"The beauty of running is it is the culmination of lots of what I call micro-stresses. Patiently making small improvements makes this sport sustainable."
Zach Bitter
My Training Overview #46
Fast Women Newsletter #70 - May 4, 2020
Over 18,000 people have signed up for The Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee
A look at 7 signs you need a rest day
Training for an Ultramarathon in the city
Being it was 66 years ago (May 6, 1954) that Roger Bannister Broke the 4 Minute barrier here is a look at Athletics Weekly's coverage of the event at the time.
Eliud Kipchoge's Inside Story: In Camp With the Greatest Marathoner
The Little Dog Front Yard Challenge finishes after 245 hours and 245 miles - Format was 1 mile every hour for as long as possible
Mary Schwam: 1970 and early 1980"s Ultrarunner Pioneer
A coaches perspective on coaching
Is Virtual here to stay?
Want to get out - here is a post on what National Parks are open
Toni Reavis looks at the Boston Marathon that has been postponed till Sept 14 but that is up in the air due to the number of runners and spectators involved - here are two posts from Toni - Post 1 & Post 2
Some thoughts on staying motivated to run - most importantly is to know why you run
There are ultra virtual events but how about this one for pole vaulters
An article that says the chance of getting COVID-19 from a runner or cyclist is slim - as this article deals with an article on Medium that said quite the opposite
Dathan Ritzenhein hangs 'Em up
A look at Paavo Nurmi and the Art of Middle Distance Running from 1930
Before asking for a refund for a canceled race read this - while some larger races may be able to handle refunds and such smaller races often have sent most of the entry fees up front
Masters News
How to run a 2:27 marathon at Age 59 - maybe point 13, probably should be point 1, is You Have Run a 2:13:59 in the Past
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
Roger Banisters Historic Mile from May 6, 1954
Bannister-Landy Miracle Mile 1954
Zach Bitter on his 100 Mile & 12 Hr World Record
2018 Badwater 135 Documentary
I've shown this one before but it is good - Run Forever: Nicky Spinks & The Double Bob Graham
Gun to Tape - a look at the Kenyans preparing for London 2012 and includes David Rudisha's WR 800
Life in a Day
How NOT to do the Cape Wrath Ultra
2018 Cape Wrath Ultra Highights
Dathan Ritzenhein's 5K American Record in 2009
As a reminder Zach Bitter will be attempting to break the 100 Mile Treadmill WR on May 16, 2020. You can watch live and even join in - click the picture below to get more info:
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
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 access the new QuickStart Guide.
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While you are technically correct that "Over 1800 people have signed up for The Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee", you can increase that by an order of magnitude and still be correct :)
ReplyDeleteBrad, thanks for catching the typo - I have fixed it - thanks again
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