The Marathon, a place for plodders?

The below link talks on the controversy of the slower folks churning out in droves to run the marathon. I really do not have a side in this except that maybe the number of deaths in the marathon could be attributed to more folks taking on the distance without training properly.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/23/sports/23marathon.html?pagewanted=2&_r=3&hp

The Track

How many of you do weekly interval workouts on the track? In high school and college I did not care for the track. However, now in my mid-30's I love my weekly track workout. More so I have enjoyed the Blue Shoes track meet. How come we do not do more track meets as adults? Having lived in Germany for a number of years; I was able to see first hand how each community has their own sports complex. Most complexes have a track and programs for 6 year old children and up through masters. They continue to race on the track from childhood through adulthood.

If you have not done a weekly track work out...I suggest finding a track and doing some intervals...of course build up slowly. You may find you like the rhythm and simplicity of the track.

Great read on what coaching means

Great read below on what coaching means and advice on training>>

http://www.dyestat.com/?pg=us-Misc-Features-McCue-Features-Things-Ive-Learned-Newton

Intro

Runners:

Currently I am enrolled in the Command and General Staff college and we are required to do a blog. So I decided to blog on running and more so geared to the average GTC runner. Please check back and let me know what you think. Even though I only lived in Greenville for three years, I plan to retire there in 2016 and I now think of Greenville as my home (and favorite running destination!!)

How do you stay injury free?

I am very interested in how GTC runners stay injury free and also still race competitively. Below is a piece I wrote for LetsRun.com (link below)and I would like your thoughts and ideas.

http://www.letsrun.com/2009/runningmilitary0202.php