This week from around the web: Questions with Chris McDougall, Cooldowns, Hip Strength and Stability.

Feeling good, being uncomfortable and suffering

The three choices a runner has when running a race or a hard workout is to feel good, be uncomfortable or suffer.

http://www.coachjayjohnson.com/2013/04/feeling-good-being-uncomfortable-and-suffering

5 Questions With Chris McDougall

“Born to Run” was released four years ago this week. A movie adaptation of the book is expected out in 2014.

http://running.competitor.com/2013/05/news/writing-about-running-5-questions-with-chris-mcdougall_72073

Is a Cooldown a Waste of Time?

Like stretching, cooling down after a run has long been accepted as a best practice. Isn’t it a good idea to gradually reduce your heart rate with 5-10 minutes of light jogging?

http://www.iawr-connect.com/training/cooldown-waste-of-time/

How Underhydrating Affects Tomorrow’s Run

Replacing 75% of sweat losses leads to slower run the following day.

http://www.runnersworld.com/drinks-hydration/how-underhydrating-affects-tomorrows-run

2 Tests of Hip Strength and Stability That Can Determine Your Risk of Running Knee Injuries

The effect of hip strength on your running mechanics is a combination of strength and muscle activation, it can sometimes be tricky to assess both.

http://runnersconnect.net/running-injury-prevention/hip-strength-and-stability/