Weekly RunDown #100 - To Celebrate How About A Book Giveaway

“I’ve learned that it’s what you do with the miles, rather than how many you’ve run” 

Rod DeHaven

For those of you who may not have heard of Rod DeHaven here is some info on him from the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame


To celebrate the 100th Weekly RunDown I am having a giveaway for two prizes.  You can chose from a Kindle or Paperback (hardback if there is no paperback) of one of the following books.

• Marathon: The Autobiography of Clarence DeMar by Clarence DeMar
• Corbitt by John Chodes
• A Cold Clear Day by Frank Murphy - On Buddy Edelen
• From Last to First by Charlie Spedding

The books are all ones I have read this year so far and are well worth reading, even if you do not win.  I will have a review of them and a few others coming up soon.  So here is how you can win.

First due to shipping and such this contest is for US addresses only.  That said it does look like I can send a Kindle version to anyone with an email address so if you are out of the US and want to enter you can do so but would only be able to get either the Clarence DeMarr or Charlie Spedding books

Here is how you can get  up to 4 entries:

1. Leave a comment on the Website blog page for this post and list all the things you have done, see below, for extra entires
2. Share on your website if you have one
3. Like this post on FB where you came across it and share it on FB
4. Share a tweet about the post from the contest form

You have till 8/17/18 at midnight EST to enter and the winner will be notified shortly after the closing of the giveaway and the winner has 72 hours to claim contact me regarding their prizes..

This is the first time I have used a contest program so I am hoping this goes smoothly.  The following form should give the 4 opportunities to get an entry

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Now to the news:

Check out this weeks Interview Tuesday with Mike Taulbee - Mike went from 330lbs in 2016, and just starting to run, to 174lb in 2018 and a PB/PR in the 5k of 20:30 and the marathon in  3:22

Sad news that Kenyan Nicholas Bett who was the 2015 World Champion in the 400m Hurdles died in a car crash

Make sure to check out Dr. Mark Cucuzzella's new Run For Your Life podcast

Also from Mark Cucuzzella is his report on running the 2018 Comrades with two friends

One guy's look at his run at this years Burning River 100

iRunFar.com's This Week in Running: August 6, 2018

LetsRun.com's The Week That Was in Running: July 30 - August 5, 2018

When thinking of races that pit man vs. horse many will think of Gordy Ainsleigh and Western States but the history goers back much farther

The Japanese take their Ekiden (relays) seriously and you see it at the Mt. Fuji Ekiden - there area couple vides at this post from last year and one below in the video section from this year

Science of Ultra in Coaches Corner 001 talks to Ian Sharman, David Roche and Krissy Moehl and there is a lot to think about from what was said.  Here is also an article on choosing a coach

Want to attempt an FKT - here are some things to consider

Running with Power: How it works and what it means

Looking for a different kind of race, then how about the Cloud City Multi-Stage Race in Leadville, Co September 2019

We often get so focused on getting faster we forget how important taking it easy and backing off can be as well

This trail series looks fun - Barn to Run Trail Series

10 running podcasts to check out and here is a running list I have

A report on the Ouray 100M that for this runner was the 100k as that is where she made it to on a day when the finish rate was 38%

Some basics if you want to get started running

Speaking of beginning to run, if you are doing a plan like Couch to 5K these three things are good to keep in mind

Looks like Chattanooga has it's own version of the Big Backyard Ultra called The Cannonball, it was run last year, and it is on October 27th this year while the Big Backyard Ultra is October 20th

Race report on the North Downs Way 100 - some time in the near future I will have an interview with 3rd place finisher Steve Speirs

If you are ever in Tucson Arizona and need to run some trails just check out the Tucson Trail Runners (FB Group).  Tucson is where I started running 43 years ago and where I got my love for trials and there are great trails around there.  They have the Colossal-Vail 50/50 in early November.  I was supposed to run last year but got hurt then this year I have the Tunnel Hill 100 so all things being good the plan is to run it next year.


Masters Running News
A couple records from Spokane: Roy Englert (M95) ran a WR 800m in 5:18.15 & Sue McDonald (W55) runs an AR in the 800 running 2:27.00

A look at three types of Masters Athletes


Local, to Kentucky, Races and Events (In the future will also include races in nearby states)
(If you have a race in the area, including surrounding states, let me know and I will post about it)

Check out these Race Companies for local races: Good Times Even Services & Central Kentucky Race Management.  For trail and Ultra races in Kentucky and Virginia check out Next Opportunity Events

Want an Ultra that is easy to plan for with an aid station every 3.25 miles then check out the Backyard Classic 8 Hour Endurance Run in Elizabethtown KY August 18, 2018.  Run Solo or on a 2-Person team.

Want to do a fun event and help the Wayne County Cross Country team and the Wayne County FCA at the same time then the 36th Annual Lake Cumberland 5Miler/5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is for you - September 1st, 2018

Check out the Southeastern Trail Runner Podcast 12 Hour Challenge on September 2nd in Scottsville, KY

Need a trail race at the beginning of November then maybe the Jefferson Memorial Forest Trail Hillbilly Half in Louisville KY is for you on November 8th, 2018.  I have only run out in the area once but there are some great trails

The Second Annual Harrods Creek Trail Bash 5K/10K is November 18, 2018 in Prospect KY

Also, check out the inaugural Falls 100 - also has a Half-Marathon, Marathon and 50 miler as well as the 100.

Want to run a great race then put the 2019 Yamacraw 50k (also a 20K and 10K ) on your schedule.  The race is April 6, 2019 and registration opens October 1st, 2018.  Either set your own reminder or have Ultrasignup send you one as I would not be surprised if this race does not sell out real fast as word is getting out about it.


Races this Coming Week
European Track & Field Championships, Berlin, DE - August 6-12, 2018
Bigfoot 200 Mile Endurance Run, Mt St. Helens, WA - August 10-14, 2018
Hot Hot Hundred (10K, 100K & 100K Relay), Wallingford, KY - August 11, 2018
Eastern States 100, Little Pine State Park, PA - August 11, 2018
The Badlands (50M, 50K, etc.), Medora, ND - August 11, 2018
Crater Lake Rim Runs, Crater Lake NP, OR - August 11, 2018
Paavo Nurmi Marathon, Hurlye, WI - August 11, 2018
Wye Valley Challenge, Chepstow, UK - August 11, 2018
Sierra-Zinal, Switzerland -  August 12, 2018


Past Weekend Race Results
Dartmoor 100, Okehampton, UK - August 3, 2018
Tromso Skyraces, Tromso, Norway - August 3-4, 2018
Angeles Crest 100, Wrightwood, CA - August 4, 2018
North Downs Way 100, Farnham, UK - August 4, 2018
Beast of Burden Ultra, Lockport, NY - August 4, 2018
Mo' Bell (100 Mile and more), Burns, TN - August 4, 2018
Sheep Mtn Endurance Run, Fairplay, CO - August 4, 2018
Sierra Crest 50K, Truckee, CA - August 8, 2018 (See preview video below)
Tushars Mtn Runs, Beaver, UT - August 4-5, 2018
XTERRA Castle Rock Trail Race, Castle Rock, CO - August 5, 2018
European Track & Field Championships, Berlin, DE - August 6-12, 2018


A look at how one man changed how we hydrate


A look at the Bigfoot 200 Mile Endurance Run


2017 Sierra-Zinal Highlights


Tromso Skyrace 2018 Highlights


UTMB 2018 is in 3 weeks (8/31) and here is the course


Now here is some down hill running from the Mt. Fuji Ekiden


Origin of Fastest Known Times (FKTs