News - July 2018
July 31 - How Longterm Training Can Super Charge Your Physiology
"Every once in a while, a study comes out that makes me jump up-and-down with joy. That reaction is partly because I really need to get out more. Another part revolves around my love of any study that provides a physiological reason for a longterm focus on embracing the process of a running life.
"My quads are still sore from my most recent jumping-up-and-down session. A recent study found that longterm endurance exercise may influence the body more than previously thought. In other words, you are not just playing the genetic hand you were dealt. Maybe you were dealt a two of spades and a seven of diamonds to start, but with longterm training, you might be able to turn that into pocket tens at least." more
(by David Roche, Trail Runner, 7/30/18, photo by Asoggetti)
July 26
On July 27-28, Adams State University will host a 50th reunion celebration to commemorate the historic 1968 Alamosa Olympic Marathon Trials.
Kenny Moore, George Young, J.C. Freeman and Billy Mills at the 1968 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.
"As he shuffled modestly along the sun-drenched streets of Alamosa, Colorado, with his training partner, Billy Mills, George Young felt smooth and strong. No reason why he shouldn't. In his mind, he was simply logging another long run with his good friend. Young, 31, had already competed twice in the Olympic 3000-meter steeplechase (1960 and 1964), and was focused on the same distance this year, 1968.
He had never before entered a marathon, and seemed a bit confused about the substantial gaps between runners. "The leaders are pretty far ahead of us," he noted to Mills after 5 miles. Thirty minutes later, the outlook hadn't improved. "The leaders are even farther ahead now," Young reported. Next: "I can't even see them anymore."
'Don't worry,' said Mills. 'They'll come back to us.' "
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(by Amby Burfoot, from July 2018 RRCA Club Running newsletter)
July 18
Let's take a poll: Who's heard of plogging?
It's a term derived from the Swedish phrase plocka upp for "pick up" and the English word "jogging," and it's changing the way people of all ages are interacting with their communities during their runs.
All you need are gloves, a bag (a plastic grocery bag will do), and a route through your neighborhood. Once you're on your way, keep an eye out for trash and recyclables along the route - everything from cigarette butts and bottle caps to food packaging, newspapers, bottles, and cans. Pick it up with those gloved hands, place it in your bag, and move on!
Adults and kids alike can rack up the miles while getting in some strength training (all that bending and crouching!) and benefiting the environment. It's a great way to teach young runners to do their part in maintaining the sidewalks, roads, and trails where they run.
Read more about the practice here, and think about scheduling recurring plogs with your young runners! (from Ready to Run, RRCA email, July 12, 2018)
July 1
Start of the June 30th Night Hawk - included Trail Hawks president Cara Coombs (130) who placed 6th female overall in the 50K. Mile 90 photos | results
(Mile 90 photo)
