http://topicfire.com/Running 2013-05-24T13:01:23+00:00 text/html 2013-05-24T18:19:16+00:00 http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/ http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/2013/05/recovery-mistakes.html <a href="http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/2013/05/recovery-mistakes.html"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ycv6OQG6g9o/UQgw29C_bNI/AAAAAAAACzQ/cDbv-Eu2ULw/s1600/signature.png" /></a><br />Yeah, I've made a few. When I was first injured, I rested. Classic RICE. I also used the foam roller, massaged my hip with a tennis ball, popped Advil and, I admit, did some lower body exercises. For two weeks, that's what I did and for two weeks, my hip didn't... text/html 2013-05-23T18:41:36+00:00 http://justyouraveragejoggler.com/ http://justyouraveragejoggler.com/2013/05/the-most-innovative-joggler-breaks-a-world-record/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-most-innovative-joggler-breaks-a-world-record <a href="http://justyouraveragejoggler.com/2013/05/the-most-innovative-joggler-breaks-a-world-record/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-most-innovative-joggler-breaks-a-world-record"><img src="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/jJcOGBKq9EE/default.jpg" /></a><br />Joe Salter has got to be the most innovative joggler in the world.  He first impressed me with all the tricks he did while joggling.  I&#8217;ve been joggling a lot longer than him, but it never really occurred to me to combine joggling with siteswaps and other interesting joggling patterns.... text/html 2013-05-21T22:18:05+00:00 http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/ http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/2013/05/happy-runner-interrupted.html <a href="http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/2013/05/happy-runner-interrupted.html"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tT7h7PYdO08/UZvkoQtMD9I/AAAAAAAADFQ/gaPWp7rTmaY/s320/injured+runner.jpg" /></a><br />I met with my doctor today to go over my MRI.  The good news: No fracture.  The bad news: Two tears and hematoma.  My gluteus minimus and tensor fascia latae are torn. The hematoma is just from the internal bleeding (from those tears). The doctor said he could aspirate the hematoma but recommended... text/html 2013-05-20T18:16:06+00:00 http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/ http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/2013/05/impatience-is-not-virtue.html <a href="http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/2013/05/impatience-is-not-virtue.html"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ycv6OQG6g9o/UQgw29C_bNI/AAAAAAAACzQ/cDbv-Eu2ULw/s1600/signature.png" /></a><br />I have been very good about resting my lame hip for the past 2+ weeks. Very good. So on Sunday, when I went out for a walk, I thought I might live life on the edge just a little and run a few steps. To try out the hip. See if the... text/html 2013-05-17T22:11:36+00:00 http://justyouraveragejoggler.com/ http://justyouraveragejoggler.com/2013/05/do-you-see-the-clown/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-you-see-the-clown <a href="http://justyouraveragejoggler.com/2013/05/do-you-see-the-clown/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-you-see-the-clown"><img src="http://justyouraveragejoggler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Clown1-225x300.jpg" /></a><br />A couple of weeks ago I posted a picture of a shirt that had a stain that someone claimed looked like a juggling Jesus. It looked more like some random juggler, not religious to me. But it did bring up the topic of pareidolias. That inspired joggler Joe Salter to... text/html 2013-05-17T13:22:16+00:00 http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/ http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/2013/05/rest-rest-and-more-rest.html <a href="http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/2013/05/rest-rest-and-more-rest.html"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ycv6OQG6g9o/UQgw29C_bNI/AAAAAAAACzQ/cDbv-Eu2ULw/s1600/signature.png" /></a><br />Day 13 of no running. Boo! Hiss! My hip still feels off. It is still swollen. I've been to the doctor and had x-rays and an MRI. On Tuesday, I go back and, until then, I'm not supposed to run. At that point, I will have been resting for over two... text/html 2013-05-17T00:06:20+00:00 http://www.coolrunning.com/ http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/1/1_15/16502.shtml <a href="http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/1/1_15/16502.shtml"><img src="http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/moxiepix/b1_16502.jpg" /></a><br />Here it comes - right upon us for June 9, 2013, so get those running shoes ready and head to beautiful, historic Lakeville and Lime Rock Park for a unique half marathon and 5K finishing on Lime Rock Park race track. This is Connecticut's newest half marathon. This inaugural event... text/html 2013-05-15T13:17:46+00:00 http://www.active.com/ http://www.active.com/running/Articles/How-to-Qualify-for-the-2014-Boston-Marathon.htm <a href="http://www.active.com/running/Articles/How-to-Qualify-for-the-2014-Boston-Marathon.htm"><img src="http://www.active.com/Assets/Running/460/boston-marathon-course-460.jpg" /></a><br />If you want to qualify for Boston, it's safest to run faster than your qualifying time. Follow this plan to get a spot in one of the most coveted races in 2014. ACTIVE.com text/html 2013-05-15T13:17:38+00:00 http://www.active.com/ http://www.active.com/running/Articles/Is-Your-Running-Mileage-Preventing-You-From-Progressing.htm <a href="http://www.active.com/running/Articles/Is-Your-Running-Mileage-Preventing-You-From-Progressing.htm"><img src="http://www.active.com/Assets/Running/460/running-mileage-progress-460.jpg" /></a><br />There's a fine line between doing too much and doing just the right amount of work. Find out if your running program is helping or hurting your progress. ACTIVE.com text/html 2013-05-15T13:15:43+00:00 http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/ http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/2013/05/who-needs-ride-giveaway-winner.html <a href="http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/2013/05/who-needs-ride-giveaway-winner.html"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ycv6OQG6g9o/UQgw29C_bNI/AAAAAAAACzQ/cDbv-Eu2ULw/s1600/signature.png" /></a><br />Thanks to everyone who entered my giveaway for a copy of Jennifer Graham's book, Honey Do You Need a Ride? I used random.org to pick the winner from the eligible entries and the winner is . . . Amy Glass Congratulations, Amy! Send me an email at felicehalf [at] yahoo [dot] com with... text/html 2013-05-14T12:15:55+00:00 http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/ http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-crazy-runner.html <a href="http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-crazy-runner.html"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c_DLXKkXYqU/UZGFXN1M7iI/AAAAAAAADEw/cvhd-28cphI/s320/injured+runner.jpg" /></a><br />So, here we are. Day 10 of no running. Ten days. No running. Ten. Days. Of. No. Running. Ten days of thinking non-stop about my ridiculous hip injury and how it means no running for the foreseeable future.  In other words, ten days of me going crazy. Yes, I admit it. I've gone straight-up crazy.... text/html 2013-05-11T16:16:49+00:00 http://www.coolrunning.com/ http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/1/1_39/16366.shtml <a href="http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/1/1_39/16366.shtml"><img src="http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/moxiepix/b3_16366.jpg" /></a><br />Every year in Hollis, New Hampshire there is a very Special Race—this year it is October 5, 2013, the first Saturday in October. The Applefest Half Marathon has become a New England tradition as has the two-person relay. And now there is even more of what runners want—they added a... text/html 2013-05-10T15:31:14+00:00 http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/ http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/2013/05/honey-do-you-need-ride-review-and.html <a href="http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/2013/05/honey-do-you-need-ride-review-and.html"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-05o9H0zuw-c/UYuDnAGQyhI/AAAAAAAADEY/VDe442nBTPo/s320/book-cover12.jpg" /></a><br />Honey, Do You Need a Ride? Confessions of a fat runner is a new memoir by Jennifer Graham that will make you chuckle, whether you're a runner or not. Yes, Jennifer is a runner. A self-proclaimed fat runner (which, if you take a look at her photos, is totally not true, in... text/html 2013-05-10T13:48:05+00:00 http://justyouraveragejoggler.com/ http://justyouraveragejoggler.com/2013/05/joggling-caught-on-camera/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=joggling-caught-on-camera <a href="http://justyouraveragejoggler.com/2013/05/joggling-caught-on-camera/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=joggling-caught-on-camera"><img src="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/-o1qfsXRQfw/default.jpg" /></a><br />Joe told me about this and it looks like you can see his segment on Youtube. Or better yet, right here on JYAJ. I particularly like the interviews with his friends and family. Congratulations Joe! It&#8217;s an accomplishment that certainly deserves to be publicized. text/html 2013-05-08T21:30:55+00:00 http://justyouraveragejoggler.com/ http://justyouraveragejoggler.com/2013/05/flying-through-the-flying-pig-marathon-2013/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=flying-through-the-flying-pig-marathon-2013 <a href="http://justyouraveragejoggler.com/2013/05/flying-through-the-flying-pig-marathon-2013/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=flying-through-the-flying-pig-marathon-2013"><img src="http://justyouraveragejoggler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Screen-Shot-2013-05-08-at-4.03.15-PM-295x300.png" /></a><br />I joggled the Cincinnati Flying Pig marathon last Sunday. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience and while I didn&#8217;t set a marathon PR, I did accomplish a number of things including&#8230;   1. Fastest marathon as a 44 year old 2. Beat my last Flying Pig marathon time by 39 minutes 3. Finished my... text/html 2013-05-08T13:17:03+00:00 http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/ http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/2013/05/flat-and-flashy-saucony-kinvara-4.html <a href="http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/2013/05/flat-and-flashy-saucony-kinvara-4.html"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HwOxjVqqDfA/UWLAtPXo_uI/AAAAAAAADBY/VDNAfTKm4qw/s320/saucony+kinvara.jpg" /></a><br />A while back, I posted about an awesome run that happened to take place while I was wearing an awesome new running shoe. I promised that I'd have a review of those shoes once I had a chance to try them out a little more. Today, I'm back with that... text/html 2013-05-06T13:15:56+00:00 http://www.coolrunning.com/ http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/1/1_39/16245.shtml <a href="http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/1/1_39/16245.shtml"><img src="http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/moxiepix/b1_16245.jpg" /></a><br />This year it will be the USATF-New England Championship, one of the chosen seven race New England Grand Prix. It is fast, blazing fast! Point to point and fun! And this race has it all -- an opportunity to run your personal best, a scenic all downhill course in beautiful... text/html 2013-05-06T12:15:57+00:00 http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/ http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/2013/05/running-with-side-of-rice.html <a href="http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/2013/05/running-with-side-of-rice.html"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kAKqp6iDzC0/Sc6GO9CIsMI/AAAAAAAAAHo/W37M6-0XMg8/s200/gal_ranty.gif" /></a><br />I had big plans for Saturday. Big plans. I was meeting my friend, Amanda, for her first run since November. November! She is signed up for the Mohawk-Hudson half marathon in October and the NYC marathon in November. So, Saturday, we -- along with our friend, Bridget -- were heading out for... text/html 2013-05-05T06:46:01+00:00 http://justyouraveragejoggler.com/ http://justyouraveragejoggler.com/2013/05/pre-marathon-meal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pre-marathon-meal <a href="http://justyouraveragejoggler.com/2013/05/pre-marathon-meal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pre-marathon-meal"><img src="http://justyouraveragejoggler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/20130504-183838.jpg" /></a><br />I&#8217;m joggling the Flying Pig Marathon tomorrow. Here&#8217;s my dinner the night before. text/html 2013-05-03T22:11:57+00:00 http://justyouraveragejoggler.com/ http://justyouraveragejoggler.com/2013/05/juggling-jesus-appears-on-shirt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=juggling-jesus-appears-on-shirt <a href="http://justyouraveragejoggler.com/2013/05/juggling-jesus-appears-on-shirt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=juggling-jesus-appears-on-shirt"><img src="http://justyouraveragejoggler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/juggling-jesus-300x151.jpg" /></a><br />A British man claims that a picture of Jesus has mysteriously shown up on his shirt. Martin Andrews claims that he spilled some fabric softener on a dark shirt and it resulted in a stain that he says looks like Jesus.  I don&#8217;t know. It looks more like a guy juggling... text/html 2013-05-01T18:20:47+00:00 http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/ http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/2013/05/april-recap.html <a href="http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/2013/05/april-recap.html"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SPL5URvBOQE/UWv54dxyomI/AAAAAAAADC4/vBsxjKsriro/s320/558693_4954555336321_2146906924_n.jpg" /></a><br />April was a good month for me. Although my mileage was way down from March, it was an expected decline and made sense for my training -- I had a taper week before the half marathon followed by a recovery week after.  The half marathon was great and my runs since... text/html 2013-04-29T14:30:50+00:00 http://www.coolrunning.com/ http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/1/1_31/16468.shtml <a href="http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/1/1_31/16468.shtml"><img src="http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/moxiepix/b1_16468.jpg" /></a><br />Qualify for Boston with a high quality club marathon. The Ashworth Awards Baystate Marathon and Half Marathon are running club races with national class organization and amenities. They are unique races within one of the great scenic areas—and running hotbeds--of New England, the Merrimack Valley. A proven fact--this race provides... text/html 2013-04-25T17:39:08+00:00 http://www.coolrunning.com/ http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/1/1_55/16393-2.shtml <a href="http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/1/1_55/16393-2.shtml"><img src="http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/moxiepix/b1_16461.jpg" /></a><br />Runners unable to finish the Boston Marathon last week are invited to run The KeyBank Vermont City Marathon for free on May 26.Related:Event Website text/html 2013-04-25T13:30:50+00:00 http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/ http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/2013/04/silence-is.html <a href="http://thehappyrunner.blogspot.com/2013/04/silence-is.html"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uWtZDA4H9iI/UXklN7ZeVUI/AAAAAAAADDU/zFThQ9cV5Ks/s320/run+for+boston.jpg" /></a><br />. . . well, it just is. And it is what's been going on around here. I haven't had it in me to post -- everything I've thought about writing has been just not quite right. So murky have things become since the marathon bombings.  Yes, I'm still running. And still focusing... text/html 2013-04-24T14:16:02+00:00 http://www.active.com/ http://www.active.com/running/Articles/A-10-Week-Plan-to-Run-5K-for-Beginning-Runners.htm If you want to be able to run 3 miles without stopping but a training plan sounds daunting, take heart. This step-by-step guide takes the guesswork out of running. ACTIVE.com