Volume 5

Vol. 5, No. 1 · 2001 Marathon & Beyond — January/February 2001 Table of Contents STAFF Editor: Richard Benyo Publisher: Jan Colarusso Seeley Copyediting: John Wentworth Proofreading: Lisa Neumann Interior Design & Layout: Judy Henderson Advertising: Jan Colarusso Seeley Retail Sales:… Editorial Staff · 2 min read M&B Vol. 5, No. 1 · 2001 Editorial: January/February 2001 […] most starters we had were two. Seeing so many runners on the road at the same time served as a negative culture shock. Not that… Richard Benyo · 1 min read M&B Vol. 5, No. 1 · 2001 On the Road With Kathrine Switzer: January/February 2001 On THE Road WITH Scott Douglas WHAT IF THEY HELD AN OLYMPICS AND NOBODY WATCHED? As I write, the Olympics have been over for a week.… Kathrine Switzer · 234 min read Vol. 5, No. 1 · 2001 Marathoning’s ABCs Injuries. Practice preventive medicine. The more injuries, the less enjoyment of running. Be aware that most of our injuries come from feet and shoes and speedwork… Paul Reese · 13 min read M&B Vol. 5, No. 2 · 2001 Editorial: March/April 2001 Home. Just one plane ride and one train ride away, followed by a five-mile zoom in my pal George Terry’s powerful Pontiac. Then, on Monday morning,… Richard Benyo · 5 min read M&B Vol. 5, No. 2 · 2001 On the Road with Joe LeMay One hundred miles is another good standard, as it's a distance somewhat commonly run. Over a dozen 100-mile trail races can be found in North America,… Kathrine Switzer · 5 min read Vol. 5, No. 2 · 2001 The Deed Is Done Home. Just one plane ride and one train ride away, followed by a five-mile zoom in my pal George Terry's powerful Pontiac. Then, on Monday morning,… John J. Kelley · 14 min read Vol. 5, No. 2 · 2001 Pikes Peak and Bust The start of the 1963 Pikes Peak Marathon with 28 runners, among them a young doctor named Peter Wood. The gun was fired without further ado,… Peter D. Wood · 20 min read Vol. 5, No. 2 · 2001 The Couple That Runs Together Rusty would too. The rest of the workout was more of the same: a pyramid of distances from 400 meters to 800 meters, and then back… Mary Nicole Nazzaro · 19 min read Vol. 5, No. 2 · 2001 50 Down, 100 to Go On my final lap of the Umstead 100/50-Mile Endurance Run outside of Raleigh, North Carolina, I encounter several race casualties. One man is sitting on the… Kevin Polin · 18 min read Vol. 5, No. 2 · 2001 Running With the Kenyans ELDORET, KENYA—We're halfway up a steep hill leading out of the town of Iten when our Range Rover sputters to a stop. Our driver, Charles, climbs… Michael Sandrock · 22 min read Vol. 5, No. 2 · 2001 Weightlifting For Marathoners WELCOME TO Part II of our Weightlifting for Runners program. In Part I in the January/February issue, we talked about the basics of weight training, what… Jeffrey Horowitz · 15 min read M&B Vol. 5, No. 2 · 2001 Bring Your Best to Boston Mission Gorge, Otay Lakes, and Catalina Avenue in Point Loma as faux Boston courses. The uphill phase also includes 1-mile uphills and running repeats of 800… Peter Gregory · 7 min read M&B Vol. 5, No. 2 · 2001 The Chicago Shuffle & Reshuffle THE CHICAGO LAKEFRONT 50K GEORGE CHEUNG MEMORIAL RACE Istill have my bib number from the “dog” race. It’s handwritten in blue marker: “120.” The top line… Rich Limacher · 16 min read Vol. 5, No. 2 · 2001 My Most Unforgettable Marathon: March/April 2001 SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, December 5, 1997—My most unforgettable marathon is what I refer to as a test of strength, guts, and determination. The race was the California… Sandy Jacobson · 12 min read M&B Vol. 5, No. 2 · 2001 Wobble to Death (V5.2 Excerpt) “Ah!” Herriott was smiling proudly. “Privileged information, Sergeant. A friend of mine happened to know that he wanted to test himself over six days but couldn’t… Peter Lovesey · 56 min read Vol. 5, No. 2 · 2001 Adirondack Marathon Must See/Must Avoid MOST OF the activities that bring people to the Schroon Lake region are outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, hiking, and other sports-oriented… 23 min read Vol. 5, No. 2 · 2001 Trail Marathons To get the most out of your marathon training and money, consider a trail marathon, an entirely different experience and culture than the traditional road marathon.… Theresa Daus-Weber · 14 min read M&B · 2001 About the Authors: May/June 2001 Originally from Massachusetts, EDDIE BATEMAN moved to West Palm Beach in 1981 and claims he had nothing to do with the 2000 election recount. He uses… Editorial Staff · 3 min read M&B · 2001 Editorial: Trying Harder TRYING HARDER The death of Emil Zatopek last November continues to exert a profound effect. A few nights ago I once again watched Volume VII (the… Richard Benyo · 5 min read · 2001 On The Road With Joe LeMay FORCED LAYOFFS Whatever your age, when you were younger, you had this picture of how your life might turn out, and you're never even close. I… Kathrine Switzer · 8 min read · 2001 Following Pheidippedes AT A minute before midnight in Malendreni, a small village in the northeastern Peloponnese, it is very noisy. Everyone in town is on the broad porch… Editorial Staff · 25 min read M&B · 2001 Letters GREAT EXPECTATIONS Wow! We just got our first magazine—we're new subscribers. I was a bit skeptical about the worth of another running magazine in my life.… Editorial Staff · 5 min read M&B · 2001 On THE Mark DOES RUNNING LOWER hormone levels so much that one could miscarry? I got pregnant at a time when I was running 50 miles a week. I… Editorial Staff · 4 min read M&B · 2001 Songs of the Open Road […] quiet non-promoter, was what counted the most. Riley agreed: “If one person enters, then we’re going, full steam ahead.” The course, which is relatively flat… Editorial Staff · 1 min read M&B · 2001 Editorial: July/August 2001 July/August 2001 Volume 5, Number 4 Editor: Richard Benyo Publisher: Jan Colarusso Seeley Copyediting: John Wentworth Proofreading: Erin Cler Interior Design & Layout: Judy Henderson Advertising:… Richard Benyo · 1 min read · 2001 Book ‘Em, Dick-O When I was a kid, summer was a planet unto itself, stretching in all directions beyond the horizons, bounded by nothing but sunshine, green grass, stray… Richard Benyo · 9 min read M&B · 2001 My Most Unforgettable: July/August 2001 When I was eight years old, I broke my leg in a bicycle accident. For 14 months my small body remained wrapped in a plaster mummy-like… Editorial Staff · 1 min read · 2001 On The Road With Joe LeMay MOVING UP TO ULTRAS Lately, with all the physical ailments I've been suffering, thanks largely to about 12 years of 100-plus-mile weeks, I've been doing a… Kathrine Switzer · 8 min read M&B · 2001 Miles Make Champions It is May 1972, and I am 19 years old. I'm sitting in the left-field bleachers at Parc Jarry in Montreal, watching the San Diego Padres… Editorial Staff · 17 min read Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 In My Father’s Footsteps ONE SUNDAY morning as I sat at my kitchen table in Los Angeles nursing a hangover and smoking a cigarette, my father called me on the… Editorial Staff · 24 min read M&B Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 So it was doubly shocking after our recent trip to the Grandma’s Marathon to receive news that Christine White of Metamora, Illinois, had died ina small plane crash in Santa Fe County, New Mexico So it was doubly shocking after our recent trip to the Grandma’s Marathon to receive news that Christine White of Metamora, Illinois, had died ina small… Editorial Staff · 9 min read Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 Editorial: Out of Lossiemouth OUT OF LOSSIEMOUTH Over the Christmas holidays of 1978 Runner's World held its annual National Running Week in Palo Alto, California. National Running Week was an… Richard Benyo · 10 min read Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 On The Road With Joe LeMay FAST WOMEN Running, like any other sport, has its extremes. On one end, I think of what my mother told me when I was 14 and… Kathrine Switzer · 8 min read M&B Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 Race Pace Strategy Knowing your race pace is essential for marathon success. Go out too fast, and you'll hit the wall. Go out too slow, and you'll finish with… Editorial Staff · 1 min read Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 The Long and Winding Road THE SEED of the ambition to run from the northernmost point on the island of Great Britain, John O'Groats, to the southern extremity, Land's End, was… Editorial Staff · 24 min read M&B Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 Nutrition During Marathon Training Marathon training puts significant demands on your body, and nutrition plays a crucial role in your ability to handle that stress. Proper nutrition supports training, aids… Editorial Staff · 1 min read M&B Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 Trail Running for Marathon Training Trail running can be an excellent complement to marathon training. The varied terrain, the technical demands, and the mental challenge of trail running all contribute to… Editorial Staff · 1 min read M&B Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 The Mental Game The marathon is as much a mental challenge as it is a physical one. In fact, for many runners, the mental aspect is harder than the… Editorial Staff · 1 min read M&B Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 Running in Heat Racing a marathon in hot weather is one of the most challenging conditions a runner can face. Heat increases your heart rate, accelerates fatigue, and increases… Editorial Staff · 1 min read M&B Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 Ultra Marathon Culture Ultramarathons—races longer than the standard 26.2-mile marathon distance—have grown in popularity over the last couple of decades. From 50K races to 100-mile events, and beyond, the… Editorial Staff · 1 min read Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 Pain, Endorphins, and Runner’s High Every runner is well acquainted with pain. Whether we medicate or endure it, whether we complain aloud or maintain a quiet stoicism, every runner has experienced… Editorial Staff · 12 min read M&B Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 Recovery After the Marathon Your marathon doesn't end at the finish line. What you do in the days and weeks after the race is critical for recovery and for setting… Editorial Staff · 1 min read Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 Time to Run Sure, most runners have injuries. But runners generally are healthier and have fewer illnesses than nonrunners and fewer illnesses than if we did not run. If… Roy Herron · 13 min read Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 Running on the Moon After that, Rick entered several other local races, each time running faster and finding more enjoyment. In celebration of his achievements, he wrote an essay for… Editorial Staff · 9 min read Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 Why Do We Run Marathons, Anyway? Reason #4: You get to see the world. Running marathons all over the country or world can be a real kick. You get to enjoy new… Editorial Staff · 5 min read Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 How Runners Talk I WATCH runners, and I listen to runners. I go to races, too, mostly because one of my children is running that day. I've had a… Editorial Staff · 27 min read Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 My Most Unforgettable Ultramarathon As example #2, I had thought I'd be doing this race with my Illinois coach and mentor, Chuck Bundy. Chuck—who, by the way, is a bona… Editorial Staff · 26 min read Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 The Art of the Ultramarathoner Sharpening Training The training pattern described above is frequently referred to as base training. Base training differs from the present consideration, sharpening training, in that there… Tom Osler · 25 min read Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 Ocean State Marathon Entry Cost for 2001 $40 before 05JULY01; $50 until 24SEPT01; $60 after 24SEPT01 Area Hotels The race starts in Warwick, Rhode Island, and finishes 26.2 miles… Ocean State Marathon · 16 min read M&B Vol. 5, No. 5 · 2001 Running on the Moon After recovering from his heart attack, Rick began doing two-mile runs with employees of his high-tech firm before work. He worked his way up to six… Editorial Staff · 14 min read Vol. 5, No. 6 · 2001 On the Road with Joe LeMay CONTEMPLATING BEING HURT Before I turned 30, the longest I was ever out of commission for any injury was 10 days. I don't even know what… Joe LeMay · 10 min read M&B Vol. 5, No. 6 · 2001 Notes on Aging for the Endurance Runner […] news is that it’s not all bad news. The sports science gurus have done all manner of study on people from their 20s on up.… Editorial Staff · 8 min read M&B Vol. 5, No. 6 · 2001 Editorial LONG LEADS There's a particular brand of frustration inherent in print publications. We call it "long lead time." That is, to get the contents of a… Long Leads · 7 min read Vol. 5, No. 6 · 2001 Ultra-Pacing OFTEN, THE image that comes to mind when you think of ultrarunning is the lone, dedicated runner covering vast distances over mountain trails, deserts, or endless… Theresa Daus-Weber · 13 min read Vol. 5, No. 6 · 2001 Miracles Happen THIS ISN'T a miracle of the Lance Armstrong mold. It's not about rescuing children from a burning building, protecting someone from a deranged killer, or curing… K. Marie Bender · 15 min read M&B Vol. 5, No. 6 · 2001 Quality Seconds This article is for those occasions when, for whatever perverse reason, you've decided to do two marathons with 12 weeks or less between them. Though doing… Pete Pfitzinger · 18 min read Vol. 5, No. 6 · 2001 Matters of the Sole WANT TO cut way down on your running injuries while saving money and maybe even going faster? Sounds great, eh? A bit too good to be… Richard Englehart · 19 min read Vol. 5, No. 6 · 2001 A Tree Grows in Myrtle Beach If a picture paints a thousand words, then a marathon must truly create a thousand pictures. The 26.2 miles of canvas unfolds just a little bit… Michael Selman · 13 min read Vol. 5, No. 6 · 2001 The Running Man Sunday, December 10, 2000, Tampa, Florida—It's early on the morning of the inaugural running of the Hops Marathon by Tampa Bay, and Jerry Dunn is somewhat… Kathrine Switzer · 28 min read Vol. 5, No. 6 · 2001 The Sun Never Sets on the Team Captain THE PROVIDIAN Relay doesn't even begin for two weeks, but I'm already exhausted. Others tried to warn me: "Watch out for team members who wait until… Joe Reif · 14 min read Vol. 5, No. 6 · 2001 My Most Unforgettable Ultramarathon QUEENS, NEW YORK, June 18–August 11, 2000—It's the Fourth of July, and I have just completed 1,000 miles of my fourth Sri Chinmoy 3100-Mile Race. I… Tom Osler · 13 min read Vol. 5, No. 6 · 2001 Motorola Marathon IN SPITE of what you might have been reading in the newspapers and seeing on the news lately, Austin, Texas is famous for more than President… Editorial Staff · 18 min read Vol. 5, No. 6 · 2001 About the Authors Joe Reif JOE REIF is a technical writer for the Providian Financial Corporation, the sponsors of "The Relay" and formerly sponsors of the San Francisco Marathon.… Editorial Staff · 1 min read M&B Vol. 5, No. 6 · 2001 On the Mark: November/December 2001 Marathon & Beyond’s mission is to provide practical advice on preparing for and running marathons and ultras. The magazine will do this by scouring the running… Editorial Staff · 1 min read