I started receiving letters from colleges my freshman year in high school. There was even one coach that called me early out of excitement, and then out of honesty turned themselves in. Once my junior year came around and it became legal to call me, the calls were pretty steady. I took three … [Read more...]
Pregnancy training log: Month 5 via @MegganFranks
Saturday: 1 mile w/u, half marathon in 1:36:57 (4th). ~14 milesSunday: jogged the neighborhood loop. Groin muscles a bit tight but that's it.~ 2 milesMonday: wicked rain. Wimped out and ran inside on treadmill.~ 6 milesTuesday: 65 min w/ 2x10 min @ light tempo (got dropped on last 3 minutes). ~8.5 … [Read more...]
Springing Forward via @RunningRebecca & @oiselle
Rebecca Donaghue copyright 1997 There’s a lot here to catch up on. Unfortunately, in the last few months there hasn’t been too much positive going on in the way of my training and health. But, the small glimmers of positive are being held onto with a tight grasp and no chance of letting … [Read more...]
The Boulder Budged via @laurenfleshman & @Oiselle
Ever since Jude was born in June, I’ve been working toward becoming an elite athlete again, but it has been very difficult to find momentum. Little things keep getting in the way of progress. Breastfeeding zapped my energy. The sleep deprivation slowed recovery and niggles kept popping up. … [Read more...]
Olympian Jackie Joyner Kersee on Running Jumping & Throwing
Jackie Joyner-Kersee is a six-time Olympic medalist, a four-time world champion and one of the greatest track and field athletes of all time. Pretty Tough contributor Cara Hawkins recently caught up with Joyner-Kersee to look back on her career and to discuss her involvement with a … [Read more...]
Nice Kicks Takes A “Sneak Peek” Inside Allyson Felix’s Sneaker Collection
Allyson Felix is the first female to be featured in the Nice Kick’s “Sneak Peek” series. The Olympic gold medalist offers sneaker aficionados and fans a glimpse inside her kicks collection and carefully coordinated sneaker set-up. Shoes are arranged by number and … [Read more...]
Watch What You Drink: Not All Bottled Water is Created Equal via @LashindaDemus
As an athlete, I am always trying to find ways to improve. And by improve, I don’t just mean get faster, although that is the ultimate goal. There are so many things that go into “getting faster” besides running faster on the track. As a hurdler, there is a lot of technique … [Read more...]
Texas Relays via @Karathrowsjav
I just drove back into Colorado Springs after spending two weeks in Austin, Texas in preparation for the 87th Annual Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays! Yes, I drove down there because a) plane tickets were super expensive, b) oversize baggage fees for my javelins are super expensive (now more … [Read more...]
Nerves @karathrowsjav
I’m opening my season on Friday morning!!!OMG, I’m opening my season on Friday morning.Mike A. Myers StadiumRemember how I said I’d shout my schedule from the rooftops, and do it early? I do too, and I’m sorry that I’ve been a chicken and haven’t done … [Read more...]
Sydney Report (part 1) via @laurenfleshman
My iPhone was dead. No moments were captured in my first 5k back on the track, except in my mind. My computer is also dead. Only the iPad remains (see I did need all three on this trip, Jesse). No writing of significant length will be done on this. However, in my post race insomnia with … [Read more...]