And So It Begins… Posted by Ashley on April 9, 2013 No Responses » Apr 092013 Well, I never thought I would coach a track team. Never in a thousand years. Yet, here I am, up super late trying to put together a workout schedule for the month of April, trying to order spikes and singlets, and thinking what in the world am I doing?! Every year, Schlumberger competes against the top oil companies in Houston in a throw-down style track meet in early June. Success in this local meet can mean advancing to regionals and even nationals in the corporate track circuit. Unfortunately, the Schlumberger running list serve hasn’t been too organized in the past. And we have some serious competition. Think Edina in Mighty Ducks, or the rich boys in The Karate Kid. Instead we’re talking about the Exxon Mobil Tigers with matching uniforms and having won the past gazillion local meets, they are the enemy. And that is where I come in. Continue reading “And So It Begins…” » Technorati Tags: coaching, coaching tips, corporate running, running, running tips, running workout, team, track, track team
Wear This, Not That: Running Edition! Posted by Meagan on March 22, 2013 No Responses » Mar 222013 Deciding what to wear when you go running sounds like it should be simple. If it’s cold, add some layers. If it’s hot, slap on a pair of sunglasses, shorts, and a t-shirt. Easy, right? But wait, have you factored in how much you’ll heat up as you get warmed up and start to sweat? Or how about the wind chill, or the fact that it’s raining? OK, so maybe it can be tough sometimes, and it can definitely be a huge bummer if you make a wrong decision. Overestimate how many layers you need means you could end up carrying the extras or have them flapping around your waist for several miles, and not having enough layers to keep you warm can be dangerous, especially if you’re on a long run. Continue reading “Wear This, Not That: Running Edition!” » Technorati Tags: Dress My Run, Runner's World, running, running clothes, running clothing, running tips, What to Wear
Ultra Nutrition Posted by ghedberg2001 on March 19, 2013 No Responses » Mar 192013 With spring almost upon us (though you might not know it here in Madison), many runners have started thinking about what races they’ll be running this year. If you’ve already tackled a marathon and are itching to try something new, you might be considering an ultra. And so begins the excitement of researching races and distances, deciding on a training plan, and maybe buying a new pair of shoes. One thing that will be arguably as important as logging the miles will be experimenting with what you eat and drink so that you don’t have a miserable experience on race day! Continue reading “Ultra Nutrition” » Technorati Tags: Clif bar, Gu, nutrition, running, running diet, running fuel, running nutrition, running tips, ultramarathon, ultramarathon nutrition
Why I Don’t Wear Minimalist Shoes Posted by ehlupton on March 8, 2013 1 Response » Mar 082013 When new acquaintances find out I run, and especially when they find out that I have run ultra marathons, I often get asked, “Do you wear those toe shoes?” I say no, although I do have a pair for walking around in. “I can’t wear them,” I say. “But my husband has a pair and he loves them.” I feel like I’m losing street cred by the minute. But I, like a lot of people I think, have discovered that minimalist shoes are not the shoe for me. Here’s what happened. Continue reading “Why I Don’t Wear Minimalist Shoes” » Technorati Tags: Brooks PureGrit, Brooks PureProject, minimalist running, minimalist shoes, New Balance Minimus, running, running tips, Vibram FiveFingers
Nutrition Experiment: Wrap-up Posted by John on November 30, 2012 No Responses » Nov 302012 An amazing thing happened today. I came home from work, had a light snack, took my time getting ready, and went for a run. And it felt great! Okay, not profoundly great. I didn’t run super far, set a new PR, or got somehow transformed into a sleek thoroughbred. No, I was sweaty, tired, and my legs burned as I sprinted down the last block towards my house, but I couldn’t help but smile. The source of my sweaty smile and sense of accomplishment? My newly completed nutrition experiment. After analyzing what I ate, crunching the numbers, and making some simple fixes to my life, I can call this experiment a success. I’ve learned a great deal over the past few months, and I’m excited to share my new wisdom. Continue reading “Nutrition Experiment: Wrap-up” » Technorati Tags: carbs, diet, exercise, fats, healthy eating, nutrition, nutrition experiment, protein, running, running tips, training tips
Light up the Night – Gear to illuminate your runs Posted by Ashley on November 26, 2012 No Responses » Nov 262012 As the days get shorter and shorter it becomes inevitable that some runs will be started or completed in the dark. At night, or in early morning hours, running on sidewalks or on the street can become a major safety hazard. For many years, runners who wanted to be safe in the dark had to wear yellow or orange reflective vests, similar to construction workers. Times have changed; with the integration of the LED and with new reflective technology (such as 3M Scotchlite), standing out in the dark has become a lot more stylish and a lot more fun. I’ve assembled a list of some of the coolest visibility products on the market today; many of these would make great Christmas gifts! Continue reading “Light up the Night – Gear to illuminate your runs” » Technorati Tags: night running, running, running gear, running in the dark, running tips, winter running
Zero to Hero #3: In Which Jason Completely Disappears Posted by Jason on November 21, 2012 1 Response » Nov 212012 Week 2 + 3 Stats: Total Miles: 10 Total time: 1:47:10 Avg Pace: 10:43 New Gear: Warm stuff Changes: Due to a bout of food poisoning from my local Panera (bagels only from now on), and a mini vacation to Chicago, I didn’t get out as much as I would have liked the past couple weeks. That said, here are the results of my changes from my last post: Continue reading “Zero to Hero #3: In Which Jason Completely Disappears” » Technorati Tags: Buffalo Bill, cold weather running, marathon training, runner's trots, running, running tips, training, training tips, zero to hero
Zero to Hero: Week 1 – Staying Motivated Posted by Jason on November 5, 2012 2 Responses » Nov 052012 Hello! In case you missed it, my name is Jason. This series is covering my transformation from a no one, to a no one who runs marathons. Here are the results from my first week of training. Major change this week- no more ‘stache. Week 1 Stats: Total Miles: 4 Sessions: 2 Total time: 41:35 Avg. Pace: 10:24 Changes in gear: Added smartphone + arm band for music listening Analysis: I haven’t run since my race in mid October, and I hadn’t run before that for about a week and a half, so I’ll put this in the books as my baseline stats. Due to some other seemingly more enjoyable activities, I only got out to run twice (more on this below) this past week. My only real concern is some calf/shin pain that I’ve dealt with for quite some time, which I believe is due to lack of running form, or ill fitting shoes, or most likely both. Continue reading “Zero to Hero: Week 1 – Staying Motivated” » Technorati Tags: marathon, running, running tips, training, training tips, zero to hero
How to Survive a Horror Movie: Be a Runner! Posted by Meagan on October 31, 2012 No Responses » Oct 312012 Happy Halloween, readers! Steve and I watch a lot of scary movies. We’ve been revisiting some of our favorites this month, and I just can’t help but realize how many victims would have survived if they just would have been runners (and worn proper footwear)! Classics like Halloween and Friday the 13th are two of the worst culprits when it comes to a slow-moving villain somehow catching a victim who is running away. Although “running away” is really the wrong phrase, because the victims are usually tripping over their own feet and spend most of their time crawling on the ground. But what would the outcome have been if they were runners? Continue reading “How to Survive a Horror Movie: Be a Runner!” » Technorati Tags: Halloween, horror movies, Nike ad, Nike+, running, running tips, scary movies, Suzy Hamilton, Why Sport
Zero to Hero – Ready…set…hang on a second, my shoe died. Posted by Jason on October 29, 2012 2 Responses » Oct 292012 Hello, my name is Jason. I am not a runner. I am running a marathon in 12/2013. Here are my stats- Height: 5′ 11″ Weight: 193 Physique: Dumpy, at best. Style: Whatever causes shin splints and calf cramps. Diet: High carb, high fat, high sugar rush Longest Distance: 6.21 miles Continue reading “Zero to Hero – Ready…set…hang on a second, my shoe died.” » Technorati Tags: 10k, diet, exercise, marathon, running, running tips, training, training tips, zero to hero
