+ACo-This was actually written in November of 2014 on a personal blog that I have, but it's nonetheless what I think??to be??a pretty important topic in the world of mountain, ultra, trail running, and it certainly seemed like a relevant topic for Women Talk Sports. I may be a bit na??ve, but while I … [Read more...]
Kenyan Distance Domination
Leading up to last weekend's New York City Marathon there was great coverage of the elite athletes, as always. But this year's attention focused heavily on Kenyans, with good reason, as you will+ACY-nbsp+ADs-read.This NPR piece+ACY-nbsp+ADsAJg-ndash+ADs +ACI-How One Kenyan Tribe Produces The World's Best Runners,+ACI looks … [Read more...]
51-year-old grandmother to attempt double Spartathlon, would be 1st woman to achieve it
New Website! The Story of ALF (via @laurenfleshman)
Ask Lauren Fleshman was started in January 2010 in a booth seat at the Flying Star Restaurant in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jesse and I were sitting opposite one another playing +ACY-ldquo+ADs-laptop battleship,+ACY-rdquo+ADs the made-up game where two or more people sit at a table staring at their laptops not … [Read more...]
Meet the Queen of Ultrarunning LIZZY HAWKER CAN RUN OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT SLEEP
A YEAR-LONG EXPLORATION OF RUNNING CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD: Yo, Tokyo!
When I flew out of New Zealand one week ago, I left the last of my English-speaking destinations and took my first of a few flights in the direction of home. Now, a few countries, one major time zone change, and no major holidays stand between me and the Big D on July 22nd. But there+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s still … [Read more...]
Injuries and the Lessons Learned
Injuries and the lessons learned February 1, 2013 During a run this week, it occurred to me that my Achilles was not tight, sore, or achy.+ACY-nbsp+ADs Wow+ACEAJg-nbsp+ADs It has been 15 months since surgery and I can say it has finally healed.+ACY-nbsp+ADs What a great feeling.+ACY-nbsp+ADs Two months ago I thought I would … [Read more...]
Ultrarunner Nikki Kimball is looking for traction on documentary project
I recently received the following email from extraordinary ultrarunner Nikki Kimball. Read on +ACY-ndash+ADs and if you can help support the film in any way, please do so. It+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s a worthwhile project with a great message+ACE +ACY-nbsp+ADs I am writing to ask for your support in the completion of my friend Jaime … [Read more...]
Distance Running: The Importance of Early Adjustment
The following is a re-posting from February+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s +ACY-ldquo+ADs-Ask Adrienne+ACY-rdquo+ADs column in The Woodlands Running Club+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s (TX) monthly newsletter. Enjoy+ACE Q: I was talking to my friend who when he was racing was the king of the early adjustment. What I mean is for a particular event his goal … [Read more...]