Weekly RunDown #164

“Oh good, at last!”

Diane Leather 

(On being told her time on becoming the 

first woman to break 5:00 in the mile)

Article on Diane Leather who passed away in 2018 and one on her 60th anniversary of running 4:59.6

This week's Training Overview #22 and a short look at training at MAF

iRunFar.com's This Week in Running: Nov 11, 2019

LetsRun.com's The Week that Was in Running: Nov 13, 2019

Here is the Fast Women Newsletter #46 - Nov 11, 2019

The US Olympic Marathon Trials are Feb 29th, 20920 - here is a men's preview and a women's preview

I am sure most everyone has seen this but Mary Cain is in a video as part of an article in the New York Times about here abuse under the tutelage of Alberto Salazar and while Alberto denied the allegations, sort of since there was some wiggle room wording used in his denial, others have corroborated the charges.  Not a good situation that is for sure. And this from Kara Goucher and this from SI.  I for one hope this does not turn into a piling on occasion but instead constructive and real change emerges.

Is the answer just that it will take women coaches or is there more - I say there is more as just saying it will take women coaches is not only too simplistic but also assumes women will not be abusive and to assume that will lead to its own set of issues.  Not to blame parents but it will take parents being more involved and not just turning their children over to another without keeping tabs on them.  It will also take those around the sport being more open and being sure no one is above reproach.

I share this with the knowledge that Jason Koop is no fan of fat-adaption and eating to become so, and while I would disagree with him at least he is up front about his bias, but here is an overview of by him of the International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand on Ultrarunning Nutrition.  As usual they tend to conflate Keto with Low(er) Carb and then miss the whole idea of seeking metabolic flexibility and being lower carb but not no carb or being carb-aphobic.  They also, as usual, do not speak those that are insulin resistant, which is in truth a large portion of the population, and may need to be Low Carb, if not even Keto, for health  reasons, but instead go for a relatively high use of carbs. Take this information at face value and realize there are presuppositions in place, as there are with all opinions and studies, that tend to sway conclusion

The World Mountain Running Championships for 2020 will be in Lanzarote at the Haria Extreme Race

Here is a look at the US team for the World Mountain Running Championships

This week's North Face Endurance Challenge 50 mile Championship is this weekend in San Fransisco and here is the Women's and Men's preview.  You can also check out the live feed.

If you like track & field, as I do, you would think that the IAAF is seeking to destroy the sport it is supposed to be promoting by removing events from the diamond league.  So is it time for an athletics union to speak up for the athletes as the IAAF does not seem to be doing so

If a 100 mile run is not enough or even a 6 day run/walk how about walking around the world - here is the history of such an endeavor.

I see on a number of websites people complain that Peter Defty's videos on OFM are just ads for Vespa.  While they may speak about Vespa the info given is great and if you avoid it because Vespa is mentioned then you are missing some good stuff - here is one such piece on Fat Adaptation - video below as well

Next weekend is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, Ultras in the US - The JFK 50 is Nov 23

You may know the name Spartan Race todo with Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) but they are dipping into trail running as well and many had concerns with it.  ATRA looks at the Rise of Spartan Trail

A list of the Hardest Races in the World - did not read it as Runner's World now wants you to pay to read their stuff.  You get so many visits then you have to pay and I guess I reached my limit.  Can't get my self to pay a magazine that has so many ads, not opposed to someone making money but for me just not going to Pay RW to read their articles.

There is still time to sign up for The Falls 100 in Falls of the Rough Kentucky on December 7th


Masters News
While not running still amazing as this guy at 82 has ridden 1 Million miles

Denise Robson sets Canadian W50-54 record, she turns 51 Nov 19, in the marathon at Indy Monumental in running 2:49:05


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.  There is now a running group starting over in Burkesville, for info check out their FB Page- Burkesville 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 cannot make it out for a Thanksgiving Day race or need one closer to Campbellsville, KY then check out the Run for Campbellsville 5K/10K on November 23, 2019

Want to do a fun race before you dig into the days festivities then how about the Pilgrimage in the Park at Pulaski County Park in Nancy Kentucky on November 28, 2019. Did it last year but will be out of town this year but highly recommend this one. Great trails and great people.

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
The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championship, San Fransisco, CA - Nov 16, 2019
World Mountain Running Championships, Villa La Angostura, Argentina - Nov 16, 2019
Chimera 100 & Old Goat 30K, 50K and 50 Mile, Cleveland Nat. Forrest, CA - Nov 16, 2019
Looking Glass 50, Pisgah Forrest, Nov 16, 2019
Ultra Trail Chapada Diamantia, Mucuge, Brazil - Nov 16, 2019


Past Weekend Race Results
Manaslu Mountain Trail Race, Kathmandu, Nepal - Nov 9, 2019
Colossal Vail 50/50, Vail, AZ - Nov 9, 2019
Tunnel Hill 100, Vienna, Il - Nov 9, 2019
Georgia Sky to Summit 50K, Sky Valley, GA - Nov 9, 2019
Indy Monumental Marathon, Indianapolis, IN - Nov 9, 2019
Rough Trail Ultra, Pine Ridge, KY - Nov 9, 2019
Gatlinburg 1/2 Marathon, Gatlinburg, TN - Nov 9, 2019 (Postponed till spring)
Griffith Park Trail 30k, 1/2 Marathon & 10K, Los Angeles, CA - Nov 9, 2019


Diane Leather just misses breaking 5 minutes in the mile


Here is a look inside the Nike Vaporfly Next%


One view on the top 10 marathon runs of 2019


Mtn Outhouse News from Nov 9, 2019


Golden Trail World Series Ep 7 - Annapurna Marathon


Great info on Fat Adaptation


2019 Colossal-Vail 50/50



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