"You have to make a decision. You have to believe. Once you start doubting, you change your brain chemistry and you're done."
Tim Noakes
My Training Overview #39 and some thoughts on making good out of a bad situation
iRunFar.com's This Week in Running: March 16, 2020 - check the bottom of the post for a number of cancelation and postponements
Fast Women #63 - March 16, 2020
Ultrarunning Magazines list of canceled and postponed events
So far comrades has not been canceled or postponed
Update on how the Coronavirus is affecting Track season
With all the postponements cancelations and I am sure some wonder why there are no refunds for most races - here is a good look at the situation which ends up not really being good for anyone. Realize that the majority of races make no money and as stated in the article have probably spent all the money by the time they had to postpone or cancel so there is likely nothing to give back. I also realize many runners spend good money for races and now not being able to run would like that money back to use for other races later but, again, as the article states there is in most cases nothing to give back.
With all the talk of quarantine some may hole up train inside but Go Ahead, Run (I would add ride) Outside
From Athletic Weekly - seeing the positives in the postponement of the London Marathon - for that matter most races
Watch the documentary called The Hunt - about the 5000m run on the Nike track back on September 10th
David Roche on dealing with these strange and troubling times
While most are bummed at having races canceled due to COVID-19 it is time to Optimize Your Training
Perspective from Ultrarunning Magazine
Fionnuala McCormack of Ireland talks about preparing for her fourth Olympic Games and more
Des Linden on Recovery and Recalculating
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella comments on a recent article on Keto
10 year old runs a World Record 1:05:48 10 miler
Good advice for looking for normalcy in life
Masters News
George Etzweiler is still at it at 99
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 - Keeping in mind many races have been getting canceled
For now will only post on races after they take place - if they take place - until this craziness passes as most race are canceled or will be - If I find one I am sure that will be run I will list it.
Past Weekend Race Results
Pioneer Spirit 50 Mile, Folsom, CA - March 14, 2020
Catalina Marathon, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA - March 14, 2020 - Postponed til Aug 29
Land Between the Lakes Trail Runs, Grand Rivers, KY - March 14, 2020
Big Island International Marathon, Hilo, HI - March 14, 2020
Griffith Park Trail Races, Los Angeles, CA - March 14, 2020 - Postponed till July 11
Mtn Outhouse News from March 14, 2020
1972 Munich 1500
Lake Sanoma 50 - 2019 Recap
Fastest Milers of All Time
A look back at the Rio 2016 Men's Olympic Marathon
Mesquite Canyon 50 Miler
Running for Freedom: My Journey as an Ultra Marathoner (2018 Badwater)
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