Back to Back Marathons

A question was recently asked about running marathons on consecutive days (back to back), so I put together a few tips. http://fellrnr.com/wiki/Back_to_Back_Marathons

Running and Lower GI Issues

I have gathered advice and suggestions for dealing with lower GI problems while running. While not a pleasant subject, it does affect a significant portion of runners.

http://fellrnr.com/wiki/Running_and_Lower_GI_Problems

Locus of Control and Running

Some people believe they are in control of their lives, while others believe that external forces control them. Locus of control is the term for this belief in internal or external control, and Internal Control Index is one test to measure it. I created a JavaScript page that simplifies taking the test, along with a survey for people to record their ICI value and their running status. I hypothesize that runners will have a higher ICI than non-runners, and this survey is a way of evaluating this.

If you are interested, go to http://fellrnr.com/wiki/Internal_Control_Index and see what your value is, then fill in the survey box below. (This is the first time I’ve used Survey Monkey, so let me know if you have a problem.)

fellrnr.com performance changes

I've been spending some time trying to improve the performance of fellrnr.com. Hopefully these changes will make things a little more usable. Unfortunately, the options for improving things with GoDaddy shared hosting are limited and the Wiki engine I use is quite heavy weight. I’ll keep an eye on performance and I may resort to moving to an alternative provider, or hosting it at home.

Protein Powder Contamination

A July 2010 Consumer Report test revealed that a number of protein powders are contaminated with Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead and Mercury. For more details, see http://fellrnr.com/wiki/Protein_Powder_Contamination and http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/2010/july/food/protein-drinks/overview/index.htm

I have also updated The Runners Diet at http://fellrnr.com/wiki/The_Runners_Diet

Mid-Run Fueling

I was recently asked about how to approach mid-run fueling by a friend who has been increasing his mileage and reached the point where fuel has become needed. http://fellrnr.com/wiki/Mid_Run_Fueling

Sore Feet

Some thoughts on the causes and treatment of sore feet.

http://fellrnr.com/wiki/Sore_Feet