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



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Weekly RunDown #142

"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

The rise of the elite master

4:19:59 for the mile at 53 - that's fast at any age

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 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

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Weekly RunDown #37

Jim Ryun

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.”

Jim Ryun

Article by Michael Joyner on the Breaking2 event and the sub 2 hour marathon.  Interesting how things go as Mike and I both went to High School in Tucson AZ, at different schools, but he was one year ahead.  Then we both ran on the University of Arizona X-Country and Track Team when I was there.

Part 2 of Zach Bitter's post on Periodizing Nutrition: Peak Base.  Here is Part 1 on Rest and Low Intensity

Quite the team Kenya picked for the for the marathon at Worlds on August 6th: Kipchoge, Kipsang & Wanjiru for the men and E. Kiplagat, Keitany and F. Kiplagat.  It was tweeted, for what its worth, that none have actually accepted the invite yet and then not many days later Keitany and f. Kiplagat turn down their spots, so it will be interesting to see what will happen on the mens side.  Not anywhere as strong an American team as it could be but that is what happens with so many races out there to choose from that pay well.

iRunFar.com's: This Week in Running: May 15, 2017

LetsRun.com's The Week That Was in Running: May 8-14, 2017

USATF Weekend Roundup - May 15, 2017

July 15th was the 52nd Anniversary of Jim Ryun's sub 4:00 mile at the Kansas State HS which was the first at a HS only race, and is still the fastest.  See video at link as well as below.

Nice article on Anton (Tony) Krupicka.  It is good to see him back out running, if you follow him on Strava you can see is getting some pretty good miles in, hope he stays healthy as it will be interesting to see what he can do with all the time away from Ultras.

Ian Corless writes on the 2017 Transvulcania

Report from the recent North Face Bear Mountain 50 Miler

Jamil Coury writes on his recent struggles in an article titled Life Stressors - there is also a video worth watching

Strong feet are important and here are 5 Foot Strengthening Tips

Trail Runner writes on What it Takes to be an Ultrarunner


Masters Running

Nice to see Nick Rose still running at 65, and running well.  Having been born in England Nick was a runner I watched in HS and even thought of going to Western KY where he went to college.

Anthony Whiteman runs a World Age Group Record of 1:51.3 for 800m at 45

Steve Smythe (58) ran 2:56:16 in the Seville Marathon February 19th, 40 years 119 days from the first time he ran under 3:00 hours.    Article does not list how many consecutive years he has gone sub 3:00 but Mark Cucuzzela (50) has gone sub 3:00 for 30 consecutive years, he did it at Boston this year, just behind the record of 33 consecutive years.  (Update 5/19/17 - Thanks to Bryan for catching that this article may be a little behind as: "The "record" that Steve Smythe ran has now been listed as surpassed on the ARRS website. The new "record" is just over 41 years. However, I am almost certain that Dave Walters has run 43 years from his first sub-3:00 and is still going strong.")

Susan Hobson interview - Age is No Barrier

Joan Benoit Samuelson turned 60 and has a goal

If you have any master news (runners 40 and over) please send me the info via the contact link.


Races this Weekend 
Ultra-Trail Australia, Blue Mtns Nat. Park - May 18 - 2, 2017
Keys 100,  Key Largo, FL  May 20 - 21, 2017
Born to Run Ultra, Los Olivos, CA -May 18 - 20, 2017

Past Weekend Race Results
Ultra Race of Champions (UROC) - May 13, 2017
Diamond League - Shangahai, China - May 13, 2017
Transvulcania Ultra Marathon, La Palma - May 13, 2017
The North Face Endurance Challenge, New York - May 13, 2017

Jim Ryan's sub 4:00 mile at the Kansas State  HS championship May 15, 1965


And here is Ryan's breaking the world record in 1967



Review from Heartland Running on Carson Footwear shoes


Ultra-Trail Australia 2017 Promo - You can also see the highlights from 2016 here


Jeff Browning and Jesse Haynes: The Last Darkness: Running 170 miles through the Owyhee Canyonlands
 



Mountain Outhouse News


Transvulcania Ultramarathon 2017


Here is a Salomon video on Transvulcania