The Mancos Project

What's cooler than running? Running free and living green. And that's what this group is all about www.themancosproject.org Check out the trailer for this high-level elite running group located in Colorado that kicks off in September of 2012. Click on the link above to learn about the group while grooving to a cool tune.

The Mancos Project Trailer from Tim Jeffreys on Vimeo.

North Shore sets National 4x 1500 High School Record

Here's the article from armorytrack on the historic race.

23.5 hours

Need convincing to exercise? No, not you, but maybe someone in your family, friend, or co-worker or school mate. Watch and spread this video, it's so cool.

DECEMBER DUSK

Lagat going after American indoor 5k record at the Millrose Games

In the video he talks about the Amory track and breaking the 2 mile record last year. Love this guy.

UPDATED INDOOR TRACK MEET SCHEDULE

USATF - NY adding two meets in Febuary

• ·      Dec. 26^th 1pm Monday Armory Youth Open Masters Holiday Classic
• ·      Jan. 5^th 7pm NYRR Thursday Night at the Races
• ·      Jan. 11^th Wed 4pm Millrose Games Trials Youth 12 and under 4x 800 relay
• ·      Jan. 19^th 7pm NYRR TNAR
• ·      Feb. 9^th 7pm NYRR TNAR
• -     Feb. 13th Mon 4pm -9pm USATF -NY OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS
• ·      Feb. 20^th Mon 9am – 3pm USATF –NY – Youth Championships 4-9PM Elite Open 
• ·      Feb. 22^nd Wed 9am Armory Youth Classic
• ·      Feb. 22^nd Wed 8pm Armory Open/Masters Sprint Night
• ·      Feb. 23^rd 7pm NYRR TNAR
• ·      Mar. 16^th Fri 7pm Front Runners Invite
• ·      Mar. 17^th Sat. 9am Armory Youth Champs
• ·      Mar. 24^th Sat. 9am NYRR Youth Jamboree

* USATF NY has not released their meet schedule yet, so more opportunities will be added to the list as soon as the information becomes available.

TRACK & FIELD LOOSENS SPONSORSHIP RULES

The Wall Street Journal covers this ongoing situation http://www.marketwatch.com/story/new-rule-may-see-more-athletics-sponsorships-2011-12-05?link=kiosk

USATF US OPEN WILL FEATURE THE H.S. CHSAA 4X 800 AT THE GARDEN

http://usatf.org/News/Jamaican-sprint-stars-head-to-U-S--Open;-CHSAA-rel.aspx

WINTER 2011-12 INDOOR TRACK SCHEDULE

• ·      Dec. 26^th 1pm Monday Armory Youth Open Masters Holiday Classic
• ·      Jan. 5^th 7pm NYRR Thursday Night at the Races
• ·      Jan. 11^th Wed 4pm Millrose Games Trials Youth 12 and under 4x 800 relay
• ·      Jan. 19^th 7pm NYRR TNAR
• ·      Feb. 9^th 7pm NYRR TNAR
• ·      Feb. 22^nd Wed 9am Armory Youth Classic
• ·      Feb. 22^nd Wed 8pm Armory Open/Masters Sprint Night
• ·      Feb. 23^rd 7pm NYRR TNAR
• ·      Mar. 16^th Fri 7pm Front Runners Invite
• ·      Mar. 17^th Sat. 9am Armory Youth Champs
• ·      Mar. 24^th Sat. 9am NYRR Youth Jamboree

* USATF NY has not released their meet schedule yet, so more opportunities will be added to the list as soon as the information becomes available.

Cold Water Immersion Immediately After Intense Running Results In Superior Next Day Recovery

The fine folks at the School of Sport Science, Exercise & Health, the University of Western Australia, Australia (that's a mouthful), conducted a study on recovery after high-intensity running with cold water immersion immediately afterward and also 3 hours after. Results posted in the Journal of Sport Science and Medicine prove superior recover takes place when done immediately after, however benefits are also seen when done 3 hours after.

Track Triumphantly Returns (never left) To The Garden

The USATF gets it right big time by starting the US Open track meet at Madison Square Garden in January, 2012.

http://www.usatf.org/News/USATF-launches-U-S--Open-at-Madison-Square-Garden;.aspx

Bronxville XC wins 4th Straight, 10 overall state titles

Coach Jim Mitchell talks about how the 5th girl on their Bronxville team (Amelia Philips) made all the difference in securing the team win over Greenwich for the Section C title in New York State.  Video below is from www.armorytrack.com

North Shore High School Girls XC team #8 in the Nation featured on Flotrack

Watch more videos on Flotrack

Toni Reavis: Verzibicas Chooses Tri over Running

Here's a link to Toni Reavis's blog on Verzibicas http://tonireavis.com/2011/11/14/verzbicas-chooses-triathlon-over-running/ He cuts to the heart of the current state of turmoil in the sport of running in the US.

Time to get excited about indoor track!

The Amory opens for training this week, find out all the details and blackout dates here http://www.armorytrack.com/Armory/training-at-the-armory

USATF-NY XC JUNIOR OLYMPICS TOOK PLACE TODAY AT VCP

Top 25 in each age division move on to the Regional round next weekend in Queensbury, NY.

NYC Local Thom Little Talks with Running Times On How To Be BA

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http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=24410&cm_mmc=Twitter-_-RT-_-Content-Runners-_-NYCMAgeGroupers&PageNum=1

The 70's are so weird

FALL HAS OFFICIALLY ARRIVED IN CP

7 Dos and Don'ts for running your best NYCM

                                                                          

 Do 

                                                                                                                                                                                                     DON'T

Here are some friendly reminders, with reoccuring themes, to help you set (and have) your best time at the New York City Marthon.

•   Do: Warm-Up - Spending a couple of hours in the cold isn’t the best way to start a race. Make sure to do a warm up starting with 10mins of dynamic stretches for both legs and arms. This will loosen you up and help raise your core temperature. 10mins of light jogging (in a short circle if you have to) with a couple of short, quick strides. Lining up in the corrals starts 45mins to 1hr before the gun, so start your warm-up 1hr ½ before the scheduled start. It’s not ideal, but it will help ease the transition from being sedentary to running up a steep hill a mile long in the cold and wind. Bonus: also helps with aiding your digestive tract before the race goes off.
•   Don’t: Get Antsy – At the start of the race going over the Verrazano Bridge it’s easy to get frustrated with the crowds and want to start surging around them, weaving in and out, speeding up and down. Don’t bother. Think of the first mile as a continuation of your warm-up and stay as steady and comfortable as long as possible.
•    Do: Hold Back - The marathon is an exercise in patience for the first 18 to 20 miles. There should be a sensation of holding back your fitness until you’re in the Bronx. Once you started the turn south heading into Harlem and eventually Central Park, the sensation should have turned into ‘picking it up’ or pushing your fitness to the limit to make your time goals.
•    Don’t: Pick it Up - When you’re feeling excellent in Brooklyn or coming off the 59^th St. Bridge into Manhattan and running up 1^st Ave.  You’ll regret it in the Bronx and Harlem.
•    Do: Anticipate – Fueling needs and situations. Taking in energy during the race is crucial, so don’t be caught off-guard about when you’ll need it and the delayed reaction of seeing a benefit once you do. Running at marathon pace puts distress on the digestive system and although your body quickly absorbs smart fueling choices, there is usually a 10-15min window of time before you realize the benefits. If you’re planning on picking it up once you get into Harlem, take your energy gel as you’re going into the Bronx.
•    Don’t: Lose - Your rhythm. By spreading out your fuel intake and anticipating the delayed reaction to absorption, you will help to maintain a constant rhythm. Even pacing throughout the marathon is ideal, but a fluctuation in perceived effort is a reality. Smooth out your rhythm as much as possible.
•    Do: Remain Economical – You may already know about the many hills along the marathon route, but there’s even more rhythm-busting 90 degree turns. Recognize this costly combination of hills and turns by remembering to stay economical. Cropping your stride slightly while easing into an increased turnover can help you through the bumps and curves. Not neglecting the arms is also beneficial. Helps create torque accessing the power in your core.