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Treadmill Tempo Run Tuesday
31, Mar 2009As I searched Google Images for a graphic to include with this post, I came across the following…
http://www.bikeforest.com/tread/index.php
I figured it HAD to be a joke. Nope, turns out that the treadmill bike is the real deal. Here’s the opening to their sales pitch (seriously): “Have you ever wished you could get a quality treadmill workout without paying expensive gym prices?”…. WHAT?!?!?
And now, back to the regularly scheduled post:
Understanding the 1% Theory
31, Mar 2009No it’s not some exclusive off-shoot of the Nation of Islam (that ‘joke’ just went over everyone’s head, possibly even mine). Allow me to explain…
When I was training for my first marathon, I went out and bought Marathon Training For Dummies. Although a lot of the information covered is for the true beginner, there are some concepts addressed that I haven’t seen anywhere else. One of the best, as far as I can tell, is the 1% Theory.
It basically goes like this: There are about 10 things you can do to improve your training regimen. In each category, any substantial improvement that you make will basically account for a 1% improvement in your race time. Here are the 10 things…
Pre Lives
30, Mar 2009Here’s a Nike commercial that pays hommage to the late great Prefontaine. Get inspired.
J
- In: Miscellaneous| NYC in 310
- Tags: nike, Pre Lives, Prefontaine, running inspiration
3 Days A Week
30, Mar 2009That’s how many days a week I run… and it works. How do I know? I’ve run a 3:40 marathon, a 1:30 Half and an 18 min 5k, ALL respectable times. And for the last 2 years, I’ve rarely run more than 3 days a week.
After recovering from all the training miles I put in for my first marathon, it was hard for me to go out there and run 5 days a week. It seemed like every time I tried to build back up, I kept getting injured. So last May, as I was beginning to train for my 2nd NY Marathon, I searched the Internet to validate my training plan. I wanted to know that training for a marathon could be done with a 3 day a week training schedule. Fortunately for me, I discovered this article…
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_outdoors/2008/05/run-your-fastes.html
Jack Daniels + Racing
28, Mar 2009No, not that Jack Daniels. I’ve done a lot of things under the influence of whiskey, racing is not one of them.
So my favorite running book of all time is the Daniels’ Running Formula. Named by Runner’s World as the “World’s Best Running Coach” Jack Daniels’ philosophies on racing are worth summarizing. Here is his most important quote on the topic as far as I’m concerned:
- In: Coach's Corner| Training Log
- Tags: 10k race, 5k race, jack daniels, race strategy, racing, running races
East River Track
28, Mar 2009Had a great workout today, second time running outdoors this year thanks to the half decent weather. Lauren and I jogged from the Financial District up to East River Park which is about 2.5 Miles one way. There’s an awesome track located right off of the FDR at about East 6th street…
Product Reccomendations
27, Mar 2009I’m feeling good today, my hip situation is pretty much under control. I’m surprised the pain is actually fading away as quickly as it is, I’m not exaggerating when I say it was debilitating for the last 48 hours. I literally could not walk without wincing in pain. Not exactly sure what brought it on, could have been the long run from last Sunday, followed by some interval biking on Monday/Tuesday? But anyway, I am better now. I even cancelled my doctor’s appointment.
I was in good enough shape to hit the gym at lunch today and bang out 40 minutes at a moderate effort on the elliptical. As I was going through my gym routine, packing and unpacking my bag, I started thinking about all the crap that it takes for me to function as an athlete. Allow me to share with you what I find to be the latest and greatest…
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Running Sneakers – Nike Zoom Vomero +3
These are bar none the best running shoes I’ve ever owned in my life, I’m now going on my 4th pair. They’re supportive, but ultra light and the material that cushions the heel is amazing. They feel like moon shoes, like your feet literally bounce off of the ground with each step. I’m not the only person that feels this way, I’ve heard other runners praise them with my same enthusiasm. Oh, and did I mention that they’re Nike + equipped?
Working Through It
26, Mar 2009After a good night’s rest I woke up and the hip thing is still going on. Bad news, I really wanted to run today. Anyway, it seemed to be getting a little better as the day goes on, but that could just be the aspirin kicking in. I scheduled an appointment with the doctor on Friday, hoping he can make it go away asap (cortisone? just kidding).
Runner’s Injuries
25, Mar 2009I’ve pretty much had them all, at least it sure feels like it.
The first major problem was Iliotibial Band Syndrome, which was pretty awful. It popped up right as I was approaching the final weeks before my first marathon. Basically it was a dull pain, accompanied by a clicking sensation as the IT Band rubs back and forth over the knee. I spent plenty of time receiving physical therapy in the form of Trigger Point Therapy, Magnetism, Foam Rollers, Electrodes. My knees were so screwed, I had to pop about a dozen aspirin throughout the Nov ‘07 NY Marathon just to keep the pain at bay.
There were a few other minor injuries, a pulled hamstring here, some shin splints there… throw in an inexplicable calf injury for good measure. Then came Peroneal Tendinitis, which was basically a gradual stiffening of the ankle tendons to the point where they eventually felt about as flexible as concrete. As far as treatment was concerned, it was more of the above, plus a MRI and some Cortisone shots. The cortisone shots really got the job done, although I’ve since been told to stay away from the stuff as it has a nasty reputation amongst some practitioners in the medical community.
Which brings me to my latest and greatest. I’ve diagnosed myself with mild Hip Bursitis.
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