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Tag Archives: Track
Speed Works!
This past Sunday at the Northfield Mtn. Race (New England Trail Championships) I felt like I had been hit by a truck. The two weeks prior had been incredibly stressful. My grandfather passed away, two days before his 99th birthday after three days of struggling with congestive heart failure… Continue reading
L.A. Grand Prix Track Series
One of the great things about living in Los Angeles is the very large and diverse athletic community. The L.A. Unified School District celebrates this athletic abundance by hosting the Summer Grand Prix Track Series on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights at three different local high schools. Continue reading
Posted in Race Reports, Racing, Uncategorized
Tagged 1500m, 400m, 800m, California, Jimmy Freeman, Los Angeles, Race, Track
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Southern California Masters Track Championships
More than two decades have passed since my last high school track meet, but it’s never too late to be a kid again. This was a day full of surprises and inspirational performances. I watched world record holders and grand parents alike proving that you are only as old as you feel. Continue reading
Posted in Race Reports, Racing, The Journey
Tagged California, Masters, Race, Record, Track
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Rollerblading to Prevent Injury
My warmup for the Southern California Masters Track Championships starts the day before the event. Instead of overdoing it on the road or trails, I incorporate some cross-training in the form of rollerblading. Yes, I said rollerblading. It’s a great way to reduce impact and repetitive stress injuries and build cardiovascular endurance and leg strength. Continue reading
Posted in Running Tips, Training
Tagged California, Cross Training, Injury, Rollerblading, Track, Venice
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