Steve Shallenkamp
The World Athletics (Athletics) Indoor Championships were held in Glasgow, Scotland from March 1st to March 3rd. Indoor track usually takes a backseat to the outdoor season, but with the Paris Summer Olympics just four months away, the indoor championships have taken on added importance. In some ways, it's much like the Golden Globes predicting Oscar success.
The indoor championships fueled my Olympic aspirations and gave me insight into who the best track and field athletes in the world are and who the U.S. contenders are. At the Glasgow Championships, the United States dominated the medal count. The United States won a total of 20 medals: six gold, nine silver, and five bronze. The Netherlands had the second-highest number of medals, winning five. 650 outstanding track and field athletes from 130 countries participated. No matter what color medal you win, it's no small accomplishment.
Six Americans were crowned world champions and won gold medals. Ryan Crouser won the men's shot put with a new championship record of 22.77 meters. Krauser is a world record holder and Olympic champion, so the win was no surprise. However, when he becomes a candidate for the championship, he has a big goal on his back and the pressure increases. Krauser showed why he is the best in the world.
There was a bit of a surprise in the 60 meter dash as Christian Coleman (06.41) beat Noah Lyles (06.44) to win the gold medal. Grant Holloway cemented his status as the man to beat in Paris by winning the 60m hurdles in a championship record time of 7.29 seconds. Tara Davis Woodhall won the gold medal in the women's long jump with a jump of 7.07 meters.
It's no surprise that Americans win sprints and jumps.in the US for a long time
A tradition of success at these events. Winning medals in middle-distance events is rare.in glasgow
At the Games, America won two gold medals, three silver medals, and two bronze medals in the 3K, 1,500-meter, and 800-meter races.
Just 364 days after giving birth to her first child, Elle St-Pierre won the women's 3,000 meters in a championship-record time of 8:20.87. In the men's 800m, Bryce Hopper broke away in the final turn and quickly rose from fifth place to win in 1:44.92.
In the men's and women's 1,500 meters, the United States will win four medals: two silver and two bronze. In the men's 1,500 meters, Cole Hocker and Hobbs Kessler proved they are at championship level, with Hocker winning silver in 3:36.69 and Kessler taking bronze in 3:36.72.
In the women's 1500 meters, which was just as good as the men's, Nikki Hiltz took silver in 4:02.32 and Emily McKay took third place in 4:02.69. Yared Naguse won the silver medal in the men's 3000 meters with a time of 7:43.59. From a global perspective,
At the championship, this was the best performance in American middle-distance competition history.
Seven more American athletes will bring home medals from Glasgow: Women's Chase Jackson;
Shot put (bronze). Noah Lyles, men's 60-meter dash (silver). Katie Moon, women's pole vault (bronze);
Sam Kendricks, men's pole vault (silver), Alexis Holmes, women's 400 meter run (bronze), Shelby
McEwen men's high jump (silver), Monae Nichols women's long jump (silver).America also won a silver medal.
Men and women won medals in the 1,600 relay.You know that the relay team is aiming for the gold medal.
Paris.
Indoor championships don't have the luster or status of outdoor championships.
Olympic. Still, America's performance in Glasgow bodes well for the American team's hopes.
Paris.
NBC has broadcast rights to the 2024 Paris Olympics.to attract a US audience
For the track and field portion of the game, NBC will broadcast the Prefontaine Classic on May 25th.
The U.S. Olympic Track and Field Championships will be held from June 21-30.the summer olympics
One month later, from July 26th to August 11th. Get ready to be excited.
upcoming events
* Bridge 2 Bridge 5 Miler: The 12th Annual Rock and Snow Bridge 2 Bridge 5 Miler will be held on Saturday, April 13th at Mohonk Preserve. The race takes place on the reserve's beautifully maintained bridleways.
The race starts and finishes at the spectacular Slingerland Pavilion at the preserve's Spring Farm Trailhead in High Falls. This trail includes great views of the southern Catskills. All participants will receive a soft t-shirt, plenty of refreshments, and prizes for all standard 10-year-old age groups. Prizes include apple pie, Preserve memberships and free entry to the Shawangunk Runners Club race. Best of all, 100% of the proceeds will help Mohonk Conservancy protect his 8,000 acres of Shawangunk Ridge.To register
For all information, please visit our website www.mohonkpreserve.org.
* YMCA Kids Classic: The 27th annual YMCA Kids Classic will also be held on April 13th. This sports day is open to children from preschool to fourth grade. Distances range from 50 meters to 1 mile. Admission is only $10. The Kids Classic is traditionally held at Dietz Memorial Stadium in Kingston, but due to renovations at Dietz, it is currently being held at Rondout Valley High School in Accord.To register, please visit our website
Go to signup.com and search for “27th Annual YMCA Kids Classic” or call the YMCA at (845) 338-3810.
* Shaken Not Stirred 5K: A new event will also be held in Kingston on April 13th. It's the Shaken Not Stirred 5K. The event begins and ends at Keegan Ales on St. James Street. This is a fundraiser for the Michael J. Fox Foundation in honor of James Rodden, a lifelong Kingston resident who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2023. This fun run is his flat 5K(ish) course with chip timing. Runners and walkers are welcome!
Admission is by donation. All donations benefit the Foundation. The first 150 people will receive a free T-shirt. Participants can also purchase commemorative handmade medals. To register, donate and for all information, please visit the website www.runsigup.com and search for Shaken Not Stirred 5k.
* Millbrook Marathon: If you're looking for a challenging marathon on picturesque backcountry roads, consider the Millbrook Marathon on April 14th in Millbrook, New York. This well-organized and inexpensive marathon captures the hospitality and charm of the small town that hosts it. This course is his USATF certified Boston course.
Marathon qualifying. The event's slogan is “The Toughest Marathon Ever.” For more information,
Visit the website www.millbrookmarathon.com.
* Kiwanis Kingston Classic: Ulster County's big race is always the Kiwanis Kingston Classic. This year's event will be held on Sunday, April 28th, and will be the 40th time. This event will feature unique prizes and special finisher items for everyone to commemorate this anniversary.
The Classic has three race distances: 10k, 5k, and 1.5 miles, making it suitable for all fitness levels.of
The Kiwanis Club of Kingston is a children-centered service organization. Kingston Classic is one of his.
Main fundraising activities. Kiwanis scholarships for high school graduates
For many years.
Two years ago, the Kiwanis Classic race committee started a program called “Books for Kids.”
Children will receive a book for each race participant. Overall, Kiwanis Clubs go above and beyond;
We donated 2,600 books. The young people who received the books at the book fair were very excited.
overwhelming.
There's nothing better than a well-organized race on a scenic, high-speed course along the waterfront district.
Kingston and the Hudson River, is there a place where 100% of the admission fee goes to the kids? Add tip timing,
Great looking t-shirts and a fun post-festival race party complete with food, beer, music, and ice cream, all included.
Admission is $25 ($15 for 1.5 miles)! For more information and to register, please visit the race website:
www.kiwaniskingstonclasssic.com. Register by Monday, April 1st to receive a gender-specific lace T-shirt in your size.
Training corner
At a recent Wednesday night workout, I asked how many people were already doing strength training to supplement their running. A minority said yes, but a majority said no.
I told them that if they wanted their running to be more dynamic, they should start strength training. He added that this not only helps you get faster, but also helps prevent injuries. We also mentioned that strength training becomes more important as you get older.Combination with cardiovascular conditioning
Working on muscle strength will rejuvenate the individual functionally.
Someone asked me how to get started and I suggested bodyweight training. Bodyweight training can be done anywhere with little or no equipment. Use your body weight to provide resistance to gravity and increase strength. Bodyweight training circuits strengthen your cardiovascular system and increase muscle strength and endurance. Using heavy weights to build muscle is a sham, but bodyweight training gets your body moving.
Typical bodyweight exercises include squats, lunges, mountain climbers, planks, leg raises, and push-ups. When you perform bodyweight exercises, your body tries to stabilize itself. This stabilization strengthens muscles and stretches ligaments and tendons. As mentioned earlier, one of the benefits of bodyweight strength training is flexibility. Bodyweight training can be done anywhere. Another benefit is that it's cheap, efficient, and customizable to suit any fitness level.
If you're new to strength training, start conservatively with sets of 10 to 12 repetitions.
Once developed, you can move to multiple sets of 12 to 20 repetitions.
Yoga is a type of bodyweight exercise whose practitioners are the most energetic and
Healthy people I know. The internet is a great tool. Use it to search for bodyweight strength training.
Steve Shallenkamp has been active in local running circles since 1966 as a runner, race director, volunteer, and coach. He is a member of the Onteora Runners Club and president of the Shawangunk Runners Club.
