News - August 2020
Aug 31
This may be late but we do want to acknowledge Ed Payne's contribution as one of the founders of the runLawrence club. He along with Dee Boeck and Greg Burger created the club in 2004. Ed passed away July 26th.
Ed was involved with almost all the running activities in Lawrence including the Mad Dogs, measuring certified courses, was active with the trail runners and was a key to starting our annual Thanksgiving Day 5K.
More tributes to Ed by Dick Lipsey and Mad Dogs.
Aug 22 - Don't Throw Away Your Gaiters
Dear Reader: I did a double take when I saw a recent headline in The Washington Post saying that gaiters may do more harm than good when it comes to stopping the spread of Covid-19. A gaiter (which you may know better under the brand name Buff) is a tube of fabric worn around the neck. They can be a bit more convenient than a regular mask to pull off and on during a workout, so a lot of runners have been using them as face coverings for protection against the coronavirus.
Fortunately, as Tara Parker-Pope wrote in The Times, “the reports of the demise of the neck gaiter have been greatly exaggerated.” more
(from the New York Times, Aug. 22, 2020, Jen A. Miller)
Aug 19
When In Doubt About A Running Injury Or Other Issue, Take 3 Days Completely Off
Putting your plans aside at the first sign of trouble can prevent many issues, while also supporting long-term adaptation. . . Three days of nothing special can sometimes be the most important thing an athlete can do for their body and mind. more
(David Roche, Trail Runner, Aug 17, 2020)
Aug 15
RunLawrence is offering an opportunity for runners who've been training during the pandemic to test their speed. You can meet and see other runners at the Honor Roll 8K. We're maintaining safe health guidelines and so it is limited to the first 45 people to sign up.
The time trial format will send off invidiual runners every 30 seconds with the fastest going first, reducing the times runners will run together. The event is co-hosted with the Kansas Road Race Records and we're hoping to see many people make the state honor roll for their age category and for a few a chance to set a state record. But, anyone is invited to run for a personal best. For more info: Honor Roll 8K. | course map