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John Oliver on Doping in Elite Athletes

Peter Larson — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 21:47:47 +0000

Just watched this earlier today – entertaining, but also kind of a depressing look at doping in elite athletes. You just finished reading John Oliver on Doping in Elite Athletes! Consider leaving a comment!Save money on running shoes - CLICK HERE to view current coupons and promotions on the Runblogger deal page! For more great […]

Catching Kayla: Great Story via ESPN

Peter Larson — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 14:50:46 +0000

Last week an ESPN video was circulating around the web that featured high school runner Kayla Montgomery. It’s an amazing video, and the only thing I’m going to say about it is that if you haven’t already, you need to watch it. You can do so below:

Friday Fun: A Crazy Fast Sheep

Peter Larson — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 14:16:47 +0000

Came across this video in my Facebook feed the other day – never knew sheep were so fast. This one has some serious competitive fire!

Hat tip to Running is Funny and Deadspin for the find.

Have a great weekend!

The Hardest 400m Race in Europe?

Peter Larson — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 12:30:05 +0000

Following up on my post about a killer 4x400m workout, I thought I’d share this video of a 400m race that might be even more likely to make me throw up: The Red Bull 400 in Planica, Slovenia. Only 400m, but looks incredibly painful. I’d still do it.

100: HEAD/HEART/FEET Vermont 100 Documentary

Peter Larson — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 00:46:00 +0000

I received an email today from Ben Watts, who is the Associate Producer of a film called 100: HEAD/HEART/FEET that will chronicle one runner’s 3rd attempt to complete the Vermont 100 Endurance Race.

Ben asked if I could share the trailer to the film and spread the word about their Kickstarter campaign supporting the production. Given the local connection for me, as well as the fact that I’ll be pacing a friend through the last 30 miles or so of the race this summer (where they will be filming), I couldn’t help but share the trailer here.

Take a look, and if you like what you see, consider chipping in to support the production (I did)!

Documentary Video: Vibram Tarawera Ultramarathon 2013

Peter Larson — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:34:00 +0000

I received an email this morning from Aaron Smart, who co-produced a the official documentary video account of the 2013 Vibram Tarawera Ultramarathon in New Zealand. The documentary was just released, and you can view it below – looks like a beautiful race, and further enhances my lean toward running a trail 50K this Fall!

Have a look:

Video: Boston Tribute at Fenway Park

Peter Larson — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:47:00 +0000

It just hasn’t felt right to post normal content this week. Though I’m not from Boston, I grew up in Connecticut and now live in New Hampshire. My wife was born in South Weymouth, and my sister lived for several years in Somerville. I grew up going to games at Fenway with my family, I cried my eyes out on that fateful day in 1986 when Buckner let the ball roll between his legs, I cursed Aaron Boone in 2003, and I celebrated in 2004 when my dream of finally watching the Red Sox win a World Series came true. New England is my home, and Boston is the de facto capital of this region.

This week feels like it has lasted for months. It started with triumph as I watched the winners of the Boston Marathon race down Boylston St. while tracking the times of friends who were running in the race. It quickly morphed into tragedy, and a mad scramble to make sure that those same friends (and many of my students) were all ok. It ended with justice. It’s been quite a ride.

This afternoon at Fenway Park they played a tribute to the events of the week on the big screen. It’s a moving and emotional video, and I thought I’d share it here in case you haven’t seen it. Next week as things start to once again return to normal, we should always remember what happened, and keep those who were injured or who lost their lives in our thoughts and prayers.

Keep strong Boston!

97 Year Old Woman Sets 100 Meter Age-Group Record

Peter Larson — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 03:55:00 +0000

Ida is amazing! Watch the video and smile. Also love that she’s wearing Nike Mayflys :) Apparently the YouTube video is not viewable outside of the US. Below is another version that may or may not work: Secret Lives of Seniors: 97-Year-Old Breaks Track Record! You just finished reading 97 Year Old Woman Sets 100 […]

Video: Mary Cain Sets US Women’s High School Indoor Mile Record

Peter Larson — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:18:00 +0000

Racing against professional runners yesterday in the mile race at the New Balance Games in NY, Bronxville High School Junior Mary Cain set a new American record time of 4:32.78. Cain’s time broke a record that had stood since 1972 (a 4:38.5 mile by Debbie Heald).

Video of the race is available via Flotrack – it’s well worth a watch!

Watch more video of 2013 New Balance Games on flotrack.org

Below is footage of Cain’s post race interview:

Watch more video of 2013 New Balance Games on flotrack.org

Get Moving

Peter Larson — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:45:00 +0000

Was just looking through my Twitter feed and came across this Tweet from Kevin Maggs of Running Reform:

An amazing, inspirational video about the essential need 4 movement & exercise 4 health, Thnx @adammeakins @jorgenjevne bit.ly/WgedEv

— Running Reform (@RunningReform) January 20, 2013

The tweet links to a really nice video by a chiropractor named Martin Svendsen. Watch and enjoy: