The Planet Wave: It’s Time For Change At The Boston Marathon
by Bob "Wish" Wischnia on April 27, 2012
For an American runner, the Boston Marathon is the Holy Grail of our sport. It’s our Masters, World Series and Super Bowl all rolled into a once-a-year extravaganza and, unlike the other major sports, we can actually compete in it. Boston is the one marathon nearly every runner dreams of running in someday.It’s inarguable that Boston is the greatest road race in the world. It’s the oldest marathon in the U.S. and the one with the most traditional, history-laden course and has the most rabid, wildly enthusiastic crowds who treat the race with the reverence it so rich...
Running Shoe Durability: The Most Important Questions, Asked and Answered
by Bob "Wish" Wischnia on April 10, 2012
Folks who work in running stores hear a lot of the same questions over and over again, but the two most frequently asked questions heard everyday are invariably: How many miles will my shoes last and how do I tell when my shoes are worn out?Both are certainly valid questions, but sadly there isn’t a great answer to either. Nevertheless, we’ll tackle each question and try to provide some insight.Shoe Life? There are so many factors that go into determining the life of a running shoe—surface you run on, your size and weight, running spee...
The Planet Wave: Lessons Learned - What a Stud Taught a Pud
by Bob "Wish" Wischnia on March 16, 2012
I consider myself a very lucky guy. Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to run with some of the world’s greatest runners from Olympic gold medalist icons like Herb Elliott and Rosa Mota to American heroes such as Bill Rodgers, Meb Keflezighi, Steve Scott and Alberto Salazar. I’ve learned something from every one of them. But there’s one great runner who has always stood out for me: That man is Rob de Castella.If you’re a relative newcomer to running, that name might not mean much to you. But de Castella—Deek--is an Aussie, who at one point in th...
The Planet Wave: Trials and Tribulations of Race Photos
by Bob "Wish" Wischnia on February 16, 2012
I am not one of those racers who has a lot of fears. But the one aspect of road racing that absolutely terrifies me is the post-race email from the race photo company that appears in the inbox a few days after the race with a link to all sorts of mid-race and finish photos. I dread that seemingly innocuous email so much that I always hesitate before opening it.Clinically, the fear of having your photo taken is called camera phobia (seriously), but I don’t actually mind getting my picture taken. It’s the result that makes me open the email with such trepidation.Let ...
The Planet Wave: The Best Finishes in Road Racing
by Bob "Wish" Wischnia on January 19, 2012
I don’t know about you, but my favorite part of any road race is the final mile. By the time I get to that last mile, I just want to get to the finish as quickly as possible and get the darned thing over and done with.Plus, the crowds are usually thickest in that last stretch and if I have run well, I can savor the applause and acknowledgement from the spectators. To hear my name called is even sweeter as I hit the finish line. It makes all the hard racing worth it.When I think back on most races, the final mile is all I ever even remember. For me, that last mile in just...
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