Five Things Running: Issue #7

Runnings sucks. And yet it doesn't.

Yesterday I ran the Hamburg Marathon. For exactly 12 km and then I couldn’t really lift my left leg anymore, so I stopped running. It was a perfect morning, I felt awesome and the pain in my lower back that I had experienced a week ago was gone. Or so I thought. I’m pretty sure that I have a tear in my hamstring, at least this it what it feels like and yes, I had this before and I don’t look forward to not running for at least 6 weeks. I also do not look forward to my doc telling me I should do something like swimming.

Anyhow, the best part of the weekend was when my youngest daughter and a couple thousand other elementary school kids all ran a tenth of a marathon. There was so much energy, so much camaraderie, so much joy. It was an awesome event.

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Rise of the super shoes: London Marathon to showcase technological foot race

The big shoe brands have developed plenty of new foams, now they all use carbon in the midsoles, what’s next? Insole innovation? I don’t know, but I like how innovation continues to inspire the brands to put out new products. (The Guardian)

Stretching the point

Maybe I’ll try that out in the future. (Athletics Weekly)

Extreme runners have ruined jogging for the rest of us

The running landscape grew bigger in the last few decades with lots of different variations of the sport. I still don’t see how that has ruined jogging for others. (Stuff)

Become the bunny: making your first leap into race pacing

I have the greatest respect for pace makers. Not only do they devote their time for others, they also manage to stay on pace. (Running Magazine)

‘Gate Change Gnar’: Trending Strava Segment Sends Runners Flocking to Denver Airport

I will definitely run this segment the next time I’m in Denver! What a fun idea! (GearJunkie)

That’s all for now! I hope your Sunday runs were better than mine!