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Best Combination Lock Ever
2008-06-05 17:20:00 I saw this the other day on Popgadget and had no idea how soon I would need it. A combination lock that uses letters so you can spell a word - much easier to remember than numbers, at least for me. You can even set your own word so it’ll be easy for you to ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Best Combination Lock Ever", url: "http://faster-running.com/equipment/best -combination-lock-ever/" });
Training Plan for NYC Marathon
2008-06-04 04:34:00 It’s time for me to start another training cycle - this time I’m going to be stepping up my mileage to train for the New York Marathon on November 2. I didn’t qualify for the race, but instead got in through their rule that if you don’t get in by lottery for 3 years in ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Training Plan for NYC Marathon", url: "http://faster-running.com/general-traini ng/training-plan-for-nyc-marathon/" });
Running on Vacation
2008-05-23 02:20:00 The Grand Tetons Originally uploaded by Stuck in Customs I’m going on about a week’s vacation with my husband, starting tomorrow. As the photo suggests, we’re going up to Wyoming. We don’t have any definite plans of where we’re going to stop, other than to visit his aunt who lives ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Running on Vacation ", url: "http://faster-running.com/personal-musin gs/running-on-vacation/" });
Race Day Magic at the Colfax Half
2008-05-18 19:37:00 It was a beautiful day for a race. It felt a little cool at the 6 a.m. start - I’m guessing in the low 50s F - but plenty warm enough for short sleeves, especially since a high of 85 F was expected for the day. I was a bit apprehensive about the start of the ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Race Day Magic at the Colfax Half ", url: "http://faster-running.com/races/colfax-h alf-marathon-results/" });
Colfax Half Marathon Goals
2008-05-14 03:14:00 Since my 8-miler on Sunday, I’ve been thinking off and on about my goals for the Colfax Half Marathon on Sunday. As I said, I know I’m not in the shape right now that I’d need to be in to run a PR since I had to take quite a bit of time off from ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Colfax Half Marathon Goals ", url: "http://faster-running.com/races/colfax-h alf-marathon-goals/" });
One Week Until Colfax
2008-05-11 21:49:00 Next Sunday is my first half-marathon of the year - the Colfax Half Marathon. For various reasons, including my problems earlier in the year with plantar fasciitis, I’m feeling a bit undertrained - but it’s really too late now to do much about that! This week, I’ve been in taper mode. I’m ending the week with ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "One Week Until Colfax", url: "http://faster-running.com/general-traini ng/one-week-until-colfax/" });
Last Long Run
2008-05-04 23:13:00 The Colfax Half Marathon is just two weeks away, so this morning I got up early to put in my last long run before race day. For the past few weeks, I haven’t managed to get out of the house much before 10 a.m. for my long runs, but this week I was out by ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Last Long Run", url: "http://faster-running.com/general-traini ng/last-long-run/" });
Run with Your Arms
2008-04-27 19:51:00 While it’s true that the lower half of our bodies do the bulk of the work when we’re running, it’s good to keep in mind that running really is a whole body activity. If you don’t believe me, try a quick experiment: run for about 100 yards with your arms folded across your chest or hanging at your sides. Awkward and slow, isn’t it? Even though it’s pretty easy to establish that your arms do play an important role in running, it seems that there isn’t complete agreement about the best way to move them: In Galloway’s Book on Running, Jeff Galloway says “the less arm swing, the better” and that you should “let gravity do your arm work”. If you don’t have Jeff’s book, you can see an excerpt from this section of the book on google book search. Danny Dreyer of Chi Running says you should concentrate on swinging your arms to the rear rather than to the front because a frontward swing will cause your legs to... More About: Arms
U.S. Women?s Olympic Marathon Trials Results
2008-04-20 16:43:00 Congratulations to Deena Kastor, the winner of the U.S. Women ’s Olympic Marathon trials, with a time of 2:29:32 and a come-from-behind victory. Joining her in Beijing will be: Magdalena Lewy Boulet Blake Russell Coming in 4th and qualifying for the alternate spot was Zoila Gomez of Alamosa, Colorado. Update: Congratulations to Joan Benoit Samuelson, who set an American record ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "U.S. Women’s Olympic Marathon Trials Results ", url: "http://faster-running.com/top-athletes/u s-womens-olympic-marathon-trials-results/ " } );
U.S. Women?s Olympic Marathon Trials
2008-04-17 05:04:00 There’s a huge running event happening in a couple of days - and no, I’m not talking about the Boston Marathon . I’m talking about something that happens only every 4 years - the U.S. Women ’s Olympic Marathon Trials , which will be held this Sunday, March 20, the day before Boston. Deena Kastor, the U.S. women’s ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "U.S. Women’s Olympic Marathon Trials", url: "http://faster-running.com/top-athletes/u s-womens-olympic-marathon-trials/" } );
Essential Running Equipment
2008-04-12 22:57:00 One of the many things I like about running is its simplicity. Unlike a lot of other sports (hockey for one - I’m glad I’m not a hockey parent!) - very little is needed to participate. Arguably, all you need are some clothes - how little or how much is up to you and your ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Essential Running Equipment ", url: "http://faster-running.com/equipment/runn ing-equipment/" } );
Spring is Here - Time for Interval Training!
2008-04-08 06:02:00 Spring is here…probably my favorite time to run. Not only is the weather great - except for the occasional spring downpour - but this is the time of year when the local running club I belong to, Rocky Mountain Road Runners, starts doing weekly track workouts. The group that shows up for track is generally pretty diverse. There’s a pretty broad age range - last week there were high school age kids there, and we’ve also had 60+ year olds show up for workouts. The pace ranges are pretty broad too, from the folks that often place in the top few in their age groups, to the upper-midpackers like me, and sometimes even a few folks that are slower than me. Usually there are at least a couple of people that are about my pace. The format is pretty similar every week - we start with a few laps of warming up on our own, and then get together for a few drills. Then, the intervals start - this workout varies every week, depending upon what the group leaders have planned. Last... More About: Time , Training , Spring , Interval Training , Interval
April Fool?s Day Deals
2008-04-01 09:45:00 Ladies, if you need a new running skirt for spring, now’s the perfect opportunity. Atalanta Athleticwear will give you a 40% discount on any one item if you use the code ‘SpringBonus’ when you check out. This is a one-day only deal, while supplies last. Thanks to Rachel at Fitness For Mommies for sharing this ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "April Fool ’s Day Deals", url: "http://faster-running.com/equipment/apri l-fools-day-deals/" } );
Six Word Memoir
2008-03-30 06:35:00 I’ve been tagged by Marcus at Sweet Victory to write a six-word memoir. So, how does one go about summing up their life in only six words? Well, that seems like too tough of a challenge to me, so I’m going to cheat a little and make it a six word running memoir. Here goes: Ate ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Six Word Memoir ", url: "http://faster-running.com/general-traini ng/six-word-memoir/" } );
Run Faster Links of the Week - March 23, 2008
2008-03-23 16:53:00 Most of us would like to eat better, but don’t always know where to start. This week’s links should help give you some ideas: From Mark Bloom Running, the 45 best foods for runners. No huge surprises here, except perhaps that where meat is concerned, Mark says darker is better because it’s more nutrient-dense. There are ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Run Faster Links of the Week - March 23, 2008 ", url: "http://faster-running.com/links/run-fast er-links-of-the-week-march-23-2008/" } ); More About: Nutrition
Running on a Treadmill Increases Injury Risk?
2008-03-19 19:37:00 Treadmill By Caylynn via Flickr I’m sure you’re kind of sick of me talking about this, but I’m still having problems with plantar fasciitis. I was able to run several times last week with no problems, but when I tried to run on the treadmill at my local rec center on Monday, ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Running on a Treadmill Increases Injury Risk ?", url: "http://faster-running.com/injuries/runni ng-on-a-treadmill-increases-injury-risk/" } );
Your Ideal Weight?
2008-03-17 18:03:00 This weekend I listened to Episode 94 of the Dump Runner’s Club podcast - a podcast I highly recommend. In that episode, Matt discusses how your weight effects your running, including giving information about an ‘ideal weight’ formula for runners originally proposed by Dr. Stillman. The basic calculation is that if you are a sedentary ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Your Ideal Weight ?", url: "http://faster-running.com/personal-musin gs/your-ideal-weight/" } );
What?s Your Second Favorite Sport?
2008-03-13 23:06:00 The past few weeks have been very poor training weeks for me. If you’ve followed this blog, you know the reason - I’ve got plantar fasciitis. Although I’m improving (I ran 3 miles yesterday with no increase in pain!) I’m not completely over it, so I’ve been working some cross training into my schedule ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "What’s Your Second Favorite Sport ?", url: "http://faster-running.com/polls/whats-yo ur-second-favorite-sport/" } );
Run Faster Links of the Week - March 2, 2008
2008-03-02 19:45:00 Are you tired of running the same old routes? This week’s links may help you find a few new places to run in your area: MapMyRun.com - Perhaps one of the most comprehensive running route finders, Map My Run has an extensive database of running routes. I found 225 in my town alone. If you register, ... More About: Links , Week , March , 2008
Strength Training for Runners
2008-02-28 20:10:00 Since I’m not doing much running now due to my bout with plantar fasciitis, I have a little more time than usual to fit in strength training. Since I like to make my training as running-specific as possible, I’ve been looking into some strength training workouts designed especially for runners. Here are a few I’ve ... More About: Training , Strength Training
Run Faster Links of the Week - February 24, 2008
2008-02-24 19:21:00 1207-NESDC-HillRig17 Originally uploaded by sponng If you’re like me, an animal lover as well as a runner, you might be interested in these upcoming races. All benefit a local humane society or animal shelter, and some allow you to run with your dog. Humane Race - A 1 mile or ... More About: Links , Week , February , 2008
Plantar Fasciitis
2008-02-22 00:28:00 It’s time for me to face it - I really am injured. It’s been almost 2 weeks since my last decent run. I’ve run just two times since February 15 - a 2-mile run last Sunday, and 1 mile on the treadmill on Tuesday. After Sunday’s run, my left heel didn’t feel too bad. ...
Run Faster Links of the Week - February 17, 2008
2008-02-17 18:43:00 This week’s links involve running while […]. For me, running by itself is enough of a challenge, but the people I’ve highlighted below seem to have taken the sport in entirely new directions. Enjoy! Joggling A lot of you have probably heard of ‘joggling’ - or juggling while running. It doesn’t seem to be just a parlor ... More About: Links , Week , February , 2008
Injury Timeout - Revising My Half Marathon Training Plan
2008-02-13 23:41:00 As of last Friday, I had almost completed week 12 of my 20 week half marathon training plan. That week was scheduled to be a recovery week, and Friday was a tempo run. My heel had been bothering me since Wednesday morning or so - I think as a result of walking pretty fast for ... More About: Injury , Training , Marathon , Plan , Half
Run Faster Links of the Week - February 10, 2008
2008-02-10 16:15:00 This week’s links are to the running podcasts I listen to. If you have any favorites, I’d love to hear about them in the comments. Dump Runner’s Club - The host of this podcast, Matt Tatar (a fellow Coloradan), mixes things up quite a bit on this podcast. He gives some great workout tips, sprinkles in ... More About: Links , Week , February , 2008
Boost Your Fitness with a Progression Run
2008-02-06 18:41:00 Last Sunday, I did my first progression run of the year - it was a wonderful change from the long base pace runs I’ve been doing most Sundays. What is a progression run? Well, according to The Final Sprint: The concept is quite simple: You start out at a slow pace to give your body the ... More About: Fitness , Boost
Run Faster Links of the Week - February 3, 2008
2008-02-03 16:00:00 Two of my interests come together in this week’s links - they’re all about the benefits of running, wine, and bringing the two together - enjoy! Keeping active may decrease your biological age - Another good reason to run - a new study suggests that staying active may decrease your biological age by as much as ... More About: Links , Week , February , 2008
Another Running Playlist
2008-01-30 23:13:00 As I’ve said before, I don’t always run with headphones, but I do like to run to music at least occasionally, and actually more often than not when I’m running on a treadmill at my local rec center. So, at the risk of embarrassing and/or dating myself, I’ve taken up the Running Blogfather’s challenge and ... More About: Playlist
Run Faster Links of the Week - January 27, 2008
2008-01-27 16:00:00 This week’s links discuss findings that some might say defy conventional wisdom: Conventional wisdom: you need to do intense workouts to improve your performance. Actual study results: Via The Final Sprint, a study done by researchers at the University of Madrid compared a group of runners who did more intense workouts and fewer recovery miles against a ... More About: Links , January , Week , 2008
Does Donating Blood Effect Your Running?
More articles from this author:2008-01-24 04:13:00 This morning I donated blood, something I do as regularly as I can. Since I’m generally a very healthy person, I feel that’s it’s one small thing I can easily do to benefit the community. Not to do too much of a sales pitch to those of you that don’t regularly donate, but it’s a ... More About: Running , Blood , Effect 1, 2 |
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