-brainers and of course we agree with their importance. But take a closer look at the title. It says “live by”, not “train by”, or “follow”, which indicates that a greater degree of incorporation of these rules into our busy days, 24/7, all year round is required of runners.
The last of the three listed rules (be consistent, rest, listen to your body), all attributed in this piece to San Diego-based running coach Jennifer Gill, has to do with pain encountered in the course of running. “Pain is your body’s way of telling you something is wrong” is Gill's perspective, which differs somewhat from the one sometimes seen on T-shirts, “no pain, no gain”. Athletes, generally being over-achievers in the area of physical activity, tend to be more welcoming of the theory that pain is a good thing if it ultimately leads to an enhanced performance in sport. Many athletes would also rather prevent pain if it meant performing better. In a 2010 article "Prophylactic Use of NDSAIDs in Athletes: a Risk/Benefit Assessment" in The Physician and Sportsmedicine, author Stuart J Warden begins by saying that “athletes often seek artificial means to gain advantage and prolong participation when competing”, which he says include taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) prior to training and competitions. The analgesic (pain relieving) and anti-inflammatory effects of NSAIDS are NOT considered to be performance ENHANCING; they “are at best performance ENABLING”, he explains. For this reason and because NSAIDs are available as over-the counter preparations and their use is not banned by anti-doping agencies, common prophylactic use by athletes has raised concerns about associated dangers. Thus his article “discusses current observations regarding athlete use of NSAIDs, and the possible benefits and potential risks of their use”. The article references sources that indicate “about one-fourth to one-third of Olympic athletes report using NSAIDs” prior to performance, and that this “value is 50%” in some sports. According to these sources, levels of use are “estimated to be 6 to 10 times greater” than in similarly-aged non-athlete populations. Observations, it’s reported, indicate that 1 such medication at a time is self-administered by about 10-20% of athletes; some admit taking “up to 5 different compounds concomitantly”. According to this article, the presumed benefits of prophylactic NSAID treatment and rationale for use in athletics, such as lessened muscle inflammation and soreness and improved recovery of muscle function after exercise, have not been clearly demonstrated. The author says the reason behind this apparent inconsistency is that exercise-related damage is thought to be degenerative in nature and not caused by inflammation, so blocking it isn’t all that helpful. He says there is evidence that NSAID pre-treatment may block some of the desired musculo-skeletal effects of training and delay normal healing. This is related to the analgesic effect of NSAIDs, which inhibit the production of pain-causing prostaglandins that also, importantly, act to stimulate the synthesis of collagen required for “restoration of normal tissue mechanical properties”, or proper healing. In addition, there are well-known risks of gastrointestinal bleeding from long term NSAID use, and side effects on the heart/blood vessels and kidneys. A 2015 article, ”Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use and Endurance During Running in Male Long-Distance Runners” by Eduardo Da Silva and colleagues, was published in the Journal of Athletic Training and addressed similar concerns regarding risks versus benefits. It concluded, “Ibuprofen did not reduce the effect of muscle damage and pain on performance”; prophylactic NSAIDs did not enhance running ergogenics (athletic performance) “after exercise-induced muscle damage in male long-distance runners.” A small number (20) of military endurance runners participated in this study, so the results might not apply to others. An April 2016 item in Verywell.com, “Ibuprofen and Exercise: Help or Harm for Endurance Athletes?” by Elizabeth Quinn, summarized some earlier research on the subject. Her “bottom line” advice re-iterated that endurance performance is not helped by prophylactic NSAID use and it is best reserved as therapy administered after intense exercise. After wading through all the research it seems that, as expected, these medications are best used for their intended purpose. The risks of other usage possibly outweigh the perceived benefits, which may not even be real! Smart training, appropriate nutrition and hydration practices, and adequate recovery periods are likely the soundest foundations on which to build better performance in sport. Perhaps "no pain, no gain" is part of the truth, and like Gill said with her 3rd rule, we should allow our bodies to listen to the biological signals that accompany pain. RUN HAPPY! http://running.competitor.com/2013/11/training/3-rules-every-runner-should-live-by_38107 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20424410 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4477926/pdf/i1062-6050-50-3-295.pdf https://www.verywell.com/risks-of-ibuprofen-before-athletic-exercise-3120492 MY HARD DRIVE DIED SUNDAY EVENING (may it rest in peace) and I am still putting the pieces of Earned Runs online life together again. I paid extra to get in "front of the line" for diagnosis + therapy of the problem at an Apple authorized repair shop Monday. A new hard drive was needed, and one that would get this particular computer into survival mode was obtained and installed over the past few days.
What I did not anticipate was that the repair shop had changed the password to the computer itself without disclosing this fact to me (which of course was discovered after closing time last night)! That major emergency was taken care of this morning. Other min-emergencies are, well, emerging with every task I attempt. Passwords of numerous internet services, subscriptions, apps etc , which have been long forgotten or disremembered, were needed all at once. Also it has become painfully clear that the old operating system has been updated with something that speaks in an alien sign language to me. I cannot yet perform some vital functions (like uploading images). So the road to recovery will not be smooth; please allow a bit of time for rehabilitation to occur before the posts are back to normal. My sister nailed it when she said, "You need a run more than ever!" So I am starting out soon on today's training session, a simple run, knowing that it will put this situation in proper perspective, allowing me to "keep calm and carry on" (golf's British Open is this week). THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE RUN HAPPY! FITNESS EXPERT LESLIE SANSONE offers a very, very BASIC approach to begin fitness walking in a MyFitnessPal.com piece “So You Want to Start…Fitness Walking”. Her article first describes what to wear (shoes, clothes), then details a starter plan that covers what to do once you walk out the door! Next she lays out some basic goals for a beginner to achieve in terms of first distance, then speed. The ultimate goal is walking 2 miles in 30 minutes (walking 15minute/mile is decent pace!). She provides her brand of “secret sauce” when it comes to walking, which involves pulling in the abdominal muscles toward the back to stabilize the core in a “tummy tuck” move.
Sometimes we need this kind of article to attempt a totally new activity. Other times we feel we have progressed beyond such instructions. My experience is that a small nugget of golden information can be hidden in technically entry-level pieces. It cannot hurt to quickly review one when it comes to attention. Perhaps there’s nothing new to learn. Or, there may be a single piece of insight or advice that WHEN APPLIED, transforms the experience and allows advancement beyond a previous plateau. I have been walking more in the evenings to get outdoors and enjoy the lovely soft summer weather and lighting that time of day. It decreases my TV viewing time. Running would stress my legs a bit more than is wise on my training plan to run a fast 5K in early August. However, I want to get the very most out of that time as possible. I can offer an additional piece of advice to walkers that I adapted from running form ( links below.) Keep your head up head up and looking ahead and your shoulders low and loose (but not slumped forward). Your torso and back will naturally straighten to allow you to move in an efficient, upright position that promotes optimal lung capacity. This torso posturing is often described as running or walking "tall”; you should be stretching yourself up to your full height with your back comfortably straight. Unclench your hands; let your thumb and index fingers lightly touch (like an OK sign) if you can’t seem to stop forming fists. Your arms should swing slightly back and forward but not across your body, with elbows tucked in and bent at about a 90 to 120 degree angle. You don’t need to “pump” your arms. You will feel the back swings in your abdomen. Combining this walking tall posture/arms swinging back move with the “tummy tuck” Sansone describes, will definitely work your core/abdomen. You’ll know you’re working those muscles if you are tempted to start walking with straight arms and slumped posture! An added benefit is that you will be working to improve posture. As with running, you might warm up for 15-20 minutes without worrying about form too much. For the next 15-20 minutes hold the tall posture and intermittently “pulse” the tummy tuck for a count of 5-10, working up to longer periods. Cool down for another 5-10 minutes without worrying too much about form. RUN AND WALK HAPPY! http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/so-you-want-to-start-fitness-walking http://walkingconnection.com/fitness-walking-technique-and-form/ http://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/perfect-running-form ALTHOUGH THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR seems to be the time many of us think about improving our health, summer can be the easiest season in which to get started establishing better exercise habits. There’s much more daylight and less need to get bundled up for outdoor activity. Other people are out and about and more available to join together in having fun. Dr. Aaron E. Carroll, in his article for the New York Times blog The Upshot, “Closest Thing to a Wonder Drug? Try Exercise”, runs through the results of research studies which support the contention that exercise, at the very least is the “best buy for public health”, and at best could be a “miracle cure”.
He recounts his own failure at mastering some of the currently popular strenuous exercise programs and ends up reporting the success he’s achieved with working other moderate-intensity activities into his daily routine. It’s encouraging! Carroll also refers to research findings that show promotion of physical activity by health care professionals DOES lead to behavior change. EarnedRuns is NOT attempting to act as your DOCTOR, but it does encourage and enable personal competition that can lead to a healthier life. You don’t need bibs to turn your life around and become the active person you dream of being. However, you can choose to request and use them as a stimulus, a planner, a reminder, and a simple record of completion of activities you design to improve your own physical and mental well-being. At the very least this post promotes a featured piece that may inspire you to ramp up your exercise program. Summer is not yet half over; there’s plenty of time to get excited and get moving. RUN HAPPY! http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/21/upshot/why-you-should-exercise-no-not-to-lose-weight.html Segment 15 Gillette WY to Sundance WY
Segment 16: Sundance WY to Rapids City SD Segment 17: Rapid City SD to Kadoka SD THIS WEEK'S ROUTE takes runners near more spectacular sites, for which the Great West and northern High Plains areas of the United States are well known. One of the most recognizable natural geologic features of this region is the Devils Tower National Monument, in the Bear Lodge Mountains near Sundance in Crook County WY. In 1906 it was named by President Theodore Roosevelt as the first national monument. If you have seen the 1977 Steven Spielburg movie “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” you remember it as the structure some characters were obsessed with, and the place where the giant alien space ship had parked itself. Apparently the 1200+ ft, solitary, pillar-like granite formation came into being as the softer surrounding land was eroded over millions of years. “One legend has it that a giant bear clawed the grooves into the mountainside while chasing several young Indian maidens” according to the South Dakota Black Hills/Badlands website. The rolling prairie of the Wyoming Black Hills surrounds this tower, which is held sacred by several Native American tribes of the northern plains (they call it “Bear Lodge” ). The National Park Service promotes this site as an ideal location for Night Sky Viewing: “Half the Park is After Dark, At The Bear’s Lodge”. Sundance WY gave it’s name to the Sundance Kid, who was jailed there for a while. From eastern Wyoming the route enters South Dakota and courses through the northern portion of the Black Hills (a mountain range and a forest) in that state to Rapid City. The ponderosa pines covering the hillsides are so dark and light-absorbing that it is said they look “black”. After leaving Rapid City the route heads east, just north of the Badlands National Park to Kadoka, a place literally known as a “hole in the wall” (the Lakota Sioux tribe named it). This area of South Dakota is chock-full of sights, the most famous of which are the Mt. Rushmore and the Crazy Horse National Memorials. Although the more western national parks often get a lot of attention, I think this region is one of the most interesting to explore, not only for the beauty of its physical features but it’s history. In the southern part of the Black Hills far from our route, in Custer State Park, there’s an annual Buffalo Roundup held in late September that would be truly awesome to experience. The route segment maps for weeks 7-8 are on a PowerPoint presentation on the RESOURCES page RUN HAPPY! https://www.nps.gov/deto/index.htm http://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/parks-monuments/devils-tower-national-monument https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Hills http://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/parks-monuments/mount-rushmore-national-memorial https://gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/custer/events/buffalo-roundup/ TRAINING FOR THE LONGER FALL RACES STARTS SOON. This date July 9 marks 12 weeks to October 1, 2016. If you are contemplating running or walking a fall half marathon you might need to choose a training plan and start soon. The free, basic Hal Higdon plans (not interactive) for novice, intermediate, and advanced runners, and for walkers are 12 weeks duration. Other plans may be 14, 16, or more weeks duration. Longer distance races like half marathons and marathons often include a plan as part of their registration fee or free of charge, which is accessed through the race website. Best to check now on race dates and plan ahead. Below are links to a couple sites you can search for half marathons, but these sites also have information on marathons and other races.
RUN HAPPY! http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51130/Half-Marathon-Training-Guide http://www.runningintheusa.com/Race/MapShot.aspx?Rank=Month&Month=10&Special=halfmarathon http://www.halfmarathons.net/race-calendar/ HOW EXERCISE MAY HELP THE BRAIN GROW STRONGER!
An article by Gretchen Reynolds for the New York Times attempts to more simply explain new research findings in mice that may help scientists understand how exercise benefits the brain of humans. She reports that regular exercise is known to increase levels of Brain-Derived Neuotrophic Factor (BDNF) in our blood as well as in brain tissue. BDNF is a protein that encourages brain cell (neuron) growth and strengthens connections (synapses) between cells that allow better functioning. “Low levels of B.D.N.F. have been associated with cognitive decline in both people and animals.” In this mouse study, healthy animals that were allowed to use exercise wheels for a month did so (mice like to run), and those who were NOT given wheels could only remain sedentary. At the study’s end, the brain tissue of wheel-running mice had much higher levels of BDNF than sedentary mice. Through sophisticated methods, it was shown that the gene responsible for turning on the production of BDNF was significantly blocked by the binding of inhibitory molecules in the sendentary mice but less so in the running mice, allowing the gene to prompt production of increased BDNF in the exercisers’ brains. [NOTE: This kind of inhibition is known in the scientific world as one type of “epigenetic” change, which explains how gene function can be altered by external factors like lifestyle and the environment, and thus influence whether we are healthy or develop certain diseases. The term “epigenetics” refers to changes in gene expression that occur not as a result of modifications in the actual code (DNA sequence) we are born with, but due to silencing or activation of that code by outside forces. The inhibitory molecules (called histones) that were found to inhibit the BDNF genes in the study mice are known to cause epigenetic changes.] In addition, levels of a substance (a ketone) were higher in the exercisers. The ketone appeared to decrease binding of the inhibitory histones to the BDNF genes. The effect of the higher brain ketone levels was to keep the BDNF genes of exercising mice free of inhibition, and thus more BDNF was produced in their tissue. Ketones are by-products of fat breakdown, and are created by the body during strenuous endurance exercise, when stored sugar is depleted, blood sugar levels start to fall, and it must rely partly on fat for fuel. The tiny ketones are able to cross the blood- brain barrier. Reynolds article explains the study in detail and provides quotes from the researchers and other experts. The ending sentence in the research study concludes “these new findings reveal with molecular detail one way in which exercise can affect the expression of proteins in the brain. This new understanding may provide ideas for new therapies to treat psychiatric diseases, such as depression, and neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease.” As runners, we can be motivated by these findings to stay committed to regular exercise. We hope science will help us understand the specifics of how running benefits our brains such that we can train appropriately, and that medications will be developed that prevent and treat disease. RUN HAPPY! http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/06/15/how-exercise-may-help-the-brain-grow-stronger/?_r=0 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epigenetics https://elifesciences.org/content/5/e15092 * "NYT: A version of this article appears in print on 06/21/2016, on page D6 of the NewYork edition with the headline: u2018Miracle-Grou2019 for the Brain." BRIAN METZLER SHOWCASES COLORFUL GEAR in his slideshow piece for Competitor.com "Inspired Gear for a Summer of Celebration". My favorites are the patriotic red-white-and-blue shoes and socks. This is a short post that links to material intended to be visually easy and pleasing for readers. If you like summertime shopping, this will be a quick treat. If you are truly in the market for some new shoes, hat, or socks that will draw comments and/or admiring looks, this is a great place to find something!
The image above is also meant to be colorful, sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico. RUN HAPPY! http://running.competitor.com/2016/06/photos/inspired-gear-summer-speed-celebration_152435 A DONATION REMINDER. Running in the heat of summer would not be possible without adequate hydration. How refreshing that first long gulp of chilled fresh water or sports drink tastes at the end of a extended time or distance training session! Imagine not having ready access to water for mere survival (forget about running). Matt Damon is promoting the upcoming release of “Jason Bourne”, the latest action thriller movie in which he has the starring role, and at the same time is helping to raise funds for the charity Water.org. It's listed on the GENEROSITY page as an organization to which you may wish to give the equivalent of a registration fee not spent by USING EARNED RUNS BIBS FOR A RACE.
“For more than twenty years, Water.org has been at the forefront of developing and delivering solutions to the global water crisis. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, Water.org pioneers innovative, community-driven and market-based solutions to ensure all people have access to safe water and sanitation; giving women hope, children health and communities a future. To date, Water.org has positively transformed the lives of more than four million people living around the world. “[From the Omaze promotion] By making a donation people receive multiple entries to a contest in which the grand prize is a chance to party with MD at the film’s Las Vegas premier. In addition, donors who give at specific amount levels are rewarded with other “gifts”, that include movie-related articles like Bourne dog tags, posters, and t-shirts (the most popular items are sold out already). The film is based on the series of novels by author Robert Ludlum and is due to be released July 29 by Universal Pictures. RUN HAPPY! http://water.org/?gclid=CP6vqIqc1c0CFZKGaQod-d4NjQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gBnmKOixDM https://www.omaze.com/experiences/matt-damon-is-jason-bourne http://www.gq.com/story/matt-damon-jason-bourne-prank THE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY IS A MILESTONE MARKER OF SUMMER IN THE USA. Although it's not the exact halfway point between Memorial Day and Labor Day, which would be July 18, this date lands sufficiently close but prior to midsummer that it's arrival can be an alert to take action sooner rather than later in the season, if you're still intending to take up a running challenge. It's also time to assess progress and make a course correction if you're not on a trajectory to meet your goal(s).
I am attempting all three of the challenges promoted by the EarnedRuns blog (see May 21 blog): 1) Streak Running 2) EarnedRuns Run-Walk Across America, and 3) 5K RACE or Race series (and get faster). Mostly my efforts are to test whether or not each can be accomplished by an everyday, non-elite level runner. Also this is a way to determine if any or all are fun enough to be worthy of repeating next year. The mid-course assessments are below. - Streak running: although running a single mile is not a difficult task in and of itself, doing so everyday is truly challenging! Now that I've started the streak I realize that when I MUST RUN, I complete that obligation before beginning any other activity, which may get pushed to the side. Most often the neglected activity is strength training. I stretch, perform MYRTL's, and foam roll because these sessions are important to my running injury-free, each time BEFORE setting out on a run. After a run of merely one mile, with all the preparation that's required, the likelihood of my getting in a strength workout greatly decreases. Most days I run more than one mile because the training plan to meet challenge #3, Run more 5ks (and get faster), see below, calls for a longer distance or combination of interval distances with warm-up and cool-down miles. July 4 assessment: 58 consecutive running days; a walking streak would be smarter for healthy training - Earned Runs Run-Walk Across America: for reasons of pride I am trying to cover the miles at a 10:1 ratio. It's tough to do them all as running miles AND follow the advanced 5K training plan. Rather than performing this activity only Mondays-Fridays, the miles of weekend runs must be counted to rack up the number determined by this ratio. Walking fills in some gaps. The best part of this challenge is learning more about the history and geography of the territory through which the route segments pass. July 4 assessment: weeks 1-5 completed successfully at the 10:1 ratio; higher ratio would be smarter - 5K RACE or race series (and get faster): I am starting week 4 of 8 week Hal Higdon's Advanced 5K Training Plan. This challenge is THE MOST IMPORTANT to me; training by the schedule to run my fastest in a goal 5K August 8 trumps successfully completing all other challenges. It's going well, except that I have skipped three strength workouts (see the streak report above). I ran a "test 5k" with an EarnedRuns bib today, 5 days earlier than scheduled, in order to celebrate this holiday with a race. July 4 assessment: "test 5K" time was 37 seconds faster than a Memorial Day 5K run with an EarnedRuns bib, and 28 seconds faster than my previous best at an organized 5k race. YAY! No changes to this challenge. How are you doing with your summer challenge(s)? RUN HAPPY! http://www.earned-runs.com/resources.html http://www.halhigdon.com/training/50935/5K-Advanced-Training-Program (added later 7/5) MORE SPECTACULAR VIEWS, HIGHEST POINT, AND SACRED GROUND
Segment 13: Lovell WY to Sheridan WY Segment 14: Sheridan WY to Gillette WY After last week’s huge mileage commitment and because of the upcoming 4th of July holiday, this week there are only 2 segments to cover running and/or walking. Both segments virtually take runners on US 14, through or near parts of the National Park System; through the Bighorn National Forest and near the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area to Sheridan WY, and near the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. The highest point in the entire journey across America is encountered in the first segment, at Observation Point WY, which measures 9430 feet. Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area “was established by an act of Congress on October 15, 1966, following the construction of the Yellowtail Dam” (named after a famous Crow chairman, Robert Yellowtail). The dam “harnessed the waters of the Bighorn River and turned this variable stream” into Bighorn Lake. The magnificent 71 mile lake extends through Wyoming and Montana, “55 miles of which are held within spectacular Bighorn Canyon”. About 70 miles to the south of Sheridan WY, in southeastern Montana, is the site of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, near the river of the same name. The battlefield monument memorializes the site of the famous Battle, sometimes referred to as “Custer’s Last Stand”, which took place on June 25-26, 1876. The United States 7th Cavalry Regiment, led by Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer with a small force of hundreds of military, attacked but was overcome by a much larger force of several to many thousands of Sioux, Arapahoe, and Northern Cheyenne warriors led by Chief Crazy Horse and inspired by Chief Sitting Bull. The Monument was originally named Custer Battlefield, but in December 1991 President George H.W. Bush renamed it to be representative of all those who were in the battle, including Native Americans and the 7th Cavalry. The above information was gleaned from a few sources, provided below. Never having been through this area where the Great Sioux Wars were fought, the place names were a bit confusing. Since these lands were set aside to remember a deadly and turbulent time in American history for Native Americans, settlers, and military, I hope my description is correct and conveys respect for all. RUN HAPPY! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_14_in_Wyoming http://www.travelwyoming.com/listing/lovell/bighorn-canyon-national-recreation-area http://www.visitmt.com/listings/general/battlefield/little-bighorn-battlefield-national-monument.html http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-the-battle-of-little-bighorn-was-won-63880188/ THE ITEM “WHY NEGATIVE SPLITS ARE IDEAL ON RACE DAY" by Jason Fitzgerald in Competitor.com provides a convincing argument for and evidence why runners of all levels should try negative splits in easy runs and workouts, and incorporate them in the running strategy of upcoming races. Although Jason himself is regarded to be a top running coach, Fitzgerald indicates that others, “like Jay Johnson (coach to three national champions) also believe negative splits are ideal for both elite and recreational runners.” The article contains clear tips to accomplish negative splits in both training and racing.
RUN HAPPY! http://running.competitor.com/2016/06/training/why-negative-splits-are-ideal-on-race-day_152209 REMINDER: THE US OLYMPIC TRACK AND FIELD TRIALS start today in Eugene Oregon, also known as Track Town USA. The men’s and women’s 10,000 meter (10K) races are scheduled for JULY 1 (9-10pm) and 2 (2-5pm) respectively. The 5000 meter (5K) races are much later next week, July 7 and 9 for the women and men, respectively. NBC has published a schedule online and there is the ability to live stream the action.
The swimming trials got underway Sunday, June 26 and will continue through this weekend. The EarnedRuns site is primarily concerned with running, but it’s difficult to resist the excitement of contests between the nation’s best athletes in these OLYMPIC summer sports! After all, years of preparation have lead to this one point in time, in which each individual athlete’s performance will determine whether they will represent the USA in Rio. Few of us will ever experience such critical momentary challenges. Good luck to all competitors! On a side note, Eugene OR is famous for it’s running history. With the US Olympic Track and Field Trials held in Hayward Stadium many are making the “pilgrimage” to this city. There’s lots to do and places to visit in the area for crazy running fans, so this might be a good time to learn a bit more about what it offers as a future vacation destination. RUN HAPPY! http://olympics.nbcsports.com/2016/06/27/track-and-field-olympic-trials-broadcast-schedule/ http://www.eugenecascadescoast.org/running/ |
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