Posted by GC on Tuesday, September 29, 2009,
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Another interesting extract from the US high school runners diary whilst in Ethiopia...
“Asphalt Day”
Today I woke up at 5:20 to begin what would be a much longer trip than I had anticipated. Mersha had told me the day before that we would be heading to a place called Sendafa for training. Sendafa, one of the many famous training locations that Running Across Borders utilizes, is located just outside of Addis, only something like 20 miles away, but because of the condition of the roads, ...
Posted by GC on Monday, September 28, 2009,
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Education
A diary extract from a young US High School Runner who went to train in Ethiopia.
8000 feet
Today was my first day of official training with the Running Across Borders Camp. We drove out to the Semin Hotel in Addis to pick up one of the other coaches of RAB, Mersha. I was also very pleased with Mersha, a young and energetic character. As we discussed different aspects of training, particular athletes, and athletics in general, it was evident that he was very passionate and that he enjoyed wh...
Posted by GC on Tuesday, September 22, 2009,
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Hidden talents
Click here to read about a local athlete who has shown great Marathon talent. Not one , not two, not even three but over 40 Marathons in just over 50 days. Now theres a challenge YG. Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Sunday, September 20, 2009,
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Education
Some interesting stats on the Berlin Marathon 2009 and how even the best are not exempt from the same rules as us mere mortals. Over cook it at your peril. Click here Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Friday, September 18, 2009,
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Food for thought
An interesting link to the diet change being used with sled Dogs to increase their performance Click here. The dogs who race for long durations arent dissimilar in their perfomance task to endurance athletes. Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Thursday, September 17, 2009,
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Hidden talents
Where does it all end ? We know who she is, interesting she has kept him quiet but then she likes her secrets. Its all in the walk. Continue reading ...
I make no apologies for reshowing this video from Ethiopia. It gives a great insight into others adversity in what they have to deal with to possibly succeed just as we may have to make choices. Even that 5.00am shout for swimming. Enjoy and be motivated by the work of others. It is also within you. Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Thursday, September 10, 2009,
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Education
Brett Gotcher winner of US 20k Road Champs at the weekend in 58.57.....
Being as close to the New Haven Road Race as we are, it’s easy to lose sight of what a big deal this is for a person like Gotcher, who works part time in a print shop to eat, has no personal sporting goods endorsement, and called his $8,000 first-place check “life changing.”
“I work 20 hours in a print shop like Kinko’s, but it’s locally owned, and that’s what pays the bills right now,” said the 25-year-old ... Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Monday, September 7, 2009,
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Team mates
He has been missing for a couple of weeks and then I spotted him on tv doing some moonlighting. Hasnt completely been wasting his evenings on Singstar ! Well worth a listen. Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Monday, September 7, 2009,
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Food for thought
This past week the number of 5km athletes who have run sub 13.00mins and are white has doubled with two US athletes achieving the mark in Zurich and Brussels this week. In races dominated by the African athletes the US athletes have been in a position to take advantage of the pace and achieve a lofty status. More importantly both athletes recognise the journey has taken time to develop that ability and the journey is still very much in progress. Continue reading ...
Posted by GC on Friday, September 4, 2009,
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Food for thought
Interesting to look at some stats from previous Olympic Games cycles relating to the ITU World Rankings. In 2001 and 2005 those athletes ranked in the top 5 and where they were at the Olympic Games in 2004 and 2008 respectively. For example Mens 2001 ITU Rankings 1. Chris Hill 2, Craig Watson 3. Andrew Johns 4. Dimitri Gaag 5. Chis McCormack Athletes ranked in top 10 who were medallists in 2004 Hamish Carter (6th)
Women 1. Siri Lindley 2. Loretta Harrop 3. Barb Lundquist 4. Michelle Jones 5. Rina Hill At... Continue reading ...
