Ultramarathon Guide

William “Chip” Corley began his career as a stockbroker after graduating college, flat broke. Growing up in a middle class family in Clarksville, Tennessee, one thing was clear to him early on: he wanted to be successful and earn a lot of money. Upon becoming a stockbroker, Chip had no contacts, no money, and no experience. What he did have was a burning desire to succeed. While the investment industry offers tremendous financial opportunities for the ambitious and driven, it is also a roller coaster ride of uncertainty, full of highs and lows, and pressure to produce. Being a stockbroker and recommending investments to others is considered one of the most stressful ways to earn a living. The failure rate is 90%. To make it required long hours on the job, endless phone calls, research, and high-volume sales quotas. Chip rose to the challenge, which proved to be a great fit for his relentless work ethic. His early achievements and potential landed him a job on Wall Street in New York City. It was there he rose to the next level in his career. For 20 years, Chip continued to push. By 2004, the toil of it all caught up with him. Chip was diagnosed with hypertension and given a lifelong prescription for medication to control it. It was at that moment Chip understood that it was time to implement changes. He began to make health a top priority. In the decade to follow, Chip transformed himself from a middle-aged workaholic to a top-caliber endurance athlete. By learning to eat properly, incorporating yoga into his routine, exercising regularly, and utilizing mentors and coaches, his health flourished. Fitness became the passion that led him to the next chapter of his life. In 2005, he ran his first 5k with his 11-year old son, Chipper. From there he continued his athletic pursuits by running a 10k, half and full marathons; 70.3 and 140.6 Ironman triathlons; 50k, 50 mile, 100k, and 100 mile ultramarathons; and ultimately Badwater 135, considered the world’s toughest footrace. Financial Fitness chronicles Chip’s journey in the world of investing and business to his path fueled by fitness and health, and offers tons of tips en route to inspire others to find their own financial and physical well being.

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The Science of Running: How to find your limit and train to maximize your performance

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The Science of Running: How to find your limit and train to maximize your performance

If you are looking for how to finish your first 5k, this book isn’t for you. The Science of Running is written for those of us looking to maximize our performance, get as close to our limits as possible, and more than anything find out how good we can be, or how good our athletes can be. In The Science of Running, elite coach and exercise physiologist Steve Magness integrates the latest research with the training processes of the world’s best runners, to deliver an in depth look at how to maximize your performance.

It is a unique book that conquers both the scientific and practical points of running in two different sections. The first is aimed at identifying what limits running performance from a scientific standpoint. You will take a tour through the inside of the body, learning what causes fatigue, how we produce energy to run, and how the brain functions to hold you back from super-human performance. In section two, we turn to the practical application of this information and focus on the process of training to achieve your goals. You will learn how to develop training plans and to look at training in a completely different way. The Science of Running does not hold back information and is sure to challenge you to become a better athlete, coach, or exercise scientist in covering such topics as:

· What is fatigue? The latest research on looking at fatigue from a brain centered view.
· Why VO2max is the most overrated and misunderstood concept in both the lab and on the track
· Why “zone” training leads to suboptimal performance.
· How to properly individualize training for your own unique physiology.
· How to look at the training process in a unique way in terms of stimulus and adaptation.
· Full sample training programs from 800m to the marathon.

16 Km Paraty

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Para inscrever-se basta acessar o site: www.corpuseventos.com.br e executar os procedimentos lá descritos.

-As inscrições para moradores de Paraty, deverão ser feitas na Secretaria de Esportes de Paraty onde receberão um boleto bancário para ser pago e ter sua inscrição oficializada.
-O atleta poderá fazer a escolha do tamanho da camiseta do kit na inscrição até o dia 25/02/2018. Após esta data estará sujeito a não conseguir o tamanho desejado, ficando com aquela que estiver disponível no dia da retirada do seu kit .

Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide: Advice, Plans, and Programs for Half and Full Marathons

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Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide: Advice, Plans, and Programs for Half and Full Marathons

Though the running boom appears to have peaked and even tapered off somewhat, the marathon is still the ultimate running experience for many runners. Higdon’s book, although well written, offers very little in the way of new information on training for or running the marathon. Previously published works such as Joe Henderson’s Complete Marathoner (Anderson World, 1978), Andy Friedberg’s How To Run Your First Marathon (S. & S., 1987), and Ricard Benyo’s Making the Marathon Your Event (Random, 1992) offer very similar advice. However, Higdon’s anecdotal style provides entertaining reading and may inspire aspiring marathoners. The author provides details of many of his personal marathon experiences as well as those of other top American marathoners such as Bill Rodgers, Don Kardang, and Dick Buerkle. This book will appeal to general readers seriously considering training for their first marathon. For large sports collections.

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Corrida Mulher Maravilha – São Paulo – 28 de maio de 2018

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Prova Pedestre CORRIDA MULHER MARAVILHA, doravante denominada EVENTO, será realizada no dia 28 de Maio de 2017, na cidade de São Paulo, por PESSOAS DE AMBOS OS SEXOS devidamente inscritas, doravante denominados ATLETAS, independente da condição climática.

OBSERVAÇÃO: Regulamento atualizado em 13/03/2017 às 16h30min. Novas atualizações poderão ser realizadas até o início da entrega dos kits de participação de acordo com as necessidades técnicas do evento.

A CORRIDA MULHER MARAVILHA uma realização e organização da Yescom e DC Comics and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s16) e todos os personagens e elementos relacionados são de propriedade da DC Comics and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s16).

Deste EVENTO fazem parte:

a. A CORRIDA INDIVIDUAL na distância de 8.000m, doravante denominada CORRIDA 8K – MULHER MARAVILHA E PRINCESA DIANA.

b. A CORRIDA INDIVIDUAL na distância de 4.000m, doravante denominada CORRIDA 4K – MULHER MARAVILHA E PRINCESA DIANA.

c. A CAMINHADA INDIVIDUAL na distância de 4.000m, doravante denominada CAMINHADA 4K E CAMINHADA COSPLAY e,

d. CORRIDA e CAMINHADA INDIVIDUAL 4K na distância 4.000m, doravante denominada CORRIDA E CAMINHADA – MAJOR TREVOR.

1.2 A LARGADA e a CHEGADA serão no Vale do Anhangabaú – Centro – São Paulo, sendo o ponto de encontro o cruzamento da Av. São João com a Rua Libero Badaró, conforme percurso detalhado divulgado no site do EVENTO.

1.3 O início do EVENTO está previsto para os horários abaixo relacionados, a serem confirmados na Entrega do Kit, conforme a CATEGORIA do ATLETA em cada cidade.

a. Para a MULHER MARAVILHA E PRINCESA DIANA,

• CORRIDA 8K,
LARGADA a partir das 07h00min em pelotão único.

• CORRIDA 4K,
LARGADA a partir das 07h00min em pelotão único.

• ATLETA COM DEFICIÊNCIA – FEMININO,
AMP = Amputado(s) de Membro(s) Inferior(es) / DMAI = Deficiente Andante Membro(s) inferior(es) / DMS = Deficiente Membro(s) Superior(es) / DAU = Deficiente Auditivo / DI = Deficiente Intelectual / DV = Deficiente Visual
LARGADA a partir das 07h00min em pelotão único.

• CAMINHADA 4K E CAMINHADA COSPLAY,
LARGADA a partir das 07h00min em pelotão único.

• CAD COM GUIA = CADEIRANTE COM GUIA – FEMININO
LARGADA a partir das 07h00min em pelotão único.

b. Para a MAJOR TREVOR,

• CORRIDA E CAMINHADA 4K,
LARGADA a partir das 08h00min em pelotão único.

• ATLETA COM DEFICIÊNCIA – MASCULINO,
CAD COM GUIA = Cadeirante com Guia / AMP = Amputado(s) de Membro(s) Inferior(es) / DMAI = Deficiente Andante Membro(s) inferior(es) / DMS = Deficiente Membro(s) Superior(es) / DAU = Deficiente Auditivo / DI = Deficiente Intelectual / DV = Deficiente Visual
LARGADA a partir das 08h00min em pelotão único.

*Os horários citados acima, poderão variar entre 5 e 10min a mais ou a menos.

A ORGANIZAÇÃO solicita extrema atenção às chamadas do sistema de som na área de Largada para eventuais alterações nos respectivos horários.
Leia mais sobre em : http://www.yescom.com.br/corridamulhermaravilha/2017/etapa-sp.asp

Walmart

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Desde 2011, o Walmart leva em prática, todos os dias, um modelo comercial inédito no país: o Preço Baixo Todo Dia (PBTD). Essa mesma prática já está consolidada pela empresa em muitos países do mundo e é, também, a estratégia das lojas das diferentes bandeiras que estão presentes no Brasil, em todos os formatos de atuação.Para oferecer Preço Baixo Todo Dia, o Walmart negocia melhor com seus fornecedores, para poder vender sempre mais barato para seus clientes, pois a gente sabe que não adianta economizar em alguns produtos um dia por semana e pagar mais caro pelos outros. Nossos clientes terão os melhores preços em sua cesta de produtos pelo maior período de tempo a cada mês.Com o PBTD, o consumidor fica livre para fazer suas compras a qualquer dia da semana – sem precisar esperar por promoções e ações sazonais – e ter a certeza de comprar mais barato quando olha para a sua cesta de compras.”

Runner’s World

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Runner’s World

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RUNNER’S WORLD is filled with powerful information that will help you run faster and farther?and have more fun doing it! Every issue brings you the strategies, tips and advice to fuel your performance, prevent injuries, burn fat, shed stress, and achieve your personal goals.

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Runner’s World magazine is one of the leading publications on the market geared specifically toward people that are passionate about running. The themes and topics found in this publication will inspire and motivate runners of every level. Every issue strives to present readers with helpful information to improve their running ability, from national and international race dates to information about the latest running products. The goal is to help you be the best runner you can be.

Runner’s World magazine offers a series of inspirational stories to encourage and motivate readers, tips from professionals, safety advice, and injury prevention essentials. Each issue also contains nutritional recipes made specifically for runners, detailed guides, and comprehensive analysis of the newest running shoes on the market. Feature articles cover everything you’ve ever wanted to know about running, from training for a spring marathon to eating correctly, all of which will help you to run faster, farther, and more efficiently, while having fun in the process.

Runner’s World magazine provides powerful content that will help you reach all your running goals. Have you ever wondered if it is okay to eat before running? Do you know the best way to stretch out? This magazine will help you identify the areas where you can improve and will give you tips that you’ve never thought of. With Runner’s World magazine, you’ll have everything you need to be a successful runner at your fingertips.

A subscription to Runner’s World magazine gives you the knowledge to continuously improve your running style and technique, as well as your overall health and lifestyle.

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Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness

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Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness

“In pursuing the mental side of endurance, Jurek uncovers the most important secrets any runner can learn.”—Amby Burfoot, author of The Runner’s Guide to the Meaning of Life

For nearly two decades, Scott Jurek has been a dominant force—and darling—in the grueling and growing sport of ultrarunning. Until recently he held the American 24-hour record and he was one of the elite runners profiled in the runaway bestseller Born to Run.

In Eat and Run, Jurek opens up about his life and career as a champion athlete with a plant-based diet and inspires runners at every level. From his Midwestern childhood hunting, fishing, and cooking for his meat-and-potatoes family to his slow transition to ultrarunning and veganism, Scott’s story shows the power of an iron will and blows apart the stereotypes of what athletes should eat to fuel optimal performance. Full of stories of competition as well as science and practical advice—including his own recipes—Eat and Run will motivate readers and expand their food horizons.

“Jurek’s story and ideas should easily manage to speak to and cheer on anyone seeking to live life as fully as possible.”—Denver Post

“A shockingly honest, revealing, and inspiring memoir.”—Trail Runner

READ MORE :Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness

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11th Annual KEYS100 is May 19-20, 2018!

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The 11th annual KEYS100 will be held the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20, 2018. The event is a series of point-to-point races, beginning in Key Largo for the 100-mile races, in Marathon for the 50 mile race and in Big Pine Key for the 50 kilometer race, all finishing in Key West on the Atlantic Ocean at Higgs Beach. KEYS100 also promotes charitable fundraising for “The Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys” in support of their educational work and outreach, free screenings and direct support of cancer patients and their families throughout the Keys. Individual runners and teams are invited to earn a refund of their full race entry fee by raising funds for the “Foundation”. (Visit the “Registration” page for details.) KEYS100 includes four distinct competitions: individual races of 100 miles, 50 miles and 50 kilometers, and our original Florida Keys six runner 100 mile team relay race. In the individual races, runners may compete with a support crew or without. Eleven (11) full aid stations serve all individual runners; these are located at approximately ten (10) mile intervals. In addition, coolers with ice and water are positioned at approximately five (5) mile intervals. People competing without a crew may place drop bags with personal gear at aid stations along the route. THE FOLLOWING RUNNER LIMITS WILL APPLY FOR 2018: 300 IN THE INDIVIDUAL 100 MILE RACE; 200 IN THE 50 MILE RACE; 250 IN THE 50 KILOMETER RACE; 125 TOTAL TEAMS, INCLUDING MILITARY.

READ MORE IN :http://keys100.com/

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22ª MEIA MARATONA INTERNACIONAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO – 19 agosto de 2018

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A prova Pedestre 22ª MEIA MARATONA INTERNACIONAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO, doravante denominada EVENTO, será realizada no dia 19 de Agosto de 2018 na cidade do Rio de janeiro, com distancias de 21.097m e 5.000m, por PESSOAS DE AMBOS OS SEXOS devidamente inscritas, doravante denominadas ATLETAS, independente da condição climática.

OBSERVAÇÃO: Regulamento atualizado em 01/02/2018 às 13h30min. Novas atualizações poderão ser realizadas até o início da entrega dos kits de participação de acordo com as necessidades técnicas do evento.

Deste evento fazem parte:

a. CORRIDA INDIVIDUAL, com medida oficial de 21.097m, doravante denominada MEIA MARATONA.

b. A CORRIDA INDIVIDUAL, com medida aproximada entre 4.500m e 5.000m, doravante denominada CORRIDA 5K.

1.2 A LARGADA da MEIA MARATONA será na Praia de São Conrado – Av. Prefeito Mendes de Morais e a CHEGADA na Praça Cuauhtemoc – Aterro do Flamengo , conforme percurso detalhado divulgado no site do EVENTO.

1.3. A LARGADA da CORRIDA 5K será no Aterro do Flamengo (Praça Arquiteto Laércio Sampaio, em frente as quadras de society) e a CHEGADA no Aterro do Flamengo (mesmo local da Meia Maratona), conforme percurso detalhado divulgado no site do EVENTO.

1.4. Os ATLETAS farão a LARGADA, em pelotões específicos distintos entre si, nos seguintes horários abaixo:

a. Para a MEIA MARATONA,
• CATEGORIA ATLETA CADEIRANTE
LARGADA a partir das 08h15min em pelotão único.

• CATEGORIA ELITE FEMININO
LARGADA a partir das 08h00min em pelotão único.

• CATEGORIA ELITE MASCULINO
LARGADA a partir das 08h30min em pelotão único.

• CATEGORIA PELOTÃO PREMIUM
LARGADA a partir das 08h30min em pelotão único.

• CATEGORIA ATLETA COM DEFICIÊNCIA
DEV = Deficiente Visual / AMP = Amputado de Membro(s) Inferior(es) / DMAI = Deficiente Andante Membro(s) Inferior(es) / DI = Deficiente Intelectual / DMS = Deficiente Membro(s) Superior(es) / DAU = Deficiente Auditivo
LARGADA a partir das 08h30min em pelotão único.

• CATEGORIA PELOTÃO GERAL
LARGADA a partir das 08h30min em pelotão único.

b. Para a CORRIDA 5K,

• CATEGORIA PELOTÃO GERAL
LARGADA a partir das 07h00min em pelotão único.

• CATEGORIA ATLETA COM DEFICIÊNCIA
CCG = Cadeirante com Guia / DEV = Deficiente Visual / AMP = Amputado de Membro(s) Inferior(es) / DMAI = Deficiente Andante Membro(s) Inferior(es) / DI = Deficiente Intelectual / DMS = Deficiente Membro(s) Superior(es) / DAU = Deficiente Auditivo
LARGADA a partir das 07h00min em pelotão único.

* Os horários citados acima, poderão variar entre 5 e 10min a mais ou a menos.

A ORGANIZAÇÃO solicita extrema atenção às chamadas do sistema de som na área de LARGADA para eventuais alterações nos respectivos horários.

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