Friday, January 25, 2019

Weekly RunDown #123


“Sport is not about being wrapped up in cotton wool. Sport is 
about adapting to the unexpected and being able to modify plans 
at the last minute. Sport, like all life, is about taking risks.” 
Sir Roger Bannister

This week for Interview Tuesday I talked to Seth Hardwick who runs for Lindsey Wilson in Columbia Kentucky

Mario Fraioli looks at this past weeks Houston Marathon and Half-Marathon

If you do not get Mario's Morning Shakeout here is this week's online version of #167 and you can sing up to get yours every Tuesday

Jim, you just qualified for the OT Marathon by running an OTQ of 64:00 for a half marathon in Houston - what's next - "I already have plans to get back in the Grand Canyon for a 20 or 30-mile run, maybe like Thursday or Friday,"

Good interview with Jim after his OTQ on the Ultrarunner Podcast

By the way Walmsley was named one of Sports Illustrated 50 Most Fit Athletes in Sport

iRunFar.com's This Week in Running: Jan 21, 2019

LetsRun.com's The Week That Was in Running: Jan 14-20, 2019

A look at what to do Before, During and After a Run

Looks like a good field for the Tokyo Marathon on March 3rd with Kenenisa Bekele leading the field - hope he has a good race as he has been up and down since his 2:03:03 WR marathon in 2016

A look at the 2019 London Marathon where not only will Eliud Kipchoge face Moe Farah, among other fast guys, the women's race has 5 women who have bests under 2:19 and all have done so in the last 2 years.

Tracksmith has an OTQ Program for those who have qualified for the Olympic Trials Marathon

Some great videos here - 11 Great Mile Races - one of the video's of Banister is below

A look at increasing ankle mobility, an issue I have, and how it can help with knee pain

A look at Sandra Brown who has completed 196  100 milers

John Kelly looks back on 2018 and goals for 2019

ATRA reviews David and Megan Roche's new book -  The Happy Runner.  I just got this book and hope to review it in the next month

Fast winning times ran in Dubai last night, well last night my time.  Ruth Chepngetich runs a PB of 2:17:08 less than 11 weeks after running a PR of 2:18:35.  Getaneh Molla ran a the fastest ever marathon debut in 2:03:34.  See below if you want to watch the race.


Masters News
Spaniard Joaquin Joyas sets M60 800m record

World Masters Rankings

Joe Gough talks Masters Athletics

Jo Pavey, 45, looking to make 6th GB Olympic Team


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)

If you are in the Elizabethtown area, or want to make a trip of it come and listen to Mark Cucuzzella on Friday Feb 22, 2019 and then come back on Feb 23rd for a clinic he will be putting on.

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 February 2, 2019 (Date was originally Jan 19th but due to trail conditions and not wanting to mess up the area they put it off a couple weeks)

Want to run something different and short - most will get a PR since most have not run a 3k - then run the Warriors 3K Sprint March 2, 2019 in Somerset KY

Want to run a not so common distance then how about doing The Perfect 10 at Mt. Brilliant Farm 10 miler, there is also a 10K in Lexington Kentucky on March 9, 2019

This was a fun race last year in one of my favorite places to run - Pulaski County Park, Nancy, KY - so if you want a good race on March 23rd, 2019 then try the Edurus 10K Trail Run

Run the Kentucky Derby Festival 1/2 Marathon or Marathon April 27, 2019 - got my BQ there for 2016 and looking to get it for 2020

If you are in the Somerset KY area June 1, 2019 think about running the Over My Head 5KAll Proceeds will go to support Over My Head Somerset. The Local Homeless shelter in Somerset & Pulaski County - Consider making an extra donation.

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
Dubai Marathon, Dubai - Jan 25, 2019
Arches Ultra, Moab, UT - Jan 26, 2019
Folsom Lake Sweet Water Trail Run, Folsom Lake, CA - Jan 26, 2019
Mountain Mist 50k, Huntsville, AL - Jan 26, 2019
Oracle Rumble, Tucson, AZ - Jan 26, 2019
Yuma Territorial Marathon and 1/2 Marathon, Yuma, AZ - Jan 26, 2019
Arrowhead 135, International Falls, MN -  Jan 28-30, 2019


Past Weekend Race Results
Hurt 100, Honolulu, HI - Jan 19, 2019
Bear Bait Ultras, Milton, FL  - Jan 19, 2019
Coldwater Rumble, Goodyear, AZ - Jan 19, 2019
Vibram Hong Kong 100, Hong Kong - Jan 19, 2019
Tsali Frosty Foot Trail Races, Nantahala National Forest, NC - Jan 19, 2019
Chevron Marathon and 1/2 Marathon, Houston, AZ - Jan 20, 2019


Banister and Landy at the 1954 Empire Games - Race was known as the Miracle Mile


Sir Roger Banister and john Landy talk about the Miracle mile


1981 Golden Mile - Coe Breaks World Record


Mtn Outhouse News from 1/19/19


The RUNdown Episode #17


A look at the 2019 National Running Show in Birmingham UK


2019 Dubai Marathon


Jim Walmsley talks about his OTQ


Why Do I Run? - Michelle Barton












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