A Trail Runner's Blog: Understanding the Runner's High

I was doing some research online to try and find other peoples experience with "Runners High." I found this guy's blog with lots of research in it. I found it interesting, and the comments as well. You guys might find it interesting. Another reason to push forward into the longer distances.

A Trail Runner's Blog: Understanding the Runner's High

See you later tonight.

TRACK WORKOUT WEDS!

Here is what is on the menu if you are interested in coming to the Track this Weds.

WEDS. 6/28
This week I would like to work on pace.I thought we would start with a 8 minute run, then rest 1-2 minutes, thenrun 4 minutes, rest, then 4 minutes again. This should give you anopportunity to recover a little. So don't blast the first 8 minutes, try toconserve some energy so that the 4 minute runs are tolerable. If you ran1600 meters in the first 8 minutes, see how close you can come to 800 meters or more for the 4 minute runs. Try to start at one of the 4 100 meter startlines for easier calculations. Grab some water if you need it by planningwhere and when you need it.Then after a break I would like to do something similar. It may be shorterdistances. Probably 6,3,3 with a minute rest betweeen. The weather maydictate the time periods.

Jack

TUES. NIGHT 6/27

Was thinking about possible routes for tomorrow. Our books say we have a 35min jog for this week so what I was thinking we can keep the same route as last week since it was challenging, and everyone did a great job at it! Possible continue around the track again "our first route" at a run walk pace to get our mileage up a lil, and have a nice long cool down! That is just a thought since it is a route everyone is familiar with and lets just hope it is not as hot out tomorrow as last week. If it is rather warm like most days try to bring a water bottle with ya to stay hydrated!! I know some people hate drinking while running, but a major key to any kind of endurance sport is keeping your body hydrated!! and if you wanna be a fruitloop you can bring along some fruit! Another random thought is I was thinking maybe once we get up past our half way mark or maybe after we have out mileage up close to the 10k distance we could try to do some kind of mini social on a weekend or something. Just kinda kick back and relax a lil... Just a thought we can discuss down the road!! Well I will see ya all tomorrow and keep up the good work you are DOING GREAT!!! GO "S3"

SIDE NOTE: I will be at Washington Park tonight at 5pm up by the playground if anyone wants to join me!

WAY TO GO !!!

Just wanna say way to go on a great 5k to Becky, Brad, and Bill. All of them had an OUTSTANDING Race and a Great Time!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK "S3"

Bob Goldman Scholastic Challenge 5K and other Races

Dont forget the Bob Goldman Scholastic Challenge 5K is this Sat. at 7:30! You can sign up Friday the 23rd at the Running Center behind Cubs on the West Side of Springfield from 3pm-6pm. Also you can sign up the hour before on Sat. Morning!! Check out www.srrc.net for the app. the other upcoming events and other running info!!! Hope to see some of you their!! From talking to a few of you ladies too, there has been some talk of do the womens 2miler coming up so we can discuss that Tues. and I'll see what info I can find on it!

BLOGSPOT IS UP!!

Welcome everyone from group 14!!! The Sub 60 Striders!! . Our group blogspot is up and we are the Sub 60 Striders!!! Feel free to post and check for updates, as well as, upcoming events and course maps etc. Also be sure to check the abesarmy.blogspot.com site too!