Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Passionate Runner: Once a Runner

This podcasts records my previous book review of John L Parker Jr's Once a Runner. An elite runner tackles a significant goal.

Time: 4 minutes, 23 seconds




The previously pubished book review can be found here.

Sunday, June 24, 2007

Passionate Runner: Running with the Buffaloes

This podcast records my earlier book review of the work by Chris Lear called Running with the Buffaloes. The story of one college cross country season at the Univ of Colorado.

Time: 3 minutes, 56 seconds



MP3 File

Amazon link

Franklin: Mount Street


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Originally uploaded by shersteve
Dappled sunshine
Road rising

Don't look up
One step at a time
Keep the rhythm

Keep on going
You'll get there

Thursday, June 21, 2007

Tom's Tavern Pub Run


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Originally uploaded by shersteve
The Summer Series at Tom's Tavern ran the Crackerbarrell course in reverse tonight. Here the runners are off just after the start.

A small group tonight but a worthy group and some good conversation over liquid refreshments post race.

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Passionate Runner: Summer Road Race Ideas

another in a series of podcasts on running, this one focusing on some good road races in the New England area that would be good to consider. Combine the race with some vacation time!

Time: 7 minutes, 9 seconds



MP3 File

References:

Cool Running

USA Track & Field

Runner's World

Road Runners Club of America

BAA Mayor's Cup

Norfolk County Pacers

Monday, June 18, 2007

Passionate Runner: My running history, Part 2

Another in a series of podcasts on running, this one looking back on my own running history and coaching experience.

Time: 5 minutes, 8 seconds



MP3 File

Related links

You can call me "Coach"

Norfolk County Pacers

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Passionate Runner: My Running History, part 1

another in a series of podcasts on running, this one focusing on my own running history, almost 40 years of running.

Time: 7 minutes, 3 seconds



MP3 File

Sunday, June 10, 2007

Passionate Runner: Distance Run

Another in a series of podcast on running, this one focusing on he third part of the FIRST program, the distance run.

Time: 6 minutes, 4 seconds



MP3 File

Related links:

The FIRST program pace worksheet (PDF)

My other writing on the FIRST program

Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Passionate Runner: Pace and order

Another in a series of podcasts on running, this one focusing on your goal pace and the order of the workouts for the FIRST program.

Time: 5 minutes, 33 seconds



MP3 File

Related links:

The FIRST program pace worksheet (PDF)

My other writing on the FIRST program

Sunday, June 03, 2007

Passionate Runner: Calculating your pace

Another in a series of podcasts on running, this one focusing on how to calculate your pace for the three different workouts according to the FIRST program.

Time: 5 minutes, 27 seconds



MP3 File


Related links:

The FIRST program pace worksheet (PDF)

My other writing on the FIRST program

Saturday, June 02, 2007

Milestone - 400th post

Yes, the last posting; on the Tempo Run, was my 400th posting here!

Thank you for helping to provide the incentive to keep going.