tag:,2012:/3 2010-04-03T22:25:17Z Leave Everything on the Business Side of the Finish Line Movable Type 3.33 tag:www.runwellfinishstrong.com,2010://3.450 2010-04-03T22:21:14Z 2010-04-03T22:25:17Z

....since I made a post? And the run world has gone on without me. How dare they!!! Right! I am a dork. Failure to post. I wonder if that is a military violation? Or maybe a criminal offense? At any...

....since I made a post? And the run world has gone on without me. How dare they!!! Right! I am a dork. Failure to post. I wonder if that is a military violation? Or maybe a criminal offense? At any rate, it is time to get going again! tag:www.runwellfinishstrong.com,2009://3.431 2009-08-30T04:37:47Z 2009-08-30T04:59:27Z

Are you a trail runner? This Active.com article has an excellent description of the difference between trail runners and road runners. I say the article is excellent because it is right on. I should know. I am a trail runner....

Active.com article has an excellent description of the difference between trail runners and road runners. I say the article is excellent because it is right on. I should know. I am a trail runner. The article talks about many difference between road runners and the 6.2 million trail runners. As the author of the article, Adam W. Chase, President of the All American Trail Running Association, says, the basic difference boils down to a psychological one: Road Runners are into competition; Trail Runners are into the intrinsic experience. Read the article. Decide if you qualify as a trail runner. ]]> tag:www.runwellfinishstrong.com,2009://3.427 2009-08-17T02:46:55Z 2009-08-17T05:03:03Z

The Berlin Marathon will be run on Sunday September 20, 2009. The Berlin is the site of the men's World Record for marathon time: 2:03:59 – set by Haile Gebrselassie from Ethiopia in 2008, breaking his own record from set...

Berlin Marathon will be run on Sunday September 20, 2009. The Berlin is the site of the men's World Record for marathon time: 2:03:59 – set by Haile Gebrselassie from Ethiopia in 2008, breaking his own record from set at the Berlin in 2007 of 2:04:26. The women's record is 2:15:25 held by Paula Radcliffe of the United Kingdom set on April 13, 2003 at the London Marathon. ]]> tag:www.runwellfinishstrong.com,2009://3.426 2009-08-17T02:35:36Z 2009-08-17T02:43:31Z

I have not been around for a while. Could not run due to my ankles, suffering from the down economy like the rest of the world, trying but failing to get the razor out of my Gillette Mach3 (do not...

I have not been around for a while. Could not run due to my ankles, suffering from the down economy like the rest of the world, trying but failing to get the razor out of my Gillette Mach3 (do not ask why)....but I am better now. Recent family reunion and white water rafting soothed the soul. And my ankles have started to cooperate. I am back! tag:www.runwellfinishstrong.com,2009://3.417 2009-06-28T04:00:44Z 2009-06-28T04:54:16Z

The inaugural Tukwila to Seattle Rock'n'Roll Marathon and Half Marathon ran today, June 27, 2009. This was my favorite entry...Number 2 son (a la Charlie Chan--for those of you old enough to remember) surrounded by his two sons. Finished the...

The inaugural Tukwila to Seattle Rock'n'Roll Marathon and Half Marathon ran today, June 27, 2009.

This was my favorite entry...Number 2 son (a la Charlie Chan--for those of you old enough to remember) surrounded by his two sons. Finished the marathon in 4:29:57 chip time. Excellent time for a non-pro runner.

For those interested in the Rock 'n' Roll Series of Marathons/Half Marathons. ]]> tag:www.runwellfinishstrong.com,2009://3.416 2009-06-22T06:09:32Z 2009-06-22T16:31:55Z

"Nirvana" is how the Seattle Rock'N'Roll Marathon and Half Marathon are billed. Next Saturday, June 27, 2009, will be the inaugural run with for this new event in the Rock'N'Roll Marathon Series. This event was formerly the Seaside Marathon/Half Marathon...

"Nirvana" is how the Seattle Rock'N'Roll Marathon and Half Marathon are billed. Next Saturday, June 27, 2009, will be the inaugural run with for this new event in the Rock'N'Roll Marathon Series. This event was formerly the Seaside Marathon/Half Marathon running from Tukwila to Seattle. The routes feature 70 live bands and 40 cheer squads. ]]> tag:www.runwellfinishstrong.com,2009://3.415 2009-06-10T03:54:11Z 2009-06-10T03:57:07Z

Last Saturday, June 6th, I did two miles without ankle pain. Maybe this miserable experience which started last September is finally over. Be thankful for your good running health....

Last Saturday, June 6th, I did two miles without ankle pain. Maybe this miserable experience which started last September is finally over. Be thankful for your good running health.]]> tag:www.runwellfinishstrong.com,2009://3.406 2009-05-09T06:51:27Z 2009-05-09T07:04:30Z

I did two miles again today...or should I say I did one mile and walked the rest of the way. It was like fire sale at Macy*s with my ankles screaming at me to hurry and get back to the...

I did two miles again today...or should I say I did one mile and walked the rest of the way. It was like fire sale at Macy*s with my ankles screaming at me to hurry and get back to the car. (Of course, at the rate the US economy is running, Macy*s may be having a going out of business fire sale one of these days! The US economy makes my fire sale look like a matchbook.) ]]> tag:www.runwellfinishstrong.com,2009://3.403 2009-05-05T05:02:15Z 2009-05-05T06:08:40Z

Not much, but after eight months of no running, two miles felt like I had died and gone to heaven. Rehabbing from plantar fasciitis [video demo] and attacks of excessive uric acid (or gout) in my feet kept me hobbled....

Not much, but after eight months of no running, two miles felt like I had died and gone to heaven. Rehabbing from plantar fasciitis [video demo] and attacks of excessive uric acid (or gout) in my feet kept me hobbled. I have run since college days. I am not fast, nor do I try to be. The reasons I like running are legion, but primarily include: Good Cardiovascular Health and Good Mental Health. (More on this later.) So being unable to run for eight months was depressing and irritating.]]> Odessa, Ukraine last summer when the uric acid caused swelling started. I kept walking and running with pain and probably caused some excessive straining of the foot muscles in my right foot. (In case you are wondering, I was not going to a doctor who did not speak my lingo...so no medication.) Two months later, misery loves company, and my left foot joined the pain circus. (The misery article created some interesting thoughts about my feet!)]]> tag:www.runwellfinishstrong.com,2009://3.401 2009-05-02T23:29:48Z 2009-05-02T23:35:08Z

You of course know that it can be damaging to yourself to run of worn out shoes. But how do you know when the shoe is no longer providing what it is supposed to provide? Just because the shoes do...

You of course know that it can be damaging to yourself to run of worn out shoes. But how do you know when the shoe is no longer providing what it is supposed to provide? Just because the shoes do not "look" worn out, does not mean you need not change them. Here is an interesting site regarding shoe health. Who knows, maybe it is something you should investigate. ]]> tag:www.runwellfinishstrong.com,2009://3.394 2009-03-17T07:56:51Z 2009-03-17T09:29:09Z

In the United States authentic run records date from the institution of the American Championships in 1876. The National Association of Amateur Athletes of America was formed in 1880. Track and field athletics in the United States dates from the...

In the United States authentic run records date from the institution of the National Association of Amateur Athletes of America was formed in 1880. Track and field athletics in the United States dates from the 1860s. With the election of Abraham Lincoln as the sixteenth President of the United States of America, a different kind of running began.....leading the country away from its most embarrassing and disturbing time.....a running for which he lost his life. The run which President Lincoln began came full circle with the culmination of President Obama in the White House in January 2009. "Happy President's Day" takes on additional meaning.

To all those who lost their life.....to all those who have suffered, whomever they may be...then, now, and in between, we offer a runner's salute and hope for a better future.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." (United States Declaration of Independence)

May we all be stimulated to run with those who have and would lead us on a better course.]]> tag:www.runwellfinishstrong.com,2009://3.392 2009-03-05T21:16:08Z 2009-03-15T23:24:30Z

The economy is in wretched shape. We are in the midst of a steep decline. Partly because each of us was not more cautious...we thought good times would be easy forever. Likewise, do not assume your running path will be...

The economy is in wretched shape. We are in the midst of a steep decline. Partly because each of us was not more cautious...we thought good times would be easy forever. Likewise, do not assume your running path will be easy forever. Watch ahead! Especially you Trail Runners!
Artist John Sheppard]]> tag:www.runwellfinishstrong.com,2009://3.386 2009-02-25T23:26:16Z 2009-02-26T06:38:05Z

We all know things in the body "change" as we age. Distance running capacity is no different. Here are some nutritional tips to help us "older" runners to stay in the best possible shape. Antioxidants especially those containing selenium and...

We all know things in the body "change" as we age. Distance running capacity is no different. Here are some nutritional tips to help us "older" runners to stay in the best possible shape. Antioxidants especially those containing selenium and vitamin E for protection against the damaging effect of ‘free radicals’ that proliferate in the body with age; Bioflavinoids (from all fruit and vegetables, and buckwheat) for anti-inflammatory and help against cancer and heart disease. There is disagreement as to antioxidant capacity; Chondroitin sulphate, which appears to promote cartilage water retention and elasticity; Copper, necessary as a trace mineral found in many enzymes; Glucosamine sulphate for reducing pain and stiffness, increasing mobility and offsetting the joint space narrowing that typically occurs in degenerative conditions; Omega-3 oils (from nuts, seeds, oily fish and wheat germ) for anti-inflammatory effects; S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), which plays similar roles to those of glucosamine and may also work as a ‘natural’ antidepressant. Amino acids containing sulphur (from some vegetables, meat, poultry, fish and dairy products) for joint cartilage health; Vitamin C important for collagen formation (the main protein of connective tissue in animals); Zinc for a range of protective benefits including antioxidant, protection against sun and wind burn, and even halitosis. ]]> tag:www.runwellfinishstrong.com,2009://3.385 2009-02-25T03:42:26Z 2009-02-26T06:40:39Z

The free weekly Sports Performance Bulletin published by Peak Performance from the United Kingdom has some excellent basic information about Performance and Ageing (The Brits spell aging with an "e"). Subscribe to their free email bulletin service and get the...

The free weekly Sports Performance Bulletin published by Peak Performance from the United Kingdom has some excellent basic information about Performance and Ageing (The Brits spell aging with an "e"). Subscribe to their free email bulletin service and get the February 23, 2009 issue number 197. Peak Performance has ads and they offer to sell you all sorts of training information, but the basic bulletin is usually full of excellent information and the site has enough information on every topic imaginable that you cannot read it all. ]]> tag:www.runwellfinishstrong.com,2009://3.384 2009-02-21T18:13:13Z 2009-02-21T19:03:47Z

Some months ago I developed gout in a big toe. Either as a result (since I could not get appropriate medication right away) or along with came plantar faciitis. I stopped running...too painful. Now several months later I was getting...

Some months ago I developed gout in a big toe. Either as a result (since I could not get appropriate medication right away) or along with came plantar faciitis. I stopped running...too painful. Now several months later I was getting wandering pains all over my body, particularly in one leg and my back. I was frustrated. I believed the problem was "getting old" and there was nothing I could do except resign myself to my fate. In the last couple weeks I went back to the gym and to running. If I was going to hurt...too bad...at least I would enjoy some of life. To my surprise, the pain generally went away or decreased. Even the plantar was not some painful. (The gout went away a long time ago.) Suddenly I realized I had failed to pay attention.

My triathlete son's motto is: "Pay attention to injury, not pain." Granted pain could be telling you of injury or impending injury, but I had no injury...just wandering pain. (No, I am not a hypochondriac, although I began to wonder.) If there is a lesson here for you, take it! ]]>