Friday, May 1, 2020

Weekly RunDown #186


"Sometimes we misunderstand what failure is all about. 
I often say that failure is a temporary detour to success."
Jim Ryun


Gary Cohen interview with Jim Ryun from 2016 - where quote is from.

Speaking of Jim Ryun - he won the Greatest American Distance Runner of All-Time poll on LetsRun.com

My Training Overview #45 and some thoughts on change

Fast Women Newsletter #69 - April 27, 2020

Treeline Journal: Rise and Grind Newsletter #31

How to trail run on the treadmill:)

I am sure there are more than these but here are some virtual races on the 2020 calendar

A local races that helps the local homeless shelter had to go virtual this year - Over My Head 5k

No need to try and shame those that are exercising outside and following the rules but some seem to want to call them out.

The importance of improving ones metabolic health to ward of future pathogens

Contrary to some opinions it's safe to exercise outdoors

Exercise: Why it is the best antioxidant

The Pen Relays after 125 straight years was not be held this year

Usually you have to hope the Trail Running Film Festival comes to a town near you but this year it is virtual and you do not have to watch it live when it airs on May 1st - a number of films for $10

Rod Dixon talks about his training that got him a Bronze in 1500 and a win at the NYC Marathon

Sure hope they are better at handing out aid than the Gov't is - there is a lot to look at and this should not be used to bail out sponsors responsibilities.

This guy runs a marathon a day

I recognize this in me - while I like training pretty much as much as racing except what I miss about racing are the other racers

Having a coach, if it fits your budget, can be a good thing as it helps get an outside opinion on how tings are going

More on the Ross Barkley 5KM Challenge:)

Marcy Schwam: Pioneer of Women's Ultrarunning

Ben Bloom writes on training with Eliud Kipchoge

Links to a 33Fuel podcast with Zach Bitter - Also, video of talk below


Masters News
How to maintain endurance fitness as the years tick by


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

A good race in Somerset KY, and for a good cause, is the Over My Head 5K originally scheduled for June 6, 2020 is now going to be a virtual race

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


Check out the videos below - quite a few this week

Jim Ryun's WR of 3:51.1 from 1967


Mtn Outhouse News


Desert Ultra: The Documentary


Tarahumara Running People Born to Run - GOSHEN Documentary

The NN Running Team: The Long Run


Impressions of Hardrock 2015


A little humor since we need to be able laugh at ourselves as runners


The Canyon - Grand Canyon FKT - Cat Bradley


33Fuel talk with Zach Bitter


More from Zach on Long Slow Distance, Tapers and LCHF



As a reminder, you can join the SFuels Strava Triathlon Club, Running Club and/or Cycling Club - Signup for them all if you like.  Join others on the LCHF for Endurance journey

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