Emily pictured far right in blue.
Fresh off her Maryland state title in XC this past fall Emily’s hot streak continued sweeping the 1600M and 3200M at the state indoor championships this past weekend. In the 1600M she set a new PR and state record in 5:02.06!
Linking current research to running
By Nikki Reiter
Most marathoners tend to run faster in the first half of their race. To explore this further, a recent article suggests that non-elite men are more likely to slow their pace in the marathon, as compared to non-elite women.
By Heidi Peoples
Marimac in red after winning TN State XC team title.
[Editor’s note from coach Malindi Elmore]:
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a Run SMART coach are the relationships I build with interesting and talented people. I started working with my track coach when I was 14 and, except for my years at university, he remained my coach for the duration of my career – twenty years this year! One of the reasons we’ve been able to work together effectively was because he truly cared about me as a person and supported my other interests and talents. I was a person, not just a runner.
Multiple World-Record Holder Ed Whitlock, Canada.com
Linking current research to running
By Nikki Reiter
Like younger runners, many older runners are greatly concerned with suffering an injury. As we age, our bodies are susceptible to more running injuries, perhaps due to other existing injuries, reduced flexibility or reduced muscle strength. A recently published article investigated whether ‘coordination variability’ in running mechanics is lower in older runners.
Today we launched the VDOT Running Tee, designed by Dr. Jack Daniels. Read Jack’s backstory, follow the link and find out what level your top race performance earns in the VDOT scale.
Our VDOT Calculator has gone mobile! If you have an Android phone you can now download our FREE app in the Google Play store.
Expect the iPhone version in the App Store sometime in early March.
By Nikki Reiter
This is what your body should be doing from head to toe when running:
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By Caroline Varriale
Let’s be honest, it’s easy to do what we love. The things that come most naturally to us and are rewarding are the ones that we inevitably turn to over and over again.
For those of us who enjoy running, we know it’s something we stubbornly keep coming back to—despite injury, training setbacks, terrible races and doctors telling us we shouldn’t run. There is just something about being out there—when it’s just you and earth and sky—that is clarifying and exhilarating.
Image by Dr. James Stoxen
Linking current research to running
By Nikki Reiter
The long tendons of the lower leg are often compared to springs, thought to store and release mechanical energy during running. Tendons, unlike muscles, do not consume energy during running. So, it is widely accepted that tendons will ‘save energy’ by reducing the metabolic work of the muscles during running.
