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Sat Apr 07 2001 at 22:17:38
Training:
Runners high
fartlek
- Speed play. Fast bursts mixed with recovery periods.
interval training
- Sprinting short distances to improve speed. Exact pace, distance, and repations are planned in advance
injury
- Don't push yourself. Limit increase in total weekly distance to 10% per week. Start speed workouts very slowly
VO2 max
- Maximize this parameter to run faster
Running shoes
- Shoes have a limited lifetime. Don't use worn out shoes because you increase your chance of getting injured.
runner's protocol
- Manners and conventions used on the trail.
Races:
Sprint
- Shorter races from 100m to about 800m
One Mile - A
Four Minute Mile
was first run in 1954 by Roger Bannister
5k
- 5000m, 3.1 miles
10k
- 10000m, 6.2 miles
Marathon
- 26.2 miles, 42.195 Km
Boston Marathon
- The classic goal of amatuer marathoners. Qualifing takes some work.
New York City Marathon
- Has huge, friendly crowds
Marine Corps Marathon
- The Peoples Marathon, no elite runners start but still huge
Ultra-marathon
- Any race longer then a standard marathon
Western States 100 and Leadville Trail 100 are two well known 100 mile races. Each has 15,000 feet of climbing and finish rates of about 50%.
Related:
Triathlon
- Swim, bike, and run
Walk
- much lower impact, but still good exercise
Streaking
- Running naked
Track and field
- Run, jump, and throw
Runner's high
runner's protocol
running shoes
VO2 max
fartlek
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
interval training
Why don't you drink?
jogging
Marine Corps Marathon
Running in bad weather
The Rule of 10
Boston Marathon
Rowing machine
Running a marathon
triathlon
5K
Marathon
Sprint
I Ran
New York City Marathon
Ultramarathon
Chafing prevention