Friday, December 21, 2018

Weekly RunDown #119

"Cross-country is racing in its purest form and it always brings me back to the pure love of competition. I don’ t look at the clock and check my splits or worry about the weather. You get out there and just go, trying to push it to the max." 
 Dathan Ritzenhein

This will be the last Weekly RunDown for 2018 as I take a break for the week between Christmas and New Years.  I looked back and found I started this weekly review Sept 9, 2016 so have been at it for a little over 2 years and it has been fun and hope you have enjoyed the posts - looking for many more years to come.

This week's Interview Tuesday was with Eric Towle - enjoy the last interview of the year as next year where I will move to an interview every other week

iRunFar.com's This Week in Running: December 17, 2018

LetsRun.com's The Week That Was in Running: Dec 3-16, 2018

This week's Morning Shakeout by Mario Fraioli that comes out every Tuesday - good stuff so you might want to sign up

Seth of The Viking Runner shares his thoughts over running 1000 miles in the last 8 months - Miles of Curiosity

While not a runner this is an interesting interview with Floyd Landis on doping, anti-doping and other topics- Part 1 & Part 2 - I will add I use the CBD that Landis sells at Floyd's of Leadville

Race report on The Punisher 50, held on Samal Island in the Philippines, which was put on by Vertical to Sky and race director Doi Calbes who I interviewed some weeks ago.

Also, here is an article on The Punisher 50 race from the Davo SunStar

You may not hear much here in the US but the Japanese had a pretty good year in the marathon w/16 guys under 2:10.

What do you think of power meters for running - I have one and am not sure what to think of it.

The Negative Splits Podcast in Episode #123 talk to Megan and David Roche about their new book - The Happy Runner

A look at the question: Is more cushioning is good for long distance running

Lots of races left of this list but still some good races

If you enjoy running Ultras do not leave out short races

Part 2 of a look at the Running Event that was in Austin TX - here is Part 1 Shoe Reviews

Competitor Running looks at Camille Herron and her running without fear

Need some reading, or a last minute gift, check out the side bar of the blog - yes they are affiliate links but the small amount I get for items bought via links basically goes into getting more books to read and review


Masters News
Gene Dykes (70) runs 2:54:23 to break Ed Whitlock's age group world record

Trail running after 50: Becky Bates


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

Running groups are a great way to get to know people but also a great way to help you progress and get out and run.  If you are in the Elizabethtown KY area check out the Running Soles Group and if you are closer to Campbellsville check out the Campbellsville Running  Club.  Have another local running group in KY let me know and I will list 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

If you want a shorter trail race there is the Turkey Run Trail Bash 5 Miler in Louisville, KY on January 19, 2018

If you want to run the Kentucky Derby Festival 1/2 Marathon or Marathon the price goes up December 14th so sign up now

Looking for other races around the world, here is where I get most of the ones I list: ahotuMarathons (covers the world), American Trail Running Assoc.  (Mostly US but does have other races on the list),  Running  in the USA & Trail Runner Magazine


Races this Coming Week
Charleston 100, Charleston County, SC - Dec 28-29, 2018
Last Chance Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Bellingham, WA - December 31, 2018
The River Loop 24/12/6 Hour Races & Relay, Mills River, NC - Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2019
Hardmoors 30, Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, UK - Jan 1, 2019
Texas Marathon, Kingwood, TX - Jan 1, 2019


Past Weekend Race Results
Houston Running Festival, Houston, TX - Dec 15, 2018
Lookout Mountain 50 Miler, Chattanooga, TN - Dec 15, 2018
Paramount Ranch Trail Runs, Calabasas, CA - Dec 15, 2018
Otter Creek Trail Runs, Brandenburg, KY - Dec 15, 2018
The Punisher 50, Samal Island, Philippines - Dec 15, 2018


Dathan Ritzenhein's win at the 2017 Great Manchester Run 10K


Successful Runners


RidgeRUNers - The RUNdown #13


The latest Mtn Outhouse News


FloTrack's Best Kicks of 2018


A Finish Line Celebration Gone Wrong


2018 Canadian Death Race - Solo Winner


While it is riding, well mostly riding, this past weekend's Cyclo-Cross nationals had a lot of running.  Truth is there was more mud and tough running than in many Cross-Country races now a-days





















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