Here’s what you need to know about Rock the Race with Meb: Start your race at: http://www.rocktheracewithmeb.com/play/intro Contest ends … [Read more...]
October 11, 2012 by 3 Comments
2012 Lake Tahoe 72 mile round-the-lake Ultramarathon
By definition, the term “ultramarathon” refers to any race “greater” than 26.2 miles or 42.2Km. Some runners consider a 50Km an … [Read more...]
July 29, 2012 by 1 Comment
When Will a Two Hour Marathon Occur?
This article is guest blogged by Michael Joyner, M.D., a physician-researcher and one of the world’s leading experts on human performance and … [Read more...]
February 23, 2012 by 9 Comments
The Interference Effect: Can you Train Strength and Endurance Concurrently?
Should Decathletes run 7 miles on Sunday morning just to improve their 1500m time? Can you train both short-to-long and long-to-short at the same … [Read more...]
February 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Running Apps for Android and Blackberry users
ADMIT IT! Not everyone owns an iPhone! Some people like myself are long time Blackberry users. While I have covered iPhone Apps in past … [Read more...]
October 7, 2011 by 1 Comment
Ethical Cheating or Ergogenic Aids: Coffee and Caffeine
This is part 3 of a multi part series. Part 1 was the ESPN radio interview. Part 2 looked at the history of Ethical Cheating or Ergogenic Aids … [Read more...]
October 3, 2011 by 3 Comments
Recovery Gels and Creams
If you read the series on the Lake Tahoe Triple Marathon & Ultramarathon Part 1, you are probably wondering about the magic recovery gel that we … [Read more...]
September 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Dick Beardsley PODCAST at the 2011 Lake Tahoe Marathon
This is Part 2 of my Lake Tahoe Marathon experience. Click here for Part 1. Dick Beardsley was a guest speaker at the 2011 Lake Tahoe … [Read more...]
September 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Lake Tahoe Triple Marathon – Ultramarathon (Part 1)
This blog is primarily about Sprinting and Track & Field, but I am going to share you my experience as a coach and crew member for the Lake Tahoe … [Read more...]
February 16, 2011 by 1 Comment
adidas Brings Personal Coaching to Google’s Android Mobile
adidas brings personal coaching to Android at the Mobile World Congress The adidas miCoach app for Android is being presented at the Mobile World … [Read more...]
February 4, 2011 by 6 Comments
Do Long Runs Harm your Speed? Peter Snell’s Training for 1:44.3 800m WR
One of the biggest debates for 400 meter training is whether they should run cross country in the Fall, or do a Sunday long run. Bud Winter had … [Read more...]
January 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Was Arthur Lydiard Right All Along?
If you had a chance to listen to the 2 hour speech from Arthur Lydiard, you might think his success of producing Olympic medalists was having the … [Read more...]
January 11, 2011 by 1 Comment
Which Masters Sport Performance Gets Worse with Age?
A recent study from the Experimental Aging Research asked the question: Of the 6 sports, which had the greatest decline in performance with age? … [Read more...]
January 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
NIKE and TOMTOM New NIKE+ GPS Sportwatch
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) and TomTom (AEX: TOM2) have collaborated to create the Nike+ SportWatch GPS Powered by TomTom. The new running watch, unveiled … [Read more...]
November 18, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The Arthur Lydiard Method – Training from 800 meters to Marathon
If you are interested in a 3 hour rare audio recording of Arthur Lydiard, visit the Bud Winter website for a copy of the International Sports … [Read more...]
July 28, 2010 by 4 Comments
Torino (Turin) 2013 World Masters Games, August 2-11
50,000 athletes in Torino for the 2013 World Masters Games… just 3 YEARS away! TORINO-TURIN -- Torino will be hosting the eighth edition of the … [Read more...]
July 25, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Jerome Drayton – Elite Marathon Training Plan & Schedule
While this Blog is focused on sprinting and speed endurance events, I do enjoy researching training plans from various sports including marathons as I … [Read more...]
January 20, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Adidas miCoach: Real-Time Audible Coaching, Interactive Training
Last year, I wrote “NIKEPLUS – Why Nike is Winning the Shoe War”. In short, the success of NIKE was a consumer device that connected … [Read more...]
Boston Marathon Tragedy: My Thoughts
No words can express how I felt yesterday. Anger. Shock. Disbelief. Sadness. Confused. Right now, my thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims … [Read more...]