WARNING: SOME OF THE VIDEOS PRESENTED HERE ARE NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. The Olympics and sports in general has a place for dramatics. From cheers to tears. Sometimes, just finishing the race is more important. Whether it's prize money or simply the will to survive, I'd like to know what's … [Read more...] about Grueling Videos: Crossing the Finish Line
Marathons
Enviro-Sports Death Valley Marathon
I'll be visiting my buddy Dave Horning from Enviro-Sports Productions this weekend. Every year for the past 4 years, I make the trip to Las Vegas en route to Furnace Creek in Death Valley, California. But I don't go in July; I go in February. It often coincides with the Super Bowl, so Hotel … [Read more...] about Enviro-Sports Death Valley Marathon
Road Races Enforcing Bans on iPods – A Silly Rule?
There are some good rules and some silly ones. For example, rings and earrings body piercing jewelry is prohibited in the high school system. I remember a high school female long jumper setting a PB, but when she raised her arms in jubilation, she exposed her belly button naval ring, and was … [Read more...] about Road Races Enforcing Bans on iPods – A Silly Rule?
Nutrition & Long-Distance Running: IAAF Nutrition for Athletics
This summary is from the IAAF 2nd International Consensus Conference on "Nutrition for Athletics" held in Monaco from April 18-20, 2007. Copies of the CD and booklet are available from the IAAF website www.iaaf.org. Nutrition for Long-Distance Running Presenter: Louise Burke (AUS) Over … [Read more...] about Nutrition & Long-Distance Running: IAAF Nutrition for Athletics
Lessons Learned from the 2007 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon
By now, every long distance running web site has these results as old news last week. You can read a full recap of both races here. The video of the close finish of the Men's Marathon can be found here, and the women's here. So what are the 2 lessons from these races? Simply put, never … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned from the 2007 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon
How to Run a Marathon in Under 2 Hours 40 Minutes
Guest Blogger Dave Elger from the Okinawa Running Club in Okinawa, Japan submitted this article. Yesterday's article discussed how to run a marathon under 3:30 In my late 30s, I was still running decent times and breaking 16 minutes for 5 kilometers, but had not been doing any serious marathon … [Read more...] about How to Run a Marathon in Under 2 Hours 40 Minutes
Run Your Next Marathon under 3 hours 30 minutes
If you are thinking of running a winter or spring marathon, October 1 is a good time to get started! Guest Blogger Dave Elger from the Okinawa Running Club in Okinawa, Japan submitted this article. Tomorrow's article discusses how to run a marathon under 2:40! I recently was asked how I … [Read more...] about Run Your Next Marathon under 3 hours 30 minutes
How to Finish a Marathon – 1968 Olympics in Mexico City
In the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, Tanzanian runner John Stephen Ahkwari was the last runner in the marathon. He came in about an hour and a half after the winner, practically carrying his leg, as it was so bloodied and bandaged. Film Director Bud Greenspan asked him, "Why did you keep … [Read more...] about How to Finish a Marathon – 1968 Olympics in Mexico City
