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Lauren Fleshman playing the Waiting Game, dealing with an injury scare before NYC Marathon
by Ask Lauren Fleshman
posted October 31, 2011 at 12:17am

Its been over a week since my last post, which completely goes against my “one post every day until the marathon” thing. This is what happens when a runner gets an injury scare. Its called burying your head in the sand. Heard of it? I bet you have. I...more

Niagara Falls International Marathon Recap...by the winner!
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted October 30, 2011 at 9:51pm

Editor's note: Meggan, you rock! Niagara Falls Marathon Results: 2:52:16 for 1st female ($1,500)(results from Garmin: 2:52:17 for 26.33 miles ~ 6:32 pace)Wow, can't believe that was already a week ago! So after celebrating Maddy's birthday for the 4th tim...more

Superfan's Recent Results, Upcoming Competitions and News from the World of Athletics
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted October 28, 2011 at 5:41pm

Now that my coaching season is over, it’s time to restart the daily recitation of recent results, upcoming competition, and other news from around the world of athletics. What’s on the weekend Colleges This is conference championship weekend for Di...more

Creating time to train in my schedule
by Byline to Finish Line
posted October 26, 2011 at 10:24pm

One look at my Google Calendar was enough to elicit a big sigh. It’s one of those days with endless meetings, phone calls and deadlines. It’s one of those jam-packed schedules that causes me to become anxious in anticipation of the day and wish I had ...more

Penn State Cross Country 2011-The Inside Scoop
by CaitlinLane
posted October 26, 2011 at 3:31pm

Hello Women Talk Sports readers! This is my first blog for the website and I am so excited to have this opportunity to share my experiences with all of you! A big thank you to Ann Gaffigan for this opportunity! Here’s a little background informa...more

Review: Run like a girl
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted October 24, 2011 at 8:31am

Any book that combines Goldilocks, outdoor divas and a trapeze has got to be worth a look. When it comes packaged with an author bio listing no less than nine sports, you know you're in good company. Author and sports-fan Mina Samuels sent me her book R...more

Lauren Fleshman's Marathon Light Bulb #5: On the Edge of Disaster
by Ask Lauren Fleshman
posted October 23, 2011 at 10:34am

Reality Check Yesterday was Friday, and it was the last hard workout of the last hard week before staring to taper. Am I pumped? You betcha! So what happens? My leg falls off of course. Halfway through the workout, my left knee decides it doesn’t wa...more

Lauren Fleshman's Lightbulb #4: Marathon causes extreme energy swings
by Ask Lauren Fleshman
posted October 21, 2011 at 10:31am

Ok so I’ve been training for about 6 weeks for the marathon. Here is the percentage of time I have felt the following ways: Extremely tired: 30% Pooped: 20% Superhuman: 10% Oh-my-God-I’m-injured: 7% Confident that I’m on track: 25% Why am I d...more

Lauren Fleshman: Light Bulb #3: The Moment You Know...I can run a marathon
by Ask Lauren Fleshman
posted October 20, 2011 at 10:50am

When you’ve never done a marathon, it is scary as s%#! But there is a beautiful moment, after slogging away for weeks, when what once seemed impossible is suddenly within your reach. I’m sure this moment can happen anytime: after completing a grueli...more

Light bulb #2: Marathon is bad for your feet
by Ask Lauren Fleshman
posted October 19, 2011 at 8:41am

I’ve run for 16 years now and until three weeks ago, I had perfect feet. Okay, yeah I’ve had four stress fractures, so the internal mechanics leave something to be desired, but from just looking at ‘em, people have literally told me, “Damn! Thos...more

The IAAF has a Bunny Problem (not just in women’s marathoning)
by Fair Game News
posted October 18, 2011 at 5:48pm

By Laura Pappano The international track federation’s (IAAF) decision to nullify women’s marathon records from mixed-sex events reflects a crude double standard: Men can have rabbits; women can’t. The use of pacesetters is common in running, from ...more

Paula and the Marathon: History Stands
by Byline to Finish Line
posted October 18, 2011 at 5:10pm

A few weeks ago, the governing body for international track and field made an announcement regarding women’s marathon records. Turns out, the IAAF will only recognize world records run by women in races with a women-only field. The reason? Running with ...more

Professional runners create the "Believe I Am Training Journal"
by anngaff
posted October 18, 2011 at 9:39am

American 5k champion Lauren Fleshman and Irish Olympian (and new mom) Róisín McGettigan have spent the last year creating a one of a kind training journal out of total love for female athletes. It is unique because it is for BOTH the mind ...more

Recovery time: Finding stillness in the desert
by Byline to Finish Line
posted October 17, 2011 at 5:04pm

The plan to spend a few days hiking in the Eastern Sierra fell apart. My hiking traveling party was either physically busted from the first day on Mt. Whiteny or emotionally and mentally done with anything involving a mountain. And so we decided to drive ...more

Training for the week..7 days out from 26.2
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted October 17, 2011 at 11:46am

Monday: 9.7 milesTuesday: AM: 30 minutes PM: 2 miles with the nieghbourWednesday: 2 mile w/u, 4X 1 mile on the track, 5:29, 5:22, 5:16, 5:13 (rest of 3-3.5) 10 min c/dThursday: 9.16 milesFriday: 45 minutes easySaturday: 12.7 miles in 1:27 (relaxed and eas...more

Weekend Cross Country Update
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted October 17, 2011 at 9:02am

A brief rundown of what happened in major collegiate action this weekend… MEN Wisconsin adidas Invitational Complete results / Flotrack coverage 1. #2 Wisconsin 2. #6 BYU 3. #4 Stanford 4. #14 Princeton 5. #7 Indiana 6. Texas 7. #17 Minnesota 8. #13 ...more

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