Friday, April 19, 2019

Weekly RunDown #135

"I will always be the guy with the hat. The [golf cap] is more memorable than I am.  
It actually beats me into the Track and Field Hall of Fame by three years."
Dave Wottle

Interview with Dave Wottle and see his win in the 72' Olympic 800 below in the videos

This week's Interview Tuesday was with Rachel Groves who coaches at Compass Endurance Coaching.

iRunFar.com's This Week in Running: April 15, 2019

LetsRun.com's The Week That Was in Running: April 8-15, 2019

Competitor Running is now Podium Runner and they look at the men's 2019 Boston race and their sister publication Women's Running looks at the women's race

LetsRun.com's posts on the men's Boston race and the women's race

Women's Running also wrote on how Hasay and Linden worked together to get into the top 5

Runners cheat not just to get into Boston but at Boston

Toni Reavis reflects on the 123rd running of the Boston Marathon

David Roche talks about motivation to run as well as answering some questions in this post

Jacob Adkin also talks about how to regain your mojo

A report on running the Bigfoot 200

The Viking Runner writes on having one of those days when things just flow

Now for something different here is a weekly round-up from Ireland

Best hikes in every State - did they get yours correct

The winner of the Georgia Death Race talks about the race

Some insights on maximal running shoes and injuries

What is your mindset when you run an Ultra - here is some things to think about using the word MINDSET

With plans to run a R2R2R this year it was interesting to read some info on the run, have no idea about the training plan they offer.

Ways to improve your focus when running to improve performance

So the runners dropping out of London starts

Podcast with Ryan Hall on his new book "Run the Mile You're In"

If you want to learn more about LCHF for Endurance events then you might want to sign up for the free SFuels Webinar coming April 27th




Masters News
A talk with Gene Dykes that includes his build up for Boston and then goes and breaks his own age group record at Boston with a 2:58:50

Joan Benoit (61) run as 3:04 at this years Boston

Cynthia Montelone (43) ran faster, for gold, at the World Indoors Championships in Torun Poland than she did indoors 24 years ago in college.


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

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.

If you are a boy or girl in Middle School or High School and run you may want to look into attending the  Ky Elite Distance Running Camp in Somerset Ky July 25-27, 2019.  I helped last year and it was a great camp.

Want a tough but beautiful 100 race in the Daniel Boone National Forest then check out the NoBusiness 100 - October 12, 2019

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
Mendocino Coast 50K, Mendocino, CA - April 20, 2019
Napa Valley 50K, Calistoga, CA - April 20, 2019
Yakima Skyline Rim 50K, Ellensburg, WA - April 20, 2019
Mt. Awa Skyrace, Sanjo, Japan - April
Silver Moon Race - 6/12/24HR or 100 Mile, Reedley, CA - April 20, 2019
Fools 50K & 25K, Peninsula, OH - April 20, 2019


Past Weekend Race Results
Patagonia Run, San Martin de Los Andes, Argentina - April 12, 2019
Hellbender 100, Old Fort, NC - April 12, 2019
100 Miles of Istria, Croatia - April 12-14, 2019
Lake Sonoma 50 Mile, Healdsburg, CA - April 13, 2019
The (un)Pleasant Hill Trail Runs (5K, 10K & 25K), Harrodsburg, KY - April 13, 2019
Penyagolosa Trails HG, Castellon, Spain - April 13, 2019
Blue Ridge Marathon, Roanoke, VA - April 13, 2019
Harbison 100, Columbia, SC - April 13, 2019
Mad City Ultras, Madison, WI - April 13, 2019
Salt Lake City Marathon, Salt Lake City, UT - April 13, 2019
Mt Apo Sky & Vertical Race,Sta Cruz, Davao Del Sur, Philippines - April 13-14, 2019
Boston Marathon, Boston, MA - April 15, 2019


The 1972 Olympic 800M Final won by Dave Wottle - one of the best races ever

This is one of the reasons you need to support your local running, and bicycle stores, whenever possible, you do not get this from the internet or the big box stores.   Also, keep Judy in prayer as she takes on cancer - she is a great lady


Run Steep Get High at The 2019 Hong Kong 100k


There is a reason he is as good as he is - how many other runners would live as he does, being as successful as he is?


Ultra-Trail World Tour 2019 - 100 Miles of Istria


Ultra-Trail World Tour 2019 Penyagolosa Trails


A Long Day Out W/Kilian Jornet


The RUNdown #27 from Ridge RUNers




As a reminder, you can join the SFuels Strava Club and join others on the LCHF for Endurance journey










1 comment:

  1. Thanks for the mention about the R2R2R article!
    -Run Infinite

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