"Endurance? You've only got to get out there and do it.
Face up to it: Man was meant to run."
Percy Cerutty
My Training Overview #47 and a look at why a base is important and why now is a great time to build a firm foundation for the future
In case you missed it here is my Interview with Zach Bitter and remember Zach is going for the 100 Mile Treadmill WR this weekend on Saturday (5/16) - you can find the links to the Live Feed as well as sing up to run with Zach on Zoom HERE
Zach also gets some press on the local online AZCentral .com
Fast Women Newsletter #71 - May 11, 2020
Drew Hunter runs an 8:36.84 2 Mile Time Trial to raise money for Real Hope for Haiti
Need a new Heart Rate Monitor - chest strap style - here is a review of the new Wahoo Tickr and Tickr X
Having just taken the Lydiard Coaching Certification class nice to see tis article in AW: Lorraine Moller on the value of Kinesthetic Learning - not so much about jettisoning data but about relying on it.
Tracksmith looks at another way to do sponsorship
A look at some changes people may see in running races down the road
Track meets are making a comeback in some European cites in June - there will be limitations and restrictions but there looks like there may be some track
What race directors want you to know about canceled races
The Yokohama Marathon scheduled for November 1st has been canceled leading me to further believe Boston will be canceled, at least the mass start portion, as the race is about the same participation wise
This article on Boston not allowing large gatherings through Labor Day (Sept 7) does not make me optimistic that 7 days later they will allow the number of runners and spectators that are at Boston.
Well this makes me feel good about not being able to touch my toes as I would like
Need a race - how about seeing how many 5 mile loops you can do in 12 hours - UltraVirus Race II - May 30, 2020
Why short term goals right now may help with your running
Marathon Investigations looks at the Sean "Run Bum" Blanton issues
Interview with Tomokazu Ihara: The Barkley Marathons
The 2020 Comrades has been officially canceled as has the Leadville trail races
How to run fast on technical trails
Masters News
Interesting perspective as for many of us we can just run races next year but for many seniors it takes away time they do not have to spare
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
1958 Rome Olympic 1500M
And here is Hicham El Guerrouj's current world record - how about the guy in second who also broke the current record at the time
Here is Alan Webb's American Mile Record
Knockoff Nutrition - Race Hacks - Funny
In One Day: Ivan Zinn's Western States Run
Always a good one - Emil Zatopek's Triple Gods in Helsinki in 1952
The Hunt: Inside the Portland 5000
The Why: Running 100 Miles
Again - 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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