This week, we talk about racing at altitude. Trail running in Yosemite. Notable stories from the European Championships in Zurich. We go over the rest of Hal Koerner’s ultrarunning commandments. Leadville 100 was this weekend and there were some improvements from last year’s race. Boston Marathon announces its field size for the 2015 race. And our week in training.
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Embrace Running 133: Ragnar Colorado
This week, we give our race recap of Ragnar Relay Colorado. We go over some of Hal Koerner’s ultrarunning commandments. Six Days in the Dome was a unique event in Alaska and included some drama. SF Marathon introduces its Legacy Program and it’s not what you think. Kenenisa Bekele will go for the course record at the Chicago Marathon this year. Running thirty miles or more a week may be too much for those who have had a heart attack. And there is a new kickstarter for a movie about running called What Moves You.
30miles per Week Excessive for Some
Embrace Running 132: First to the Line
This week, we give our review of the FlipBelt. Hoka has 5 new shoes coming out in the spring. There was drama with the SF Marathon. A new course record was set at Angeles Crest 100. Elena’s long run with wildlife and our week in training.
- FlipBelt
- Beach to Beacon 10k is a close one
- Goucher and Kastor to run RnR Philadelpia
- SF Marathon a Mess
- SF Marathon Fastest time doesn’t win
- 26.2 Thoughts during a Marathon
- Angeles Crest 100 Endurance Run
- Runtastic Orbit Fitness Tracker
Embrace Running 131: Running is Awesome
This week, we talk about 4 Minute Mile, an inspirational running related movie. A rectangular track in China (yes, rectangular). Pet peeves from a race directors point of view. Meb joins Competitor Group as the VP of Running. Possible changes for runners in the Grand Canyon. An awesome 90 and over relay team sets several world records. A new RnR event in Mexico City. Shalane Flanagan is going for a record at the Berlin Marathon. And our week in training.
- 4 Minute Mile
- Meb named VP of Running
- Rectangular Track in China
- BBB warns about themed races
- RnR expands to Mexico
- Jason Hartman Retires
- Changes for Grand Canyon Runners
- Shalane to run Berlin Marathon
- 90 and over relay records
- Race director pet peeves
This week, we give our race recap of the Dirty Half Dozen. Registration for the Big Sur Marathon is underway. Hardrock 100 was this past weekend and Killian Jornet set a new course record. The Beijing Marathon will be DQ’ing people “without character”. The RnR Running Festival is coming to San Jose. And our week in training.
This week, we talk about when to hydrate and fuel on a run. Peachtree Road Race was this weekend and there was food drama. Louis Zamperini dies at age 97. A Non-Runner’s Guide to Runners. A man breaks his own record for the most marathons run in a year. A reminder to be safe out there. And our week in training.
- Mo Farrah in the Hospital
- Non Runners Guide to Runners
- Food Drama at Peachtree
- Louis Zamperini Dies at 97
- Record for Marathons in a Year
This week, we talk about the USATF National Outdoor Championships. The medal for the 415k race was revealed. Western States 100 was this weekend and we were at the finish line. Elena attended the Medical & Science in Ultra-Endurance Sports Conference and gives a quick recap.
This week, Elena gives her race recaps of Double Dipsea and See Jane Run Half Marathon. And our week in training.
This week, we talk about tips for transitioning from the road to the trail. The most dangerous animals for runners. Boston Marathon makes an announcement about their registration process. A local runner runs a race while having a heart attack. The Oatmeal has a new comic. A quick preview of Western States Endurance Run contenders. The most common injury for new runners. And our week in training.
- Dangerous Animals For Runners
- Shin Splints Most Common For New Runners
- Dipsea While Having Heart Attack
- Dos and Do Nots from the Oatmeal
- irunfar.com
- Boston Marathon Registration
This week, Elena gives her race recap of Ragnar Trail Snowmass. We go over the distances run in a typical game for various sports. A suspicious cancellation of a half marathon. runDisney registration for Star Wars Half Marathon weekend opened, and is now full. And our week in training.
Distances Run In Various Sports