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Jul
1
Nick Symmonds Qualifies for Beijing
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Nick Symmonds shot past competition to take first in the 2008 Olympic Track & Field Trials at Eugene,
Oregon. Symmonds ran the 800 in a time of 1:44.10, the second fastest 800 time ever run in the United States.
“It’s one thing to say that I have the potential to do it. It’s another thing to do it on the night everyone else is trying to.”
-Nick Symmonds
Something I admire about Nick is that he knows you cannot truly win unless you have to compete. I have known many runners who win races but do not run their hardest. They don’t set personal bests, they don’t feel tired after the race, but they get first place and are satisfied.
Run your hardest every race, don’t settle for what you know you can do. Remain curious.
Jun
13
The Runner’s High
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Most distance runners have felt the awesome feeling of euphoria after a hard workout. This feeling has been aptly named ‘the runner’s high’. This New York Times article tells about the science behind the feeling.
In the article it says that endorphins, pain suppressing chemicals released by the brain and spinal cord, are attaching themselves to the emotion affecting parts of the brain. This causes mood change and is responsible for the ‘high’ you get after running.
According to another follow-up study, runners have a higher pain tolerance than non-athletes. This is supposedly because of the release of endorphins.
Many people run to keep a clear mind, and I can attest to this. Running will make you a happier and less stressed person.
“Running is one the best solutions to a clear mind.”
- Sasha Azevedo
To all of you curious runners, go get high on running
Jun
2
Triathlon Training
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For peak performance, 3 is not better than 1
This is an interesting article from the New York Times about training for triathlons. The article discusses the pros and cons of training for 3 different sports at the same time.
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This is my blog where I write about running, training, races, and anything else running related. Because I run for Mountain View High School I may write about my team and opposing teams in the Treasure Valley. Everything written in this blog is my personal opinion and does not reflect the views of my coaches, my teammates, or my school.