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Once a Runner
I, like many of you, am a product of the running boom. I refer to the running boom that took place between 1976 and 1985 when road running took off as a sport. The 40-50 year old age group is currently the largest age group of runners in every road race, 10 years ago it was the 30-40 age group, we just keep moving up. We are the running boomers. A new running boom has been taking place fueled by women new to the sport. I believe the new boomers will follow the pattern of the last boom.
Lots of trendy aerobic activities have come along since the beginning of the running boom and I believe us runners help fuel the numbers in each craze. Many of us took aerobics classes, bought mountain bikes, entered a spinning class, bought a kayak, dabbled in martial arts and climbed a rock wall.
Form: You Were Not Born With It
Often ignored but something to think about. Yes, you can change your form. Natural form is a myth. Some quirks you may have are ways your body deals with asymmetric differences. They may be necessary, but good form can be learned. Here are a few things to try on your next run.
2006-02-15 - Is a 20 Mile Training Run Long Enough for a 26 Mile Race?
My answer may surprise you. I believe 20 miles is actually too far to run in training. There is no such thing is an easy long run, at any pace. The stress to the body during a 20-mile training run can be straw that breaks your body. The 20-mile training run usually comes late in the marathon training schedule, a time when all systems are taxed to the max. This is a time you are most susceptible to sickness and injury.
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