"I learned, one, you shouldn't ever quit. And I learned, two,
you'll never be able to explain it to anybody."
Jim Ryun
No interviews this week - have some out there - but as we get into summer people get busy so stay tuned for more in the future.
iRunFar.com's This Week in Running: June 3, 2019
Wilson and Holman win the USATF Trail 50 Mile Championship held in conjunction with the Cayuga 50
Want to be a stronger hill runner, try hill intervals
Galen Reynolds of Canada breaks the Dragon's Back course record
What do you think about run streaks - here are some articles on the subject
Not everyone thinks Kilian summited Everest twice - this is not a new accusation
Interesting story on the Ultra Running Domestic Workers of Hong Kong - "not Just a Maid."
Who is number one in the "speciality run retail" segment - if you guessed Brooks you are correct
How do you do in the heat iRunFar.com looks at Heat Acclimation - Personally I also think there is an element that some people just do better in heat even if they live in not so hot climates. Does not mean they like the heat just that their physiology/makeup works better for them than others in heat. But even if you do well in heat do not take it lightly as even the most acclimated can have an off day and an off day in the heat can be really bad.
Are you a morning or evening runner - do you like the light or the dark
13 of the World's Craziest, Most Extreme Marathons
If you are ever in the Tucson Arizona area and want to run some trails check out the Tucson Trail Runners. Tucson is where I started running and learned to run trials and love them.
As always funny stuff at the Dumb Runner as in this post: In Total Coincidence, Man picks up pace at exact moment woman tries to pass. It's satire and as with all good satire there is an element of truth:)
Always fun to watch Shelby race - The Ascent of Shelby Houlihan
A talk with Niki Spinks on her completion of the Trilogy of Double Rounds
The USATF 24 Hour men's and women's teams named
How do you think you would do if you took off a year and just ran
If you ever think about heading down to Australia here are some ultras to consider
Ok, not running related, but as this is on my list for next year, provided I get in via the lottery, - Dirty Kanza 200 review. Since I am having some foot issue with runs over the marathon distance I am looking to scratch that ultra itch via gravel racing
Masters News
(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 Event Services & Central Kentucky Race Management. For trail and Ultra races in Kentucky and Virginia check out Next Opportunity Events
Want to run what looks like a fun and different race then how about The Cool Run at Midnight run in Somerset. Race is Friday Night (June 14th) at midnight, so officially on June 15th, in downtown Somerset and put on by Good Times Event Services - so will be well run.
Come out to Freeman Lake in Elizabethtown Kentucky July 13th to run a fun and challenging race, or if really ambitious races. At the Freeman Lake Summer Trail Challenge 5K and 10K you can run one or both if you want a challenge.
Wants some fun then head out to Pulaski County Park to run the Mud Mayhem Fun Lake Cumberland 5k Obstacle Challenge on July 20, 2019
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.
If you want to try an ultra you might want to run the Backyard Classic 8 hour run in Elizabethtown, KY on August 17, 2019
Always a good race is the Lake Cumberland 1/2 Marathon in Somerset, KY on September 7, 2019
Want a tough but beautiful 100 race in the Daniel Boone National Forest then check out the NoBusiness 100 - October 12, 2019 - See video below on the 2018 race.
In it's second year is the Falls 100 Ultra Trail Race (also a 50, Marathon and 1/2 Marathon as well as a 100 mile relay) - Run at the Falls of the Rough Resort in KY December 7, 2020
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
San Diego 100, Lake Cuyamaca, CA - June 7, 2019
South Downs Way 100, Winchester, UK - June 8, 2019
War Hammer 100, Natural Bridge State Park, KY - June 8, 2019
2019 Trail World Championships, Miranda do Corvo, Portugal - June 8, 2019
Comrades Marathon, Durban, SA - June 9, 2019
Past Weekend Race Results
Otter Night Trail Runs, Brandenburg, KY - June 1, 2019
Old Dominion 100, Fort Valley, VA - June 1, 2019
Kettle Moraine 100, Elkhorn, WI - Jine 1, 2019
Madeira Sky Race, SantanaMadeira Island - June 1, 2019
Cayuga Trails 50 Mile, Ithaca, NY - June 1, 2019
Over My Head 5K, Somerset, KY - June 1, 2019
The Duane Klug Memorial 5K, Radcliff, KY - June 1, 2019
Stockholm Marathon, Stockholm, Sweden - June 1, 2019
Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon, Zegama (Guipúzcoa) - June 2, 2019
Jim Ryun's 1967 World Record
2019 Madeira Skyrace Highlights - quote some climbs and decents
Some nice trails out there in the Pacific Northwest
MTN Outhouse News from June 1, 2019
And so as to be up to date - here is MTN Outhouse News from today June 7th, 2019
2019 Zegama Aizkorri
I mentioned the Dirty Kanza 200 above and hope to be here next year - here are the highlights
Ironman AG World Champion Dan Plews talks about Low Carb for High Intensity?
As a reminder, you can join the SFuels Strava Club and join others on the LCHF for Endurance journey
Also, check out the new SFuels Life product
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