Posted by Alan Jenkin on Sunday, November 1, 2009,
In :
running
After all the rain we have had lately, yesterday and
today have been beautiful again, with temperatures ranging from 50F
to 75F, dry and sunny with light winds. I was able to really enjoy my
long run yesterday: it started cool, but was quite warm enough by the
end. However, at the end I felt quite tired and was feeling a little
pain.
Pain at the end of a run is always a warning
sign, and an indication to figure out what caused it. When I did an
easy run today, the pain was still there, but ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Alan Jenkin on Monday, August 24, 2009,
In :
running
If you have been following me for a while, you know
that I just took a six-week break from running. Sometimes you
might take a break from necessity, and sometimes from choice, but you
will always have the same issue: how to get back into a running
program without injury. You might be interested to know how I am
doing it.
Last Monday, I started out by walking 10 minutes,
jogging 10 minutes and walking another 10 minutes. This gave me a
chance to warm up slowly, get back into the feeling of m... Continue reading ...
Posted by Alan Jenkin on Saturday, August 22, 2009,
In :
Contest
 The contest is still on!In the members' newsletter last month, I announced a contest, and we already have some winners! While I was wasting away in Roatan (yes - I'm back now!), I thought it would be a great opportunity to get your views on what you would like to read from me. And, to make it more interesting for you, I've run a contest! The first ten people to respond get a free copy of my eBook " Your Half Training Schedule" (value $17.95). If you are not already signed up as a member, he... Continue reading ...
Posted by Alan Jenkin on Wednesday, July 29, 2009,
In :
running
I just found out that I can get paid to buy running shoes online! Even my
favorite running store ( Road Runner Sports) will pay me
back 5.85% in cash. Right now, this is available only in the U.S.
and the U.K., so if you live somewhere else you may have to wait a
while before you can get paid to buy running
shoes.
This works not just for running shoes,
but for anything at all you buy online, and a large number of great
online stores and outlets participate. You get paid different
amou... Continue reading ...
Posted by Alan Jenkin on Sunday, April 5, 2009,
In :
injuries
(No -- this is NOT my blister! Just a photo I found.) I have run for years without getting blisters,
and concluded that I was blister proof. Then, after about 5
miles yesterday I felt a sore place on my foot. It got worse until,
at the end of my 8 mile run, I wasn't exactly hobbling, but I was
certainly hurting.
What happened?
First, a little history. I am just getting back into
long runs after a layoff caused by a pulled hamstring. I ran a 10K a
week ago and found that my conditioning was ... Continue reading ...
Choosing Your Best Athletic ShoesBeginning runners frequently ask whether heavy running shoes or light running shoes are better. There is no simple answer to this question, because it depends on three factors: 1. the runner 2. the training schedule and 3. the intended race (if any). Taking the runner first, a heavy runner is likely to need heavier shoes than a lighter runner, simply because lighter shoes tend to break down more easily under the extra pressure. However, the weight of the shoe i... Continue reading ...
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About Me
| Alan Jenkin |
| Huntsville, Tx |
A runner, undistinguished but persevering, I am more concerned with keeping fit and healthy than with setting records (even PRs).
So I plod on, enjoying the journey with not too much concern about the destination. But I must admit to getting excited when I run faster or longer than the previous time!
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