Henry Rono training for masters mile record. PART II

Norwegian adventure was over few hrs ago. My distance section ON LEG 7 was 1790m in that it cost ME 8:49 minutes for tha up hill run,I was sweating alot like a rain pouring over my face.In that it means I drop few lbs believe it or not I was,I could see my belly is not there any more.

"If you stay here for two months you will lose all the weight",said Thor.

I am thinking of doing my mile TT business tomorrow.If I do I WILL GET BACK TO YOU.

HENRY

Keep the spirit Henry!!

Finnish SAUNA

I HAVE A FREE DAY TODAY in the house.

PHONE:47-22-95-04-48 I just got up from three hours cat nap after 65 minutes long run today.

Henry

It's now May 13 on the west coast, the 30th anniversary of Henry's 8:05.4 WR in the steeplechase, which I was privileged to see.

The meet was the Northwest Relays at the University of Washington's Husky Stadium in Seattle, a 440y "Chevron 440" synthetic track at the time, with interior water jump. It was listed as Event No. 12 on the schedule, at 1:50 p.m. It was 55 degrees and a little blustery when the steeple began.

There were about 200 fans in the stands, and there had been hail and rain earlier in the meet; the PV was moved indoors.

2nd place was former Husky and reigning UW record holder Jim Johnson in 8:36.1. Johnson said "You know, if he had any hurdling technique, he'd have broken eight minutes today. I was close enough to watch him for the first two laps, and his hurdling form looked ragged to me. If he had the technique of the top steeplechasers--I don't include myself in that category--he would have been under eight minutes easily." T&FN wrote that he virtually dropped into the deep end of the water jump each time and then waded out.

It was said to have been only the second WR set in the state, and it was Henry's 2nd WR en route to his 4 WRs in 81 days. Many of the press accounts made much of coach John Chaplin having slowed Henry down at the Oregon dual meet on April 15, saying that Eugene was not deserving of a WR by a WSU runner--they only got to see a 8:14.8 CR.

Henry, what do you remember of your steeple WR?

Yeah!Going through the last water jump, I was way up in the air I landed directly inside the water instead clearing the water, in that cost me one second slower.I wanted 8:04 to be real,but because of poor techniques in the water jump I took what was left over which is 8:05.4

That was it, I never ran again that fast.

I am back in training camp base in New Mexico high altitude. I got back last night and all is wel.

I am getting ready right now to take out my runners this early morning at 5 am.One say, "Are not tired training in two countries? I ran 10 miles in that forest mountain of Oslo early morning on Monday before I left and Tuesday morning here in NM I am going for another 86 minutes which is 10 miles"I say "ha-ah, you said".

Henry

It was:28mwp + 47mhc + 15mcd =90 minutes.This is great weather to train on,when you get that early morning and breath fresh air coming out of freg, It is so fresh.

In Oslo was a low altitude breathing air unlike the high elevation you get when run. It blocks your ears for the first time until you are used to.

Henry

Hi Henry- Sounds like you had a good trip. Have you got all you guys back training again.

Cheers k

Kim

Yes,we are back on the right track of training.My method of training is very simple.It might sound hard,but in reality it is the way to get good results.

It takes five levels by the time you are in level three you can see the light.My athletes they train up to level two and they think they have it,when in reality they dont have answer.

This time around they will follow the rules and they will know what I mean.We are heading for interval section this evening at AA track 4pm let us all meet there.

Henry

How is the training going back at home?

To floridarunner2, so far so great sometimes twice a day lie yesterday it was.However, today will be one day shot.How about in your part?

Henry

Good to hear. I hope you continue to train without interruption. I coach high school cross country and we are excited to get our summer mileage program going.

Best of luck! Keep us posted. There are a lot of folks who wish you well.

Hello!

I LOVED LOVED LOVED the book...my husband (and then my mom) want to read it! The mix of stats, training, stories, highs and lows was just fascinating. I read the rest of the book the next day...I couldn't put it down! I also shared several passages with the kids on the team and they were truly inspired--after seeing you in the meet and learning your story, it was very powerful. To know that you struggled in the same ways (mentally or physically) with racing that they do was very validating to them, but to then also learn how you overcame it really has helped so many of them. Seeing the same ideas we have talked about with them in print, in your words, is the best coaching tool imaginable. Thanks so much--sorry it took so long to reply...the season is hopping as the school year winds down!

Much continued success,

Coach G

Thirty years ago this week HRono won the PAC 10 Champs 10000m in 27:46.6. The next day he added the 5000m title in 13:20.2. Otherworldly, startling stuff.

That was then. There would be other exceptional races & times in the next 4-5 years for the intrepid star. His book of recent vintage details the years since.

To Liz

What do you think of modern literature? I am taking modern literature class and reading Ancient Athletics book to prepare me to write another book.I am going back Sports of the Ancient East to Professionalism.Since I have overcome the odds and my brians still working,I want to try to write another book.

Yeah! good luck Coach G

Henry

Oh yeah scotth! That was then.Nowaday life is different than those days. My running feet was moving fast and the recovery was short.I could run two races in one day.Listen to 'Olympic Dream' book that it gives all.

Henry

To floridarunner2 the weather over here takes me by surprise sometimes,yesterday was windy and hot today is another rainy and cold,but I am still out there coping with weather.As the weather changing I am still breathing all the air that comes along with it.

I am heading out for the speed work.

Henry

Liz

Yeah Liz,you are right. I have live the life of highs and lows.The struggled of my life that it took mental and physical flight.It was very challenging;howevr,in all I have come through clean and free.The good life is ahead waiting for me.I have made alot of investment in the past.

Henry

We are a select group of weathered folks, aren't we? How did the speed session go?

Hi Henry

I saw you run at Olympic Park in Melbourne in what must have been '79 or '80 and I had a big poster of you on my wall. I still have it. A nike poster - blue border and you are wearing a WSU red singlet.

I got your autograph while you were doing some warm down strides in in the centre of the arena.

Can you believe that Olympic Park is closing down - it is to be taken over by a local football (australian rules football) team. It is unbelievable.

Great memories.

Can you tell me please.

28mwp + 47mhc + 15mcd

What do wmp, mhc and mcd mean?

And do you have any thoughts on Lydiard training?

I would love to hear your thoughts. And where can I get a copy of your book please?