I am posting (3) three summer programs in which some of you may want to consider participating.
The training and advice you’ll receive during your time at any of these programs are well worth your time and effort.
Edinboro University “Distance Village”
WVU CC and Track & Field Camps
Ohio Valley Track Club
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania holds a “Distance [...]
Archive for April, 2008
28 Apr
Organized Summer Running Opportunities
23 Apr
4×800 Meter Relay (Leg Responsibilities)
The following is taken from the USATF Track & Field Coaching Manual
The generally accepted strategy used in setting up a 4 person relay team is: second fastest, third fastest, slowest, then fastest (anchor).
4×8 Relay Positions Explained
All legs are expected to begin their final kick with 300 meters remaining.
This means a 500 meter sprint followed by [...]
23 Apr
Gmaps Pedometer
See how long it takes you to get across the nation, or how many times you can criss-cross like Forrest Gump. I may start posting my distances once a week so you can see my progress. Since we can’t be President, let’s “run” the nation! Gmaps Pedometer
23 Apr
Abdominal Workouts for Distance
This is the post for the abdominal exercises distance runners can use to get stronger “core sections”.
Links to the originating source are listed at the bottom. I have selected parts of these pages to give a more diverse workout since there are tons of different ways to work your midsection.
I suggest reading this page to [...]
10 Apr
53 Rules of Running
Written by Joe Kelly and published here you can read below the fifty three (53) rules of running.
The 53 Runner’s Commandments
by Joe Kelly
1. Don’t be a whiner. Nobody likes a whiner, not even other whiners.
2. Walking out the door is often the toughest part of a run.
3. Don’t make running your life. [...]
10 Apr
Rules, Food, Guidelines
The following are suggestions for maintaining oneself in season or during the training months.
You decide what will work for you.
Eating right is essential if a runner wants to perform and feel well when they run/race. Every body is different. Runners learn over time to listen to their bodies. Personally, I have trained myself to [...]
