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Great Picks From 2008

Here are some great pictures of memorable moments from 2008. (Thanks letsrun.com)

For the last All-American Spot at Footlocker Nationals

Flanagan not sure if she got third at the Olympics

Bolt 9.69

The Great One makes the clock at 2:03:59 stand still -
for the World Record again.

Chelanga couldn't be caught at Pre Nats

But Rupp had him at NCAA's

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Best of 2008

It was so nice to see that in The News & Observer article of the best moments of 2008 in sports, TWO running performances were spotlighted. Usain Bolt's double world records in the 100 and 200 meters and Shalane Flanaga's bronze medal in the 10,000 at the Olympics. Of the seven "best of" acomplishments runners grabbed the spotlight twice - pretty impressive.

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Calf Compression - Looking Goofy

I've been messing with some different product (2XU calf sleeves, Sugoi compression socks)the last few weeks in my marathon buildup training phase. You've seen these most notably on Paula Radcliffe - those knee high socks that look like what I wore back in the late 70's / early 80's. So the deal is, better circulation / oxygen transport, less muscle vibration and support. Better post run recovery too if you wear them after your workouts.
Although looking like a jack ass - I'm sold. If you thought you were getting looks wearing those split running shorts, or heart rate monitor chest-strap without a top, you will get some glares with calf compression products on for sure -but who cares, these things are good. Better workouts and better recover.

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Back again

Back again. Post City of Oaks Marathon & Half (yeah, pretty successful) post my marathon attempt on 0 training (3:17) and post Nike Cross Regional.
So now I'm getting "back in shape" for the Long Island Marathon. Why Long Island you ask. Well it is where I grew up, and did my first marathon at 14 years old in 3:49:56. So, my track coach was not to happy that I had to race the mile 2 days later. Bottom line - it will be the 25th anniversary of my first marathon. Leading up to it I will also do a few other races and train to do under 2:50.

Ben H is getting married today - GOOD LUCK dude. It's awesome.

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Marathon Preperations

So far things are really coming together for the marathon. A week out and we are on-top of everything. The weather seems to be to be working out in our favor too. Just a bunch more volunteers and we will be all set.