Volume 16

Vol. 16, No. 1 · 2012 The Purple Runner, Part 9 The Purple Runner Chris makes a date to run a sub-5:00 mile with the Purple Runner. Part 9. BY PAUL CHRISTMAN Chapter 23 “T hings are… Paul Christman · 26 min read Vol. 16, No. 1 · 2012 My Most Unforgettable Ultramarathon (Vol. 16, No. 1) DURBAN-PIETERMARITZBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, June 15, 2008—Where to start telling this story? If this were a movie, we would start at the revelation scene, where the hero… Phil Hesser · 17 min read Vol. 16, No. 1 · 2012 The Belle Watlings Belle Watling (bel wat’ lun) proper noun. 1: Character from the book Gone With the Wind, Belle was the red-haired madam of an Atlanta brothel, a… Bill Donnelly · 18 min read Vol. 16, No. 1 · 2012 Mile 20, The Seawall, And Loving It All Doesn’t it always seem to be at mile 20? Whatever you want to call it—in fact, you could call it hell—something about mile 20 just jumps… J.T. Service · 10 min read Vol. 16, No. 1 · 2012 The Marathons Of North Carolina North Carolina contains some of the most diverse natural environments in America. From the sandy beaches of the Outer Banks in the east to high mountain… Kevin Polin · 12 min read Vol. 16, No. 1 · 2012 Running Across Wisconsin For Pancreatic Cancer Iwas born in 1955 on a small farm about 50 miles north of Green Bay, Wisconsin. I started running in 1971 (only managed a quarter mile… George Nelsen · 27 min read M&B Vol. 16, No. 1 · 2012 Advanced Marathoning If you’ve managed to master the beginning and intermediate training schedules that I outlined in the two previous issues of M&B and you’ve been able to… Roy Stevenson · 25 min read Vol. 16, No. 1 · 2012 The Women’S Marathon Movement Jacqueline, with Dr. Ernst van Aaken, one of the strongest advocates of women's running, in Waldniel, West Germany in 1974.Jacqueline won the 1973 Boston Marathon in… Jacqueline Hansen · 25 min read Vol. 16, No. 1 · 2012 Johnny John Joseph Kelley, who died on August 21, 2011, was the first American to win the Boston Marathon since the end of World War II. He… Rich Englehart · 19 min read Vol. 16, No. 2 · 2012 The Purple Runner, Part 10 The Purple Runner Chris’s death has profound meaning for the Purple Runner. Part 10. BY PAUL CHRISTMAN Chapter 27 It had been a week since Chris’… Paul Christman · 26 min read Vol. 16, No. 2 · 2012 My Most Unforgettable Ultramarathon (Vol. 16, No. 2) CALICO, CALIFORNIA, January 20, 2008—The Calico Trail Run 50K, mile 17. Four years later, the words “mile 17” still mean for me the point at which… Ashley Ream · 13 min read M&B Vol. 16, No. 2 · 2012 Research in the Marathon and Ultramarathon in 2010 Marathon & Beyond readers may be interested in research articles published in 2010 on the marathon and ultramarathon. There were 1,911 references found using the key… Loughren And Sachs · 4 min read Vol. 16, No. 2 · 2012 The London Marathon From Inside The London Marathon was the brainchild of Chris Brasher, who won a gold medal in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics steeplechase and was one of the pace… Dave Fereday · 20 min read Vol. 16, No. 2 · 2012 The Effects Of Mental Preparation For Distance Runners Endurance athletes spend an extraordinary amount of time and energy preparing for competition. While most spectators assume that physical preparation is the only way to train,… Nathan D. Ritz · 18 min read Vol. 16, No. 2 · 2012 My Own Private Marathon It’s the day before my fall marathon, and I’m just like Harvey Danger, who sings, “I’m not sick, but I’m not well.” All that training, and… Jake Emmett · 19 min read Vol. 16, No. 2 · 2012 Marriage Courtesy of Sarah Lavender Smith My husband and I celebrated our 20-year wedding anniversary with our idea of a dream date. We ditched our two kids… Sarah Lavender Smith · 5 min read Vol. 16, No. 2 · 2012 Intimate Strangers “H ow’s the 3:10 group doing?” he asked over his shoulder, flashing us a grin. His words were greeted with a few muted chuckles. He was… Tito Morales · 10 min read Vol. 16, No. 2 · 2012 Running Luddite It reigns supreme as the most important and historic stretch of macadam in all of road racing, according to Bill Rodgers, who won the world’s greatest… Ron Mccracken · 9 min read Vol. 16, No. 2 · 2012 Evolution Of The Boston Marathon Press Conference Nestled inside the opulent and gilded Oval Room of the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel two days before the 2011 Boston Marathon, the defending champions found themselves… Paul Clerici · 27 min read Vol. 16, No. 2 · 2012 Why Do People Run 100 Marathons? ? A few years ago, I didn’t even think this was a question that was necessary or possible. Who in their right mind would run 100… Malcolm Anderson · 11 min read Vol. 16, No. 2 · 2012 America The Beautiful You know what to do, I told myself as I toed the line before the start of the 2010 Des Moines Marathon. “You have done it… John Buckley · 16 min read Vol. 16, No. 2 · 2012 Zzzs For Speed “B eep, beep, beep.” Oh, no . . . “Beep, beep, beep.” Aargh! It’s 5:00 a.m. The sheets are warm and cozy, and the road outside… Stephan Esser, Md And Rick Feeney, Do · 14 min read Vol. 16, No. 2 · 2012 Marathon Breakout When neophytes ask what I think they can do in the marathon, I usually tell them it will take three tries to find out. The first… Richard A. Lovett · 20 min read Vol. 16, No. 3 · 2012 The Purple Runner, Part 11 The Purple Runner All eyes focus on the London Marathon. Part 11. BY PAUL CHRISTMAN Chapter 30 “T hat’s 29, please,” the woman with copper-coloured hair… Paul Christman · 21 min read Vol. 16, No. 3 · 2012 My Most Unforgettable Marathon (Vol. 16, No. 3) SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, May 30, 2003—The San Diego Airport is amazingly close to downtown. Step out of the terminal, turn left, and start walking. Half a… Richard A. Lovett · 16 min read Vol. 16, No. 3 · 2012 States The Family Way There is a certain nostalgic sense of romance whenever someone says he wants to travel the country: meeting real, down-to-earth people, experiencing great natural occurrences, feeling… Paul Clerici · 30 min read Vol. 16, No. 3 · 2012 The Complete Slob’S Guide To Marathon Running When you’re young and in great shape, running a marathon is a breeze. When you’re old and in great shape, running a marathon is less of… Bob Seidenstein · 25 min read M&B Vol. 16, No. 3 · 2012 Rocket Out Of The Gate “A ▲ The ever-positive Errol “Rocket” Jones volunteers at the Lone Oak aid station during the 2010 Firetrails 50 Mile. talented runner may drop out simply… Clint Cherepa · 10 min read Vol. 16, No. 3 · 2012 At Pacific Crest ’87 Ihave told all my friends, neighbors, and relatives this story, and they are now bored to death with the details of my first Pacific Crest Trail… Patricia Halderman · 11 min read Vol. 16, No. 3 · 2012 Fast Times Down Under It was, I had to admit, a long way to go for a run. Coming from me, that was a pretty big admission. Over the years,… Jeff Horowitz · 11 min read Vol. 16, No. 3 · 2012 Jewish Girls From Brooklyn Are Not Supposed To Run When I was a little girl, there were two places I knew to find my mother. Either she was sitting at her desk in the fourth… Elizabeth Thompson · 15 min read Vol. 16, No. 3 · 2012 Fueling The Ultra-Endurance Athlete Many ultramarathoners will tell you their success comes as much from making the right nutritional decisions before and on race day as doing the right volume… Roy Stevenson · 17 min read Vol. 16, No. 3 · 2012 Women Wept, Strong Men Lost Their Lunch Although the motion picture Superman didn’t appear until long after he had retired, little Jim Peters could surely lay claim to being the Clark Kent of… Rob Hadgraft · 22 min read M&B Vol. 16, No. 3 · 2012 The Top 25 Marathon Finisher Medals For 2011 Again this year, we recruited a new panel to judge the 2011 marathon medals; however, the panelists’ perspectives were remarkably similar to those of last year’s… Cara McLaurin Esau · 9 min read Vol. 16, No. 3 · 2012 Chasing The Flying Goddess Falling headfirst into the pavement at mile 13 during the 2011 San Francisco Marathon wasn’t what I envisioned while lacing up that morning. Yet, obsessively, my… Paul Gentry · 12 min read Vol. 16, No. 4 · 2012 The Purple Runner, Part 12 The Purple Runner The race is on, and our mystery man goes directly to the front. Part 12. Chapter 34 “S hit, maybe four cups of… Paul Christman · 27 min read Vol. 16, No. 4 · 2012 My Most Unforgettable Ultramarathon (Vol. 16, No. 4) BOONSBORO, MARYLAND, November 19, 2011—Until Saturday, November 19, 2011, I had never run farther than 26.2 miles at a time. I consider myself a marathoner and… Mark Yost · 21 min read M&B Vol. 16, No. 4 · 2012 Research In the Marathon And Ultramarathon In 2011 BY ELIZABETH A. LOUGHREN, PhD, UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, UK, AND MICHAEL L. SACHS, PhD, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, USA Marathon & Beyond readers may be interested in research… Loughren And Sachs · 7 min read Vol. 16, No. 4 · 2012 The Marathons Of Hawaii More than likely, the first images popping into mind when you hear the word “Hawaii” are swaying palms, turquoise-blue ocean, and golden beaches bathed by gentle… Dawna L. Robertson · 26 min read Vol. 16, No. 4 · 2012 First 100-Miler Jenny and Paul arrive at mile 31, where they see their crew for the first time.Jenny and Paul at the 100K mark, before heading back out… Jenny And Paul Marietta · 16 min read Vol. 16, No. 4 · 2012 Across The Years 24-, 48-, And 72-Hour Footrace Most people ring in the new year with champagne, horns, and fireworks. Even those who don’t take to the streets stay up and watch merrymakers mob… Cathy Tibbetts · 9 min read Vol. 16, No. 4 · 2012 Sahara Grit Rule number one: don’t run out of water in the Sahara. As the midday sun was broiling me, I kicked myself for not conserving enough water… Spencer Farrar · 28 min read Vol. 16, No. 4 · 2012 The Glam Circuit Completion by an individual of a quartet of 100-mile races in the continental United States in four summer months of one year—Western States in California, Vermont… Walter Fowler · 30 min read Vol. 16, No. 4 · 2012 Running The Ramsay In 1978, a Scottish mountain runner set off on an adventure in Scotland’s Central Highlands that would affix his name in history. He was attempting to… Rhonda Claridge · 28 min read Vol. 16, No. 5 · 2012 Going Far, Part 1 Going Far Reflecting on the years when running grew up—and a writing career took off. Part 1. BY JOE HENDERSON Joe Henderson was for more than… Joe Henderson · 22 min read Vol. 16, No. 5 · 2012 My Most Unforgettable Ultramarathon (Vol. 16, No. 5) Trail Advisory There is absolutely nothing special about the subpar Mount Mitchell Challenge, the Bud Light Chelada of ultramarathons. Aid stations stock only Brussels sprouts. The… Dean Schuster · 17 min read Vol. 16, No. 5 · 2012 Jason Kehoe—In Memoriam “Some people cast shadows on one’s life, while others are etched in one’s being and their outline remains clear and strong forever. There are many shadows,… Toni Reavis · 4 min read Vol. 16, No. 5 · 2012 The Tale Of The Pied Piper Asudden thought occurred to me during a recent sleepless night: it has been 40 years since Frank Shorter’s Olympic marathon win at the 1972 Olympic Games.… Dan Horvath · 13 min read Vol. 16, No. 5 · 2012 Nitrate Supplementation and Endurance Performance Appropriate nutrition is a very important aspect in the preparation of athletes for proper training and success in competition. Over the years, numerous dietary protocols and… Mel Williams · 26 min read Vol. 16, No. 5 · 2012 Ibuprofen And Running Extracts from blueberries and other fruits are being investigated as ibuprofen substitutes. Studies show that cocktails of fruit and vegetable extracts mitigate exercise-induced inflammation and oxidative… David C. Nieman · 9 min read M&B Vol. 16, No. 5 · 2012 Nutrition For the Marathon And Beyond Energy requirements for competition are often higher than during training, especially for ultra-endurance events (such as 50- and 100-mile runs) and multipleday events. In ultra-endurance running… Ellen Coleman · 9 min read Vol. 16, No. 5 · 2012 Recovery After an Ultramarathon Running an ultramarathon is not for the faint of heart. Preparation for the race requires dedication and discipline, and the race itself probes deeply into aspects… Mike Lambert · 9 min read Vol. 16, No. 5 · 2012 In the Mood: Flow, Mood, and the Marathon Marathons attract a diverse set of runners with a variety of race motives. Some choose to run in a marathon to improve health or perhaps for… Carter And Sachs · 18 min read Vol. 16, No. 5 · 2012 100,000 Miles Closer To A Definition Of Mental Toughness ultra and examine running in a whole new way. The following article stems from more than just a master’s thesis; it also stems from a new… Jaeschke And Sachs · 30 min read Vol. 16, No. 5 · 2012 The Dangers Of Sun Exposure For Runners This melanoma has a large size, an irregular shape, and varied coloring and occurs on sun-damaged skin. every hour from melanoma, and there will be an… Elizabeth M. Spiers · 6 min read Vol. 16, No. 5 · 2012 Countdown to the First Sub-2:00:00 The year 2011 was an incredible one for marathon performances. Along with a new world record (2:03:38 by Patrick Makau, September 25, Berlin) every one of… Ortlund, Hudson, And Martin · 17 min read Vol. 16, No. 6 · 2012 Going Far, Part 2 Going Far Surviving the ’60s became an endurance sport of its own. Part 2. BY JOE HENDERSON 4. The pre-pros CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, December 1967. It… Joe Henderson · 18 min read Vol. 16, No. 6 · 2012 My Most Unforgettable Marathon (Vol. 16, No. 6) “I would rather be at the starting line of Boston than the finish line of any other marathon.”—Anonymous BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, Monday, April 19, 2010— Today is… Gideon Oswitch · 13 min read Vol. 16, No. 6 · 2012 Painting On Walls I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to… Michael Lebowitz · 17 min read Vol. 16, No. 6 · 2012 Afterlife “N ever again.” If you’re a marathoner, it’s more than likely that you’ve uttered those exact two words. Whether you’ve achieved your goals, failed miserably, or… Dan Horvath · 15 min read M&B Vol. 16, No. 6 · 2012 The Charlatan “The robbed that smiles, steals something from the thief.” —William Shakespeare TChapter 1 he mansion was quiet. It sat perched at the top of the town’s… Duncan Larkin · 22 min read M&B Vol. 16, No. 6 · 2012 So You Think You’re Tough? Jon Longley (left) and Ben Kirkup (right) keep a sense of humor after surviving the “Electroshock Therapy” obstacle. © Dmitry Gudkov for Tough Mudder Jon Longley… Gail Kislevitz · 14 min read Vol. 16, No. 6 · 2012 Runner’s Heaven Angels can lift your heart. That’s why they have wings. —the author It’s 6:00 a.m. I’m running down a frontage road in a rural area of… Arnold Hogarth · 7 min read Vol. 16, No. 6 · 2012 D’Alessandris’S Inferno Since my article, “Seven Habits of Highly Annoying Runners,” appeared in the May/June 2008 issue of Marathon & Beyond, I have been flooded by fan mail… Lou Dalessandris · 11 min read Vol. 16, No. 6 · 2012 The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Scene one: the good It’s brutally early (4:30 a.m.) when the alarm on my watch goes off. Under normal circumstances, I would hurl it against the… Mark Plucinski · 12 min read Vol. 16, No. 6 · 2012 Don’T Stop Now Many years ago my college-town track club did a speed workout in which we ran 300-meter repeats in sets of four. For the first three in… Richard A. Lovett · 17 min read Vol. 16, No. 6 · 2012 Forever French This short book has had a lengthy gestation. Following my documentary Race for Kenya, completed a dozen years ago, my backers agreed to fund a project… Pat Butcher · 17 min read Vol. 16, No. 6 · 2012 In Emil’s Footprints On July 27, 1952, in Helsinki, Czech distance runner Emil Zátopek ran his first marathon. And for some 60 years, that marathon has arguably been one… Richard Benyo · 33 min read