2009 ESPY Winner Jason Lester to make appearance on Oahu

Jason Lester, ESPY Winner, Vegan Ultra Endurance Athlete, Activist, and Author will be on Oahu this weekend promoting his new book: Running on Faith. This is what his schedule looks like: Friday: 8:40am on KGMB TV Honolulu 5pm at Magic Island – join Jason on a short run around Ala Moana Beach Park, everyone welcome!…

Eating Healthy

I recently spent the day at the hospital undergoing a battery of tests to help determine what’s going on with my stomach. It has been bothering me for several weeks, and interrupted my training for the Chicago Marathon. The funny thing is that two months ago I was feeling the best that I ever have….

Creating a running wake

This quote from Gerry Lindgren pretty much sums up what our Running Project is all about: When you go out running down the street, you create what I call a wake. The wake is like at the back of a boat when you are going through the water. The faster you go the bigger the…

Buttermilk Pancakes with Fruit Compote

For an insanely good weekend breakfast treat, top pancakes with this spiced peach-blackberry compote instead of the same old maple syrup. Recipe from Rodale Recipe Finder. Buttermilk and one egg make these hotcakes healthier than most. Ingredients: COMPOTE: 2 peaches or nectarines, sliced 1/4 cup apricot nectar or orange juice 3 tablespoons apricot preserves 1…

Hydration Tips

Sipping Points The latest research on how to prevent dehydration—and boost your running performance. By Karen AspImage by Todd HuffmanFrom the July 2010 issue of Runner’s World RUNNERS KNOW it’s important to stay hydrated to run their best, especially in the summer. “Being more than two percent dehydrated in warm environments causes a decline in…

How Temperature Affects Running Performance

According to Jeff Galloway’s own personal observations, here is a chart of how temperature affects running performance. Estimated temperature at finish…Slower than goal pace 55-60 degrees…..1% 60-65 degrees…..3% 65-70 degrees…..5% 70-75 degrees…..7% 75-80 degrees…..12% 80-85 degrees…..20% above 85…..forget it, run for fun *Source: Galloway’s Book on Running (1984) has a chart called “Adjusting race pace…