Tuesday, May 20, 2008 04:32 PM
In this issue: A new record for Grandma, crippling rumors about Carl Lewis, Track and Field Championships, Cheri Kenah and exercisers who smoke
Rumors that Carl Lewis was battling crippling arthritis floated through the running world this week. Reports of Lewis being confined to a wheelchair first appeared in the British tabloid, "The Sun" last Saturday. According to Lewis' agent, Joe Douglas the reports are "completely inaccurate."
USA Track and Field/Runner's World give up-to-the-minute Web reports from the USA Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. USA Track Championship updates
Elana Makolova of Belarus broke the women's long-standing course record at Grandma's Marathon with a time of 2:29:12. Makolova breaks Grandma's record
You can cross a distance training barrier by very gradually increasing the length of
your longest run. To do so, you need to do two things: run slower, and rest the day before
and the day after.
>From Hal Higdon's Smart Running, p. 74. You can buy this book at: http://rodalepress7.cam-colo.bbnplanet.com:8080/Unity/UrlView/7/10/15/2/4141
False negative: Because water is poorly absorbed by the body, your urine may appear clear or pale yellow during the first few hours after a vigorous workout, but you may still be dehydrated. Here's a tip: hydrate with sports drinks that contain some sodium instead of water. This will help your body better absorb the fluid, and keep it from running right through you.
Help smokers quit: According to a recent study from Brown University, people who exercise are more likely to kick the smoking habit. Also, women who exercised while trying to quit smoking gained only about half the weight as women who tried to quit but didn't exercise
Ouch, that hurts! From knee injuries and hip ailments to bursitis and stress fractures, it seems our readers have suffered from the worst types of injuries. Share treatments and cures for those nasty aches and pains with other runners in our Injuries Forum at <http://proxicom.rodalestore.com:8080/servlet/AppServer?t=login/login_rw
Cheri Kenah, formerly Cheri Goddard, won the Freihofer's Run for Women 5-K on June 6, a major victory for a woman known for her multitude of second places. Kenah was second at the last three USATF Championships, twice in the 3000 and once in the mile. She'll compete in the 5000 meters at the USATF Championships in Eugene. Peter Gambaccini spoke with Kenah:
<http://www.runnersworld.com/dailynew/archives/1999/June/990622.htm#chat
Friday-Sunday, USATF National Track and Field Championships. The last three days of the nationals at Eugene's historic Hayward Field which will determine America's team for this August's World Championships. Check our live on-site daily coverage.
Sunday, Fila US Sky Marathon and Half-Marathon: At altitude above 8000 feet with possible snow, ice, mud, rocks, etc. definitely not for the casual runner.
Sunday, River City Distance Classic 15-K: The low-key, non prize money successor to the legendary Cascade Run-Off is still one of Portland, Oregon's most popular events. Web site
Sunday, Fairfield Half-Marathon: Scenic shore-line coast on Connecticut's Long Island Sound, followed by post-race beach party. Web site
To make your hot-weather running more enjoyable, wear light clothing, and keep it wet. Light, synthetic clothing will allow sweat to evaporate more quickly than cotton clothing will. Evaporation cools you off. Increase this effect by pouring water on your shirt at regular intervals throughout the run. -- Eileen Portz-Shovlin, senior editor
The music of the marathon is a powerful martial strain, one of those tunes of glory. It asks us to forsake pleasures, to discipline the body, to find courage, to renew faith and to become one's own person, utterly and completely. -- George Sheehan
barry Tuesday, May 20, 2008 04:32 PM