Hi folks, I suspect that most people, in the USA at least, have heard of the tooth fairy. Well, we have a magic fairy who comes to our door leaving gifts. Why these gifts come when they do I have no idea, but I like them because a copy of some runner's magazine is always included. I think the magazine fairy's name is Brad. This time my eye caught a headline of Women's Running Magazine, "Fix Your Form Bye Bye, ... Read more
Planning A ‘Run Smarter Workshop’ In Carrboro NC USA To Include Expert Training In FELDENKRAIS®, Continuum and GYROKINESIS® Methods
Hi folks, There are two main kinds of sports, those that get you in shape and those for which being fit is a critical prerequisite. For instance, as a teen-age boy in England I played water polo at a local swim club in the evenings, for which the training and matches were physically intensive - it kept me in shape. However, at school I was forced, literally, to play cricket, which I hated. It was ... Read more
A Kafkaesk Business Day But PowerCranks And A Run Put Everything Right
Hi folks, I feel more and more like Joseph K, as I'm forced to deal with the Carrboro Town Hall staff in our attempts to rescue our little grocery store, Johnny's, from external forces that attack us using a potentially fatal mixture of malign attention and benign neglect. Think of this. During a two-hour meeting at the Carrboro Town Hall, most of the local business developers protested to the town staff ... Read more
Jack Heggie Was Right When He Recommended Soft Feet For Endurance Running
Hi folks, My feet are sore as hell, my quads are tight, as are my calves, and I need to sleep, but no blisters on my feet, which isn't bad for a 69-year old guy who just ran 20 miles on asphalt. Damn that hurt, especially the last few miles, but it had to be done to prepare me for the New York City Marathon. Ten days ago I had an 18-mile run scheduled, but I had to pull out after 15 miles due to ... Read more
Low Carbohydrate Diet Is Working Nicely As I Painlessly Shed Pounds For The New York City Marathon
Hi folks, I was in Johnny's today, just looking at the latest artwork on display, and at Deb looking at the artwork, as I wondered what to 'blog' about, so I looked around and noticed all the carbs in so many things, and thought I'd write about that. I'm currently preparing for the New York City Marathon, which I am going to run as part of a fundraiser for the American Heart Association organized by ... Read more
Rory Really Amazed Me Today By Completing A 10k Thanks To An Osteotomy And Barefoot Running
Hi folks, I have a friend, Rory, who not only trained me to ride a bike more effectively, but now he'll be able to teach me how to run (the stubborn bugger). Having completed the Boston Marathon in his youth in about 2:40, his running training severely damaged one of his knees to the point of his considering knee replacement. This procedure would mean that he might never ride his bike again ... Read more
When A Tool Becomes A Crutch And Overcoming Pull Boy Addiction In The Pool
Hi folks, It is clear that ideal posture is one of the key aspects of dance. It frees you up to move as you wish, with grace and ease. I'm taking lessons from a skilled dance and Continuum teacher, Rebecca, and I am making progress, though when it comes to grace and ease I have a way to go. It turns out that the development of a healthy posture is quite a challenge, and one aspect of this involves ... Read more
Work On Balance And Lower Leg Strength To Reduce Risk Of Ankle Injuries Whilst Running Trails
Hi folks, I was running along a trail today, having a great time, when my left foot landed on the edge of a rock hidden under leaves. My left foot rolled to the left, my body dropped to transfer my entire weight to my right foot, allowing me to lift my left leg and place it safely ahead of the rock, and continue with my run. These things happen in a moment, and the outcome can be an interesting ... Read more
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