The half marathon won by Galen Rupp in 1:00:22 gave him a 10 mile American record as well. The piece below was posted on USATF's site.
Galen Rupp, photo by You Tube
October 2020 Archives
Galen Rupp, photo by Pace Sports Management
In his only competition since the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials (2/29/20), Galen Rupp wins a special half-marathon in Oregon on October 30, in 1:00:22. This was only time since the Oly Trials that the two time Olympic Trials champion has run with other athletes. A good test for Galen Rupp.
Continue reading Galen Rupp wins HM in 1:00:22.
Arthur Abele, photo by European Athletics
Arthur Abele, the 2018 European Outdoor Athletics Decathlon Champion, has spent the last 2 years dealing with injuries, and now, finally has begun full training once again...
Continue reading 2018 Euro Decathlon Champ Arthur Abele has resumed training....
Jake Wightman, photo by British Athletics
Jake Wightman holds the second best 1,500m performance in British history. We interviewed Jake during the 2020 season, but post Monaco. Jake has developed into a very good 1,500m/800m runner. Our discussions were wide ranging. Jake is always a good interview.
In Clip #2, we discuss with Jake how he has developed his last 300 meters.
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Jake Wightman, photo by British Athletics
Jake Wightman holds the second best 1,500m performance in British history. We interviewed Jake during the 2020 season, but post Monaco. Jake has developed into a very good 1,500m/800m runner. Our discussions were wide ranging. Jake is always a good interview.
In Clip #1, we discuss the 3:29.47 1,500m.
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Andre De Grasse, photo by iaafworldchamps.com
Andre De Grasse is coming back to his amazing form of 2016. Working with Coach Rana Reider, Andre De Grasse returned to amazing fitness in 2020, going 9.97 at 100m and 20.24 at 200m. Andre De Grasse also went 9.68 at 100 yards in July 2020. Donovan Bailey, the 1996 Atlanta Champion, and a fellow Canadian, believes that Andre De Grasse is one of the few men who could join Bailey as an Olympic champion.
I was there in 1996, and the mayhem that surrounded the 100m Olympic final affected all the 100m finalists but Donovan Bailey. The Canadian kept his cool and took command of the final, and took his gold. Bailey is an Olympic champion, and like Maurice Greene, knows how to handle the Olympic pressure.
Andre De Grasse showed his stuff in Doha 2019. He wants the Olympic title, and he wants it bad. Will he take the Olympic title in 2021?
We will just have to wait and see....
RunBlogRun
presents
Socialing The Distance
with Larry Eder
Featuring
Tianna Bartoletta,
Clip 9 - Epilogue
Tianna Bartoletta, photo (copyright), by BBC.com
Tianna Bartoletta is a pretty amazing athlete. She is also a pretty amazing person.
A two time Olympian, Tianna took gold in the 4x100m in London 2012, taking the first leg. She also took 4th in the 100 meters. In the Winter of
2012, Tiana was a pusher on the U.S. bobsled team in the Winter Olympics.
In 2016, Tianna won the long jump and also took gold in the 4x100m in Rio 2016, again with the lead off leg.
In 2005, Tianna took gold in the long jump in Helsinki. In 2006, Tianna took the gold in the World Indoor Championships. Tianna took the bronze at 60m in the 2012 World Indoors (Istanbul) and 2014 World Indoors (Sopot).
In World Outdoors in Beijing 2015, Tianna Bartoletta took gold in the long jump once again. At the World Outdoors in London 2017, Tianna Madison took the bronze in the long jump.
In Clip 9, the Epilogue, we discuss the interview with Tianna Bartoletta.
Special thanks to Tianna Bartoletta on our interview, and thanks to Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts on producing #SocialingtheDistance.
Continue reading Socialing The Distance featuring Tianna Bartoletta, Clip #9, (Epilogue).
RunBlogRun
presents
Socialing The Distance
with Larry Eder
Featuring Tianna Bartoletta,
Clip 8 - On The Blocks
In this clip, Larry gives Tianna the names of athletes and has 3 words to describe each.
Tianna Bartoletta, photo (copyright), by BBC.com
Tianna Bartoletta is a pretty amazing athlete. She is also a pretty amazing person.
A two time Olympian, Tianna took gold in the 4x100m in London 2012, taking the first leg. She also took 4th in the 100 meters. In the Winter of
2012, Tiana was a pusher on the U.S. bobsled team in the Winter Olympics.
In 2016, Tianna won the long jump and also took gold in the 4x100m in Rio 2016, again with the lead off leg.
In 2005, Tianna took gold in the long jump in Helsinki. In 2006, Tianna took the gold in the World Indoor Championships. Tianna took the bronze at 60m in the 2012 World Indoors (Istanbul) and 2014 World Indoors (Sopot).
In World Outdoors in Beijing 2015, Tianna Bartoletta took gold in the long jump once again. At the World Outdoors in London 2017, Tianna Madison took the bronze in the long jump.
In Clip 8, we asked Tianna Bartoletta to speak about how she see the importance of a good block start!
Special thanks to Tianna Bartoletta on our interview, and thanks to Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts on producing #SocialingtheDistance.
Saturday is speed play day. Speed play is the English translation on the Swedish term, "fartlek". It is a type of training where one can keep it relaxed or one can make the workout faster and faster.
Evan Jager, Olympic, WC medalist, American record holder, photo by Cortney White
Saturday, 31 October 2020: warm-up, Fartlek: 10 x 1 minute, 5 k pace, 2 minutes easy, then 10 x 1 minute, 10k pace, 30 minutes cool down
Malaika Mihambo, photo 1 by British Athletics
Malaika Mihambo, photo 2 by British Athletics
The 2018 European Champion and 2019 World Champion, Malaika Mihambo spoke on a podcast with Leichtathletik.de about the changes in her life since she became LJ world champion...
Continue reading Malaika Mihambo talks about her life after winning gold in Doha....
RunBlogRun
presents
Socialing The Distance
with Larry Eder
Featuring Tianna Bartoletta
Clip 7 - Thoughts on the BLM Movement and What We Should Know
Tianna Bartoletta, photo (copyright), by BBC.com
A two time Olympian, Tianna took gold in the 4x100m in London 2012, taking the first leg. She also took 4th in the 100 meters. In the Winter of
2012, Tiana was a pusher on the U.S. bobsled team in the Winter Olympics.
In 2016, Tianna won the long jump and also took gold in the 4x100m in Rio 2016, again with the lead off leg.
In 2005, Tianna took gold in the long jump in Helsinki. In 2006, Tianna took the gold in the World Indoor Championships. Tianna took the bronze at 60m in the 2012 World Indoors (Istanbul) and 2014 World Indoors (Sopot).
In World Outdoors in Beijing 2015, Tianna Bartoletta took gold in the long jump once again. At the World Outdoors in London 2017, Tianna Madison took the bronze in the long jump.
In Clip 7, we asked Tianna Bartoletta to speak on the #Black Lives Matter.
Special thanks to Tianna Bartoletta on our interview, and thanks to Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts on producing #SocialingtheDistance.
Mutaz Essa Barshim, photo by World Athletics
On 4 October 2020, with his countrymen in attendance, Mutaz Essa Barshim won his second World Championship at the high jump, with a height of 2.37m. Almost a year later, Mutaz and his wife, Alexandra, had a baby boy.
Continue reading Barshim becomes a father....
RunBlogRun
presents
Socialing The Distance
with Larry Eder
Featuring Tianna Bartoletta
Clip 6 - 2012 Olympic 4x100m Relay
Tianna Bartoletta, photo (copyright), by Getty Images / World Athletics
Tianna Bartoletta is a pretty amazing athlete. She is also a pretty amazing person.
A two time Olympian, Tianna took gold in the 4x100m in London 2012, taking the first leg. She also took 4th in the 100 meters. In the Winter of
2012, Tiana was a pusher on the U.S. bobsled team in the Winter Olympics.
In 2016, Tianna won the long jump and also took gold in the 4x100m in Rio 2016, again with the lead off leg.
In 2005, Tianna took gold in the long jump in Helsinki. In 2006, Tianna took the gold in the World Indoor Championships. Tianna took the bronze at 60m in the 2012 World Indoors (Istanbul) and 2014 World Indoors (Sopot).
In World Outdoors in Beijing 2015, Tianna Bartoletta took gold in the long jump once again. At the World Outdoors in London 2017, Tianna Madison took the bronze in the long jump.
In Clip 6, we asked Tianna Bartoletta to speak on the 2012 London Olympics relay.
Special thanks to Tianna Bartoletta on our interview, and thanks to Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts on producing #SocialingtheDistance.
Tianna Bartoletta, photo (copyright), by BBC.com
Tianna Bartoletta is a pretty amazing athlete. She is also a pretty amazing person.
A two time Olympian, Tianna took gold in the 4x100m in London 2012, taking the first leg. She also took 4th in the 100 meters. In the Winter of
2012, Tiana was a pusher on the U.S. bobsled team in the Winter Olympics.
In 2016, Tianna won the long jump and also took gold in the 4x100m in Rio 2016, again with the lead off leg.
Tianna Bartoletta, photo (copyright), by Getty Images / World Athletics
In 2005, Tianna took gold in the long jump in Helsinki. In 2006, Tianna took the gold in the World Indoor Championships. Tianna took the bronze at 60m in the 2012 World Indoors (Istanbul) and 2014 World Indoors (Sopot).
In World Outdoors in Beijing 2015, Tianna Bartoletta took gold in the long jump once again. At the World Outdoors in London 2017, Tianna Madison took the bronze in the long jump.
In Clip 5, we asked Tianna Bartoletta to speak on Why Do You Love the sport?
Special thanks to Tianna Bartoletta on our interview, and thanks to Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts on producing #SocialingtheDistance.
Isaac Too, photo by Justin Lagat
Isaac Too, photo by Justin Lagat
We asked Justin Lagat to speak with emerging athletes and how COVID 19 affected their athletic season...
Continue reading Middle level runners are the most affected by the COVID 19 situation.
Michael Norman, 2018 USA Champs, photo by Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts
Michael Norman, 2018 USA Champs, photo by Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts
Continue reading Norman also 100 m in future....
Jasmin Stowers, photo 1 by World Athletics
Jasmin Stowers, photo 2 by World Athletics
Jasmin Stowers has ended her career due to injuries. Stuart Weir did this piece to put her career in perspective...
Continue reading Jasmin Stowers ends her career....
I love the World Athletics Indoor Tour. In 2019, I went on the tour and visited Dusseldorf, Karlsruhe, Birmingham, Boston, Madrid and then, US Champs. It was exciting to see the European meets.
I have not gone to meets since the 2020 US Olympic Trials. I am hoping to visit a track meet in 2021.
Continue reading World Athletics Indoor Tour to expand in 2021.
This is excellent news in UK!
British Athletics has announced that both Diamond League meetings and the British indoor Championships will happen in 2021.
The Anniversary Games celebrate the London 2012 Olympics legacy and it is an excellent event! I loved that meet! Big crowds and enthusiasm, with superb events and competitors.
The British Indoor Athletic Championships will be held in 2021 as well. Money challenges had put this meet up on the "do we need it" and thank God, we do!
Thanks to Stuart Weir on putting this together.
The Muller Anniversary Games, photo by British Athletics
The Muller Anniversary Games, photo by British Athletics
Continue reading British Indoor Championships and Diamond Leagues in 2021 program: good news! .
Today is an easy day. Friday is an easy day.
Stay safe. Stay isolated.
Muller Anniversary Games, photo by British Athletics
Friday, 30 October 2020: warm-up, an easy 45 minutes, 6 x 150 m stride outs, cooldown
This sound cloud interview is a gem. I thought I had lost the audio.
I did the interview in October 2019, while at the Mainova Frankfut Marathon post event presser. I have to admit, that I wanted to interview these two individuals since I met them, about 5 years ago.
Why? I believe that the relationship between Katrin Dorre Heinig and her daughter, Katherine Heinig Steinruck is about the united Germany, a mother and daughter, and a coach and athlete, all at the same time. It is complicated, it is fascinating and it is also a modern lesson on how much modern humans should reveal into the modern world of media.
Katherina Heinig Steinruck and Katrin Dorre Heinig, photo courtesy © marathon4you.de
I knew about Katrin Dorre Heinig since the 1980s. Katrin was one of the finest women marathoners in modern history. In competing in 3 Olympics, Katrin Dorre was 3rd in 1988, 5th in 1992 and 4th in 1996. She completed 45 marathons, won 24. Katrin Dorre won 3 Osaka Ladies marathons. She competed for both East Germany and the united Germany. Katrin Dorre set a PB at Hamburg in 1999, with a 2:24:35 time. Katrin Dorre competed 1984-2000, a long marathon and illustrious career.
In 1992, Katrin Dorre married Wolfgang Heinig, her trainer. They had a daughter, Katherina Heinig, who is the top German women's marathoner. Wolfgang Heinig and Katrin Dorre Heinig are two excellent coaches. Wolfgang coaches Gesa Krause, the 2019 WC bronze medalist in the steeplechase and 2018 European champion.
Katherina is coached by her mother, Katrin. Katherina is a police officer, along with her husband. She has a world outside running.PBs for Katherina Heinig Steinruck includes a 2:27.26 marathon PB, set in 2019. In 2020, Katherina Heinig Steinruck set a 10k PB in 32:16.
I am fascinated with this dynamic. It is obvious that the affection between mother and daughter. It is obvious that the experiences that Katrin had with the media as Germany united has not been forgotten.
In this interview, one sees how mother and daugther interact, how coach and mother interact, and why I think that Katherina's finest marathon has a potential medal in it. Times matter little to these two, but positions in a tactical championship event do.
Thanks to Katrin Dorre Heinig and Katherine Heinig Steinruck.
Thanks to the brother, Brian Eder on managing our audio podcasts and encouraging me to begin with runblogrun almost 14 years ago.
No one should be surprised by the recent announcement by Emmanuel Hudson, the manager of Christian Coleman. Appealing the AIU decision is what Mr. Coleman should do.
My issue is this. As there had already been such an experience, Mr. Coleman should have stayed at home during his Whereabouts time, 7.15 PM to 8.15 PM on December 9, 2019. I hate writing about this situation.
I hope that younger athletes see that, as an elite athlete, Whereabouts is part of what an elite athlete has to recognize as a daily responsibility.
Christian Coleman, photo by Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts
Continue reading Coleman will appeal....
Christian Coleman is the 2019 World Outdoor Champion at 100m. He is also the 2018 World Indoor Champion at 60m. I have interviewed Christian Coleman on several occasions. He seems to be a nice guy.
Christian Coleman, photo by Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts
This is not about Christian Coleman being a nice guy. This is about how Christian Coleman, who had one near ban on the same whereabouts issues a year ago, took a rather reckless attitude towards Whereabouts testing. His current possible ban was totally avoidable, in my estimation.
On the date, December 9, 2019, Christian noted that he could be contacted on Whereabouts protocals between 7:15 PM and 8:15 PM. He was not where he was supposed to be?
The ramifications are huge. The top male sprinter, going into an Olympic season, will probably be banned. It could have been avoided. Management did not do their job. Christian Coleman did not do his job. And it casts a shadow on his career in particular and sprinting in general. No one wins.
Why was he not at home? Why did he have to go to a Walmart Superstore then? Who was there to remind him that, even a 100m World Champion needs to do the Whereabouts protocals.
Considering what Nike allegedly was paying Mr. Coleman, his management team should have had some involvement in keeping Coleman on task. This will cause both some changes in the world of money.
This was just plain sad. It could have been avoided.
As a public service, I have posted the Whereabouts protocals below.
Its the hills. Many athletes have used hills as keys to their success. In 1976, Lasse Viren did the double-double, winning 10k/5k in 1972, and doing same in 1976, plus a 5th in the Olympic marathon, with a big section on the hills. His 800m repeats up hills , and his 50 m jog/50m sprints on a soccer pitch, built his shape.
Joshua Cheptegai, photo by Dan Vernon / World Athletics
Thursday, 29 October 2020: warm-up, 30-minute hilly run, 6 x 200m hill, jog 200 btw each hill, cool down
Jarret Eaton, 2017 WC Indoor Champs/ Birmingham, photo by Mke Deering / The Shoe Addicts
Jarret Eaton is the US Indoor Champion at the 60m hurdles in 2016 and 2018. In 2016, Jarret was 4th in the World Indoors in Portland. In 2018, Jarret took the silver in the World Indoor Championships in Birmingham, England.
Jarrett Eaton is an exciting interview. I believe that I set a record on questions with Jarret. He was great!
Thanks again, Jarret Eaton! See you in the 2021 season!
Thanks Mike Deering on producing #socialingthedistance.
Continue reading Socialing The Distance, Featuring Jarret Eaton (Full Interview).
The idea of an easy day is rather foreign to many Americans of my geneation. We had been told that if 40 miles was good, 100 miles was better. I hit 100 miles a week as a 16 year old, but never went near it again until a senior in college. In college, I tried a season where I cut my mileage to 40-50 a week, did only 30 minute runs on easy days and was shocked when I set PBs starting at 2 miles and up to an hour run. In one 12k race, I set PBs at 4 miles, 5 miles, 6 miles, 10k and 12k. Easy days made sense.
Joshua Cheptegai and Jacob Kiplimo, photo by Dan Vernon / World Athletics
Wednesday, 28 October 2020 warm-up, an easy 45 minutes, 6 x 150 m stride outs, cooldown
Christian Coleman gets 2 years ban is the subject in this piece.
Truth is this. It never should have happened.
Christian Coleman, photo by Getty Images/ British Athletics
Elite athletes need to give one hour a day on their whereabouts each day. They can update the hour via text, phone and email. On December 9, 2019, Mr. Coleman gave the hour he would be avalable as 7.15 pm to 8.15pm.
He was not where he was supposed to be in that hour. Mr. Coleman was at a Walmart Supercenter at that time and a receipt was shown as checking out at 8:22 PM.
I did a piece on BBC today.
Wherabouts is the way that global athletics combats doping. Many athletes see whereabouts as the price one pays to be an elite athlete.
An appeal seems to be in the works. Stay tuned.
Continue reading Coleman gets 2 years ban.
RunBlogRun presents
Athletics Chat
Episode 24
Epilogue
Going Viking; London 2017, Karsten Warholm wins, photo by Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts
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Continue reading Athletics Chat-Episode 24, the Epilogue.
This weeks topics with Stuart Weir and Larry Eder:
1. Nathan Leeper and CAS decision.
2. All marathons moved to fall 2021 except Boston marathon which will be held in April 2021.
3. Athletes who competed in 2020, Athletes who did not, what gives?
Karston Warhlom, London 2017, photo by Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts
4. Without the vacines, can athletics move back to pre pandemic?
5. Tokyo 2021, who will go?
6. Will there be a 2021 indoor season?
7. Why not have World Champs held in London and Keep Olympics in Athens?
8. Pandemic updates?
Continue reading Athletics Chat-Episode 24.
When it all began; London 2017, Karsten Warholm does his 'Munch", photo by Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts
We love Karsten Warholm. He is a gutty athlete. He is speedy, he is agile, and he loves the sport!
Continue reading Warholm speaks about next year....
Tuesday is Tempo. Keep it focused.
Molly Huddle, photo by Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts
Tuesday: warm-up, 15 minutes easy, tempo run, 20 minutes, at pace 30 seconds above your ave mile pace for 5k now. So, if you ran 18 minutes for 5k, you can run 20 minutes at 6:20 mile pace, this is not to exhaust you, but to build you, 4x300m cutdowns, cooldown
2019 World Athletics Awards, photo by © Philippe Fitte
The WA Awards are a recent move to virtual events....
Continue reading WORLD ATHLETICS AWARDS GOES VIRTUAL FOR 2020.
This is an excellent piece on Naomi Ogbeta, by Stuart Weir. We hope you enjoy it. The video kept me laughing!
Naomi Ogbeta, photo by Naomi's twitter
Continue reading Naomi Ogbeta had a crazy 2020 season.....
Monday is an easy day. Keep it easy.
1928 track spike, shoe made by Adi Dassler, photo by adidas communication
Monday, 26 October 2020 warm-up, an easy 50 minutes, 6 x 150 m stride outs, cooldown
Long runs on Sundays. It ends the week, or begins the week.
Joshua Cheptegai and Jacob Kiplimo, by Dan Vernon / World Athletics
Sunday: Long run, 75-90 minutes
The last big marathon in 2020 has been cancelled and moved to a virtual event. The 2020 Honolulu Marathon, the iconic season ending major marathon has succumbed to the pandemic.
The release is below....
Continue reading 2020 HONOLULU MARATHON Cancelled in 2020, will go virtual .
Sergey Shubenkov is an gutty hurdler.
In 2012, he took the 2012 European Outdoor Championships. In 2013, Shubenkov won in Goteborg at the European Indoor. He added wins in 2014 Zurich, (EA Outdoor) and in 2015 Beijing (WA outdoor champs).
Sergey Shubenkov, photo via You Tube /WA
In 2017 London, Shubenkov took silver at the World Championships. In 2018, Sergey took the silver at the World Indoor in Brimingham, England, and in 2019, Sergey Shubenkov took silver in Doha at the World Championships.
Do not disount Sergey Shubenkov, he is dangerous anytime he ocmpetes.
Continue reading Sergey Shubenkov will not compete in 2021 indoor season.
In this Conversations with Larry, I wanted to salute the people who put on the meets that I love. I could not cover the amazing meets that we get to see, and visit, without the hard work by the meet staffs. They do not get the love that they deserve!
Thanks to Mike Deering on managing this programming, #sociialingthedistance.
2018 USA Champs, photo by Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts
Continue reading Conversations with Larry: Track Meet Staff.
Jim Thorpe won the 1912 Olympic decathlon and pentathlon. No one has done that since.
Jim Thorpe, photo by Olympics.org.
Due to the amateur rules at the time, Jim Thorpe, a native-American, was stripped of his Olympic medals due to making $35 to $50 a day playing baseball. It was a sham, and it was about wealthy white guys protecting athletic standards that did not give talented working class athletes of any race or religious background the luxury to compete. Most people had to work to support themselves. When did they train?
The support for Jim Thorpe continues to grow....he may have been the greatest athlete of all times...
This is a series by World Athletics that highlights many exciting global athletes. Yulimar Rojas is the World Athletics gold champion in Doha 2019 and London 2017. In 2016 Olympics, Yulimar Rojas took the silver medal.
Yulimar Rojas, photo by panamsports.com
Yulimar Rojas should be a multi eventer: She has Outdoor pbs at the 100m (11.94), HJ (1.87m), LJ (6.57m NR) and TJ (15.41), and Indoor PBs at LJ with 6.59m NR and TJ 15.43m WR, AR, NR.
Yulimar Rojas, photo by iaafworldathleticschamps.com
Yulimar Rojas also took gold at the World Indoor Champs in 2018 (Birmingham) and 2016 (Portland).
Yulimar Rojas is a wonderfully gifted athlete who shows her love with athletics with emotional displays after her big jumps!
Check out the video!
Continue reading Yulimar Rojas | Unscripted, by World Athletics .
📚 Mañana llega a las librerías 'Ruth Beitia, salto a las alturas'.
-- Karel López (@Karellopez) October 13, 2020
👌Un libro en el que radiografío desde la admiración la carrera deportiva de @Ruthypeich
😉 Disponible en librerías y en plataformas tipo: Fnac, La Casa del Libro, Amazon...
También aquí: https://t.co/foe6fxVxhE pic.twitter.com/Vzza1AikKr
SANTANDER (ESP): A book about Olympic high jump winner Ruth Beitia was published with the name "Ruth Beitia, salto a las alturas". Karel López summarizes the sports career of the legendary jumper. It is a a personal look and admiration towards an exemplary athlete, with a multitude of stories; a journalistic compilation of her successes, with the collaboration of great athletes, coaches, journalists and important people throughout her career.
Ruth Beitia, historia del deporte español, en nuestro #podcast. 🇪🇸🎙️
-- Olympic Channel (@OlympicCh_es) September 29, 2020
¿Qué aprendió de su paso por la política?
¿Qué secuelas deja llevar su cuerpo al límite?
¿A qué se dedica tras su retirada?
Escúchalo aquí: https://t.co/Ahth7xm148@Ruthypeich @COE_es @WorldAthletics pic.twitter.com/fXKKeYsMnl
Continue reading New book on Ruth Beitia, "Ruth Beitia, salto a las alturas" .
Slovakia's Matej Toth won the 50km race walk at the Dudinska 50K in a world leading time of 3:41:15, photo/copyright by Milan Ďuroch
This piece is done on the Dudince race walk by European Athletics. Love the team at www.europeanathletics.org, Matek Toth cranked on Saturday in Dudince!
Was happy to be small part of the success story of today by Olympic winner Matej Toth, 4th record win in Dudince, WL, Tokyo standard. @WorldAthletics @SlovakAthletics pic.twitter.com/a1Td2FfTZq
-- Alfonz Juck (@emenews) October 24, 2020
This is Saturday. Saturday is speed play day. Keep it fast.
WCH Gydnia, photo by Dan Vernon / World Athletics
Saturday, 24 October 2020: warm-up, Fartlek: 10 x 1 minute, 5 k pace, 2 minutes easy, then 10 x 1 minute, 10k pace, 30 minutes cool down
Jacob Kiplimo by Dan Vernon / World Athletics
Jacob Kiplimo just won the WCHM in Gdynia, Poland.
Jacob Kiplimo is looking to double 10k/5k in Tokyo. With Kiplimo and Joshua Cheptegai, watch how Uganda does in the Olympic athletics!
Continue reading Kiplimo confirms 5/10 k double for Tokyo.
RunBlogRun presents
Featuring Leah Falland
Socialing The Distance
with Larry Eder
Leah Falland is one of the new members of the On Athletic Club. Leah has been coached by Dathan Ritzenhein during the past 2 years. Leah was an NCAA and Big Ten indoor mile champion, and she has a steeplechase PB of 9:18.85. Leah
Falland has dealt with injuries and in this 2020 season, she set a new PB at the 1,500m, wth 4:11.25!
I enjoyed the interview with Leah and think you will as well!
Thanks to Leah Falland! Thanks to Mike Deering on managing #socialingthedistance.
Find Leah Falland on Twitter: https://twitter.com/leahkayo
Find Leah Falland on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_falland/
Leah Falland
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Continue reading Socialing The Distance, Featuring Leah Falland.
Eliud Kipchoge, photo by Virgin Money London Marathon media
The London Marathon was an exciting event in 2020. While most thought Eliud Kipchoge would be the obvious winner, but it was not to be. Eliud Kipchoge ended up finishing 8th in 2:06.49.
Eliud Kipchoge is a champion. He has taught us how to behave when one wins and one looses.
Continue reading Eliud Kipchoge recovers with London Marathon loss.....
Thomas Bach, photo by Olympics.org
Thomas Bach is in a no win situation.
He is the mouthpiece of the IOC. He is the voice of the Olympic movement.
He is on the brink of havng to announce Tokyo going ahead, Tokyo going ahead in a pandemic state, or the Olympics could be cancelled.
I think it is 70/30 that the Olympics will happen in 20201. The issue is this, many, most Olympic fans will not go, will not be able to go without a vaccine.
The pandemic is teaching us this little lesson: Mother Nature can shut the hubris of modern humans. We can travel around the world in about 128 hours. So can a biological challenge.
The Olympic movement is huge, I am not sure that it can battle the pandemic.
Laura Muir, photo by British Athletics
Laura Muir, photo by British Athletics
Laura Muir had an excellent season in a strange season, mottled with a pandemic. In 2020, she had three outdoor 1,500m races this season, and her final 1,500m (3;57.40) she set the WL in 2020! Laura Muir races 5 times outdoors at 800m, with the slowest 800m at 2:00.49.
This season has been crazy, and in such a season, Laura Muir had an amazing time.
Continue reading Muir with more confidence to 2021.
2020 RunBlogRun Fall Track & Field Trraining program, in the time of the coronavirus, Week 43, day 5
Friday is easy day. Enjoy it.
Jacob Kiplimo, photo by Dan Vernon / World Athletics
Friday, 24 October 2020: warm-up, an easy 45 minutes, 6 x 150 m stride outs, cooldown
Valerie Adams, photo by World Athletics
Continue reading Valerie Adams has a new coach.....
Magnus Kirt, photo by European Athletics
Magnus Kirt has a PB in the javelin of 90.81m. Magnus Kirt threw his PB in 2019. In 2018, Magnus took the bronze in the 2018 European Athletics Outdoor Championships. In 2019, Magnus Kirt took the silver in the 2019 World Outdoor Championships javelin with a throw of 86.21m, where he fell and broke his shoulder.
"The magic of the event is how technical it is. You can always get better."
-- SPIKES (@spikesmag) August 15, 2020
Magnus Kirt on his rocky road to world silver: https://t.co/3z6RvVlobm pic.twitter.com/n5ZfxFj3G7
Continue reading Magnus Kirt moves to a new club .
Kevin Mayer , Mes 10 Commandments
Kevin Mayer is the world record holder in the decathlon, a score that he achieved on 15-16 September 2018, when he reached, 9,126 points, breaking Ashton Eaton's record. On 15 September, Kevin Mayer sets PBs at 100m (10.56) and in the LJ (7.80m). On 16 September, he set 2 more PBs, in the pole vault, 5.45m, and the javelin, 71.90m.
I have spoken with Kevin several times, and he's a big athletics geek. I am looking forward to reading it.
Continue reading Kevin Mayer published a book, Mes 10 Commandements.
Mainova Frankfurt Marathon, photo by Mainova Frankfurt Marathon
Mainova Frankfurt Marathon, photo by Mainova Frankfurt Marathon
The Mainova Frankfurt Marathon is one of the most amazing marathons in the world. I have not missed the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon since 2013.
What do I love about the Mainvoa Frankfurt Marathon?
It is a wonderful German marathon, and it showcases the city of Frankfurt, and the management has built an enduring event and expo.
I hope to see it in 2021.
Continue reading Mainova extends sponsorship until at least 2024 .
Thursday is hill day. Stay focused, stay safe.
Ashton Eaton, photo by Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts
Thursday, 22 October 2020 warm-up, 30-minute hilly run, 6 x 200m hill, jog 200 btw each hill, cool down
Mariya Lasitskene, photo by European-Athletics
Mariya Lasitskene has expressed her disappointment in the Salwa Eid Naser decision....
Continue reading Mariya Lasitskene appalled by WA decision on Salwa Eid Naser.
RunBlogRun presents
Conversations with Larry
How to keep the sport (athletics) healthy
Noah Lyles, 2018 USA Outdoors, photo by Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts
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Continue reading Conversations with Larry: How to Keep Athletics Healthy.
Shaunae Miller-Uibo, London 2017, photo by Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts
The stench around the AIU's decision Saiwa Eid Naser continues to grow...
Continue reading Shaunae Miller-Uibo: concerns over AIU decision on Salwa Eid Naser.
Lieke Klaver, photo by Nos.nl
Lieke Klaver has moved to the 400m, from the 200 meters...
Continue reading Lieke Klaver, on moving up to the 400 meters....
This is an easy day. Wednesday is an easy day. Keep it easy.
Laura Muir, photo by British Athletics
Wednesday, 21 October 2020: warm-up, an easy 45 minutes, 6 x 150 m stride outs, cooldown
Beatrice Chepkoech leads Letesnebet Gidey, 5000m, October 7, 2020, photo by Dan Vernon Photography / NN running team
Joshua Cheptegai, 10,000m, October 7, 2020, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
Jos Hermans defended the wave light tech that NN running team used in meetings....
Continue reading Hermens defended the use of wave-light technology in athletics meets.
Want to be the cool kid in your group of track geeks? Get some of these books listed by some of the biggest writers in the sport.
Continue reading The athletics statto's definitive library, by World Athletics .
Jesse Knight, photo by Getty Images / British Athletics
Each week, Stuart Weir (Oxford, England) and Larry Eder (now in Madison, Wisconsin) chat, and attempt to solve the world's most challenging athletic problems.
In the epilogue, I discuss the points made on the day, and give some topics a bit more respect.
Special thanks to Mike Deering on managing #Athletic Chats.
Continue reading Athletics Chat-Episode 23, the Epilogue.
Each week, Stuart Weir (Oxford, England) and Larry Eder (now in Madison, Wisconsin) chat, and attempt to solve the world's most challenging athletic problems.
Jake Wightman, photo by Getty Images / British Athletics
Jessie Knight, photo by Getty Images / British Athletics
Topics discussed:
1. Jessie Knight, a school teacher and 400m hurdle/400m champion.
2. Jake Wightman, a crazy season!
3. Commonwealth Games, why so enjoyable?
4. Will UK Athletics have global indoor season.
5. Is the US having an indoor season? Millrose and US Indoors on same weekend? Is this a typo?
6. Mariya Lasitskene, will we see her compete outside Mother russia?
7. Pandemic update, how is it in England?
Special thanks to Mike Deering on managing #athletic chats.
Continue reading Athletic Chat-Episode 23.
Salwa Eid Naser, photo by World Athletics
Salwa Eid Naser has been cleared on the provisional suspension this past June 2020 by the AIU. Details below....
Continue reading Naser cleared for Tokyo.
Lindsey Scherf, pictured here following her world-record run in 2018 Armory NYC Indoor Marathon World Record Challenge, returns to The Armory next month for a World Record attempt in the 50K. Photo by John Nepolitan
This event will be tough. Lindsey Scherf could get quite close to this world record, it should be exciting to see. The event is being held as a fundraiser for the Armory Foundation. The NB Armory is a positive sanctuary for the sport.
We support this event!
Continue reading Lindsey Scherf to Attempt 50k World Record for Armory Foundation.
Tuesday is for tempo day. It seems simple, but the benefits are complex. Do it. Stay safe.
Joshua Cheptegai, photo by Dan Vernon Photography for World Athletics
Tuesday, 20 October 2020: warm-up, 15 minutes easy, tempo run, 20 minutes, at pace 30 seconds above your ave mile pace for 5k now. So, if you ran 18 minutes for 5k, you can run 20 minutes at 6:20 mile pace, this is not to exhaust you, but to build you, 4x300m cutdowns, cooldown
Mariya Lasitskene, photo by Getty Images / European Athletics
The best women's high jumper in the world begins 2021 training soon...
The Marathon Project is an elite only event that will happen on December 2020. This event now has Sara Hall, who just took second in the 2020 VM London Marathon in a PB 2:22.01.
Sara Hall takes second in the 2020 VM London Marathon in PB 2:22.01, photo by London Marathon media
Continue reading The Marathon Project Entry Lists Have Been Released.
Laura Weightman paces Sifan Hassan, women's 10,000m, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
Joshua Cheptegai, men's 10,000m, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
The pacing light has been brought back to athletics. In 1973-1974, the ITA, an attempt at pro athletics in the United States, the meets used pacing lights. This summer, the NN running team used pacing lights in the 5,000m and 10,000m record attempts.
Continue reading Pacing light welcomed....
Jake Wightman, 2020 NB Indoor by Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts
This is Stuart Weir's piece on Jake Wightman and his view of the crazy season that had just ended.
Continue reading Jake Wightman looks back on a strange year.
2020 World Half Marathon Championships, Gdynia, Poland, October 17, 2020, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
The 2020 World Half Marathon Championships was held in Gdynia, Poland on October 17, 2020. This was the only World Champs in 12 months, and it was an exciting championships. Thanks to the EME news, this is the behind the scenes stories of Gdynia...
Continue reading GDYNIA FLASH-BACK.
Jessie Knight is one of the amazing examples of how athletics has events for everyone!
A school teacher who took a break from athletics, and came back, finding a new event, the 400m hurdles. The speed and strength that Jesse developed helped her in both events!
This piece is done by Stuart Weir.
Jessie Knight, photo by Getty Images / British Athletics
Continue reading Jessie Knight - on the up.
The nature of training is such that, when one puts in challenging sessions and then easy sessions. Mortal engines can be developed and challenged, but time to recover is needed. When one is at top fitness, one must also watch health diligently. In this season, in this time of the pandemic, one must watch and stay safe.
2020 World Championships Half Marathon, Gdynia, Oct 17, 2020, photo by Dan Vernon / World Athletics
Monday, 19 October 2020: warm-up, an easy 50 minutes, 6 x 150 m stride outs, cooldown
I love what Sound Running did in August with their 2 meets. Now, they are putting on a meet December 4-5, 2020 in SoCal. The meet was the idea of Jesse Williams and his team.
1,500m start, photo by Sound Running
This past week, Sound Running announced a new meet, just a 3 days after Olympic qualifying begins. Sound Running is puttng on a meet with events such as 3000m Steeple, 5000m, 10,000m, and High School 5000m.
To check out the interview we did with Jesse Williams go here: https://www.runblogrun.com/2020/09/socialing-the-distance-featuing-jesse-williams.html
Continue reading Sound Running "Track Meet" set for December 4 & 5.
Jacob Kiplimo, photo by Dan Vernon Photography / World Athletics
thletics The men's event in Gydnia was super quick! And the top 5 was amazing and they were way deep! This update was by EME News.
Continue reading Kiplimo: the new star is born.
The WCHM women's lead pack, photo 1 by Dan Vernon Photography / World Athletics
Justin Lagat has been quite busy this past month. This piece, Justin did on the women's event in Gydnia, Poland!
Continue reading Peres Jepchirchir earns a world title and a world record in Gdynia.
Karoline Bjerkeli Grovdal in action in the 3000m steeplechase heats at the Berlin 2018 European Athletics Championships, by Getty Images / European Athletics
Has Karoline Grovdal finally found her perfect distance?
The three-day 2020 European Athletics e-Convention was directed from Tallinn, reaching all 50 participating European Athletics Member Federations, photo by Getty/ European Athletics
This is an update by European Athletics on 2020 European Athletics e-Convention day 3...
Sunday is long run day. Keep running, but stay safe.
Lining up at the 10,000m, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
Sunday, 18 October 2020: Long run, 75-90 minutes
George Gandy, photo by English Athletics
George Gandy was a giant in the sport of athletics coaching. Athletics Weekly did an excellent piece on George Gandy: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/12880689/george-gandy-dead-athletics-coe/
Continue reading George Gandy funeral on 30 October 2020....
European Athletics Interim President Dobromir Karamarinov at the 2019 European Athletics Congress in Prague, photo by Getty Images/ European Athletics
This is update on day 2, at 2020 European Athletics e-Convention, thanks to EME News......
Continue reading 2020 European Athletics e-Convention, day 2....
RunBlogRun presents
Conversations with Larry:
NN World Record Day
Joshua Cheptegai, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
The NN World Record Day was an amazingly successful night. A new 5,000m women's world and 10,000m men's world record both happened this one night in Valencia, Spain.
Special thanks to Mike Deering on the production and Dan Vernon on the photography.
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Continue reading Conversations with Larry: NN World Record Day.
Mariya Lasitskene, photo by European Athletics
The "Battle of the sexes" is a yearly competition in Moscow that features the best high jumpers in Russia. I want to add this event to my to go to list in the post pandemic and non banned country list.
Dina Asher-Smith, photo by Getty Images / British Athletics
Dina Asher-Smith, photo by Getty Images / British Athletics
Dina Asher-Smith speaks on the Olympic postponement....
Continue reading Dina Asher-Smith on the Olympic postponement....
This is Saturday. It is speed play day. We also know it as Fartlek. This session helps build leg speed.
Nicholas Kemeli leads Joshua Cheptegai, photo by Dan Venon Photography
Saturday, 17 October 2020: warm-up, Fartlek: 10 x 1 minute, 5 k pace, 2 minutes easy, then 10 x 1 minute, 10k pace, 30 minutes cool down
RunBlogRun presents
Socialing The Distance with Larry Eder
Featuring Carlos Villarreal
Carlos Villarreal takes the Pan Am 1,500m, photo by USOC
Carlos is a part of the On Athletics Club, coached by Dathan Ritzenhein. He ran in college for Northern Arizona University. He is the 1500m Gold Medalist at the 2019 Pan American Games, U-23 Mexican National Record Holder in the 1500m and 8th Mexican in history to run under the 4-minute mile.
Carlos told RunBlogRun about his high school running, his time with Coach James Li at Arizona, and his move to On Athletics Club with Dathan Ritzenhein, and his PBs in 2020.
Special thanks to Carlos Villarreal for his time and Mike Deering on managing the series, #socialingthedistance.
Carlos Villarreal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcvillarrea...
Carlos Villarreal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CVillarreal12
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Letsenbet Gidey and Joshua Cheptegai, enjoying their world records, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
This is piece on NN Valencia World Record Day, by Justin Lagat.
Gesa Felicitas Krause, photo by Getty Images / European Athletics
Gesa Felicitas Krause has an amazing kick. In Doha, Gesa Felicitas Krause's last 200m put her the bronze medal position, with a huge PB 9:03.30 time. This was a huge PB and new German National record for Gesa Felicitas Krause. Gesa Felicitas Krause coached by Wolfgang Heinig.
Continue reading Gesa Felicitas Krause has returned to light training....
The easy day on Friday is key to keeping you injury free.
Beatrice Chepkoeach leads Letsnebet Gidey, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
Friday, 16 October 2020 : warm-up, an easy 45 minutes, 6 x 150 m stride outs, cooldown
European Athletics e-Convention, photo by European Athletics
This is an update on EA Convention being held as an e-Convention.
Continue reading EA E-CONVENTION, Day 2 updates .
This is the daily news on the WAHM/Gydnia, courtesy EME News. The World Athletics Half Marathon Championships Gdynia 2020 will be held on 17 October 2020.
Continue reading GDYNIA NEWS / World Athletics Half Marathon Championships Gdynia 2020.
Bislett Stadion, photo by worldstadiums.com
The Bislett Stadium is one amazing sport sanctuary. Some questions have come up on hosting an EAA Champs outdoors in 2021....
Run Unleashed: Relentless, photo 1, by The Shoe Addicts
This video was completed in late November 2010. I had been pitched by Adam, Mike and AJ on doing video work. Nike's ad agency asked us to show us what they could do, so the emerging Shoe Addicts came up with this concept. Music, video, voice was their ideas.
Run Unleashed: Relentless, photo 2, by The Shoe Addicts
The video captures the spirit in running. The voice over brings the viewer in. While Nike did not use it, the video did help me see how I could and should use video to build content on our websites.
Run Unleashed: Relentless, photo 3 by The Shoe Addicts
The Shoe Addicts are Algernon Felice, Mike Deering and Adam Johnson-Eder.
Since then, The Shoe Addicts have produced more than a thousand videos for RunBlogRun and other clients..
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Continue reading RunBlogRun Deep Archives (November 2010): Run Unleashed: Relentless.
On Thursday, we run hills. Hills can be used, in a variety of ways, to build endurance, develop speed and build a final kick.
Joshua Cheptegai on way to 10,000m world record, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
Thursday, 15 October 2020: warm-up, 30-minute hilly run, 6 x 200m hill, jog 200 btw each hill, cool down
European Athletics
World Athletics Chief Information Officer An Dang Duy talking about the sport's global governing body's digital innovations at the 2020 European Athletics e-Convention
This was an update by European Athletics on Day 1 of the 2020 European Athletics Convention.
Check out https://www.european-athletics.org.
European Athletics
Thomas Rohler spoke on social media and branding at the first ever Athletes Forum on the first day of the Athletes Forum at the 2020 European Athletics e-Convention
This was an update by European Athletics on Day 1 of the 2020 European Athletics Convention.
Check out https://www.european-athletics.org.
Daniel Wanjiru takes London, photo by London Marathon Media
When I learn about a drug positive I have two simultaneous thoughts. One is that any positive test means that AIU is doing its job. The second is, an athlete who tests positive has made a business decision, and they do not believe that the chances of being caught are worth the risk.
Continue reading Daniel Wanjiru is banned for four years....
Getty Images
European Athletics Interim President Dobromir Karamarinov at the 2019 European Athletics Congress in Prague
This piece was about the speeches that Seb Coe and Dobromir Karamarinov would make on the opening day at the 2020 European Athletics e-convention. The piece was on https://www.european-athletics.org.
Charles Moore (centre) on the podium at the 1952 Olympics (Getty Images) © Copyright
This piece was on the World Athletics site today. Charles Moore died on 8 October 2020. He was the 1952 Olympic champion at 400m hurdles.
Continue reading 1952 Olympic 400m hurdles champion Moore dies.
Donavan Brazier, photo by Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts
Donavan Brazier, photo by Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts
Donavan Brazier is the 2019 World Champion at 800m. In his 800m in Doha, Donavan set a new American record at 1:42.34. In 2020, Donavan set a PB at 1,500m with his 3:35.85. In 2020, Donavan Brazier won 10 events in 10 starts, with a SB at 800m in 1:43.15 in Monaco.
Continue reading Donavan Brazier: "every year I try a little bit harder"....
RunBlogRun presents
Conversations with Larry
2020 Wanda Diamond League
To put on an elite event is no mean feat. In this time of the modern plague, putting on a major event is an challenging task. That the Diamond League was able to not only sustain its brand, but to build the brand should be applauded.
Doha Diamond League, 2020, photo by Stuart Weir via BBC TV
Why was the Diamond League so important in 2020? In this Convos with Larry, I take a shot at giving praise where praise is due.
Thanks to the Diamond League team, event team, athletes, officials, and audiences who made these events so alive and important in this year of the pandemic.
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Continue reading Conversations with Larry: 2020 Wanda Diamond League.
Joshua Cheptegai en route to 10,000m Wr, 26:11.00, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
Joshua Cheptegai now owns the world records at 5000m and 10,000m. Joshua will debut at the half marathon (13.1m/21.1k) this weekend at the World Athletics Half Marathon in Gydnia, Poland. What can he do at the half marathon distance?
Continue reading Joshua Cheptegai debuts at half marathon....
Bianca Williams, photo by Getty / British Athletics
British 4 x 100m, photo by Getty Images / British Athletics
Bianca Williams to Darryl Neita, GB 4x100m, photo by Getty Images / British Athletics
This is our update on Bianca Williams. It is sad to note that UK is having same issues as we have in US.
Continue reading Bianca Williams - developments.
Mondo Duplantis, photo by Getty Images / British Athletics
Mondo Duplantis, photo by Getty Images / British Athletics
This year, in 2020 was a big year for Mondo Duplantis. Since 2017, the athletics cognesceti have noted that Mondo was the real thing. This writer met Mondo with his family in Eugene, Oregon at the Pre Classic. I was struck by how Mondo's parents allowed him to be a teenager.
Mondo woke the continent of Europe up with his win at the 2018 European Outdoor Athletics Championships.
2020 has been the year of Mondo. In one week in February 2020, Mondo set two world records, on 8 February 2020, Mondo cleared 6.17m in Torun, Poland. On 15 February 2020, Mondo cleared 6.18m in Glasgow, Scotland.
And then, on 17 September 2020, Mondo cleared 6.15m in Rome, and took the outdoor best as well!
How high can Mondo Duplantis go?
To the moon? Well, close...
Continue reading Mondo Duplantis speaks about his records... .
Elaine Thompson, photo by Getty/British Athletics
Elaine Thompson, photo by Getty/British Athletics
Elaine Thompson-Herah is the world leader at 100 meters. In 2020, Elaine shows that she is on the way back, and we will have to wait and see in 2021 what Elaine can do. Stuart Weir put this one together. Stuart gets it. He has also covered this season with me, giving our readers a chance to appreciate the pandemic season.
Continue reading Elaine Thompson-Herah: " I want to be in my top form for next season".
An easy day today. Wednesday is about keeping it easy and recovering from tough day. Keep safe.
NN Valencia World record day, 10,000m, Oct. 7, 2020, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
Wednesday, 14 October 2020: warm-up, an easy 45 minutes, 6 x 150 m stride outs, cooldown
Karsten Warholm, photo by Etienne Fiacre
In 2020, Karsten Warholm has been one of the exceptional athletes in athletics. His almost flawless hurdling was something to behold. His amazing endurance and speed entertained athletics fans all season long! In fact, Karsten's achievements were done in spikes that have not been challenged by media, or World Athletics. Karsten Warholm had a near perfect season. And now, he wants to attempt the 800m! Could be cool!
RunBlogRun presents
Athletics Chat
Episode 22
Epilogue
Happy Birthday, Michelle Carter, photo by World Athletics
In this epilogue, we delve deeper into the issues of the week. We discussed Michelle Carter, the Scottish Athletics awards, Bianca Williams and #BLM, the world
records at 5000m women, 10,000m men, and European 10,000m women's record.
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Continue reading Athletics Chat 22-The Epilogue.
RunBlogRun presents
Athletics Chat
Episode 22
Sifan Hassan sets Euro 10,000m record, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
Topic included:
1. Michelle Carter, aka @shotdiva, has a birthday!
2. Athletics Weekly relaunched and with new owner
3. Scottish Athletics
4. Biance Williams, and BLM
5. 5k World women's record, 14:06.65
Joshua Cheptegai behind Nicholas Kemeli, photo by NN running team
6. 10k World men's record, 26:11.00
7. Pandemic updates
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Continue reading Athletics Chat Episode 22.
Tuesday is a tempo run! Stay on the workout!
Eric Jenkins, photo by Chris Cooper
Tuesday: warm-up, 15 minutes easy, tempo run, 20 minutes, at pace 30 seconds above your ave mile pace for 5k now. So, if you ran 18 minutes for 5k, you can run 20 minutes at 6:20 mile pace, this is not to exhaust you, but to build you, 4x300m cutdowns, cooldown
RunBlogRun presents
Conversations with Larry
In Memory of the late George Gandy
George Gandy, photo by England Athletics
George Gandy died this past week, at the ago of 80. George Gandy coached at Loughborough University over the past 50 years. Among the athletes he advised and coached, are Seb Coe, Wendy Sly, Jon Brown, Lisa Dombrowsky, Jack Buckner.
George Gandy coached athletes in 10 Olympics, 11 World Championships and 5 Commonwealth Games. George Gandy also was National endurance coachin 1992-1998 and 2009-2013.
I met George Gandy in 1979-1980 at the Runners World National running week. George has advised many a coach, and he
will be missed. This is a tribute to this excellent coach.
To lean more on George Gandy, please read: https://athleticsweekly.com/athletics-news/coaching-legend-george-gandy-dies-1039935983/
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Continue reading Conversations with Larry: In Memory of George Gandy.
Jake Wightman, photo by Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts
Jemma Reekie, photo by British Athletics
Laura Muir, photo by British Athletics
Scottish Athletics did the unusual step by announcing a 3 athlete tie on the Performance Athlete of the year. And it makes total sense! Laura Muir had 3 1,500m races under 4 minutes and 5 800m races with slowest being 2:00.49! Jemma Reekie won 4/5 800m and 2/3 1,500m. Jake Wightman went 3:29 at 1,500m and moved Steve Cram, Seb Coe and Steve Ovett down the all time British list.
Laura Weightman paces Sifan Hassan, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
The 10,000m is 25 laps on a 400m track. In good weather, it is a challenging event. In rain, cold and wind, it is a thing of nightmares. Sifan Hassan showed her talent and drive in this tough battle with the track and Mother Nature.
Continue reading Sifan Hassan sets Euro record at 10,000m, 29:36.67!.
Sifan Hassan, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
What a way to end the 2020 season. Global Sports Communications put this end season meeting, and Sifan Hassan showed the shape that she is in with the new 10,000m Euro record.
Monday is an easy day. Enjoy it!
Jessica Hull, Shannon Rowbury, photo by Chris Cooper
Monday, 12 October 2020: warm-up, an easy 50 minutes, 6 x 150 m stride outs, cooldown
Long runs are key to your success as a distance runner. Keep the pace at a talking pace, and enjoy the run.
Sara Hall takes 2nd at London Marathon, by London Marathon media
Sunday: Long run, 75-90 minutes
RunBlogRun presents
Conversations with Larry
2020 Virgin Money London Marathon
The London Marathon 2020 was exciting!
The womens' event began at 7.15 AM local, the men's event began at 10 AM local, and the wheelchair began at 1 pm local.
All 3 events were run at Saint James Park, a 2.195k loop that was done 19 plus times.
The women's event showed Brigid Kosgei in top condition, and winning a cold, rainy event in 2:18.58. The most amazing finish was that of Sara Hall, who went to second from fifth, setting a PB in 2:22.01, and putting 4 seconds between Sara and Ruth Chepngetich!
Brigid Kosgei's splits yesterday 🔥
-- Virgin Money London Marathon (@LondonMarathon) October 5, 2020
5km - 16:26 (16:26)
10km - 32:25 (15:59)
15km - 48:31 (16:06)
20km - 1:04:35 (16:05)
25km - 1:21:17 (16:42)
30km - 1:38:18 (17:02)
35km - 1:55:00 (16:42)
40km - 2:11:41 (16:42)
42km - 2:18.58 (7.17)
What a performance! #LondonMarathon pic.twitter.com/b6sfnyuzre
Continue reading Conversations with Larry: London Marathon 2020.
Enjoy the speed play, keep it safe !
Fast 5k, photo by Chris Cooper
Saturday, 10 October 2020: warm-up, Fartlek: 10 x 1 minute, 5 k pace, 2 minutes easy, then 10 x 1 minute, 10k pace, 30 minutes cool down
Alicia Monson, photo by www.badgers.com
Alicia Monson was a fun interview, she loves her sport and is excited about her new club, On Athletics Club.
We look forward to seeing her compete in 2021!
Thanks to Mike Deering on producing #SocialingtheDistance. Thanks to Alica Monson for her thoughtful comments.
Continue reading Socialing The Distance featuring Alicia Monson.
Enjoy the easy day. Stay safe.
Eric Jenkins wins the fast 5k, 5 October 2020, photo by Chris Cooper
Friday, 9 October 2020 : warm up, an easy 45 minutes, 6 x 150 m stride outs, cooldown
RunBlogRun presents
Athletics Chat Episode 21-Epilogue
This is my deep thoughts on the Athletics Chat 21. Get a beverage and enjoy!
Stuart Weir and Larry Eder discuss all the athletic issues during the week, and attempt to solve them.
Special thanks to Mike Deering /The Shoe Addicts on managing us.
London women's elite, photo by London Marathon media
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Continue reading Athletics Chat 21-Epilogue.
RunBlogRun presents
Athletics Chat Episode 21
Stuart Weir and Larry Eder discuss all the athletic issues during the week, and attempt to solve them.
Special thanks to Mike Deering /The Shoe Addicts on managing us.
Topics include:
1. London marathon-huge success
2. British Athletics-what is going on? No Muller Indoor GP?
3. Joshua Cheptegei World 10k attempt-can he do it?
4. Lessons by Eliud Kipchoge
5. What will 2021 see?
London 40th poster, photo by London Marathon media
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Continue reading Athletics Chat 21 .
This video was found deep in the archives.
I have to admit, it is one of my favorites...
In 2011, The Shoe Addicts, a video collective, had just begun. They did this video for RunBlogRun as part of a project for Nike. The idea was to promote the Prefontaine Classic, which was coming up at the end of May 2011.
The video is focused on David Oliver. They captured his charm, athleticism and swagger. Pushing the star power of athletes such as David Oliver was one of the ways that The Shoe Addicts got the attention of our readers and viewers.
It was also one of their first videos.
The Shoe Addicts are Algernon Felice, Mike Deering and Adam Johnson-Eder.
Since then, The Shoe Addicts have produced more than a thousand videos for RunBlogRun and other clients..
Hill training is on Thursdays each week. Stay focused.
Jessica Hull and Laura Weightman, photo by Chris Cooper
Thursday: warm up, 30 minute hilly run, 6 x 200m hill, jog 200 btw each hill, cool down
I have watched this broadcast three times already.
The NN running team hosted an amazing event in Valencia.
Letensebet Gidey, photo by NN running team
Letensetbet Gidey sets the 5000m world record at 14:06.65, and she shocked the heck out of many.
While many thought that Joshua Cheptegai could set a new 10,000m world record, it was going to be tough! His 26:11.00 was amazing!
Joshua Cheptegai, photo by NN running team
The broadcast is the best streaming since the breaking 2 broadcast in May 2017. Rob Walker and Sonia O'Sullivan did a wonderful job announcing both events.
The amount of work that goes into a meet is never appreciated, and a meet in the modern plague is amazing that they even happen.
So, get in a run. Get a beverage, and relax. Watch the amazing program!
Continue reading Taking the Throne: Check out the 5k and 10k world records from Valencia! .
RunBlogRun presents
Conversations with Larry
The Diack Debacle
Lamine Diack, photo by InsidetheGames.biz
The stench that the Diacks (Lamine and Pappa) put upon the sport would not soon be forgotten. We may not know the whole story, because Pappa will probably never go to court in Paris. Pappa should have been extradited to France. But, the President in Senegal, who had been given a political donation via the Diacks, will not allow Pappa Diack to be extradited to Paris, France.
This convo includes my deep thoughts on the Debacle. Thanks to Mike Deering on producing #Athletics Chat.
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Continue reading Conversations With Larry: The Diack Debacle.
The NN Valencia World record Day was succesful on all counts.
Letsenbet Gidey set a 5000m world record just prior to the 10,000m attempt, with an excellent 14:06.65!
Joshua Cheptegai had already set world records at 15k (41:05, in 2018), 10k on 1 December 2019 (26:38, which has been broken by Rhonex Kipruto, with 26:24), 5k on the roads (12:51 on 16 February 2020).
On 13 August, Joshua Cheptegai added a track record with his 12:35.36. His breaking the world record at 5000m may have been harder than his new 10,000m attempt.
Joshua Cheptegai, photo by NN running team
Continue reading Joshua Cheptegei destroys world 10,000m record.
It is, well a conundrum.
A world record means that one person, or a team has run faster or farther than ever before in human history. That is, or should be, mind numbing. (My guess is that some Neandertal probably ran pretty fast, but since he or she became part of a carnivore, no record).
On October 7, 2020, Letensebet Gidey achieved a dream that she had for over six years. Letensebet wanted to see her name next to the 5000m world record. She achieved it on Wednesday, 7 October 2020.
Letensebet Gidey, photo by NN running team
Continue reading Letensebet Gidey shatters 5000m world record! .
Wednesday is an easy day. If you want to continue improving, then, accept the easy days.
Laura Weightman, photo by Etienne Fiacre
Wednesday, 7 October 2020: warm up, an easy 45 minutes, 6 x 150 m stride outs, cooldown
Sunette Viljoen, photo by World Athletics
There's a saying, "if there's a will, there's a way." Sunette Viljoen knows that. She's taking a rather creative way to funding.
Continue reading Sunette Viljoen looking to online funding page for Tokyo 2020.
Marathon is life, and life is full of challenges. I want to thank everybody for the many well wishes, it is a great support to me. We look ahead and together we build towards an even greater future, in which we hope to inspire as many human beings as possible. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/XHcMGyef78
-- Eliud Kipchoge - EGH🇰🇪 (@EliudKipchoge) October 6, 2020
Eliud Kipchoge was in the battle to win the London marathon until the very end. He developed a challenge with his hearing, which affected his sense of balance. Kipchoge fought as long as he could and he completed the event, like a champion.
Eliud Kipchoge in the battle, photo by London Marathon Media
Continue reading Kipchoge's ear issue in London remain a mystery....
Laura Weightman, photo by Chris Cooper
Steve Cram was asked, early in 2020, to develop a late season 5k. So, he and his team put together the Fast 5k. With good times in both men's and women's elite events, the Fast 5k has a good beginning. This is how EME News covered the event.
Faith Kipyegon, photo by Etienne Fiacre
Sifan Hassan, photo by NN running team
Are we looking at 2 more world records this weekend? Faith Kipyegon is oh so close to the 1000m best. Can Sifan Hassan challenge the women's 10,000m world record, set by Almaz Ayana at 29:17.45?
Tuesday is Tempo day. Tempo Days seem, oh well, boring. Truth is this, tempo runs are secret sauce. That means, in English, that tempo runs, hills, fartlek and long runs, with some speed play, can build you into the athlete that you want to be.
The keys to success? Hard work, easy days, focus and attention to details, a coach who understands you, and a good circle of friends all are parts of a successful athletic culture.
Jessica Hull sets Australian records at 1,500m, 3,000m and 5,000m this summer! Photo by Monaco Diamond League
Tuesday, 5 October 2020: warm up, 15 minutes easy, tempo run, 20 minutes, at pace 30 seconds above your ave mile pace for 5k now. So, if you ran 18 minutes for 5k, you can run 20 minutes at 6:20 mile pace, this is not to exhaust you, but to build you, 4x300m cutdowns, cooldown
My favorite picture of my entire career by the amazing @azsportsimages ❤️ So many emotions that cannot be put into words pic.twitter.com/V3pflMs0CS
-- Katerina Stefanidi (@KatStefanidi) August 22, 2020
European, Olympic and World Champion Katerina Stefanidi will be training in Ohio...
Joshua Cheptegai, 5000m world record, photo Etienne Fiacre
Joshua Cheptegai will attempt to break the 10,000m world record of Kenenisa Bekele (26:17.53) on Wednesday night in Valencia, Spain.
Brigid Kosgei takes the 2020 VM London Marathon, photo by London Marathon
The weather was absolute crap. And, in this challenging year, in this year of the plague, it seems appropriate that the cold and rain challenged the elite women and men on Sunday, as they toured the loop around St. James Park nineteen plus times.
The wind, the rain and the cold played havoc with the elite athletes, but, in the end, Brigid Kosgei won the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon in 2:18.58.
The 2020 VM London Marathon was a huge success in a dystopic year.
In a shitshow year, the London Marathon team put together and amazing event, even in bad weather. The men's event and the women's events were fabulous, and I loved that we could watch the events, one by one.
In this bit, Shure Kitata's win was insured, in his mind, by his early morning meal...
Shure Kitata, 2020 VM London Marathon male winner, photo by London Marathon
2020 Doha Diamond League, 24 September 2020, photo by Stuart Weir via BBC TV
Each week, Stuart Weir and Larry Eder discuss the current issues in athletics.
Stuart Weir is in Oxford, England. Larry Eder is in San Jose, California. We discuss by Zoom,
and Mike Deering keeps me from loosing my mind, and on topic (well, he does try).
In this epilogue, I discussed how we consider the value of the London marathon and Doha Diamond League
in 2020.
Continue reading Athletics Chat 20-Epilogue.
Each week, Stuart Weir and Larry Eder discuss the current issues in athletics.
Stuart Weir is in Oxford, England. Larry Eder is in San Jose, California. We discuss by
Zoom, and Mike Deering keeps me from loosing my mind, and on topic (well, he does try).
Doha Diamond League, photo by Getty Images / World Athletics
Our topics in week 20:
1. Doha Diamond League
2. Athletes Of Year
3. London Marathon
4. Kip Keino Classic
5. The stench that is the Diacks
6. 2021-Any changes?
7. Pandemic News...
Continue reading Athletics Chat 20.
I had wanted to go to Gydnia, Poland. I love Poland. They put on excellent athletics, and they also have excellent beer and good food. In 2014, i visited Sopot. In 2019, I visited Torun, Poland in 2019 and went to a fun meet.
Due to the pandemic, I will be covering the event remotely. It should be an amazing event, and World Athletics has gone to amazing lengths to take care of the athletes, coaches, and officials.
This update comes from EME News.
Oh, and why doesn't the US have a team going to the World Championships Half in Gydnia?
Last winter, Steve Cram, yes that Steve Cram, decided to see how he could put together a late season 5k. Steve's partner, Allison Curbishley, sent me this release just when I was getting ready to cover the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon.
We will cover the event this evening.
Monday is an easy day! Enjoy it!
Shannon Rowbury and Jessica Hull, Monaco Diamond League 2020, photo by Diamond League
Monday, 5 October 2020: warm up, an easy 50 minutes, 6 x 150 m stride outs, cooldown
The 2020 VM London Marathon was won by Shura Kitata, in the final steps of the race. The men's event was exciting, and with much drama. This is the second piece by Justin Lagat on the 2020 London Marathon.
Shura Kitata held off Vincent Kipchumba, by one second! Shura Kitata won the London marathon in 2:05.41-2:05:42, #the40thrace , #londonmarathon , @theshoeaddicts, @runblogrun, @rosassociati, pic.twitter.com/X1FkHK0pDR
-- RunBlogRun (@RunBlogRun) October 4, 2020
Continue reading Shura Kitata wins the men's London Marathon after a tough finish.
BRIGID KOSGEI WINS THE 2020 VIRGIN MONEY LONDON MARATHON! 👏
-- Virgin Money London Marathon (@LondonMarathon) October 4, 2020
WHAT A PERFORMANCE!🔥🔥#LondonMarathon #The40thRace pic.twitter.com/dCbGGoV6Wj
This piece is by Justin Lagat. Justin did two pieces on the excitng events that let us enjoy both exciting elite marathons in London!
Continue reading Brigid Kosgei defends her title at the 40th London Marathon.
The last stop on the WA 2020 Continental Tour was the Kip Keino Classic, which was held on 3 October in Nairobi, Kenya.
The event was a big success and the athletes and fans enjoyed it.
The short reviews were supplied by EME News.
Kip Keino Classic, Nairobi, Kenya, 3 October 2020, photo by @stuartweir, photos taken on @worldathletics, @euroathletics, #theshoeaddicts, #runblogrun, pic.twitter.com/QK8MislACo
-- RunBlogRun (@RunBlogRun) October 3, 2020
The long run is a Sunday event. Keep it relaxed and enjoy the run.
2019 USA Champs Women's 10,000m, photo by Cortney Ware
Sunday, 4 OctobeSunday: Long run, 75-90 minutes: Long run, 75-90 minutes
Steph Twell, photo by London Marathon media
Steph Twell is leading the British athletes in the women's elite event in the London marathon in a few hours.......this is some of their thoughts on the event...
Chris Thompson, photo by London Marathon media
A few hours from the elite men's race, I thought you might like to see some deep thoughts from the British athletes who are competing in London on Sunday.
Track fans at the Kip Keino Classic, 3 October 2020, photo by Stuart Weir via World Athletics
This is the piece on the KIp Keino Classic, held today in Nairobi, Kenya. This is end of season meet, and only Continental Tour in Africa. The story is by Justin Lagat.
Continue reading Some exciting moments from the Kip Keino Classic continental tour.
Ruth Chepngetich, photo by London marathon media
In a few hours, the women's elite event will begin, and we could see an excitingly quick race.....
This is Saturday, and it is speed play day.
2019 USA Champs, Women's 10,000m, photo by Cortney Ware
Saturday, 3 October 2020: warm up, Fartlek: 10 x 1 minute, 5 k pace, 2 minutes easy, then 10 x 1 minute, 10k pace, 30 minute cool down
The final event programme for the Kipkeino Classic #ContinentalTourGold at Nyayo National Stadium is here.
-- Kipkeino Classic Continental Tour (@KipKeinoClassic) October 2, 2020
For tickets (free), dial *658*22#. Limited slots available.
Which events are you looking forward to most? pic.twitter.com/i5ilmbIxZC
This is the update on the Kip Keino Classic, to be held on 3 October 2020.
Continue reading Inaugural WACT Gold to end in Kenya.
Kenenisa Bekele, photo by NN running team
I am sad that Kenenisa Bekele is injured, but I am having a challenge wondering what the real story is.
I do understand that it could be just as he noted, a calf injury happened in a couple fast workouts. I just think that it takes away from the 2020 London Marathon.
In 2014, we watched Kenenisa Bekele debut at 26.2 and many thought he would clobber the distance. There was a learning curve, and in 2019, Bekele went 2:01.41 in Berlin.
Like many, I want to see Eluid Kipchoge challenged. And, in this rare world, Kenenisa Bekele is one of the few who could challenge Eliud.
It will be another day.
Continue reading Kenenisa Bekele withdraws from Virgin Money London Marathon.
RunBlogRun presents
Socialing The Distance
with Larry Eder
Featuring Joe Klecker
One of the absolutely satisfying parts of my job is doing interviews. The truth is, while I do research on the coaches, athletes and key players that I interview, I always learn something new.
I knew both of Joe's parents, both fine athletes. Joe's father, Barney Klecker held the 50 mile American record and the 50k as well. Joe's Mom, Janice was a 1992 Olympian at the marathon and is the American record holder at 50k.
Joe Klecker is a 9 time All American and 11 time NCAA qualifier at the University of Colorado. Now coached by Dathan Ritzenhein, and competing for the On Athletic Club, Joe has just set PBs at 1,500m (3:37.55) and 5,000m (13:28.98).
Joe Klecker, CU Invite, photo by CU sports
I enjoyed the conversation with Joe Klecker and hope you will too!
Special thanks to Joe Klecker.
Special thanks to Mike Deering on producing #socialingthedistance.
Continue reading Socialing The Distance featuring Joe Klecker.
London Marathon, photo by London Marathon media
Continue reading 2020 LONDON MARATHON NEWS: Bekele is out.
RunBlogRun presents
Socialing The Distance
with Larry Eder
Featuring Des Linden
Clip 9 - Epilogue
Des Linden, 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials, photo by Kevin Morris
Des Linden has done this elite athlete deal going on 15 years, and she has a take on the life style. She knows that the work that matters is the mundane. The day in, the day out, daily miles that can make some people loose it, Des seems to enjoy. The long tempo runs in rural Michigan build Des into the tough marathoner that toes the line. Des is a 2 time Olympian, as well as the 2018 Boston Marathon champion.
Des Linden, 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials, photo by Kevin Morris
In this clip #9, I speak about Des Linden and her position in American distance running. This is the epilogue on Des Linden in Socialing the Distance.
Special thanks to Mike Deering, The Shoe Addicts, on the management and production with #SocialingtheDistance.
Continue reading Socialing the distance, featuring Des Linden, Clip #9, the Epilogue....
RunBlogRun presents
Socialing The Distance with Larry Eder
Featuring Des Linden
Clip 8 - On The Blocks
Des Linden, photo by Kevin Morris
Des Linden has done this elite athlete deal going on 15 years, and she has a take on the life style. She knows that the work that matters is the mundane. The day in, the day out, daily miles that can make some people loose it, Des seems to enjoy. The long tempo runs in rural Michigan build Des into the tough marathoner that toes the line. Des is a 2 time Olympian, as well as the 2018 Boston Marathon champion.
In this clip #8 , Larry asks Des to give three words to describe different Marathon Courses and athletes. This was a relaxed question, and it was a fun question.
Special thanks to Mike Deering, The Shoe Addicts, on the management and production with Socialing the Distance.
Continue reading Socialing The Distance featuring Des Linden, Clip #8, (On The Blocks).
RunBlogRun presents
Socialing The Distance
with Larry Eder
Featuring Des Linden Clip 7
- 2019 New York City Marathon
Des Linden, photo by Kevin Morris
Des Linden is an old school distance runner. A two time Olympian and the 2018 winner at the Boston Marathon, Des Linden is loves daily running. She is no nonsense and she likes to test herself, and see what she is made of.
In this clip 7, we speak about what Des learned on the streets in New York in 2019.
Special thanks to Mike Deering, The Shoe Addicts, on the management and production with Socialing the Distance.
Yes, today is an easy day. Enjoy it. Your body needs it, but so does your brain.
2019 Women's 10,000m, photo by Cortney Ware
Friday, 2 October 2020, warm up, an easy 45 minutes, 6 x 150 m stride outs, cooldown
The 60m, Muller Glasgow, photo by Getty / British Athletics
The rumors about challenges at British Athletics continue...
Continue reading No World Indoor Tour meeting in UK in 2021? .
One would have to go back many years to consider a more anticipated event than the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon.
2020 RunBlogRun Spring Track & Field Taining program, in the time of the coronavirus, Week 40, day 4
The strength in hill training is in the variety. We suggest the one below, but you can use this as a beginning thought. I used to love a weekly workout where I did a 800m hill circuit, in Lydiard style. I would do a 400m charge, 200m jog, 100m stride, 100m jog, and build up to 8 (high school) and 12 (college). I did this workout in fall each year. The time for 10 repeats equated to my best 10k time each year in 3 straight years.
Women's 10,000m, 2019 USA Champs, photo by Cortney Ware
Thursday, 1 October 2020: warm up, 30 minute hilly run, 6 x 200m hill, job 200 btw each hill, cool down