January 2012
3 posts
How to train a kick →
Feeling sluggish towards the end of a race and struggle to keep up the pace or even get the (in)famous kick? The excellent Science of Running blog explains how you train for that kick towards the end of your race. Good stuff.
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Just in case... Never Walk!
A little while ago I had the great pleasure to be invited to speak at the inaugural Startup Week in Vienna about two of the things I love most in life: Startups/Entrepreneurship and Running. It’s surprising what the later can teach you about the former…
I’ve written up my talk here - check it out, you might like it! :)
Picture by www.netokracija.com
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Houston Half-Marathon
Jeez… I really need to blog more here. :)
Last weekend Jane and I went to Houston to cheer on the runners in the Olympic Marathon Trials (which was awesome - it’s incredible to see so many talented runners fight it out in one location) and run the Half-Marathon on the next day.
I didn’t have any expectations (literally - I only got three weeks of good training in after...
December 2011
1 post
Podcast: Physiotherapist Blaise Dubois on Running...
Head over to the excellent Runblogger.com blog and grab this fantastic podcast with physiotherapist Blaise Dubois on everything from running injuries, running form and how shoes play into this.
Very well worth listening to!
November 2011
1 post
Hack the System: Get a GPS for cheap
Here’s a neat little trick on how to get the brand-new Timex Ironman Run Trainer GPS watch for cheap - really cheap:
My favorite running store Running Warehouse sells you the Timex Ironman GPS watch for $189.95 - that’s already $35 off of the MSRP of $225. Timex runs a promotion which entitles you to a $50 mail-in rebate if you buy between Nov 3 and Dec 31. Which brings down the...
April 2011
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My "Fight Club Rules" of Dieting
I read a ton on nutrition and diets mainly as I wanted to figure out what a) the healthiest way to live is and b) what the best diet for my running regime would be. There is a lot of conflicting information out there plus a lot of information which is built on top of the food advice from 40 years ago…
My personal advice (and be aware - I am not a nutritionist but only someone who’s...
February 2011
1 post
180 isn't a magic number - Stride Rate and what it... →
This is one of the best articles I read recently on the magic “cadence 180” mantra.
For a little while I ran with a Garmin footpod which allows me to measure my cadence - it’s extremely hard for me to get myself up to a 180 cadence (though I don’t overstride). My normal cadence is around 170 - my hypothesis is that due to the fact that I am very tall (6’4”) and...
January 2011
1 post
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Pilates for Runners (or how I somewhat...
Prolog
Nearly ten years ago I was diagnosed with two degenerated discs in my lower spine. The doctor at the time told me that I could try physiotherapy but he expected me to be back in his office within a year for spinal surgery. The diagnosis came after years of niggling pain in my lower back - especially after long spouts of working sitting in front of a computer. And certainly not the kind...
December 2010
1 post
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UCSF's RunSafe Running Clinic - Becoming a better...
Intrigued by an article in a recent issue of Runners World about the RunSafe Running Clinic at the University of California San Francisco I went ahead and put my name down for the $200 2-hour program. The program is so popular that you inevitably end up being on a waiting list - about 8 weeks after I signed up, I got my appointment.
What it is all about
The RunSafe program is a rather...
November 2010
1 post
The (nearly) Perfect Running Shoe
People who know me, will know that I have a slight obsession with (running) shoes. I just like sneakers and don’t seem to be able to settle with a running shoe for long - always on the lookout for something which supports my running form better, which feels more natural on long and tempo runs and which simply doesn’t get in my way while running. This seem to have changed recently…
First...
October 2010
1 post
What I Learned from Running with a Pro
Today I had the great fortune to go for a 7 mile mixed road/trail run with Heather MacFalls who currently trains for the Olympic trials (marathon distance). Beside the fact that Heather is insanely fit (and I am not), I learned a couple things:
Arm Movement: Heather runs with a relatively strong arm movement, effectively using her arms to propel her body and legs forward.
Cadence: Shorter...
August 2010
4 posts
On Overpronation and Neutral Running Shoes →
Interesting read about the issues with overpronation in neutral running shoes. Well worth the read if you’re on a transition path from fully cushioned shoes to more minimalist footwear.
July 2010
6 posts
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Review: "50/50" by Dean Karnazes
Author and Ultra-Marathon legend Dean Karnazes describes his successful attempt to run 50 marathons in 50 US states in 50 consecutive days.
The Book: “50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days — and How You Too Can Achieve Super Endurance!” by Dean Karnazes and Matt Fitzgerald; Grand Central Publishing; August 2009
The big idea: Karnazes, always on the lookout...
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A story about running shoes...
I suffer from a light addiction to running shoes. I seem to be always on the lookout for the perfect running shoe (for me) - which led me to an interesting journey through shoeland:
As most runners, when I started running (after a longer hiatus) I went to my local running shop, hopped on the treadmill, was told that I’m a mild overpronator and that I should buy a pair of structured running...
WatchBadwater 2010 Ultramarathon Race Re-Cap - fun to watch, I guess less fun to run! :)
[RunBlogger] The Pronation Control Paradigm is... →
Welcome...
So… Here we are now… This blog will be about running. One of my main passions.
Expect posts about my personal journey to become a better runner, links and comments to interesting stuff around running, thoughts on running - and you can ask me questions as well: Just go to the “Ask” section. And I would love to discuss all things running with you - so don’t be shy...