Links for Wednesday August 27, 2008

August 27, 2008 | in Hella Sound | 0 Comments

This week's links: running surfaces, Paula bashing, and The 9 Types of Runs.

In Here

Paul "Crazy Legs" Stofko answered some visitor's questions in Ask "Crazy Legs"—good stuff regarding speed and nutrition. Email and get some answers!

Out There

Running Surfaces — Runner's World For Beginners Only
The lowdown on which surfaces are easier on you during your run, as well as how to managed compromises between surface and surface levelness.
Half-Fast: The 9 Types of Runs
I love this. I've had most of these—probably a few too many of The Quitter—and they're spot on.
Feet Meet Street: Spooning: A Form of Celebration
Seriously? Seriously?!?! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA Hysterical.
When is it smart to drop out of a race? — Ask the Running Doc
Some good advice from Runner's World—here's a snippet: "...if you encounter pain that changes [your] form, either in training or on race day, it is time to stop." Check it out.
Paula Radcliffe fails in Olympic marathon bid - Times Online
Okay, I know I'm coming to the Olympics topic waaaaaay late here, but can someone explain to me why England has such issues with Paula Radcliffe? What's the deal?
Death Star over San Francisco // Current
Nice little video montage showing the Empire's presence in this California city. I've noticed myself that even Imperial Walkers avoid the Tenderloin district at night.
Lectures on Everything: If I Had a Hammer....
Oh my. Levendis is courteously offering MC Hammer the amenities of his basement for lodging pleasure. Over and over and over again. My. Oh my.
Are You Fit as a Drummer? — RW Daily
Quicky blurb article from Runner's World references an Austrailian study that claims drummers perform at an elite level athletically while playing.
Truemors :: Conscientious Canines
I have noted that dogs are usually as attentive as—if not more than—their owners, yielding right-of-way on running paths. Maybe this courtesy is indicative of the cognitive abilities mentioned in the snippet. Or maybe they just don't want to get run over.