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10 ways to stay motivated in the Winter
by Run Girl Run
posted February 8, 2010 at 12:19pm
Hey everyone. Today I'm spending a day at see, lounging by the pool, sipping fruity drinks and maybe climbing the rock wall. While I'm without Internet access, I'd like you to please welcome Stacy for today's guest post!
Hello followers and friends of Je...more
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The Body Forgets, The Body Remembers
by The Glowing Edge
posted February 7, 2010 at 2:21pm
The first week in December I got a little overzealous about increasing my number of unassisted chin-ups and wrecked my shoulder. It’s an old injury and I’ve been through the re-healing process before, but this time one of the pro boxers in my gym su...more
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A different kind of Sunday run
by Endurance Meg
posted February 7, 2010 at 12:44pm
Bald eagle soaring, something I probably won't see tomorrow unless I'm watching the Discovery Channel
Every Sunday, I try to get out for a long run with my training partner, Marg. We always have something to chat about, and see some amazing things. Tom...more
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Great Inspiration!
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted February 4, 2010 at 12:50pm
My training group have six members which I think is perfect in size. Yesterday and the day before two of them ran pb's!
Ingvill and her brother, Kjetil, both ran really well indoors in Vienna and Düsseldorf. Kjetil ran 3.46.28 and Ingvill 4.13.82, Norw...more
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Bloodbath of a Run
by Chic Runner
posted February 4, 2010 at 12:39pm
So last Friday night I took off for a ten miler and got in eight miles before it was pretty dark. I don’t like running in the dark so I cut it short. The run was a great idea, the weather was perfect and the sun was just setting and then one mile in, I ...more
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Changing training plans for the LA marathon
by Chic Runner
posted February 1, 2010 at 5:05pm
So since I decided to run the LA marathon instead of focusing solely on the Surf City half marathon as I had originally thought of, that means training has to be mixed up big time. No more short runs for me, especially with all the non-running I’ve been...more
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Softball Fielding - Acceleration Techniques
by Softball Performance Blog
posted January 29, 2010 at 12:37pm
Softball fielding is a lot about reading the situation and reacting quickly. The faster you can read and react, the more likely you are to get to the ball and make an out.
This quick softball video introduces the proper technique to accelerate from a s...more
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(RAH)2 (AH)3 +[ROMA (1+MA)] + (GA)2 (OH) (LA)2
by Chic Runner
posted January 29, 2010 at 12:18pm
If you haven’t already done so, immediately download all of Lady Gaga’s music for running. When I say all, I mean ALL! This is old news to myself especially because my roommate is OBSESSED (in a good way) with her, but every now and then I see someo...more
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Recovering from big training blocks
by Endurance Meg
posted January 28, 2010 at 4:26pm
When I was training for my first marathon, I ran practically all my runs on the treadmill. I’d get to my local Gold’s Gym in Bozeman first thing in the morning, right around 630am, and hit it hard for an hour or so. I’d bring along my hand towel (...more
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I need new music
by Run Girl Run
posted January 27, 2010 at 6:29pm
So Monday's post was my 500th! I didn't realize I was getting so close to the 500 post milestone, and then completely missed it. Whooops!In other news, my iPod is sorely, sorely outdated. The last time I updated it was to put some Christmas music on it an...more
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Perky Perkaset
by Chic Runner
posted January 27, 2010 at 1:15pm
First, I must say that I am completely so encouraged by you guys and the post yesterday. Your kind words do mean the world to me and I’m glad that you understand. By no means am I getting rich, but I really, really struggled with that for like 6 months....more
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Softball Conditioning - Strength or Power?
by Softball Performance Blog
posted January 26, 2010 at 2:41pm
Power or strength?
For many, these two terms mean the same.
But, there is a difference.
Strength = how much you can lift or how much force you can generate.
Power = explosive strength or how much force you can generate very quickly. Being explosive....more
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Training: Week One
by eRacer X-Files
posted January 26, 2010 at 11:45am
Out on the interwebs, the theme among most roller derby skaters is simple this time of year: TRAIN, TRAIN, TRAIN.If there really is such a thing as a derby off-season, January probably is the closest thing you'll find. Admittedly, this skater took to the ...more
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Softball Mechanics - Does One Size Fit All?
by Softball Performance Blog
posted January 25, 2010 at 4:58pm
I've been in softball a long time but I remember how I felt when I started coaching years ago.
You're eager to learn the best ways to teach your kids and athletes.
So, you go to clinics and the presenters will show you how they teach hitting or pitc...more
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Miami Marathon: Getting mentally tough
by Byline to Finish Line
posted January 25, 2010 at 3:34pm
The jargon is the same whether it’s March in college basketball or an Olympic year for a figure skater. It’s the same whether you are a professional athlete or someone just trying to run their best 5K time in a local road race.
No matter the stage,...more
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The last long run
by Byline to Finish Line
posted January 24, 2010 at 2:25pm
One week from today is the ING Miami Half Marathon and thus came my last long run.
It was short by long run standards — an hour and 15 minutes — without a lot of high tempo intervals. Of course, I was feeling really good and probably went a few cli...more
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Pace and chase!
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted January 23, 2010 at 6:47pm
I have had my best training camp ever. I've run as much as I've wanted too. And I've run better on track sessions than in many years, and I have rested better between sessions than before.
This morning started with a threshold session with 10 min - 8 m...more
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Attitude - How do you play the game?
by Softball Performance Blog
posted January 22, 2010 at 2:55pm
Last summer at a tournament, I was talking to a college coach who was on a recruiting trip.
Like I often do, i asked her:
"Besides athletic talent, what do you look for in a potential recruit?"
Without any hesitation, she answered:
"A warrior mindse...more
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Defying Gravity
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted January 21, 2010 at 6:45pm
no, that is not me!Doh, cheesy title. But it just fits so well!Last night while it was dumping buckets of peanut M&M sized rain drops and gusting 30mph winds at Kezar, I decided it was the perfect time to head inside for a date with Mr.G. I'd heard so...more
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7 Things All Players Must Work On (and Why)
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted January 21, 2010 at 12:18pm
This past weekend I was at a girls’ hockey tournament in Duluth, Minnesota where I had the opportunity to watch two of the best women’s college hockey teams in the States - University of Wisconsin and the University of Minnesota-Duluth - face-off agai...more
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How to fix injuries
by Run Girl Run
posted January 20, 2010 at 3:43pm
For anyone who's been reading for more than a week or so, you know I've been having lots of problems with my left hip that I think are tied to major tightness in my IT bands. if you've been reading for a while now, you know I've battled several minor, but...more
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