TheDailyRunner.com http://casualrunning.typepad.com/the_daily_runner/ The Latest News & Technology for Runners en-US Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:44:44 -0500 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/1567963http://www.feedburner.com Are you overtraining? http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheDailyRunner/~3/369176857/are-you-overtra.html http://casualrunning.typepad.com/the_daily_runner/2008/08/are-you-overtra.html I received an email from the "Oklahoma Runner and Triathlete" newsletter today. The email focuses on training too much. Blog:  I received an email from the "Oklahoma Runner and Triathlete" newsletter today.  The email focuses on training too much.  Here it is:

Are You OVERtraining? 
 
Running and exercise is good for you and your body. That being said, is more exercise always better?
Sometimes more is just too much. If exercise is leaving you more exhausted than energized, you could be suffering from a case of overtraining. Individuals who excessively exercise are risking more than poor performance: they're risking their health. Here are several signs you might be overtraining:
 
Agitation, Moodiness, Irritability
Too much exercise and not enough rest can wreak havoc on our hormones. This can cause mood swings and an inability to focus on daily tasks.
 
Decreased performance
Slower reaction times, reduced speed and lowered endurance levels are all common signs of overtraining.
 
Excessive fatigue
A body that never has a chance to fully recover from a previous workout will continue to feel more and more fatigued.
 
Loss of Appetite
Overtraining can cause an increase in hormones such as epinephrine and norepinephrine that tend to inhibit appetite.
 
Chronically Elevated Heart Rate
A clear sign of an overworked heart muscle is a chronically elevated heart rate. Also, people who overtrain will often find that it takes longer for their heart rate to return to normal following a workout.
More Frequent Illnesses
Too much exercise taxes all of the body's systems and makes it more difficult to ward off infections.
 
Insomnia or Restless Sleep
During sleep, the body has time to rest and repair itself. An overtrained body, however, is sometimes unable to slow down and completely relax, making it difficult to recover between workouts.

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]]> Training Matt Johnson Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:44:44 -0500 http://casualrunning.typepad.com/the_daily_runner/2008/08/are-you-overtra.html 10K Schedules For Your Garmin http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheDailyRunner/~3/368276430/10k-schedules-f.html http://casualrunning.typepad.com/the_daily_runner/2008/08/10k-schedules-f.html Here's something cool for all of you Garmin 205, 301, 305, and 405 users out there. Runner's World has published to 2 10K schedules that you can download and use for training. These are in addtion to the full and half-marathon schedules. Images17_2 Blog:  Here's something cool for all of you Garmin 205, 301, 305, and 405 users out there.  Runner's World has published to 2 10K schedules that you can download and use for training.  These are in addtion to the full and half-marathon schedules.

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]]> Technology Matt Johnson Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:37:32 -0500 http://casualrunning.typepad.com/the_daily_runner/2008/08/10k-schedules-f.html An Artful Jogger in Beijing: The Pollution Is Not an Issue http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheDailyRunner/~3/368230749/an-artful-jogge.html http://casualrunning.typepad.com/the_daily_runner/2008/08/an-artful-jogge.html Almost everything I was told about running in Beijing was wrong. My clothes would turn gray from pollution. I would be coughing and wheezing, hacking out black phlegm. I would never see any Chinese runners. I should just concentrate on getting some miles in — there was no way I would ever be able to maintain a reasonable pace. Or maybe I should just give up and spend my time on treadmills in the gym. Almost everything I was told about running in Beijing was wrong. My clothes would turn gray from pollution. I would be coughing and wheezing, hacking out black phlegm. I would never see any Chinese runners. I should just concentrate on getting some miles in — there was no way I would ever be able to maintain a reasonable pace. Or maybe I should just give up and spend my time on treadmills in the gym.

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]]> Olympic Athletes Matt Johnson Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:33:07 -0500 http://casualrunning.typepad.com/the_daily_runner/2008/08/an-artful-jogge.html Forgettable night for U.S. runners http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheDailyRunner/~3/368230750/forgettable-nig.html http://casualrunning.typepad.com/the_daily_runner/2008/08/forgettable-nig.html P1_081708_runners_si If you were looking for them, the ominous signs were everywhere, pointing to a forgettable night for the United States track and field team. P1_081708_runners_si If you were looking for them, the ominous signs were everywhere, pointing to a forgettable night for the United States track and field team.   

Let's start with Saturday night. Lauryn Williams had easily advanced through a preliminary heat of the 100 meters. The two-time silver medalist -- who always brings her best to the biggest stage -- was sauntering through the interview area unimpeded when a reporter reached out and tapped her on the shoulder.

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"Can you sweep?" the reporter asked, referring to a medal sweep by Williams and her compatriots Torri Edwards and Muna Lee.

   

"Sweep?" Williams asked, bemused. And the reporter nodded his head. "Like, sweep the floor?" Williams said. Her lips curled into a smile seconds later as the nature of the question registered. "Oh! Yes, definitely, but the competition from Jamaica is fierce, so we gotta prepare mentally."

]]> Olympic Athletes Matt Johnson Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:30:31 -0500 http://casualrunning.typepad.com/the_daily_runner/2008/08/forgettable-nig.html Picture of the Day http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheDailyRunner/~3/366199840/picture-of-th-6.html http://casualrunning.typepad.com/the_daily_runner/2008/08/picture-of-th-6.html Qualifying heats for the Men's 100m were held at the National Stadium on day seven of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 15, 2008 in Beijing, China. Tyson Gay of the United States finished the event in first place... Img214544775
















Qualifying heats for the Men's 100m were held at the National Stadium on day seven of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 15, 2008 in Beijing, China. Tyson Gay of the United States finished the event in first place in a time of 10.22 seconds.

]]> Picture of the Day Matt Johnson Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:13:14 -0500 http://casualrunning.typepad.com/the_daily_runner/2008/08/picture-of-th-6.html Beer Goggles Really Exist http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheDailyRunner/~3/365298700/beer-goggles-re.html http://casualrunning.typepad.com/the_daily_runner/2008/08/beer-goggles-re.html Finally! Science has proven that I was handicapped while hitting on all of those ugly women in College. It was the beer. Images Blog:  Finally!  Science has proven that I was handicapped while hitting on all of those ugly women in College.  It was the beer.

I know this has nothing to do with running, but it had to be posted.

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]]> Humorous Matt Johnson Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:16:11 -0500 http://casualrunning.typepad.com/the_daily_runner/2008/08/beer-goggles-re.html A Brief Chat With Deena Kastor http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheDailyRunner/~3/365145975/a-brief-chat-wi.html http://casualrunning.typepad.com/the_daily_runner/2008/08/a-brief-chat-wi.html Here's an interview with Deena Kastor, America's top female distance runner for the last decade. Kastormini08_2 Blog:  Here's an interview with Deena Kastor,  America's top female distance runner for the last decade.

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]]> Olympic Athletes Matt Johnson Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:50:52 -0500 http://casualrunning.typepad.com/the_daily_runner/2008/08/a-brief-chat-wi.html Picture of the Day http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheDailyRunner/~3/365136597/picture-of-th-5.html http://casualrunning.typepad.com/the_daily_runner/2008/08/picture-of-th-5.html Here's a really cool archery pic from the Olympics Img214541834


















Here's a really cool archery pic from the Olympics

]]> Picture of the Day Matt Johnson Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:46:27 -0500 http://casualrunning.typepad.com/the_daily_runner/2008/08/picture-of-th-5.html Sara Hall: The Calm Before The Storm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheDailyRunner/~3/365130896/sara-hall-the-c.html http://casualrunning.typepad.com/the_daily_runner/2008/08/sara-hall-the-c.html Sara Hall has posted a new blog entry from China. Sarahallnyrrcontinentalairlinesfift Blog:  Sara Hall has posted a new blog entry from China.



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]]> Olympic Athletes Matt Johnson Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:42:16 -0500 http://casualrunning.typepad.com/the_daily_runner/2008/08/sara-hall-the-c.html AF Marathon offers more than 26.2 mile race http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheDailyRunner/~3/365039978/af-marathon-off.html http://casualrunning.typepad.com/the_daily_runner/2008/08/af-marathon-off.html People can become a part of history by logging onto www.usafmarathon.com and registering for the 12th annual United States Air Force Marathon. 2008logosquare_150_2 People can become a part of history by logging onto www.usafmarathon.com and registering for the 12th annual United States Air Force Marathon.

The event will take place Sept. 20 at Wright-Patterson AFB near Dayton, Ohio. Races include the full marathon, including wheeled division, a half-marathon, along with individual and four-member team 10-kilometer races.

For the second consecutive year, a 5-kilometer race will be held Sept. 19 on the campus grounds of neighboring Wright State University.

Other associated activities include the sports and fitness exposition Sept. 18 and 19 at WSU's Ervin J. Nutter Center, and the gourmet pasta dinner Sept. 19, at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The expo and dinner are open to the public. The expo will host a variety of vendors with running apparel and other sporting goods.

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]]> Races Matt Johnson Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:24:47 -0500 http://casualrunning.typepad.com/the_daily_runner/2008/08/af-marathon-off.html