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Mar 10, Peaking for a Race

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:08:27 GMT

The time edging up to a major race is a challenging one one where youre at the cusp of peak fitness and susceptibility to injury. Its a time when you want to stay on the right side of that cusp: peak fitness.
Read more at Cathy's blog...

Mar 9, Reading Food Labels

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:30:53 GMT

If you are like many runners, you feel totally confused about what to eat. You listen to a plethora of nutrition experts, spend time reading food labels, and then try to piece the information together to build a better runners diet. Yet, you end up with lots of questions.

Here are Nancy Clark's tips for understanding how many carbs, protein and fat to have in your diet.

Mar 7, Marie, Phil & Olga Star at Kamloops

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:42:52 GMT

The WMA indoor champs wrapped up today in Kamloops. In their press release the organizers singled out three women for their outstanding performances: Olga Kotelko, Phil Raschker and Marie Kay. Read more at Carmel's blog...

Mar 5, 1000 feet - Can that affect performance?

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:00:16 GMT

I wanted to share this note from Jack Daniels, because a number of runners now at the World Masters Track and Field Championships (Kamloops) have written me, saying that their times are slower than anticipated.....they wondered whether the 1100 feet of altitude there might have affected performance if they have been training at sea level.
Read more at Cathy's blog...

Mar 3, Canada scores most gold & WR!

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:00:52 GMT

There was plenty of hot sprinting at Kamloops today including a world record. Canadian Olga Kotelko set the new WR in W90 60M. So Cal Strider Brenda Matthews (W60) claimed the gold over Phil Raschker and home team Canada scored the most gold Read more at Carmel's blog...

Mar 2, Marie does it again!!!!

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:27:37 GMT

Aussie superstar Marie Kay added another World title with her win in the W50 Pentathlon and yet another World Record (4906 points) to her collection at the World Indoors in Kamloops yesterday. The multi talented women Rita Hanscom, Phil Raschker, Marg Allison and Christel Donley also won gold. Read more at Carmel's blog...

Feb 28, Another World Record for Bernie!

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:20:50 GMT

Just got word from Peter Horan in New Zealand. Bernie Portenski has smashed another W60 World Record for the 10,000 meters this morning (Sunday 28 Feb). Last week she broke the W60 5000 meters World Record in a time of 18.51 at Newtown Park, Wellington Masters two day meeting. Today at the same venue she smashed the 10,000 meters W60 by 16 seconds in a time of 39min and 5 seconds in windy conditions. Read more at Carmel's blog...

Feb 27, Runnin at 60

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:39:01 GMT

Go Sabra! U are right, not many of us around. We will show them we can do well at 60! Last week I did 18.51 5000m. Trying 10000m tomorrow to break the

Feb 26, Mental Edge

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:07:12 GMT

I've just read a couple of good articles on mental training. March's Runners World features US distance runner Kara Goucher's battle with confidence. Many of us can relate to Kara's struggles, as we've doubted ourselves at the start line, during a race or after a poor result. I love her honesty.
Read more at Carmel's blog...

Feb 26, Special Offer In the Groove Knee Brace

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:20:17 GMT

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Feb 24, Excellence

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:49:58 GMT

Excellence...is not an act, but a habit. Aristotle

Feb 24, New England T&F Champs

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:21:05 GMT

The New England Track and Field Championships was a popular meet for girls and women of all ages including 13-year-old Colleen Sands (unattached), who ran the 5000 meter in 19:02 and Liberty Athletic Club President Mary Harada, 74, who ran the mile in 7:47.
Read more at Cathy's blog...

Feb 23, Inspirational sayings

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:09:49 GMT

Enjoy these inspirational sayings. Use them as a pick-me-up when you are feeling low. Wise words to make you smile and get you back on track. One of my favs is:

In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back.
Charlie Brown, Peanuts

Feb 18, Olympics inspiring you?

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:22:31 GMT

It's no surprise. Everyone seems inspired by the Olympics -- at least by one performance. Every one of the graduate students in my competitive performance and goal setting class at Boston College -- a mix of current and former professional athletes and executives ages 23 to 58 -- say they've been moved to reflect on their own dreams, regardless of whether they're professional, athletic, or personal. Read more at Cathy's blog...

Feb 18, Dedra is our inspiration

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:34:26 GMT

We all remember this period of time so well. Most of us still have our T-shirt, De-Liver for Dedra, albeit a bit faded. Our (LBs) friendship with Dedra

Feb 17, From Another LB

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:30:19 GMT

Dedra, you emanate joy!

Feb 16, Amazed

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:47:49 GMT

I saw and met Marie for the first time in Clermont. I just couldn't stop watching her preparing for the 200m. SHE RAN JUST BEFORE me (as I am 44) and she

Feb 16, My training buddy Dedra is is an Inspiration.

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:16:37 GMT

I'm the fortunate person that runs & trains with Dedra everyday. She is truly an inspiration...I am so lucky to have such a caring person in my life.

Feb 16, Inspiration

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:15:58 GMT

Marie is the epitome of a good athlete and friend. She inspires me daily to be the best that I can be both on and off the track without making excuses.

Feb 16, Dedra

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:14:43 GMT

NO FRIEND LIKE A LONE BITCH. Dedra Croll, our hero, ring leader, inspiration, friend

Feb 15, Dedra Croll

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:27:43 GMT

Distance runner, Dedra Croll has a zest for life. Shes warm, caring, quick to laugh and loves running with her women friends. The best part of the marathon is the training, meeting up with your friends and talking the whole time. You spill your guts out and they know your whole life story. Here's Dedra's story...

Feb 12, Coach Pam

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:57:59 GMT

My life has been a bit hectic lately. I was approached by one of the young athletes, Alyssa Conley, who I coached a couple of years ago. Its been a challenge as she was injured and unfit when I started with her a month ago. But she is such a mature athlete and so easy to coach. Alyssa is such a beautiful young runner with loads of potential in the sprints and maybe eventually the 400. Her running style reminds me a lot of Marion Jones. Read more at Pam's blog...

Feb 11, Masters Bonanza

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:35:04 GMT

Got my March Running Times this week. Its always a good read with its sound running advice, great interviews and news. Pitched at the dedicated and knowledgeable runner you wont find 15 ways to slim down or 5 super foods to speed up your training. Hey, I read these tips in other places but when I want some serious reading, Runners Times is my go to mag.

This month lists the 09 masters of the year, the best age-graded performances and a stack of masters interviews.
Read more at Carmel's blog...

Feb 10, Running Arms

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:07:35 GMT

Cathy reminds us about the importance of specificity of training. She suggests incorporating "running arms" into your workouts. Strong arms help running speed. So -- stand in front of a mirror with feet shoulder width apart... Read more at Cathy's blog...

Feb 9, Inspirational

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:12:43 GMT

I am very fortunate to know Marie and her husband John. What amazes me even more than reading through these paragraphs is the unassuming way Marie goes

Feb 9, Diet Problems - When Food is Foe

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:52:45 GMT

Too many runners are at war with food and their bodies. In their quest to attain the perfect body that is leaner, lighter and presumably faster and better, they develop eating patterns that are far from peaceful. Read Nancy Clark's advice on diet problems here.

Feb 8, Joanna at the Half Marathon Champs

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:42:03 GMT

Joanna Harper spent the past weekend at the USATF half marathon championships in Melbourne, Florida. There were some fast times including the amazing W58 Kathryn Martin's age-graded win of 1:27:49 (94.23). Heres Joana's take on meeting some old and new friends and racing
Read about it here...

Feb 6, Golden Star ...

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:39:08 GMT

I met Marie-K in France (world Indoor). The first time I saw her compete in the 400m, I was impressed by her beautiful stride--EFFORTLESS AND VOLUPTUOUS.

Feb 5, Part 2 of Suzy Favor Hamilton Story

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:23:23 GMT

Depressedis how Suzy Favor Hamilton felt, after finishing 5th instead of 1st at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Today, nine years later, shes the happiest shes ever been. This article tells how she overcame her struggles following the Olympics by incorporating them into her life and ventures today. What shes doing today in running may surprise you.
Read Part 2 of Cathy's interview here...

Feb 3, An inspiration

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:35:56 GMT

Marie Kay is a wonderful role model and an inspiration. Congratulations to her and to her husband John on all their success. Well done - I'm sure that

Feb 3, Mind Over Matter

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:32:19 GMT

Many people say their best races have been due to a positive mental outlook. Try two approaches and see which works better for you: 1 Dissociation and 2 Association.
Read more at Cathy's blog...

Feb 1, Marie Kay

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:41:01 GMT

World masters multi-event and sprint champion Marie Kays got more titles than the British Royal family and almost as many records as Amazon.com. With over a hundred Australian and Oceania titles, and 31 and counting World titles, Maries a superstar. With her chiseled abs and hard muscled body, this bronzed Australian cuts a striking figure on and off the track.
Read more about Marie here...

Jan 28, Athena Racing at Millrose

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:41:26 GMT

Just chatted to Maryline Roux as she flies to New York for the Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden. Maryline and her Athena teammates will be racing indoors this Friday in the Masters 4400m. The Athena team are Charmaine Roberts, Kathleen Shook, Lorraine Jasper, Maryline and Terri Rath as an alternate.
Read more at Carmel's blog...

Jan 27, Warm Up with Yoga

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:57:22 GMT

I dont have time to fit yoga into my training routine! Many runners love the benefits of yoga but find it hard to fit a class into their routine particularly if theyre already logging many miles. Heres a suggestion: warm-up for your run with four Salutes to the Sun.
Read more at Cathy's blog...

Jan 25, Peter Taylor's Take on Hartshorne

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:55:55 GMT

Mate and race announcer extraordinaire Peter Taylor gives his thoughts on a few of the women at the Hartshorne Mile...Aeron Arlin-Genet, Cheryl Bellaire, Christine Olen, Bernadine Pritchett and Karen Steen. Read it here.

Jan 24, Results in Hartshorne Mile

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:03:53 GMT

Aeron Arlin-Genet, the Running Diva, took the gold in the elite W40 race at the Hartshorne Master Mile. Aeron tweeted, "I took it out at the gun and never looked back. Unfortunately no one went w/ me. Hoped for a faster time/more competition, but that will come w/ more wins." Read more and check out all the women's results here...

Jan 22, Suzy Favor Hamilton

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:58:10 GMT

Runner or not, youve probably seen Suzy Favor Hamilton the blond, pony-tailed, perfectly abbed Olympian if not on TV, then in a magazine maybe Vogue, Sports Illustrated, Rolling Stone, or Harpers Bazaar? As an open runner Hamilton seemed the picture, in fact the epitome, of success and happiness. Underneath, there were private struggles.
Read Dr. Cathy Utzschneider's interview here...

Jan 22, There is something very powerful about running...

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:55:37 GMT

...that remains a mystery despite everything being written about it. One thing I know: It's as positive as it gets. An Argentine friend of mine

Jan 21, Coreen Honors her friend Diane Sherrer

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:38:48 GMT

This years Hartshorne Masters Mile introduces The Diane Sherrer Memorial Award. It will be given to the winner of the womens 50s elite race. Diane, a runner and journalist passed away last May after a prolonged battle with lung cancer. Dianes friend and fellow runner Coreen Steinbach will be racing. "The prospect of Hartshorne without Diane is something Im not looking forward to but I will, of course, run my heart out in her honor and memory." Coreen shared these memories of her friend Diane...

Jan 20, Hot Lists in Hartshorne Masters Mile

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:33:17 GMT

The starting lists have just been released for this Saturday's (23 Jan) 43rd Hartshorne Masters Mile. Ive posted the womens lists and they include some of the fastest masters women in the US and Canada. Would love to be there to watch them strut their stuff. Read more at Carmel's blog...

Jan 20, When the roads are ()!#@!@!@!**, consider Aqua Running

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:29:38 GMT

Many around the country have been reporting that the footing outside is !#^&!@^&*!! One terrific alternative to the treadmill and other indoor equipment is aqua running.

Read more at Cathy's blog...

Jan 20, Amazing Article

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:30:17 GMT

Leslie - you are truly amazing and inspiring. Keep up the good work! When will you be running your first

Jan 20, Nice Story

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:29:41 GMT

Congratulations to Leslie for getting out of her comfort zone and trying something new and better still - liking it! I hope she will come to the Nat

Jan 19, Leslie Gray

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:47:59 GMT

Not all of us are born athletic. Some have to work at it. For Leslie Gray exercising didnt come naturally. She actually avoided it for most of her life. She didnt like it, didnt need it. Then at 59 Leslie took up the challenge of running. She felt slow, it often hurt. It didnt come easily but encouraged by her new friends in the running community she stuck it out when others gave up. Leslie discovered a whole new world and a way of life. Now shes hooked. Heres Leslies running journey

Jan 14, Tips for Running Success

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:57:07 GMT

Came across some advice from Weldon Johnson on LetsRun.com - 10 Keys to Running Success. Theyre good reminders as we begin another year of running. Getting more sleep is the one I need to work on.
Read more at Carmel's blog...

Jan 13, Beware of Losing Weight Quickly

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:09:06 GMT

Some runners want to lose weight quickly for a race. Watch out it backfires, says Nancy Clark. If don't mind regaining the weight quickly, you can indeed starve yourself for a few days. It's better to lose weight gradually and keep it off for the rest of your life. Here are Nancy's tips for sustainable weight loss.

Jan 12, Another sensational interview!

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:59:15 GMT

Carmel, you continue to amaze me! Unlike my quickie Q&A's by email, you apparently talk to runners by phone or in interview. Much better insights are

Jan 11, Whats Best: 20 Miles, 30, 40, or Even More?

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:01:25 GMT

Have you heard about the 20-year National Runners Health Survey of more than 100,000 runners? The study found greater health benefits for runners logging up to 49 miles a week.

Read more at Cathy's blog...

Jan 8, Laura Haefeli

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:27:58 GMT

Laura Haefeli lives in a small remote Colorado town. Away from the big city running scene maybe you can go unnoticed. Lauras recent win at the USATF Masters Club X-C champs drew lots of attention. One of her teammates was astonished to learn of Lauras numerous athletic deeds. Hey, I nearly added an extra page to list all of her achievements. But of course there's more to Laura than just running. Check out her story here...

Jan 7, Lace Up Stilettos

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:07:48 GMT

The latest science says wearing running shoes puts more strain on our legs than barefoot running or walking in high-heeled shoes. More researchers are supporting a minimalist approach. But dont lace up your stilettos just yet. Read more at Carmel's blog...