Category Archives: running nerves

Shock therapy does not reveal the cause of my leg problems

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Kevin Lyons

The nerve conduction velocity test I took Friday: Negative. The doc hooked these weird sensors up to my right leg and hit a button, and… @#$%$#@*& Zap!!! The nerves work just fine, thank you. You ever rub your feet on … Continue reading →

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When the moment gets too big: Do golfers choke differently than, say, marathon runners?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Kevin Lyons

Watching Rory McIlroy shoot an 80 on the final day of the Masters Sunday and basically choke away a four stroke lead got me wondering: Can we choke as runners? Can we get paralysis by analysis? I mean, I’ve written … Continue reading →

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Marathon struggles: Maybe it is in my head

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Kevin Lyons

I’ve recovered from the Chicago disaster to once again be excited about running another marathon. During my training for the Austin Marathon, I’ve given a lot of thought as to why I can’t put a good marathon together, even though … Continue reading →

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