Links for Wednesday August 20, 2008

August 20, 2008 | in Hella Sound | 1 Comments

This weeks links: getting strollered, more mental toughness, ultrarunning and the MPH of Olympic sprinters.

In Here

Earlier this week we posted our interview with JeeForce, a tough personal trainer and pal on Twitter. Also, if you haven't read it already, check out our write-up of different running bra choices for ladies.

Keep your running and training questions comin'—Paul "Crazy Legs" Stofko is ready to get you the info you're looking for. Email and get some answers!

Out There

Runners Lounge: Overcoming the Tough Stuff: My Brain
Really good stuff from Tom at Runners' Lounge about "mental toughness". Getting your head straight and focused is critical, and sometimes the hardest part. Check out his recommendations.
How Fast Can Humans Run? - Elite Feet
Phil does the maths on running rates for records at various distances. Crazy!
Want to live a long life? Run. | Reuters
The answer to the question "why the hell am I doing this???". From the article: "A study published on Monday shows middle-aged members of a runner's club were half as likely to die over a 20-year period as people who did not run." And there you have it. (via @amyguth on Twitter)
Feet Meet Street: Strollered
Nitmos officially adds "strollered" (something I know quite a bit about) to the running lexicon.
Official Nike Running Blog — Run Faster » Blog Archive » Why Run a 100 Miles? Just Ask Ramon.
Learn a little bit more about ultra running with this first-hand account of an ultra runner's crew during a race.
I'm a treadmill junkie - For Beginners Only
Scott Murr shares insight on treadmill (versus street or track) running.
Half-Fast: The Dual Runner Family
HA! Vanilla at Half-Fast offers this insight into a relationship of 2 runners. Funny and true.
Joe Friel's Blog: Strong and Weak Form
An explanation of establishing the correct balance between fatigue and fitness for race preparation.
Learning to Make Friends With Hills - Ask Coach Jenny
Some good hill advice from Runners' World's Coach Jenny.
Yahoo! Music Store Support Dead by Sept. 30 - News and Analysis by PC Magazine
Woof. Yahoo! Music Store closes its doors and cuts off support. (Not sure how many folks used the service anyway, but...) In a nutshell, some users may be cut off from the music they purchased. Again, woof.
Why I Love Running Clothes - Baby Steps
A new mom explains why running apparel is handy for things other than running.
Giant of Internet Radio Nears Its 'Last Stand' - washingtonpost.com
Yeesh—more trouble for major label music. If you love Pandora or Last.fm, get ready to find another way to get your music.