Haile gets some competition, rocking and rolling in San Diego, Hickman wins Freihofer’s, stretching tips, fluid news you can use, Amy Rudolph, and inspiring words from Peter Snell
Haile Gebrselassie may have been rained out in Hengelo (as we reported in last week's Extr@), but he did win his debut, Wednesday night in Milan, Italy. It wasn't easy: The heroic Ethiopian had to run a world-leading time to outsprint Abraham Chebii of Kenya.
The Friehofer's Run for Women, a 5-K in Albany, NY which serves as the USATF road championship, is one place where promotion comes through perseverance. In 1998, Libbie Hickman finished third. In '99, she was nipped at the line by Cheri Kenah and finished second. Finally, in 2000, she nailed down her win.
Stretching can be done at odd moments of the day, but take it easy. You're most likely stretching a cold muscle then, which has a shorter range of motion and therefore is more susceptible to injury. - from Ken Sparks and Dave Kuehls, The Runners Book of Training Secrets, page 68. You can buy this book at: http://rodalepress7.cam-colo.bbnplanet.com:8080/T/A79.92.2.2.4141
Fluid situation: If you're worried that the aid stations will be too crowded for you to get enough fluids during the first 5 or so miles of a marathon, carry a small water bottle in each hand. It will not increase your perception of effort, but it will provide you with the fluids you need, according to a new study done at Adelphi University in Garden City New York and presented at last week's American College of Sports Medicine annual conference.
Be patient with HDL: It can take as long as one to two years before a new aerobic exercise program will nudge levels of your healthy HDL cholesterol upwards, said Larry Gibbons, M.D., from the Cooper Clinic in Dallas, Texas during a session at the American College of Sports Medicine's annual conference last week. The good news: it only takes 7 to 14 miles of running 5 days a week to see results.
Ever crashed and burned during the final miles of a marathon? If so, you aren’t alone. Even the best of us have hit that dreaded wall or experienced bad races. If you need to be nursed back from a recent bad marathon, you can commiserate with other marathoners on our Marathon Forums. Together, you can figure out improvements to work on for your next 26.2 miler. < http://205.181.115.110/servlet/AppServer?t=login/login&s=rw >
Amy Rudolph represented the United States in the inaugural women's Olympic 5000 in Atlanta, running alongside U.S. legends Mary Slaney and Lynn Jennings. Rudolph, 26, will begin her quest for a second-straight Olympic berth in the women's 5000 at the U.S. Olympic Track Trials. Runner’s World spoke with Rudolph: < http://www.runnersworld.com/dailynew/archives/2000/June/000607.html#chat >
Saturday, NYRRC Mini-Marathon, New York, NY: The oldest continuous women's only road race loops through beautiful Central Park. Web site: < http://www.nyrrc.org >.
Saturday, Shelter Island 10-K, Shelter Island, NY: 21st annual running on eastern Long Island; supports Special Olympics. Web site: < http://www.shelterisland-10k.com >.
Saturday, Steamboat Classic 4-Mile, Peoria, IA: World record course; part of Sports Festival Weekend. Web site: < http://www.steamboatclassic.org >.
Saturday, Sunburst Marathon, 5-K and 10-K, South Bend, IN: Marathon starts at College Football Hall of Fame and finishes on 50 yard line of Notre Dame Stadium. Web site: < http://www.sunburst.org >.
Sunday, Litchfield Hills Road Race 7-Mile, Litchfield, CT: Rated one of the best small town races in the country.
Sunday, Orange Classic 10-K, Middletown, NY: Frank Shorter's "hometown" race, more than 2,000 entrants expected. Web site: < http://www.orangeclassic10k.com >.
Eat a little salty food -- such as pretzels, low-fat chips, or V-8 juice -- after dehydrating workouts. The salt will help you retain the liquids you drink. (If you're on a low-salt diet, check with your doctor first.) - Alisa Bauman, RW senior editor
When it's pouring rain and you're bowling along through the wet, there's satisfaction in knowing you're out there and the others aren't. - Peter Snell, won the 800 meter gold at Rome in Olympic record time (1:46.3), then double gold at Tokyo in 1964 with victories in the 1500 and 800-breaking his own Olympic record in the latter event with a 1:45.1;
| All times listed are eastern. The times listed are supplied to us by the broadcasters and are subject to change. We will update the information as it is given to us, but please check your local listings to confirm |
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June 13
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Road racing
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"Saucony Running & Racing" (Wildflower Triathlon, Lake San Antonio, Calif., Bolder Boulder, Boulder, Colo., Sallie Mae 10-K, Washington, D.C.) |
2:00-2:30 p.m.
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ESPN
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June 17
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Interview
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"Olympic Show" (Rafer Johnson, gold medalist in the 1960 Olympic decathlon) |
7:30-8:00 p.m.
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CNBC
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June 17
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Road racing & triathlon
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"Olympic Trials" (Women's Olympic Marathon Trials, Columbia, S.C.; Men's Olympic Triathlon Trials, Dallas, Tex.) |
9:00-11:00 p.m.
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PAX
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June 18
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Track and field
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"Golden Spike Tour" (Pontiac Grand Prix Invitational, Raleigh, N.C.) |
5:00-6:00 p.m.
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CBS
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June 18
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Road racing
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"Suzuki Rock 'n' Roll Marathon" (San Diego, Calif.) |
4:30-5:30 p.m.
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ESPN
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June 24
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Track and field
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Prefontaine Classic Grand Prix, Hayward Field, Eugene, Oreg. |
3:00-4:00 p.m.
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CBS
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June 24
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Road Racing
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"Olympic Trials" (Men's Olympic Marathon Trials, Pittsburgh, Pa.) |
9:00-11:00 p.m.
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PAX
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June 25
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Track and field
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"Golden Spike Tour" (Adidas Oregon Track Classic, Portland, Oreg.) |
3:00-4:00 p.m.
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CBS
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