As you prepare for the run next week, take time to review the information available about running techniques for uphill running and downhill running. I have posted a few links for you but you'll find a lot of information on the web and several videos on YouTube. The Ogden Marathon is downhill -it sounds great but it will take a toll on your knees and IT band if you don't train properly and focus on your form. Have a great week!
Teresa
http://www.posetech.com/training/archives/000162.html
http://stanford.wellsphere.com/video/proper-form-for-uphill-downhill-running/484
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Some other cross training options
Hi everyone, I wanted to let everyone know of some cool cross training events.
On January 31st in Midway,UT is the Kahtoola Snow Shoe festival and race. There are races from 5K up to Marathon. If you haven't raced on snowshoes, this is a great chance to try it out. If you don't own snowshoes you can rent them at REI. I think I may do the 5K or 10K so let me know if you are interested.
Here is the link.
http://www.squawpeak50.com/bigfootmaster.htm
The other event that I have done in the past is Muddy Buddy. It starts this spring in different cities around the US. Although there is not one in UT, you can race in Phoenix, LA or even Boulder, CO. You race as a 2 person team with both people running and biking, but alternating back and forth. The race is usually between 5-10 miles total and the finishes with a crawl through the MUD PIT... its a blast.
Here is the link.
http://www.muddybuddy.com/
I thought I would share in case you are looking for some alternatives this year as you train for your races.
Please share other intersting races that you know about.
Josh
On January 31st in Midway,UT is the Kahtoola Snow Shoe festival and race. There are races from 5K up to Marathon. If you haven't raced on snowshoes, this is a great chance to try it out. If you don't own snowshoes you can rent them at REI. I think I may do the 5K or 10K so let me know if you are interested.
Here is the link.
http://www.squawpeak50.com/bigfootmaster.htm
The other event that I have done in the past is Muddy Buddy. It starts this spring in different cities around the US. Although there is not one in UT, you can race in Phoenix, LA or even Boulder, CO. You race as a 2 person team with both people running and biking, but alternating back and forth. The race is usually between 5-10 miles total and the finishes with a crawl through the MUD PIT... its a blast.
Here is the link.
http://www.muddybuddy.com/
I thought I would share in case you are looking for some alternatives this year as you train for your races.
Please share other intersting races that you know about.
Josh
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Ogden Marathon Price Increase After 1/31/09
Monday, January 5, 2009
Ice, Snow, Budget Cuts & YakTraxs
With the budget cuts this year in Murray, it seems that the trail isn't getting plowed as often or as early on Sat. mornings. Last week, most of us suffered knee pain with the choppy trail. No worries - we will meet soon to have some road options available during the winter season.
On another note, last week was the first time that I ran with YakTraxs - a stablizer for snow and ice. They worked beautifully and I think that I'm going to like them for some of my runs when sidewalks aren't plowed. (They are available at RunningWarehouse.com with our discount.) Other things to try - Cyndie is using nails in the bottom of her shoe and Angie is using Stabil-icer with success.
On another note, last week was the first time that I ran with YakTraxs - a stablizer for snow and ice. They worked beautifully and I think that I'm going to like them for some of my runs when sidewalks aren't plowed. (They are available at RunningWarehouse.com with our discount.) Other things to try - Cyndie is using nails in the bottom of her shoe and Angie is using Stabil-icer with success.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Running with Altitude - SLC Galloway Group
Hi guys!
We are setting up this blog so that we can communicate easily with each other about training, questions, new routes and upcoming races. It will be fun!
Teresa
We are setting up this blog so that we can communicate easily with each other about training, questions, new routes and upcoming races. It will be fun!
Teresa
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