Oh how the week has flown by with all this spring like weather. The weekend is here and I'm looking at a 10k run, 11AM Saturday from Good Life. Last time I mentioned cadence and its a good topic as one gets into longer runs. Its quite basic in concept but definetly helps efficiency. The ideal cadence is 85 foot strikes per minute (counting one foot). Also, because the arms are in sync, one can use the arm as well. So, give it a try. I also find that during a longer run it can be a mantra of sorts.
With the 7th running of the KVC marathon coming up in October, its a good time to reminisce. The first 3 years of the marathon used a Hampton to Saint John course and was strictly a marathon. Chris Brake prevailed in all 3 and set a course record of 2:37:43. This record was also set during the memorable rain filled marathon of 2005. The DVD collection of the days events really captured the essence of how marathoners meet the challenge even under extreme conditions.
The next 3 years incorporated a marathon relay as well as the marathon. 2007 was memorable for the duel between Alex Coffin and Dave McLennan that saw Alex and Dave exchange the lead numerous times before Alex overtook along the Rothesay Rd with the finish line in Renforth just around the corner.
I was fortunate to have run the marathon in 2006 and enjoyed the course. Some say the new course of Bloomfield to Renforth is better but the debate continues.
In closing today, I should mention Chuck Teed who is preparing for this year's KVC with the hope of qualifing for Boston. Check out his preparations at http://www.kvchallenger.blogspot.com/
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