I have always been of the opinion that distance running/runners have a requirement that somewhere embedded in their DNA or brains or slow-twitch muscles is some sort of off kilter mentality. I mean, let’s face it to do what we do, you have to have something a LITTLE bit wrong with you. Enter the hot dog suit:
Mo Hamdan far from the state track meet running 52 second 400
The following email came from a former student teacher of mine. She just ran her first ever half-marathon. My own Lincoln Marathon experience was character building, at best. But hearing stories like this remind me what it is like to “experience” the race. Thanks Angela. Enjoy:
Well, you might not really care about all of these details, but I can’t stop talking about the half-marathon and how much fun I had this last weekend. The thing I took away from all of this training and race is this: your body can do amazing things if you make your mind believe it. You guys should know I wasn’t a runner before September, and I’m still not competitive, but the Lincoln half was so fun and a must-try for anyone who likes to run! Sorry for the extra long e-mail!!!
Day before: I was feeling pretty anxious about the weather and humidity. Humidity is my kryptonite and really affects how far/fast I am able to run. Picking up my packet was insane, and I felt like this was all finally real. Continue reading →
Tuesday, June 5th at Lincoln North Star High School Track
Tuesday, June 12th at Lincoln Southwest High School Track
Cost is $2 per event
Runners of all ages and abilities (seriously, the more people there are the better) are welcome. Use it for youth track practice, a change/addition to your training, a low-key way to get on the track, just to run something different, PREP FOR LINCOLN MILE CORNHUSKER STATE GAMES, OTHER EVENTS for the summer
Events (in order)
6:00 pm-Full Mile (1500 if qualifying times are needed)
6:15pm – 400m
6:25pm- Predict a Mile
6:40pm- 200
6:50pm – 800
7:00pm-100
7:10pm- 3000m, if you choose to go 5000 that is cool also
There is a fine line between between recording your workout and bragging about your workout. Try to be on the right side of that line. Besides, someone can always go faster or further than you.
