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Horace Ashenfelter
Horace Ashenfelter who won the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Steeplechase passed away this past Saturday (Jan 6, 2018) only 17 days from his 95th birthday. Nice interview of Horace (where quote came from) by Gary Cohen form 2010. Also, here is Runner's World's article on Ashenfelter. Thanks to Jospeh Fuller of the I Play Track Foundation for letting us know about this as Ashenfelter is one of the runners of the past that is so often overlooked.
Speaking of under appreciated runners here is a list of 5 of which Ashenfelter is one of them
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This week I started a series of interviews with runners from KY, and the surrounding area. The first interview is with Matt Hoyes
Tips for running in the winter. I would add, slow down especially if it is icy as even if you have spikes and feel secure you are getting a lot more movement in your foot/ankles/hips than you may realize and it can add up to some added pain - I know it happened to me.
A look at what should be a good race at this weeks Houston Half Marathon. Also, this weekend is the Houston Marathon but the field is not as deep as in the half, probably due to the time of year and the spring marathons ahead such as London and Boston.
Speaking of the Spring marathons both Boston and London look to be good races. World Champion and Boston Winner Geoffrey Kirui is passing up the Commenwealth Games to run Boston and Eliud Kipchoge has said he is going for the win and not the Word Record at London but with Kenenisa Bekele wanting a shot at the record and an invite to London it cold make for an interesting race. Brings up the question of what would you rather see: a good race or a world record - of course we would like both and that can happen but often not, especially at Boston with no pacers.
Not saying everyone should do this but does show what can be done as this guy ran 76 miles in 24 hours with no caloric intake
Moe Farah withdraws before the Doha 1/2 marathon which was to be his first race post Salazar
Ben Mouncy shares his year in pictures
iRunFar.com's This Week in Running - January 8, 2018
January 8th, 2018 Weekend Update from British Athletics
RunUltra looks back at 2017
Who in the US got drug tested the most in 2017
Toni Reavis looks at Men's marathoning in 2017 and here he looks at the Women's
Quite the team at NN Running
You would hope there was a legitimate explanation for this: Kelly Agnew disqualified from Across the Years 24 hour race
Dave Mackey who had his left leg amputated last year after a fall in 2015 ran the Bandera 50K this past weekend. Here an an article that was prior to the race and I will post an new article on the race as soon as one is available. That said he did finish the 50K in 5:58
Where will the 2020 Olympic Martahon US team trials be? One thing we know is it will be a "Closed, criterium-looped course with a minimum length of four miles." Should know who intends to apply soon as the "intent to bid" deadline is January 5th.
A list of marathons and half marathons for 2018 and here is a site that will have even more, including Ultras - Ahotu Marathons
Podcast with Richard Askwith on Emil Zatopek - I have not heard the podcast yet but have read Askwith's book on him called: Today We Die a Little: The Rise and Fall of Emil Zátopek, Olympic Legend (affiliate link).
Interview with Camille Herron over at "The Marathon" blog which covers all things Comrades
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella writes on uniting around a common cause - instead of fighting about what is best how about fighting that which is know to be bad - in this case sugar and junk food
USATF team for the Great Edinburgh X-Country this weekend
Top entrants for the 2018 UTMB have been announced
Some good thoughts on remembering running events of the past, especially local ones
As I have mentioned before I am an Ambassador for SFuels but if you are looking for an alternative to those sugary drinks check out SFuels Ultra Endurance Low Carb Drink
Masters Running News
Not new news but better late than never as Joost De Raeymaeker Runs a PR 2:29:03 Marathon in Berlin
Nice article on Mimi Anderson
This was mentioned above above but I am doing a series of interviews with Masters (40 and over) runners and just posted this weeks first one - with Matt Hoyes. It is actually part of a series on runners from KY and the surrounding area but Matt also happens to be 43.
Molly Friel at age 50 runs 2:43:57 at CIM to qualify for the Women's 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials
I also interviewed Michael Brosilow who is a maters runner form Chicago
Races this Coming Week
Great Edinburgh X-Country, Edinburgh, Scotland - January 13, 2018
San Diego 50 Miler, San Diego, CA - January 13, 2018
Charleston Marathon and Half Marathon, Charleston, SC - January 13, 2018
Ultra Trail Nepal, Batase, Nepal - January 13, 2018
HURT 100, Hawaii - January 13-14, 2018
Houston Marathon and Half Marathon, Houston, TX - January 14, 2018
Montane Spine Race, Derbyshire, UK - January 14 - 21, 2018
Past Weekend Race Results
Bandera 100K - also is the USATF 100K Trail Championship, Bandera, TX - January 6, 2018
San Tan Scramble Trail Runs (50k, 26K, 17K & 9K), Queen Creek, AZ - January 6, 2018
Wild Azalea Trail Challenge 50 Mile, Alexandria, LA - January 6, 2018
If you haven't seen the new Boston Documentary you need to, I bought a copy. Looking forward to qualifying for 2020 to run when I turn 60. Goal is to run every 5 yrs till I cannot any more.
Horace Ashenfelter winning gold in the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Steeplechase
HURT 100 film Trailer
Xuanzang’s Way | The story of the inaugural 400km Ultra Trail Gobi Race
A look back at the Transvulcania 2017 with the 2018 version to be run May 12th
The Bob Graham Round
Speaking of The Bob Graham Round - here is an interview with Anton Krupica - Personally I think if he could stay healthy he could run really fast for the Round, then so could Kilian
The Superior Trail 100 in Northern Minnesota
This week Mountain Outhouse News
Highlights of the first three days of last years (2017) Montane Spine race
More on the Montane Spine Race from the official film trailer - Buy or Rent Film here
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