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Author Archives: Jon Waldron
Unbelievable Runners (in Film)
Anyone who has ever been inspired by watching well-trained runners practicing their craft has probably also been frustrated at the crude way those runners are portrayed on-screen in movies and made-for-TV specials. Now, Alison Wad, Writing in Runners World, has … Continue reading
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Tapering One’s Expectations
I’ve often said that the practice of “tapering” — reducing training in the days and weeks leading up to a big race — is much harder to get right than most people think.
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From the Archives: Should H.S. XC Runners Race 5K?
[Originally published 9/5/2007] After four days of practice with my cross-country team, we are making plans for our first “practice” race. I have already had several discussions about how far it should be, how fast, and even what to call … Continue reading
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In the Money
Medals and trophies are nice, championships are special, and acclaim is welcome — but there’s nothing like that first cash prize for placing “in the money” at a road race. My sister Robin, a faithful reader of the blog, reminded … Continue reading
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And So it Begins…
On Sunday, while my CSU teammates were slogging away at the Labor Day 15K in Burlington, I was in Concord. Mass., presiding over the first day of cross country practice at Concord Academy. In the morning, I felt guilty knowing … Continue reading
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Jenny Simpson Leans In
Five days after celebrating her 28th birthday, Jenny Simpson celebrated two victories at the Zürich Diamond League finale. The first was her dramatic win in the 1500, where she first outlasted Sifan Hassan and then hung on against what … Continue reading
Red, White, and Black
Back in 2002 the City of Newton, where I live, hired a new police chief named Jose Cordero. He had served for over twenty years as a police inspector in Queens, and had established a reputation for reducing robberies, burglaries, … Continue reading
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Race Report: Northeast Harbor 5M
It’s been a long time between races, that’s for sure. The last time I stood with a tribe of runners, numbered bib pinned clumsily to my shirt, was way back in March of this year. That’s 145 days — more … Continue reading
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From the Archives: I am my own Walkman
[First published August 26th, 2010] Self-appointed guardians of the purity of running (like me) might cringe at the thought, but for a large number of recreational joggers, iPods and MP3 players constitute essential running equipment, as important, if not more … Continue reading
Untrendy Training Advice
It’s important to be reminded from time to time that we have a responsibility to our fellow human beings to teach them the true meaning of aerobic training. Remember that a few words at the right moment could be the … Continue reading
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