Weekly RunDown #99

86' Chicago Marathon: Mark Curp(12), Charlie Spedding (4) & Thom Hunt(10)

"I am convinced that the minimum requirement to achieve something is to believe that it is possible."

Charlie Spedding

Next week there will a book give away to mark Weekly RunDown #100 and one of the choices will be Charlie Spedding's book From Last to First

Speaking of From First to Last here is a review of the book

This guy is 16+ days into an attempt at the FKT on the AT after getting it on the PCT.  Here is his website and see below for a video on the attempt


For this week's Interview Tuesday I talked to Clinton Lewis who is one of the hosts of the Southeastern Trail Runner Podcast and who I was able to talk to, along with co-host Shannon Bryan, who will also be interviewed soon, on Episode 73

Great story of the first US Olympic Marathon trials in Alamos for the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City.  So many names that many may not have heard before, or know little about, but should: Young, Daws, Moore & Deines.  Also little known is that Bob Deines set the American record for 50 miles two years after Alamosa in 5:15:20 (6:18/mile pace).

Couple interviews with Sally McRae after her Badwater 135 run, and see video below in video section or go here for the video.  Here are the the interviews with Sally: Trail Runner Nation & The Ginger Runner

A look at the favorites for the upcoming UTMB

This guy is running the Tokyo 2020 Olympic course 2 years before the scheduled 7AM starts.  Here is his report on running exactly 2 years before the women's race and then in a week he will run it when the men would, also at 7AM.  It was hot and humid and I guess there was a call for it to be an evening race but due to financial reason, what else, they went with 7AM

So what was the first American Ultra of the modern era - might be Padre Island 110miler

Looks like a pretty strong women's field for the this years Berlin Marathon (September 16, 2018)

A review of the Suunto 9 - battery usage looks interesting but sticking with my Fenix3.  Here is another review of it by Trail and Ultra Running

If you do not subscribe to Mario Fraioli's Morning Shakeout that comes out every Tuesday, you should.  Here is this week's post.

iRunFar.com's This Week in Running: July 30, 2018

Looks like a great site, HealthFit University, and would be col to go to the seminar the end of September in WV with Dr. Phil Maffetone and Dr. Mark Cucuzzella

A look at coming Altras , Hoka and  Nike trail shoes at the Outdoor Retailer show.  Looking forward to seeing how the Superior 4.0 fits as it is the one trail shoe that fits me the best, wish they had a whole line that fit the same in road and trail, so hope they still fit the same and with a softer ride.  For Nike the Terra Kiger 5 looks interesting with 4mm drop.  I know most look past Nike for trail shoes but there was time when that was about all I ran in back in the early days.  Curious what the toe box will be like on the Kigers.

Having ridden pretty competitively back many years ago I still enjoy riding and watching races.  One thing you can say for bike racers, they are tough.  Lawson Craddock crashed in Stage One of the Tour de France and fractured his shoulder blade and had a bruised eye socket but went on to finish the tour.  He may have been last but the story is he finished.

Strava changed the name of it's Premium to Summit and added some different packages as well.  If you are already a Premium, err Summit, user the price is the same

Interview with Kilian Jornet: Competition, Training and Everest

Hey, you never know but maybe someone from South Africa will read this so here is how to qualify for UTMB if you live in SA.  Hoping to get to SA in the next 5 years and so Comrades, we shall see. Would be a nice list to have if you are in the US, maybe there is one but I have missed it.  Not sure what is harder qualifying for UTMB or paying to go and do the race.

Not sure if you read my review of a couple pair of Rabbit shorts I had but if not you can do so and they are still offering 10% of your order till September 2nd (yes I also get a discount if you purchase using this link)

Lastly, if you are fat adapted or working in that direction you should check out SFuels.  I have been an ambassador for SFuels for a year, and talked to them before that, and use the product regularly.  I especially like the drink and you can try your first order with free shipping (US Addresses only) and have one year to try it and if you do not like it can return it.  There is also a Quick Start Guide if you are interested in switching over from high carb to lo-carb.  You can also check out their YouTube channel.


Masters Running News
A look at this past week's Masters Championships and here are the results

More news on the Spokane Nationals


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

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
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


Past Weekend Race Results
USATF Masters Championships, Spokane, WA - July 26-29, 2018
Ouray 100 Miler, Ouray, CO - July 27, 2018
The Battle at Bristol Mountain, Canandaigua, NY - July 27 -29, 2018
Burning River 100, Willoughby Hills, OH - July 28, 2018
Chiemgauer100 (100M & 100K), Ruhpolding, DE - July 28, 2018
Grand Mesa Ultras, Mesa, CO - July 28, 2018
Pikes Peak Ultra (Also the 30K is the USATF 30K Trail Championship), Colorado Springs , CO - July 28, 2018
Pacifica Trail Run (50K, 30K, 21K & 9K), Pacifica, CA - July 28, 2018
Voyageur 50, Carlton, MN - July 28, 2018
Something Wild Ultra,  Hexworthy , UK - July 29, 2018
Skyrace Compedrosa, La Massana, Andorra - July 29, 2018


Charlie Spedding winning a 5000M in 1982


Highlights of the 2018 Skyrace Compedrosa - Guess who won:)


Overview of Sierra Crest Ultras


Great video on Sally McRae - I got the OK to show it but does not seem to work so you can go to the link provided
YellowRunner-Sally McRae from Brandon Flint on Vimeo.

This week's Mountain Outhouse News with mention of Elizabethtown, KY's own Will Rivera at about 12:45 or so in talking about the Burning River 100 (from 11;48 - 13:03)


I think I could watch videos of Chamonix all day - did find it interesting that as I watched this you see graffiti even in Chamonix

So what is your excuse