I was fortunate to run with Ryan Hall last December in Washington, DC. In this Runners World video, he talks about how he approached the Boston Marathon in 2010. His advice to relax and enjoy running comes at a perfect time, when so many runners are gearing up for their first competitive run of the year.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
How to Cycle - an Albany, NY class just for female novice cyclists
As a long distance runner, I turn to cycling in the summer to give me the endurance benefits of a multi-hour workout without adding additional miles to my weekly mileage. cycling is a perfect form of cross training!
My friend Liz Lukowski has joined with Paula McConnell to create VeloHello, the Capital District’s Girl Meets Bike Event to encourage women to try road, urban or mountain biking.
VeloHello, The Capital District’s Girl Meets Bike Event, begins Friday, April 30, 2010, at the Downtube Cycle Works in Albany, New York with a party from 6-9 P.M.
The cocktail party will feature product giveaways, a fashion show, a bicycle fit demonstration and several mini-workshops on cycling skills. There is no charge for the Friday evening event.
On Saturday, May 1, 2010, SUNY Albany will be host to workshops in bicycle mechanics, mountain, and urban biking; and a glamour photo shoot highlighting the participants and their bicycles. The Capital Bicycle Racing Club will be teaching road racing skills and leading a practice ride. A bag lunch and product samples will be provided.
The fee for the Saturday events is $30.00; registration is required. Women who are interested in participating in the Saratoga Spa criterium are eligible for a discounted registration fee of $15.00.
For more information, please visit www.velohello.com
VeloFolks.com is a new company focusing on media and events for bike people.
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My friend Liz Lukowski has joined with Paula McConnell to create VeloHello, the Capital District’s Girl Meets Bike Event to encourage women to try road, urban or mountain biking.
VeloHello, The Capital District’s Girl Meets Bike Event, begins Friday, April 30, 2010, at the Downtube Cycle Works in Albany, New York with a party from 6-9 P.M.
The cocktail party will feature product giveaways, a fashion show, a bicycle fit demonstration and several mini-workshops on cycling skills. There is no charge for the Friday evening event.
On Saturday, May 1, 2010, SUNY Albany will be host to workshops in bicycle mechanics, mountain, and urban biking; and a glamour photo shoot highlighting the participants and their bicycles. The Capital Bicycle Racing Club will be teaching road racing skills and leading a practice ride. A bag lunch and product samples will be provided.
The fee for the Saturday events is $30.00; registration is required. Women who are interested in participating in the Saratoga Spa criterium are eligible for a discounted registration fee of $15.00.
For more information, please visit www.velohello.com
VeloFolks.com is a new company focusing on media and events for bike people.
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Friday, April 16, 2010
Adirondack Sports & Fitness Summer Expo
The Adirondack Sports & Fitness Summer Expo is on Saturday and Sunday, April 24-25 2010 at the Saratoga Springs City Center.
The expo will feature several excellent local runners staffing the Albany Running Exchange booth, as well as seminars and clinics from regional experts on running, triathlon and bicycling.
Visit www.adksports.com for the Expo Guide with the complete list of exhibitors and seminar/pool schedule.
Running/Walking Seminars
Saturday, April 24:
12:00-12:45pm: Sport Walking: Fitness and Race Walking by Don Lawrence, USATF Pres and Fleet Feet Sports Albany Sport Walking Club
2:00-2:45pm: Getting Faster! - focus on speedwork with Coach Jeffrey Lutzker of Saratoga Stryders.
Sunday, April 25:
3-3:45pm: ChiRunning & ChiWalking with Ann Margaret McKillop of My Fitness Recovery/ChiRunning.
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Are you training to run a half marathon? Click here to get free nutrition and training tips by email.
The expo will feature several excellent local runners staffing the Albany Running Exchange booth, as well as seminars and clinics from regional experts on running, triathlon and bicycling.
Visit www.adksports.com for the Expo Guide with the complete list of exhibitors and seminar/pool schedule.
Running/Walking Seminars
Saturday, April 24:
12:00-12:45pm: Sport Walking: Fitness and Race Walking by Don Lawrence, USATF Pres and Fleet Feet Sports Albany Sport Walking Club
2:00-2:45pm: Getting Faster! - focus on speedwork with Coach Jeffrey Lutzker of Saratoga Stryders.
Sunday, April 25:
3-3:45pm: ChiRunning & ChiWalking with Ann Margaret McKillop of My Fitness Recovery/ChiRunning.
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Are you training to run a half marathon? Click here to get free nutrition and training tips by email.
Monday, April 12, 2010
A Man Signed Up to Run a Marathon Just to Impress Me
Brian told me that he signed up to run the Marine Corps Marathon just to impress me. We went on a 10 mile run around Washington, DC on Easter Sunday.
Things I got to teach Brian about long distance running on our run:
Hydrate - we stopped every few miles at water fountains to drink and cool off. The temperature was 85 degrees and sunny, so the water stops kept us going!
Feed - Brian had an inspired idea - bring bite-sized mini Snickers Marathon candy bars along. I put about 8 in the back pocket of my Livestrong tank top. We ended up using all but one. It is important to have a tried and true fueling strategy for long distance racing. If bite sized Snickers agree with his stomach and provide glucose during a run and taste good so he will actually WANT to eat them, they serve their purpose. I started feeding at the two or three mile mark, and continued every half hour, or when there was a water fountain nearby. I found the chocolate aftertaste pleasant in my mouth.
Fun - As you can see from the photo, we had fun on our run. We stopped to take drinks, we weaved our way through the Cherry Blossom festival crowds, we took a few photos.
Post-run Fueling - We enjoyed Guinness and Klondike bars after our run! Since I was away from home, I didn't have access to protein powder or milk or fruit, which are my usual recovery fuels. I enjoyed a Guinness instead.
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