Tuesday, May 20, 2008 04:32 PM Dennis Mitchell suspended by IAAF, Quad-City Bix 7 celebrates 25 years, women who run, exercise for the brain, calculating body fat and Steve Cram.
American sprinter Dennis Mitchell was suspended for two years after the Arbitration Panel of the IAAF concluded that he'd been guilty of a doping offense. The period of ineligibility for Mitchell is from April 1, 1998 until March 31, 2000. All performances achieved by Mitchell during this period are considered null and void.
Maurice Greene tied the stadium record of 10.05 seconds for 100 meters at the MAI Galan Meet in Malmo, Sweden on Tuesday. Then less than an hour later he broke the 200 stadium record of 20.27 by Carl Lewis, running 20.16.
Last Saturday, the Quad-City Bix 7 celebrated it's 25th anniversary with many highlights--Bill Rodgers ran for the 20th year in a row, Kenya's John Korir won (32:59) for the second straight year, Joan Samuelson scored her third straight victory in the women's masters division and Catherine Ndereba of Kenya won the women's open in a time of 37:30.
The best time to stretch is after you run, because the muscles are warmer, thus more pliable. But most of us probably need to do some limbering up just to get moving. So a balanced stretching routine would include a little stretching before, and a lot more after running. -- From Hal Higdon's Smart Running, p. 34. You can buy this book.
Exercise is good for your brain: A recent study at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has found that small increases in aerobic fitness can delay age-related losses in your ability to plan, coordinate and schedule. Exercise also boosts your reaction time and ability to ignore distractions.
The best way to calculate your body fat: Numerous health clubs, health food stores and clinics will calculate your body fat percentage for you, but their methods are not always accurate, according to a study done at the William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Mich. Finding a physician who can do underwater or hydrostatic weighing will give you the most accurate results, according to the study.
Today's woman runner is competitive, motivated, strong and confident. And many are more than happy to share their love of the sport with new runners. If you're a beginning woman runner, visit our Women's Forum and chat with a special group of women who discuss and advise each other on anything from diet and running strollers, to sports bras and husbands. http://proxicom.rodalestore.com:8080/servlet/AppServer?t=login/login_rw
Steve Cram of Great Britain is the former world record holder in the mile (3:46.32) and 1500 meters (3:29.67)---standards he set in 1985. His mile mark endured for eight years. He also ranks high on the all-time lists for 1000 (2:12.88) and 2000 meters (4:51.39). Runner’s World spoke with Cram:
Saturday, August 7: Heartland Crossing 5-Mile Run and 5-Mile Walk, Indianapolis, Indiana. Course winds through new Heartland Crossing community in southwest Indianapolis. Web site: <>.
Saturday, August 7: Peoples Beach to Beacon 10-K, Elizabeth, Maine. Flat point-to-point course along the Maine coast is directed by Olympic marathon champion Joan Samuelson and draws many world-class runners. Web site: <>.
Sunday, August 8: News-Herald/Bank One Johnnycake Jog 5-Mile; Painesville, Ohio: 23rd annual race features a post-race party and flat, fast course.
This tip's been around awhile, but it bears repeating (I often forget it myself). The three or four days before a big race, run at the same hour of the day that your race will occur. It's a small adjustment to make, but it makes a big difference in terms of acclimating your body for the event. -- Adam Bean, managing editor
So much in life seems inflexible and unchangeable, and part of the joy of running and especially racing is the realization that improvement and progress can be achieved." -- Nancy Anderson, runner
barry Tuesday, May 20, 2008 04:32 PM