Monthly Archives: December 2009
Is Visualization any Good for Runners?
The other day someone was commenting about how they visualized their HM the night before the race as mental prep, to which I of course agreed. I find this to be helpful. Anyway, then the comment was made (by someone … Continue reading
DNF – Who, what, when, where, why
One day, one marathon, three runners – no finishers. They might have been able to finish. They’ve all finished many marathons before. They would have missed Personal Records and Boston Qualifiers by miles. They would have surely needed months to … Continue reading
Born to Run by Christopher McDougall – Review
Though I read the book, Born to Run by Christopher McDougall months ago, I have reserved reviewing it. I’ll state here up front, some will love this book and some will not like it at all. I guess I fall … Continue reading
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Tagged Book & Movie Reviews, Science & Running, The Critic, Ultra-Marathon
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Are Coaches Really Needed?
You know, I got to thinking the other day… who really needs a coach anyway? With the Internet and every downloadable workout schedule under the sun available for free why is a coach needed to tell runners what to do? … Continue reading
