Archive for April, 2010
Runner’s Shouldn’t Eat Too Much…Or Too Little
The title of this blog post might seem a little strange. You would think that because we burn so many calories running that we could eat whatever we want, whenever we want, and in whatever quantities we want. That may be true for teenagers but not for everyone.
When I first got back into running, I [...]
Boston Marathon Observations
Well, my predictions would have been perfect if you counted who was in the lead during the first few miles. Hall and Nakamura were right there at the front of the packs, pushing the pace. Unfortunately, both of them fell back, finishing 4th and 7th, respectively. Hall’s race isn’t necessarily a disappointment. It was the [...]
My Official Predictions for Boston Marathon 2010
My predictions for who will win the 2010 Boston Marathon are as follows:
Men: Ryan Hall, USA
Women: Yurika Nakamura, Japan
Ryan Hall may be a popular pick among Americans due to his charisma and fast times. He’s committed himself to succeeding at Boston by training on the course for the final three weeks before the race. He’s [...]
How to Watch the 2010 Boston Marathon Online
I get really excited about watching the big city marathons. Boston is at the top of my list because of the tradition of the race and how they invest in the athletes but also because it should be an exciting year for American runners. There’s a fairly decent chance that an American will win for [...]
John Wooden Inspiring for All Athletes
Awhile ago I read a great book by John Wooden, the most successful college basketball coach in history. His teams won 10 national championships in 12 years. In this book, he wrote about what helped him to be so successful. What’s interesting is that none of the advice given in this book is earth shattering. [...]
If You Want to Run Fast, Train Fast
Emil Zatopek, who won the 5000 meters, 10000 meters, and marathon in the 1952 Olympics, apparently said, “Why should I practice running slow? I already know how to run slow. I want to learn to run fast. Everyone said: ‘You are a fool!’ But when I first won the European Championship, they said: ‘You are [...]
100 Miles a Week?
“If someone says, ‘Hey, I ran 100 miles this week. How far did you run?’ Ignore him….The magic is in the man, not the 100 miles.”
–Bill Bowerman, former Oregon distance coach and Nike cofounder.
This quote can be found in the following book.
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The Quotable Runner: Great Moments of Wisdom, Inspiration, Wrongheadedness, and Humor (Paperback)
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