"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.
Cynthia Montelone (43) ran faster, for gold, at the World Indoors Championships in Torun Poland than she did indoors 24 years ago in college.
(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 5K. All 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
Thanks for the mention about the R2R2R article!
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