Marathon Recovery

Recovery from the May 6 Colorado Marathon continues apace.  I'm half-way thru a three-week recovery period.  This week I've done two 4.4 mile runs and two days of cross training.  I'll do two more days of cross training and a 6-mile run on Sunday.  So far, things are going well.  No aches or pains or lingering fatigue.  With luck I'll be ready to resume my regular training regimen on May 28.  That will give me 2 1/2 months to prepare for the August 18 Pikes Peak Ascent.  For info on the Ascent and the Pikes Peak Marathon, see here:  http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/entry.htm

One of my goals is to run/walk/hike into my old age.  So far, so good.  If you hope to run for a lifetime, check out this encouraging piece from Pete Magill:  http://www.runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=25970&PageNum=1

I recently discovered an analysis of legendary ultrarunner Micah True's (aka Caballo Blanco) autopsy.  True died while out running in the New Mexican wilderness.  The headline from the autopsy news is that he died of heart disease.  This is a more nuanced explanation: http://news.runnersworld.com/2012/05/10/the-micah-true-autopsy-explained/

With summer just around the corner, it's time to think about hydration needs on warm/hot runs.  Here's some timely advise:  http://running.competitor.com/2012/05/nutrition/hydration-101-sports-drinks-vs-water_52293