Running the type of volume and intensity necessary to be an elite marathoner ISN'T healthy. If health is your only objective, jog 15 miles a week and mix in some weight training. Most of us who post on letsrun are running for reasons other than, or at least in addition to, health. And that's fine, so long as you appreciate and accept the risks.
Wow! I was shocked to see this. I could have sworn he would be running for years to come. I grew up watching this guy run so many races. He was a year behind me in high school and I envy the race (Hall vs. Webb) in Arcadia.
When I heard about him having fatigue issues several months ago, I could relate. Even though I'm not at the level he is, I have been dealing with fatigue myself. I always though I could run into my 50's like a lot of other old runners I see. But after seeing him retire, I wonder if I should hang-up my shoes and focus more on my career. I've always loved running and being in shape. I gave up on races and times and just enjoy spending time on the trails. For me its just been about enjoying my runs and getting in a solid days work. I hope he still finds joy in running because its not always about the races. Its about just being out there and experiencing.
Victorious88 wrote:
“Every night when I go to bed I can’t wait to get up and have my pancake.â€
Please tell me he didn't really say this. If it's true, it's ridiculous. If it's a corny plug for his protein supplement, it's ridiculous.
Honestly, even if you get sponsored, how can you consume somthing like muscle milk and not think about the consequences?
Protein Blend (Calcium Sodium Caseinate, Milk Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Hydrolysate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Lactoferrin, L-Glutamine, Taurine), Cane Sugar, Natural Flavors, Sunflower Oil, Cocoa Powder, Maltodextrin, Canola Oil, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Crystalline Fructose, Less Than 1% Of: Potassium Chloride, Soluble Corn Fiber, Inulin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Potassium Bicarbonate, Stevia Extract, Soy Lecithin, Dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Monk Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Ferrous Fumarate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, Copper Gluconate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, L-Carnitine, Cholecalciferol, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Chromium Chloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Cyanocobalamin.
CONTAINS INGREDIENTS DERIVED FROM MILK AND SOY. THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED IN A FACILITY THAT PROCESSES MILK, SOY, WHEAT AND EGGS.
Cane sugar, canola oil, bunch of stuff I can't pronounce, and, of course, SOY. Which is known to deplete Testosterone levels.
No wonder he couldn't have kids naturally and had to go the adoption route.
Ryan Hall's position in now filled by Luke Puskedra. In May 2015, Luke Puskedra took a place of struggling Ryan Hall.
Ryan Hall's position is now filled by Luke Puskedra. In May 2015, Luke Puskedra took a place of struggling Ryan Hall.