There are times in the anxious moments before a race that feeling the urge to use the bathroom, but not being able to, can cause concern. If you are one of those racers Runner's World has a few tips on how to make yourself go:
http://www.runnersworld.com/health/how-to-make-yourself-poop/slide/4
I'm definitely not using a suppository, that seems like a great way to not make the starting line or have to stop in the middle of the race. Having coffee or tea and taking an easy 5-10 minute jog thirty minutes before the race seem to work best for me. Though my anxieties can still overpower all bodily functions.
It's a constant struggle, even after 30 years of racing.
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Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Friday, May 27, 2016
What Kind of Beer Runner Are You?
A slideshow from Runner's World.
http://www.runnersworld.com/beer/these-runners-and-beers-are-made-for-each-other/slie/26
I'm the Cross-Country Runner, Nut Brown Ale.
http://www.runnersworld.com/beer/these-runners-and-beers-are-made-for-each-other/slie/26
I'm the Cross-Country Runner, Nut Brown Ale.
Monday, March 7, 2016
Grandmothers, Running & Scotch
Runner's World online has an article on Elvira Montes, an 82 year old woman who just completed the Beer Mile World Championship. Elvira ran a 20 minute mile, with the requirement she drink a 12 oz beer after every quarter mile. To celebrate her family took her to Hooters (Elvira's choice), as she loves chicken wings and Scotch. A video of Elvira running and her Hooters visit is in the post below.
I'm surprised Mike W. isn't in the video helping Elvira with the Scotch drinking.
Forty-Eight ounces of beer in twenty minutes is pretty good, even without the running.
I'm surprised Mike W. isn't in the video helping Elvira with the Scotch drinking.
Forty-Eight ounces of beer in twenty minutes is pretty good, even without the running.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Grunts, Groans, Wheezing
Runner's World online has an article on loud runners. Many people have posted comments on how annoying these loud runners are. A couple of people admitted they are loud runners, but the majority hate us.
Yes, us. I am a loud runner. Training partners know I'm not running hard enough if they don't hear the "bear". I don't do it on purpose and would really prefer not making any noise. It actually makes my voice and throat sore for a day or two if I really pushed the pace. It also startles some people, or makes them laugh at me, or warns competitors that I am near.
It's not asthma, been checked. Seems to be weak muscles in my larynx area that close up with repeated deep breathing. I'm a sensitive old man, give me a break, I don't breath loudly on purpose, but if that's what it takes to get the best out of me, so be it.
Keep wearing your headphones, then you won't have to hear me.
Yes, us. I am a loud runner. Training partners know I'm not running hard enough if they don't hear the "bear". I don't do it on purpose and would really prefer not making any noise. It actually makes my voice and throat sore for a day or two if I really pushed the pace. It also startles some people, or makes them laugh at me, or warns competitors that I am near.
It's not asthma, been checked. Seems to be weak muscles in my larynx area that close up with repeated deep breathing. I'm a sensitive old man, give me a break, I don't breath loudly on purpose, but if that's what it takes to get the best out of me, so be it.
Keep wearing your headphones, then you won't have to hear me.
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