A nice, high quality, 11.53 minute video that shows how the pro marathon runners do it. Love watching these guys run. Impressive techniques. Shows the speed at which these guys travel when running at top speed. Hard work! Hope this is inspirational.
Until next time ...
Joe
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Poserunning (advice about cadence)
180 strikes per minute in running is quite a high cadence. I'm looking into the POSE running method to see if it can improve my own running. Hope you enjoy watching this video.
Until next time ...
Joe
Until next time ...
Joe
ECCO Biom: The Natural Motion Features and Benefits
An interesting video regarding highly sophisticated running shoes, ECCO, that are intended to mimic the biomechanics of our feet.
Joe.
Joe.
WHY THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT ACTIVELY DISCRIMINATES ON THE BASIS OF AGE AND APPEARANCE AND WHY TOURISM AUSTRALIA’S JOB AD PISSED ME OFF!
Thursday, 28
March 2013
I am what
many describe as a “mature job seeker”. I’m aged 51 now. There, I’ve said it.
It’s “out there” as they say.
So, this
morning, I receive an email from CareerOne headed “The Best Jobs in the World”.
I’ve seen this nonsense before. Work on a desert island, blah, blah, blah.
Part of the
email reads:
“Tourism
Australia's Best Jobs In The World campaign is back and this time CareerOne and
the Monster job network are onboard for the ride. We've partnered in a global
initiative to boost the temporary and casual job market in Australia. Aside
from the 6 "Best Jobs" featured at australia.com/bestjobs,
1000s more temporary and casual jobs can be accessed via CareerOne's dedicated
microsite below...”
So, I
accessed the site and came across a job wanted ad for a “Lifestyle
Photographer”, Melbourne, Australia. I live in Melbourne. Tick. I’m a
photographer. Tick. I also write. Tick. I now have three blogs – and counting.
So, on the
face of it, I’m qualified for this role. Tick. But wait … there’s more.
You see,
when you express your interest in the role, you are required to state your age.
YOUR AGE! Here we go again. From the outset, the Australian Government - “Tourism Australia is the Government of Australia agency responsible for
promoting Australia to the world as a destination for business and leisure travel” - requests
information that under normal circumstances it would be unlawful for most
employers to request. I imagine for this role, that, anyone aged over 25 will
be considered “dead in the water” and unemployable. So, I enter my details, but
not my real age. I state that I’m younger by ten years. Just to see what
happens next.
The next
email I receive from our esteemed Government agency asks me to provide a VIDEO stating
why I am the best person for this job. So, regardless of my skills, Tourism
Australia now has a basis to discriminate not only on my age, but also on the
way I look and sound! I wonder who will be viewing these videos? And, what
their criteria really is?
And, our own
Government can’t even be bothered to conduct formal interviews for this role.
This is shameful, discriminatory bullshit [no-one will read this, so I can
swear if I want to] of the highest order. And to think that my own taxpayer
money goes into funding this nonsense.
Where are
you when we need you, Ita Buttrose, oh defender of the discriminated against?
Until next
time …
Joe
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
TORBJORN SINDBALLE’S EXCELLENT ARTICLE ON HOW TO HANDLE THE HEAT ON RACE DAY
TORBJORN
SINDBALLE’S EXCELLENT ARTICLE ON HOW TO HANDLE THE HEAT ON RACE DAY
Wednesday, 27 March 2013
A couple of days ago I posted some thoughts
after having completed the 2013 Run for the Kids fun run. I wrote about
difficulties I have running in hot weather conditions. I promised I would try
to find some useful information regarding exercising and racing in the heat.
Well, yesterday I found the following excellent article written by a world
class triathlete, Torbjorn Sindballe, which deals with this important issue. Sindballe
is one of my favourite Ironman triathletes.
I’ve added a link to the article. I admit I
was most impressed by the clarity and depth of Sindballe’s thoughts on this
important issue.
Sindballe looks at all aspects of the heat
exercise issue: from nutrition, to clothing, to biomechanics. Everything to
reduce the level of stress to an athlete while exercising in the heat. He also refers
to placing ice in a glove to reduce his core body temperature. It seems that, cooling
the palm of one’s hand works far more efficiently in reducing core body
temperature than cooling any other part of one’s body.
I hope someone will benefit from this information.
I know I have.
Until next time,
Joe.
About the 2013 Ironman Asia Pacific Championships
Wednesday, 27 March 2013
About
the 2013 Ironman Asia Pacific Championships
So, did you know that the Ironman Asia
Pacific Championships were held in Melbourne last Sunday March 24? Well, if you
answered no, it would not surprise me. None of the networks showed any coverage
in their news services from what is a major international sporting event. And,
the press coverage of the event, was also woeful. I ask myself why this is. The
elite Ironman competitors are finely tuned, world class athletes. And,
Australian triathletes – especially the men, Chris McCormack, Craig Alexander, Pete
Jacobs - have dominated the podium at the Hawaiian Ironman for the last six
years. Yet, for reasons unknown to me, the sport has failed to gain traction in
the mainstream Aussie media.
Yesterday morning, March 26, my local free
to air Channel 1, showed NBC’s outstanding coverage of the 2012 Hawaiian
Ironman, which Aussie Pete Jacobs won for the men. Leanda Cave won the women’s
race. I had seen this coverage before. I didn’t care. I watched it avidly once
more.
I’m not going anywhere in particular with
this entry. Just wanted to express my dismay and disappointment in our
mainstream media’s ongoing dismissal of a world-class sporting event.
Until next time …
Monday, March 25, 2013
Run for the Kids 2013 – Review by Joe Calleri.
Run
for the Kids 2013 – Review by Joe Calleri.
Monday, 25 March 2013
I completed the 15km 2013 edition of the
Run for the Kids yesterday. Proceeds benefit the Royal Children’s Hospital. I
was in that Hospital when I was aged two.
Yes, I ran the entire 15km distance. In a
time of 1 hour and 42 minutes. I am very proud of myself for having completed
the run. I am a 51 year old runner. I’m not an athlete. I like to stay in good
shape. I exercise at the gym daily. I had been in training for this particular
run for a couple of months. I have trained hard. And often.
I had not undertaken a similar fun run in
more than 2 years. Ever since I developed a small tear in the back of my left
knee. I thought that rest would be the best way to repair the knee. So far so
good.
The run was a challenge. I knew it would
be. I had run the course a few years ago. Through the Domain Tunnel. Over the
Bolte Bridge. Energy draining. And, it was warm. And, there were another 36,000
runners on the course at any one time. People everywhere. Too many people for
my liking.
So, here are a few of the things I did not
enjoy about the day:
Baggage Area – I had no idea how to find
the Baggage Drop Off area. No signs. Please, please organisers: next year have
some signs to indicate where to find particular amenities.
Toilets – I will be damned if I have to
wait to go to the loo. So, I found a quiet loo at Southbank. Problem solved.
Bumping – Here was the big revelation: Runners
– male and female - who bumped into me, and other runners, and didn’t
acknowledge me, or others. I have not experienced this situation in any fun run
previously. My theory regarding such rudeness is that it’s merely a symptom of
our broader society. It’s all about “get out of my way. I’m more important than
you. I don’t care about you.” No wonder so many people die on our roads. Or,
are assaulted on our streets.
Phones – This comment could also go under
the heading: “The Ego Ain’t Such A Wonderful Thing”. I could not believe the
number of runners who brought their phones on the run. I guess there are a lot
of really important people out there. Some runners were either taking or making
calls while on the run. Others took photos with their camera phones. People,
seriously - can’t you just leave your phones at home for once?
Gear – I’ve never used so much high tech
gear on any run: CoolMax cap; Camelbak Fuel Belt; Compression socks; Knee
braces; High 5 energy gels; High 5 electrolyte drink; Shoe inserts; Dri Fit
running top. Outcomes? Because of my weight (just over 78 kgs) I get hot
quickly. And I sweat a lot. So, staying cool is my number one challenge. Over
the next few weeks I will investigate ways of staying cool while exercising. I
will post my findings on this blog.
I will also take less gear with me on the
next long run.
I will probably ditch the compression socks
during the run. But, will wear them after the run.
Not sure about the electrolyte drinks. I
might just drink flat Coke instead.
Not sure about the energy gel. Will try
again.
I will wear a light-weight sleeveless top.
I will ditch the shoe inserts – the added
cushioning was disconcerting at times.
Until next time …
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