Monthly Archives: August 2009

Anxiety with Running

Posted on 28 August 2009 by

Here is an interesting inquiry from an athlete on anxiety and running: Coach Dean – I feel like I get mental after running but I guess it is physical. I did 6 on Saturday and started shaking afterward and thought … Continue reading →

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More Lyme Follow-Up

Posted on 26 August 2009 by

I continue to get comments and emails on the original posts (and here) on Lyme Disease. Thanks goes to my brother Jim for writing much of these. He told me recently that he is about 99% recovered… one year later. … Continue reading →

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An Easy Week of Training

Posted on 19 August 2009 by

OK, most everyone knows (or should know) that in order to continue your improvement you have to allow recovery. That recovery is not just integrating easy days or cross-training days. It is also easy or “down” weeks of training. Why … Continue reading →

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More on Side Stitches

Posted on 16 August 2009 by

This is one of many follow-up questions on side stitches that I will try to clarify some points. Hi, Thanks for this useful site. I have been running for several years and for the past several months approximately 20 or … Continue reading →

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Running Perspective

Posted on 12 August 2009 by

I got to thinking the past few days. That happens once in awhile. So, I’m just going to share some random thoughts. I’ve tried to run with pretty poor results but it’s OK. I stopped physical therapy but I still … Continue reading →

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Runners Round Table – No Excuse not to listen

Posted on 5 August 2009 by

Now THAT was fun. If you have never tuned in to The Runners Round Table before you should try it out and I think you’ll make it a weekly thing. These people make anyone feel welcomed and it’s a pretty … Continue reading →

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Runners Round Table

Posted on 3 August 2009 by

Greetings All! If you wanted to do something a little different this coming Wednesday 8/5/09 @ 4:00 PM EST (1:00 PM AZ time), why not tune in to the Runners Round Table. It’s an online podcast talk show on, for … Continue reading →

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Altitude Training – Some Critical Facts

Posted on 2 August 2009 by

I just read a wonderful comprehensive article written by James Smoliga PhD (exercise physiologist) in the recent edition of Track Coach (Summer 2009 #188). Published by Track and Field News this publication is reliable and up-to-date with great reviews of … Continue reading →

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