So here I am, half way into my 18 miler, just coming off the Golden Gate Bridge and racewalking down Long ave, when all of a sudden, I hear someone call out my name. There’s this little guy, totally buffed, riding his bike up the hill toward me. Sure enough, is was Rick of “365me” [...]
People, Places and Events
How does the saying go?….. When in Rome…..
Ok… I think I will ! Well, after months of working out the logistics, and obtaining the medical waivers, today I received official confirmation. March 16th 2008, I’ll be walking the Maratona Della Citta Di Roma or by it’s english name, the “City of Rome Marathon” …… in Rome, Italy! What better way to see [...]
Fitness Walking
What is it?
Saturday I did my alternate week 10 mile LSD, and for the 2nd long walk in a row now, I had knee problems. Only this time…it was much worse. I’m assuming it’s ITBS , but having never experienced this type of injury before, I can’t say for sure. All I know is that pain develops [...]
Exercise&Fitness
Back on track with 16
After trashing my legs and my lungs at the SF marathon two weeks ago, I finally felt well enough this past Saturday to continue with my mileage build up. I took that short, but significant leap, from 13.1 miles to 16.25 miles , and because I wasn’t in a big hurry, it actually felt easier [...]
Asthma
New Reseach study
Next week I’ll be taking part in yet another clinical research project at UCSF. This time it’s a study about “dyspnea” ( perceived shortness of breath), related to chronic lung disease , and the efficacy of various self -management techniques , including exercise. They want to find out whether it’s better to teach patients these [...]
Inspiration
Dave and Loretta Tie the knot
My coach and racewalking legend , Dave Mc Govern and his beautiful bride Loretta Schuellin. Now that’s class Other world class racewalkers present at the ceremony were, Steven Pecinovski, Tim Seaman, Carl Schueler, Mark Fenton and Mark Varsano. A racewalking match made in heaven Congratulations! ( photos courtesy Steven Pecinovski)
Air-trapping
Paying for it
Let’s see….Do a three hour 13 miler, get sick for three weeks. Do a six hour marathon, get sick for 6 weeks. Do a NINE hour marathon , and don’t get sick at all. What’s going on here? That’s right …It seems every race that I’ve ever done fast ,or PR’d, I’ve paid a hefty [...]
