"It was summertime, the days were long,"
Lewis Tewanima
(When asked about his, and other boys, runs of 50 miles to Winslow, then home, to see trains go by - for a 100 mile day)
The quote above is from Lewis Tewanima (also appears his name was spelled Louis) a Hopi Indian that won the Silver in the 10,000m at the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm - here is an SI article on him. His time in Stockholm stood as an America record in the 10K for 52 years tillBilly Mills broke it in the 1964 Olympics when he won Gold.
Another good article on Lewis Tewanima who also ran the 1908 marathon on London and got 9th place. There is even a kids book written on him called Lewis Tewanima: Born to Run
Here is my Training Overview #35 and a quick look at how I train.
iRunFar.com's This Week in Running: Feb 17, 2020
Fast Women Newsletter #59 for Feb 17, 2020
LetsRun.com's The Week That Was in Running: Feb 10-16, 2020
With the Olympic Marathon Trials in 2 weeks (Feb 29th in Atlanta) many look to predict the outcome and here is Amby Burfoot's look at who may make the team.
LetsRun.com looks at which long shot has the best shot and on their podcast they talk to Jim Walmsley on his run for a spot on the team
Joshua Cheptegai breaks the road world record in the 5K with a 12:51, see video below - the track WR is 12:37.35 by none other than Kenenisa Bekele - video below
Peter Defty and why gelatin/collagen is important for sports nutrition
Not what you hear from many top level runners but sort of what I expect to hear from Eliud Kipchoge.
iRunFar.com's recent look at Running on Science: Fact or Fiction - Part 1 and Part 2
I agree with this article that "Motion is Lotion" in that moving while sore or injured is better than not. Of course the injury may dictate the amount and type of motion to do but I have found with my foot issues that doing nothing makes things worse - so for me finding the right motion is key.
Good interview with the Steeltown Runner on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com
Not only was the 2020 Indoor Worlds to be held in Nanjing China canceled due to the coronavirus but now the 2020 Tokyo Marathon mass start event has been canceled and now only the Elites and Wheelchair Elites will run
Winner of the El Paso marathon is DQ'd as was using another runners number. In reading the story does not seem as bad as others who cheat since the guy who won did win but was just that he used another runners numbers as the other runner could not run. This probably happens a lot as so many races do not allow transfers so people do what they can if they cannot run - just happens here the guy ended up winning or this would have probably gone unnoticed.
A women's World Record for the half marathon was set last night at the RAK Half Marathon in 64:31. Ababel Yeshanaeh broke Bidgid Kosgei's record of 64:51 and in the race Kosgei got second and broke her old time as well running 64:49. See video below.
Masters News
A look at Masters WR's so far for 2020
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
New race with the last man, or women, standing format like Big's Backyard Ultra - Kentucky Last Sole Standing, May 2, 2020
A good race in Somerset KY, and for a good cause, is the Over My Head 5K June 6, 2020
Always a fun race, well races, is the Freeman Lake Summer Trail Challenge 5K and 10K on July 11th, 2010 - Run either race or both
Next Opportunity Events Hot Hot Hundred is August 8th and this year they have added a 50K
A great race to add to your list is the 8hr Backyard Classic in Elizabethtown, KY on August 15, 2020
The Lake Cumberland 1/2 Marathon is Sept 12th in Somerset KY
If you want to check out a great trail but do not want to do an ultra try the Rugged Red Half Marathon in the Red River Gorge, KY on Sept 26, 2020 - Register here
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
Post Oak Challenge, Tulsa, OK - Feb 21-23, 2020
Lord Hill 50K, Snohomish, WA - Feb 22, 2020
The Dart 100k/50K, Davidson, NC - Feb 22, 2020
Sycamore Canyon 100K/50K/Half, Poway, CA - Feb 22, 2020
Past Weekend Race Results
Jackpot Ultrarunning Festival, Henderson, NV - Feb 14-16, 2020
USATF Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM - Feb 14-15, 2020
Black Canyon 100, Mayer, AZ - Feb 15, 2020
FOURmidable 50K, Auburn, CA - Feb 15, 2020
Outlaw 100, Wilburton, OK - Feb 15, 2020
Destin Beach Ultra, Destin, FL - Feb 15, 2020
Moab's Red Hot 50K, Moab, UT - Feb 15, 2020
El Paso Marathon and 1/2 Marathon, El Paso, TX - Feb 16, 2020
Austin Marathon and 1/2 Marathon, Austin, TX - Feb 16, 2020
A look at Hopi Running - We Run
Joshua Cheptegai's Road World Record at 5K
Track world record by Kenenisa Bekele from back in 2004
Not a new video but a good one on The Bob Graham Round
A great video on David Slater's record run up Azkarate in 1981
Highlights of the 2020 RAK Half Marathon
As a reminder, you can join the SFuels Strava Club and join others on the LCHF for Endurance journey
Also, check out the whole line of SFuels products: SFuels Life , SFuels-Train and SFuels-Race products. Also, just back after reformulating them are SFuel LIFE Bars. You can also download the updated Get Started guide at the site.
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(Good till end of February 2020)
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