News: NSIC Weekly Summary and AOW; Mountain Man Mead; Running Health Research; Best Distance, Blankenship; Bend

NSIC weekly summary and Athletes of the week for men HERE, women HERE.

Just about that time, leaving mountain man behind.. http://t.co/mDjBDxTNY4
— Hassan mead (@HassyHass35) February 3, 2015

Studies that say you are running too much, too fast, etc. Really?  A look behind the headlines HERE and HERE

Determining your best distance HERE.

Looked terrible, and felt even worse - but damn it was a fun opening night http://t.co/iLFTnVYXY2
— Benjamin Blankenship (@benfblankenship) February 4, 2015

Course preview of XC 2k loop #inbend. Sweet vid by @corbinbrands. Name the 2 famous athletes: https://t.co/Kp1s9MW5kx pic.twitter.com/gcdm0Ah9n1
— Lauren Fleshman (@laurenfleshman) February 3, 2015