Category: running
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Runner’s Advanced Workout for Knee Health
Tonight was a knee-focused workout to strengthen my knees and supporting muscle groups. Keep the weights and repetitions low to start. Increase repetitions gradually from about 6 to about 12 then increase weight and drop the repetitions back down to 6, repeat. I’ve grouped some of the lifts into super sets to increase the cardio…
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7 Secret Secrets of Barefoot Running
This video is too funny to not post. Please note, I do believe in barefoot running, but this video is not an accurate representation of my beliefs or suggested approach. My intention here is to make you laugh, not explain why you should take your shoes off and log some miles. Check out the barefoot…
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I will run the Leadville 100.
For years since over-running my knees on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th of October, 2007 I’ve battled a maddening array of knee, leg, hip, and foot problems. In most cases, when people asked about my injuries, I just told them I had bad knees, because I knew they didn’t have the time and probably weren’t…
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Inspiration Point Challenge
This is a log of my trials with Inspiration Point, roughly 1.7 miles of trails with 800ft elevation gain to one of the most beautiful views of Santa Barbara. 2010.07.09 Successfully jogged from distant parking area about 0.5 miles below starting point to Inspiration Point in 33 minutes, 5200 steps, estimated 2.3 miles, estimated over…
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TED: Aimee Mullins on Running
Paralympic sprinter Aimee Mullins talks about her record-setting career as a runner. She’s built a career as a model, actress and activist for women, sports and the next generation of prosthetics.
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The Daily Show With Jon Stewart: Chris McDougall – Born to Run
“The shoes are the root of the problem. Without the shoes you can run painlessly and joyfully forever.” – Christopher McDougall The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c