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Archive for November, 2009JFK 50 Mile Ultra 2009 SummaryThe 47th Annual JFK 50 Mile Ultramarathon was held this past Saturday November 21, 2009. It is the oldest 50 Mile Ultra in the USA. It was my third 50 Mile Ultra Marathon and my 2nd JFK50 (see last year’s JFK50 Mile Ultra Marathon Summary here). Some new thoughts on the prep and then road, trail, towpath, and road to the finish …
Read the rest of this entry » Running Like ChildrenA quick post today referencing the embedded video which shows the elements of running technique utilized by children. Note the running technique used for efficiency and fun!; a mid-foot (full-foot) landing and a subtle lean(*) for propulsion. This is very similar to so many other examples of how running ‘naturally’ instinctively utilizes these elements of
Read the rest of this entry » Running as a Metaphor for LifeMany of us have heard the concept of “running is a metaphor [or mirror] for life”. There have been many ways to apply and learn from this concept. Just Google the phrase and you will see many posts on the subject. A few days ago a great quote came across my path: “Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are” ~ Chinese proverb There is that ‘should’ word again. I think this quote finally describes the reason why
Read the rest of this entry » How Should We Run? (Part 1)There are many opinions on running technique ranging from “don’t mess with you technique” to a “purist” mentality promoting only one particular approach. So how should we run? [Here is that 'Should' word again (see post Should We Run Barefoot?). Personally I am not a fan of this word, but using it again here to make a point.] The point: Only you can really answer that question for yourself. The answer is generally more appropriate when
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