Monthly Archives: February 2019

Weekend, 2/16-17/19

New indoor world record. In an upset. Men’s 1500. Results. …It was 3:31.18, set by Hicham El Guerrouj in 2/01/97. …More. Declutter your mind. …AKA time management. Breaking news from JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Associations, publishing since 1883): … Continue reading

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Friday, 2/15/19

40 y/o Anthony Famiglietti runs a 3:59 mile with his dog Runner details how he strangled a mountain lion to death. Here. Near the summit of Spencer Butte. Overlooking downtown Eugene. A three mile, unrelenting climb to the top. A … Continue reading

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Thursday, 2/14/19

Vin Lananna to File Grievance Over His Removal as USATF President I have forgotten how to read Time for Happiness Aging Athletics

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Wednesday, 2/13/19

Week That Was Sports Drinks Are Overhyped. But They Work. Though sugared water might work just as well. More Alex. Ice baths, cryosaunas, sleep trackers: If it feels good, should you do it? What is right is more important than … Continue reading

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Tuesday, 2/12/19

the morning shakeout Coffee is not addictive. …After 55 years, I stopped a month ago. No problem. Decaf only. News you can use!!! Ken Goe/Oregonian is back with his almost daily track & field story and links. Here. Cool video … Continue reading

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Monday, 2/11/19

Why is doping in the NFL viewed as less important than in Olympic sport Business bullshit

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Weekend, 2/9-10/19

USATF Board’s Motives Questioned In Lananna Case Jen A. Miller/NYT: Running and naughty eating. And lots more. Kejelcha Misses Breaking Mile World Record By .01 Of A Second. Video. …Looks like he coasted in the last 5 yards. The exercise … Continue reading

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Friday, 2/8/19

Cheserek’s Long Path To US Citizenship. …Actually, when Ches amps it up, his arm carriage is horrible, so says Vin Lananna. …Fast forward to last lap here. Why the Bowerman Track Club Is the Best in the Nation. …Just a … Continue reading

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Thursday, 2/7/19

Dathan Ritzenheim: Finding Your Pack Is The Key To Your Running Goals Caffeine is not addictive. …After 50 years, I switched to decaf. And survived. Cool video: The Omelette Guy Trail running after 50: from tragedy to trails Interview with … Continue reading

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Wednesday, 2/6/19

Toughest runner ever! Week That Was Amby Burfoot interviews Christie Aschwanden on the Science Behind Recovery Details on How a Man Killed a Mountain Lion with His Bare Hands Steve Magness: What You Say Matters: How The Post-Race Debrief Influences … Continue reading

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