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Friday, September 2, 2011
Olympic Security ? Knives, bombs and the Welsh Dragon
Queuing up to pass through one of the many security check points at the Olympics on one occasion there was a recording being played over the PA system: ?Flags of non-participating countries and regions, and sharp objects are not permitted into the Olympic Green?. At first this seemed like a strange combination ? why should [...]
?I don?t know who she is!? The tale of Waitz?s first NYC Marathon win
Grete Waitz didn't even know she was running her first marathon until a few days before she stepped to the starting line at the 1978 New York City Marathon. The diminutive Norwegian runner, who held the world record in the 3,000 meters, was a late entry into the race and had never competed in a race longer than 10 miles.
She went on to win and then duplicated the feat eight more times throughout her career, making her the most decorated female runner ever to compete in the famed road race. The former physical education teacher set the world record numerous times in the event and also won the silver medal at the 1984 Olympics.
Waitz died on Tuesday at the age of 57. She had been battling cancer for six years. Read her obituary here.
The story of Waitz's first time in New York is a classic tale in running circles. From the Oct. 23, 1978 edition of The Washington Post:
Because of her late decision, Waitz was given number 1173 and was not even listed in the official program - the startled public address announcer at the finish line said, "No. 1173 has overtaken Martha Cooksey for the women's lead at 20 miles, but I don't know who she is" - but her time bettered by 2:17.7 the previous women's record of 2:34:47.5 set earlier this year by Christa Vahlensieck of West Germany.
Waitz, who arrived only Thursday for her first visit to the United States, was asked if she could run faster.
"It is difficult to say. I don't really know the distance. I haven't trained for it. I have been running only 17 to 19 miles a day," replied the cheerful Norsewoman. "I just wanted to try running a marathon because so many girls are doing that here. Only a few in Norway, but I read so much about the marathon in the Track and Field News."
In her first time ever running the race, Waitz broke a record by over two minutes, all because she had been reading about it in a magazine. Given her later history in the event, it must have been a really good article.
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
Man runs 99 miles home after completing London Marathon
Sam Robson did what most people do after completing a marathon: He went home and fell asleep. Except rather than drive to his house, 99 miles away from the finish line of the London Marathon, Robson ran back. All the way.
The 28-year-old from Central England finished Sunday's official race in 3 hours and 45 minutes before starting on the 99-mile second leg. He arrived to his home in St. Ives Cambs about 25 hours later, greeted by a cheering crowd. In total, he ran 125 miles in 29 hours, a pace of around 13 minutes per mile.
That number sounds insane, but it's even more mind-boggling if you really think about it. Think back to what you were doing five hours ago yesterday. Now imagine you've been running since then. I don't know if most people could stay awake that long, let alone do anything remotely physical.
Robson, a medical researcher, completed the super-marathon to raise money for the UK Epilepsy Society. In all, he raised a little more than $5,000 for the charity. Robson has suffered from the condition since he was a teenager.
He told reporters that the running itself was easy, but staying up, keeping hydrated and ingesting calories (to make up for the 15,000 he burned) was the hard part.
"I had to have regular breaks to refill my water and whenever I stopped my legs seized up so I couldn't rest for long. In terms of tiredness, my legs felt pretty good and the worst bit was I had to keep eating to replace all the calories I was burning.
One day after his mega-run, Robson said he was doing fine except for some soreness. That's to be expected. It wasn't just his first 99-mile run, it was his first marathon too.
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Wednesday's wiping of our floor
We did two sessions today. All last night and this morning I did some active recovery things that made my back feel good going into the morning session. All the guys trained really hard and were pretty wiped after the day was out.
In the first session, we all started off with a Snatch High Pull followed by a Snatch from below the knee. I only worked up to three of these with 90kg and Sami got some excellent technique work done with Glenn. Kevin Cornell was the beast of the morning and hit a high pull and Snatch from below the knee with 140. It was awesome and he has impressed myself and Sami massively since we arrived. Himself and Jon are going to push each other massively over the next few months. Donny Snatched 160, Clean and Jerked 185 and Back Squatted 270kg in the morning session alone. He is a machine.
The guys then went on to do the same with Cleans, but I skipped that to protect my lower back. I went on to do Jerks from the blocks and I ended up hitting 150kg for a pr. Once I get used to this exercise, I should be able to put up a good bit more weight because I have power to spare in the Jerk. The rest of the lads then went on to do Jerks from behind the neck off the blocks and Sami hit an easy 110 for a triple. Jon hit 160kg for four reps. Kevin hit 160 for five reps and 170kg for three.
For the second session of the day, everyone was having their last maximum intensity session before the competition on Saturday. It was intense and there were some big weights. Myself and Sami struggled in our first afternoon session because it would be three or four in the morning at home while we were training. It was a strange sensation feeling like you should be asleep but adrenaline coursing through you at the same time. Jon Snatched 147kg and Clean and Jerked 175kg, which was impressive because he was working for hours before the second workout and had eaten very little all day. Kevin Snatched 140 and I am not sure what he Jerked. Donny had 195 overhead in the Jerk and Snatched somewhere over 160kg. Spenser Clean and Jerked 180 which was impressive considering he has had a sore knee all week. Rob hit 120/140 and Brian just did pulls because he has a sore wrist.
Sami was zonked and hit 95/115kg despite being practically asleep. He finished off with an easy 160 squat and called it a day. I had a decent second session. In the Snatch, I worked up with one Power Snatch and a full Snatch with 50, 50, 50, 70, 90, 100 and then I hit 110 and 115 twice for two singles in the Snatch. I was happy to get them considering my turnover and lifting in general was pretty slow. My first 115 was like a delayed high pull followed by a dive under to catch. I hit it again and it felt like that was the end of the road. I intend to open with this on Saturday, so I was happy to hit it twice. In the Clean and Jerk, I did doubles with 50 and 70. I then did singles with 95, 105, 115, 130 and 140kg. I wussed out of 145kg which was embarrassing because it was there and I could not control my mind. I finished up with some Back Squats and did a double with 100 and singles with 120, 140, 160 and I missed 180 twice which I found surprising. Maybe the jump was too big, but I will get it next time.
All in all, it was a good session in that I got a lot of work done; I hit a pb in the Jerk from the rack and I hit my openers for Saturday. It is funny for myself and Sami, because our lifting is literally in slow motion compared to the other guys and it is awesome watching guys lift so quickly from the floor to the catch. We are both enjoying training here immensely and are enjoying the Cal Strength hospitality from Glenn and the boys.
In the first session, we all started off with a Snatch High Pull followed by a Snatch from below the knee. I only worked up to three of these with 90kg and Sami got some excellent technique work done with Glenn. Kevin Cornell was the beast of the morning and hit a high pull and Snatch from below the knee with 140. It was awesome and he has impressed myself and Sami massively since we arrived. Himself and Jon are going to push each other massively over the next few months. Donny Snatched 160, Clean and Jerked 185 and Back Squatted 270kg in the morning session alone. He is a machine.
The guys then went on to do the same with Cleans, but I skipped that to protect my lower back. I went on to do Jerks from the blocks and I ended up hitting 150kg for a pr. Once I get used to this exercise, I should be able to put up a good bit more weight because I have power to spare in the Jerk. The rest of the lads then went on to do Jerks from behind the neck off the blocks and Sami hit an easy 110 for a triple. Jon hit 160kg for four reps. Kevin hit 160 for five reps and 170kg for three.
For the second session of the day, everyone was having their last maximum intensity session before the competition on Saturday. It was intense and there were some big weights. Myself and Sami struggled in our first afternoon session because it would be three or four in the morning at home while we were training. It was a strange sensation feeling like you should be asleep but adrenaline coursing through you at the same time. Jon Snatched 147kg and Clean and Jerked 175kg, which was impressive because he was working for hours before the second workout and had eaten very little all day. Kevin Snatched 140 and I am not sure what he Jerked. Donny had 195 overhead in the Jerk and Snatched somewhere over 160kg. Spenser Clean and Jerked 180 which was impressive considering he has had a sore knee all week. Rob hit 120/140 and Brian just did pulls because he has a sore wrist.
Sami was zonked and hit 95/115kg despite being practically asleep. He finished off with an easy 160 squat and called it a day. I had a decent second session. In the Snatch, I worked up with one Power Snatch and a full Snatch with 50, 50, 50, 70, 90, 100 and then I hit 110 and 115 twice for two singles in the Snatch. I was happy to get them considering my turnover and lifting in general was pretty slow. My first 115 was like a delayed high pull followed by a dive under to catch. I hit it again and it felt like that was the end of the road. I intend to open with this on Saturday, so I was happy to hit it twice. In the Clean and Jerk, I did doubles with 50 and 70. I then did singles with 95, 105, 115, 130 and 140kg. I wussed out of 145kg which was embarrassing because it was there and I could not control my mind. I finished up with some Back Squats and did a double with 100 and singles with 120, 140, 160 and I missed 180 twice which I found surprising. Maybe the jump was too big, but I will get it next time.
All in all, it was a good session in that I got a lot of work done; I hit a pb in the Jerk from the rack and I hit my openers for Saturday. It is funny for myself and Sami, because our lifting is literally in slow motion compared to the other guys and it is awesome watching guys lift so quickly from the floor to the catch. We are both enjoying training here immensely and are enjoying the Cal Strength hospitality from Glenn and the boys.
Source: http://weightliftingepiphanies.blogspot.com/2011/06/wednesdays-wiping-of-our-floor.html
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Why was Michael Phelps wearing Australian swim trunks?
Michael Phelps is a proud member of Team USA. During the Beijing Olympics, he won eight gold medals for the U.S., so why was he spotted wearing Australian swim trunks at the world swimming championships in Shanghai?
Phelps told the " Today" show that he was in the warmup area, and he didn't have his swim trunks with him. Australian Eamon Sullivan, Phelps' competitor and friend, had an extra pair. That set up this picture, with Phelps talking to teammate Ryan Lochte while representing for the Aussies.
Sullivan tweeted this picture, joking, "About as close as you will ever see @MichaelPhelps swimming for Australia!" He added that he hoped the shorts brought Phelps luck, and that there is no need to return them.
They did bring him luck, as Phelps won his first gold of the world championships on Wednesday. He won the 200m butterfly over Japan's Takeshi Matsud and China's Wu Peng. Earlier this week, Phelps took silver behind Lochte in the 200m free.
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Britain?s women?s rowing quad fails to make world championships final
Britain’s Olympic rowing squad suffered its first major disappointment at the world championships when the women’s quad failed to make the A final after finishing third in their repechage. The British world champions were heartbroken as the American and Chinese crews narrowly beat them. For Annie Vernon and Debbie Flood, the result was particularly tough. [...]
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An Important Message from Producer Wendy Shulik
We are now in the final seven months of filming ?Miles & Trials?; however, we are still desperately in need of funding and sponsors! The generous donations we?ve received along the way have been really made a difference but the majority of the production costs have come out of my (the Producer?s) own pocket.
Unfortunately, I have just lost my full-time, day job and this is a *huge* problem. Aside from being extremely bummed out about unemployment, I?m worried about not being able to complete the shooting portion this documentary. Without footage, we have no movie!
We?ve only three more marathons left to shoot: the Chicago Rock ?n Roll Half Marathon (8/14), the Chicago Marathon (10/9), and the Olympic Trials in Houston (1/14/12). Anything you can do to help us film our female Trials hopefuls at these races will be greatly appreciated. We now have over 700 Facebook fans?if each of you donates $10, we?ll have enough to cover costs to shoot all three races! Please click on the "Donate" button on the upper right-hand side of this page to contribute to our Film Fund through PayPal. Help support running films and female athletes!
Sincerely,
Wendy Shulik
Source: http://milesandtrialsfilm.blogspot.com/2011/07/important-message-from-producer-wendy.html
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