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Gmaps Pedometer

Sunday, December 3rd, 2006

Gmaps Pedometer
For those who want to make cool maps, know the distances between things and who don’t have mapping software or a GPS, the Gmaps Pedometer site can help. Using some fancy Javascript and a wrapper around Google Maps it allows you to double-click your way through recording your last run/ride/drive so you can [...]

Lance runs NYC marathon in under 3 hours - Yahoo! News

Sunday, November 5th, 2006

Lance runs NYC marathon in under 3 hours - Yahoo! News
Lance should swim the English Channel next. Or maybe Ironman.

Teams urge riders to accept DNA tests - Yahoo! News

Thursday, October 26th, 2006

Teams urge riders to accept DNA tests - Yahoo! News
I think they should go one step further (and not just in cycling): I think all athletes should submit blood samples, DNA, etc. that are subject to testing at ANY point in the future. Thus, when more sophisticated testing becomes available, the WADA or [...]

SimplyStu Triathlon Podcast

Monday, October 23rd, 2006

SimplyStu Triathlon Podcast
For those who can’t get enough triathlon, check out this Podcast…

25 Rules of Running

Sunday, October 8th, 2006

L.A.M.N.K has posted 25 rules of running which can be very helpful, especially to beginning runners. He cites my favorite running author, Jack Daniels (not my favorite drink, though.)
Daniels Running Formula changed my running world. Before that, I was a plodder, lucky to do 5K in 21 minutes, always landing on my heels, [...]

Now these guys can run

Thursday, July 13th, 2006

Saw an article in Men’s Health this month on the Tarahumara Indians in Mexico.  Pretty impressive runners.  Good article here on the tribe, their culture and their running habits.  Kind of puts Ironman to shame…
The Men’s Health article has a good discussion on their running form and how it helps prevent injury and allow for [...]