RunCast 18 - Post-marathon blues / What does 'marathon' mean?

Running a race, no matter how long and how big, is a great accomplishment. However, many runners after the race fall into a sort of a funk. Among the long distance runners it's known as post -marathon or post-race blues. It's manifested in the temporary lack of motivation to continue running. Joining me today to explain the post-race blues is Kevin Smith, a coach with marathon dynamics. He coached many long- distance runners and marathoners.


Also - what exactly do we mean when we call something a marathon? Natalie's trying to explain...

Shownotes:

Marathon Dynamics - coaching services for runners

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RunCast 17 - Testing the limits / running etiquette

We talk about testing one's limits and going even beyond them, through a story about Iron Man competitor Julie Moss. In the second part, we touch the touchy topic: how to behave during the training and race runs.

Links:

The Savvy Runner's Guide to Etiquette
College student Julie Moss pushes herself to the limit

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Flashback: College student pushes herself to the limit

Julie Moss entered the 1982 Hawaii Ironman on a bit of a whim and found herself leading the pack. Check out this dramatic footage of her finish.

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Around Boston Marathon in Photos

These are just a few snap shots taken with my iPhone before the race actually started. Once we started running, I was too busy to take pictures. (Zoran)

Boston Common, 6AM: lineup for School-busses to take us to the start line

Hopkington, 9AM: lineups for the port-a-potty

Hopkington, 9:50AM: Athletes' village and the start corrals:

Finisher's medal

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