Actually, it's why Justin Gimelstob runs, though it reminded me of the various running bets/dares I and my friends have taken on over the years. (And he does have two NYC Marathon entries still available at the time of this article).
Will he break 4:45? I bet he'll have a lot of fan support along the way (and I would be surprised if Andy Roddick jumped in near the end if he's close).
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Brooklyn Bridge Stays Open for Pedestrians
Just to reassure anyone who was concerned (probably just me), but the Brooklyn Bridge, while closing in one direction at nights for a while, will keep the pedestrian walkway open during construction
Other info here, courtesy of the Brooklyn Heights Blog (and the BHA)
Other info here, courtesy of the Brooklyn Heights Blog (and the BHA)
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Should You Stretch Before You Run?
A study from USATF definitively says ... maybe
"To stretch or not to stretch? That's a question millions of runners ask themselves daily, but results from a USA Track & Field-sponsored clinical trial involving close to 3,000 runners confirm there is no difference in the risk of injury for those who stretched before running and those who did not. "
Me? I've done 30-minute stretches ... and 30-second stretches. I find if I ease into the run, and feel something a bit tighter, stretching it out after 5 minutes or so works fine (and I always (cough, cough), stretch *after* a run, which is very beneficial).
So ... as with many things in running - do what works best for you! Plenty of articles out there in cyberspace on stretching and preventative workouts that will target certain areas.
"To stretch or not to stretch? That's a question millions of runners ask themselves daily, but results from a USA Track & Field-sponsored clinical trial involving close to 3,000 runners confirm there is no difference in the risk of injury for those who stretched before running and those who did not. "
Me? I've done 30-minute stretches ... and 30-second stretches. I find if I ease into the run, and feel something a bit tighter, stretching it out after 5 minutes or so works fine (and I always (cough, cough), stretch *after* a run, which is very beneficial).
So ... as with many things in running - do what works best for you! Plenty of articles out there in cyberspace on stretching and preventative workouts that will target certain areas.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Battle of Brooklyn Race-Day Registration
Spots for the full 10-mile race (not the 3-person relay) are available if you want to race on Sunday, Aug. 22 ... 6:30am to 7:45am ($30 cash only, no relay team registration on race day) Start/Finish is in Prospect Park near the intersection of Prospect Park West and 15th St.
Midnight Run Now a Qualifier
NYRR has announced that this year's midnight run on New Year's Eve will be a qualifier either for either the 2010 season (i.e. the last qualifier of the year for the 2011 NYC Marathon) or 2011 (the first qualifier of next year, for the 2012 NYC Marathon), so add it your list if you're doing the Q-route for NYC. There's still plenty out there for the fall, but I've known people who've had to run all three December races to get in, so ...
One wonders (delicately, just asking) why this race should be considered as a qualifier for the NYC Marathon given that it's traditionally a fun run (no times recorded) but, say, none of the many X/C races in Van Cortlandt this fall are.
An aside: As a NYRR member, you pay $35 for this race, though unless there's verification that you've completed the race (i.e. a time), then you've just "bought" one of your nine q-races. (Hey, if you win best costume, do you get a second Q-race?)
This is moot, of course, if times will be recorded, as they may well be (though putting the dang thing on your shoe is a pain at the best of times, could be interesting with a couple of glasses of vino ...).
The description on the site hasn't been updated yet, since it *specifically* says: "Your time will not be recorded, and participation does not count toward qualifying for guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon"), so keep an eye out - maybe you will get a chance to find out your PR while slightly tipsy and sleep-deprived.
I wonder if there will be a race cap ... :-)
One wonders (delicately, just asking) why this race should be considered as a qualifier for the NYC Marathon given that it's traditionally a fun run (no times recorded) but, say, none of the many X/C races in Van Cortlandt this fall are.
An aside: As a NYRR member, you pay $35 for this race, though unless there's verification that you've completed the race (i.e. a time), then you've just "bought" one of your nine q-races. (Hey, if you win best costume, do you get a second Q-race?)
This is moot, of course, if times will be recorded, as they may well be (though putting the dang thing on your shoe is a pain at the best of times, could be interesting with a couple of glasses of vino ...).
The description on the site hasn't been updated yet, since it *specifically* says: "Your time will not be recorded, and participation does not count toward qualifying for guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon"), so keep an eye out - maybe you will get a chance to find out your PR while slightly tipsy and sleep-deprived.
I wonder if there will be a race cap ... :-)
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Brooklyn Bridge Park Connection Might Be Soon
According the NY Post, we'll soon see the long-awaited connection between Pier 1 and Pier 6 along the waterfront. It's looked close to reality during the summer, though parts of the fencing along the water have been, well, non-existent.
If this gets done this fall, a key component to any loop in Brooklyn Heights/Dumbo just got put together. Very cool.
If this gets done this fall, a key component to any loop in Brooklyn Heights/Dumbo just got put together. Very cool.
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