Some called Paul Tergat's record an impossible feat to eclipse. Well, Haile Gebrselassie has proven it wasn't with a finish at the Berlin Marathon of 2:04:26!
After having set numerous other world records, this amazing accomplishment certainly solidifies Haile's well deserved position at the very top of the world's best ever distance runners. Congratulations Haile!…
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-- Proverb
Join me again this week in welcoming these six athletes to the Running Blog Family;
Triathlon Daily
The DC Runner
Frayed Laces
Running In Seattle
Run 50 Miles
Running Down a Dream…
I ran my first marathon with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training Program. I raised about $3,700, met some of our mentors (people stricken with blood cancers) and felt really good about my participation.
Many of us run for cause. There are many causes to run for, all worthy. I also make a point of contributing to people who are actively fund raising.
I found…
For those of you interesting in getting a look at Haile Gebrselassie's world record attempt, the Berlin Marathon will be shown live in the wee hours of the morning on WCSN…
Read the entire account of Mike's experience: part one, part two, part three, part four, and part five.
Leg strength tests and body scans are all to the good, but now I was going to get a chance to take a running test. Even those who are relatively new to running have probably heard of an aerobic capacity test—or VO2 max test. It measures your ability to transport and burn oxygen…
Question: What movie was voted the Greatest Running Movie on Lets Run?
Question: What movie was also voted runningmovie.com's Best Running Film?
Question: What movie did I just moments ago order from Amazon because it's finally become available on DVD?
Answer! Fire On The Track: The Steve Prefontaine Story
Fans of "Pre" will know about the two dramatic feature films - Prefontaine and Without Limits. Fire On The Track completes the picture. It's a…
The fall round of the World Marathon Majors begins Sunday in Berlin. Haile Gebrselassie will make his third attempt at a world record, having run 2:06:20 two years ago in Amsterdam and 2:05:56 last year in Berlin, both victories. Paul Tergat's world record of 2:04:55 was also set in Berlin four years ago.
To Gebrselassie's advantage are victories at the New York Half Marathon over a strong field last month and…
Do you remember the first time you ran? Was it early in life? Later? Somewhere in the middle? Did you bound out of the womb ready to clock your first personal best, or did you take to the track with a bit more hesitation? Did you do it because it was asked of you, as a P.E. requirement, perhaps? Or did you just feel it in your bones, a spring…
1. What is it?
A heel spur is a bony growth or calcification that begins at the bottom of the heel and extends forward towards the toes.
2. What are the causes/predisposing factors of injury?
People with chronic plantar fasciitis seem to be more prone to heel spurs. A tight plantar fascia, heel cord or calve muscles may promote the formation of a heel spur.
It is thought that the tension on the heel (calcaneus…
It's been almost a year since I committed myself to high mileage marathon training. Prior to that, I trained on roughly 35 to 45 miles per week (mpw). On the new program, my last two marathons peaked at between 70 and 85mpw.
With a four minute PR in May and another eight minute PR in September, I am obviously performing well on high mileage. However, although I did not suffer…
Did you know we had our very own super hero here at CRN? Mark not only leads the way on this Web site but he recently led the way at the Regina Marathon as he passed Spiderman and finished with a time of 3:30:35!
Way to go Mark! Read more about Mark's experience at the Regina Marathon over at his blog.
We are always looking for interesting photos so if you’ve…
You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; in just the same way, you learn to love by loving. ...
Anatole France
This week marks a milestone for the Running Blog Family (also known as the RBF). This week's 11 new bloggers push the RBF's membership to new heights: We are now 1,500 strong! A big shoutout to Mark and Aaron…
We got a great email from NOVA today telling us about their upcoming show, NOVA's Marathon Challenge.
In cooperation with the Boston Athletic Association and Tufts University, NOVA was granted unprecedented access to the Boston Marathon course. In the summer of 2006, we began following 13 hopeful novices as they took the first step toward completing the 26.2-mile race in April 2007. The participants come from diverse backgrounds - a…
Read the entire account of Mike's experience: part one, part two, part three, and part four.
My next stop for Canyon Ranch's peak performance program was to the dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan machine. As I understood it, the machine would pepper me with gamma rays and turn me into a superhero.
Dr. Brewer punctured my balloon by explaining the machine would simply measure my bone density and, as a side benefit…
Are you looking for a comfortable way to carry your water? Then take a look at the latest in hydration called The Body Bottle. The bottle is carried on your arm as opposed to your waist or back. The Body Bottle claims to be more comfortable than other systems and less cumbersome than combat-style water bottle belts. And anything beats carrying a water bottle in your hand. It is designed…
The Latest on Injuries
I once injured the IT band in my left leg, then injured the IT band in my right leg. My physical therapist suggested that I had altered my stride to compensate for the injury in one leg, which led to the injury in the other leg. The Los Angeles Times explored sequential injuries, or how damage to one part of the body leads to injury…
I bought a pair of the Adidas Adizero PR’s as I am converting to a minimalist shoe, and let me first say that this is the first racing flat I have ever worn, even trying one on in the store. If you have never worn a racing shoe, imagine wearing a pair of ballet slippers, because that’s what they feel like on your feet (not that I know exactly…
I found this week's photo while hanging out in Facebook. Seems that's the new online hangout. But that's the subject of a whole different post. Anyhow, Jeff, a member of CRN, also hangs out in Facebook. I found these photos while visiting his profile.
Thanks Jeff for letting us borrow your photos for this week's feature. More photos and race report for the Santa Barbara Sprint Triathlon are available on Jeff's…
You have to forget your last marathon before you try another. Your mind can't know what's coming. - Frank Shorter
We’ve got twelve new additions to the R.B.F. for you to peruse this week.
Surfingbanana's Weblog
Run Bulldog Run
Sea Legs Girl
Ripped Corner
JRuns
Jessica`s Lauftagebuch
Less Than Our Best
Midwest Runner
Dmitri's Trail Running Blog
Run Granola Run
Back In The Real World Again
Just how long does…
Professional athletes have an ability to dig deep and hold pace that leaves me slack jawed. This video shows Maryam Yusuf Jamal hanging on by a very short margin as Yelena Soboleva gains on her at the Osaka IAAF World Championships. I can only imagine the pain and determination required to keep from getting passed when you have been going all out for 1200 meters…
Read the entire account of Mike's experience: part one, part two, part three, and part four.
I can't say my second day in Canyon Ranch's peak performance program started the way I like. After a 12-hour fast I had a 7:30 a.m. appointment for a blood draw.
Dr. Stephen Brewer, Canyon Ranch's medical director, kindly invited me to attend the peak performance staff meeting at 8 a.m. I readily agreed, but wondered…
In case you haven’t heard, it’s going to be hot at the Beijing Olympics next summer. We’re not talking a bit uncomfortable. To athletes pushing themselves to their absolute physical and mental limits, it’s going to feel hotter than a well-greased metal frying pan in the devil’s own kitchen. In other words, sizzling hot.
The participants at this year’s World Athletics Championship in Osaka, Japan got a taste of the steamy…
The other day I discovered a Wall Street Journalstory that distilled findings from academic studies of human happiness into seven lessons. The list related to money and careers, but I wondered how runners could use it to become the best they can be. Here are the lessons and explanations configured for both the casual and the competitive runner.
1. What matters is what we focus on.
This lesson originally…
This weeks photo comes to us via a running friend of mine, Ken Brant. He and his team members ran the Banf Jasper Relay earlier this year. This has to be one of the most scenic races and I think I have to add it to my "to do" list.
Thanks Ken! Be sure to check out Ken's other photos from the race.
We are always looking for interesting photos so if…
The will to win means nothing if you haven't the will to prepare.
Juma Ikangaa
Check out the eight new blogs we've listed in the R.B.F. this week;
See Corey Run: A Fitness & Nutrition Journal
Club Pretty
52Lives
Tuscaloosarunner: An Experiment of One
Running My Mass Off
DelhiRunner - Moments of Joy
SheRuns~Locker Room Chatter...
Metamorphosis...from AthlEAT to Athlete…
A certain someone is running a certain race this Sunday. Although today's inspirational video might seem like blatant advertising, it is not. It all makes sense. I searched YouTube for just the right video to honor our special someone on his big event day and this is what I found. If you've been following along for a while you'll get it. If not, click on…
Read the entire account of Mike's experience: part one, part two, part three, and part four.
My peak performance package at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona, began almost immediately after arrival with a trip to the nurse to check my blood pressure (116/64) and resting pulse rate (64). Then a program specialist went through my action-packed schedule with me.
My first stop was a small room where exercise physiologist Mike Siemens greeted…
Battling Heat and Pollution
Anyone who has been to Beijing can tell you that the city is filthy. Traffic is a nightmare and the sky is perpetually gray. No wonder, then, that heat and pollution are two of the biggest concerns for athletes who are aiming to compete in the 2008 Olympics. The New York Times reported on how athletes prepare for competition in areas where air pollution…
No matter how you look at it, there is something special about running a marathon every single day for two months. A marathon a day works out to 183 miles a week for nine weeks, mileage beyond the reach of most dedicated runners.
Tim Borland plans to run 26.2 miles each and every day, beginning today, September 3, in Anaheim and finishing with the ING New York City Marathon on November…
A runner must run with dreams in his heart, not money in his pocket.
Emil Zatopek
Join me this week in welcoming these thirteen new blogs to the family;
2008 Paavo Marathon
A-T CureTour On The Road
My Running Journey
Renee Webb
Fade To Red
Coach Mike's Blog
Fit & Fearless
RazZDoodle
Run Faster
Dr. Kakedasu
Longdistance Highlander
Running With Dogs
Running Down A Dream…
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