On May 22nd, a 13 year old summited Mt. Everest…Whoopty-doo. We did that when we were 7, we just didn’t tell anyone. Now we run up it with flasks of Whiskey….beat that in 8 years kid!
Scott Jurek broke the previous 24 hour running mark by a half mile a couple weeks ago. He logged over 165 miles during those 24 hours. How many bottles of whiskey must he have drank to keep focused? Our guess is a lot!
Steve ‘Pre’ Prefontaine is still known as one of the best runners in American history. Pre was known for always leaving his heart on the course/track every time he would compete. Pre’s life was cut short from a car accident at the age of 24 in Eugene, OR.
Scientists found that running can grow brain cells in the area responsible for learning and memory. Researchers continue to find that an active lifestyle increases one’s cognitive functions. With the extra brain cells from your long runs, we recommend you invest in a good bottle.
It’s long been known that having a dog makes you more happy and fit. Well, a dog and whiskey of course. If you’re looking for a dog to run with, here are a few good choices. The Lab is our favorite running partner!
Here are some irresponsible dog owners that NEED to run their pets:
http://www.nomoretreats.com
One of the more popular endurance runs in the States happens this weekend, the Rocky Racoon 100. Finish in under 30 hours and you get the stylish belt buckle pictured above. That’s a lot of running, I don’t care who ye’ are. This is the same race where Jenn Shelton ran 14:57 in 2007 to record the fastest time ever run by a woman on dirt. She’s not running this year but the field looks solid. Karl Meltzer gives his take on favorites to win here.
Here are some links to other runners partaking in the fun:
http://oldpunk278.blogspot.com/2010/02/5-days-to-rocky-raccoon.html
http://susankokesh.blogspot.com/2010/01/texas-here-i-come-end-of-january-update.html
http://broadwayrunclub.com/2010/timothy-goes-to-texas/
http://journeyto100miles.blogspot.com/2010/01/always-sacrificing-yet-never-for-good.html
Jessica Pixler is attempting to break the all time NCAA titles record. She has already won 8 individual titles and she still has her senior track season left to race. Good luck champ!
Dr. Drew is a pop culture icon with younger generations. He is an addiction specialist who’s found fame helping young adults and celebrities with all kinds of afflictions. But what does the man who helps everyone do to help himself? Run is the quick answer. “I definitely get mental health benefits”, Dr. Drew told Runner’s World in their February 2010 issue. Dr. Drew fits in a jog anytime of the day, but never runs too far. While running on a treadmill (not recommended) he will read books or listen to lectures. We were not able to confirm the benefits of drinking whiskey while running with Dr. Drew.
[Favg = 2.71 ± 0.15 vs. 2.08 ± 0.07 Wb; Fpeak = 4.20 ± 0.24 vs. 3.62 ± 0.24 Wb±sem]
If you’re like us, this formula will leave you scratching your head. Running isn’t an equation, all we care about is making sure one foot lands in front of the other.
According to a new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, researchers have found that we are capable of running much faster than was previously thought possible. And they’ve done so using mathematical formulas including the one above.
Usain Bolt achieves 28 mph at maximum sprint. Imagine sprinting past him at nearly twice his speed, with whiskey in your hand. According to the study titled “The biological limits to running speed are imposed from the ground up“, the human body is capable of running over 40 mph. “Our simple projections indicate that muscle contractile speeds that would allow for maximal or near-maximal forces would permit running speeds of 35 to 40 miles per hour and conceivably faster,” Bundle says.
The limiting factor today is apparently the way our muscles have developed. We are anxiously awaiting the follow-up paper on how to change our muscles. Usain Bolt, here we come.
The full report is available at: http://jap.physiology.org/cgi/content/abstract/00947.2009v1
I love attention! – Dean Karnazes
When the weather turns ugly outside people need to just say “NO” to the treadmill. Running is meant to be a communion with nature, but the treadmill just ends up being a disappointment. Occasionally you’ll find fanatics (Dean Karnazes pictured above) who are too obsessed with running to realize the treadmill is just a boring attempt at a fun activity. So remember, when the weather is bad outside, don’t worry about running, just pour a stiff glass of your finest and enjoy the day off!