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• 10 Tips To Inspire Your Running Life – a free ebook from Coach Patrick

  Run5kaday's Blog

  run5kaday

  15 May 2013 | 9:24 am

  “10 Tips To Inspire Your Running Life” for iPad New Free eBook from Coach Reed!! by Patrick Reed Here is the first of several publications which I plan to publish via the Run5kaday blog. Please run on over to the iBookstore to get your free interactive copy of “10 Tips” if you have an iPad — or, alternatively, click on the .pdf link to download your free copy of the book. In this 42 page book, I have laid out 10 inspirational bits of advice, strategy and even tricks to help you improve your training life. Key to the book is the idea of considering the benefits of…

• Ultra Marathon Class – You've gotta have base!

  Ultra Marathon Running

  Andy Bowen

  24 Feb 2013 | 11:26 pm

  I've always been amazed how some ultra runners have the ability to perform time and time again with incredible consistency.  They may not be winning races but they compete regularly and rarely DNF. I got to thinking that this must be a result of good genes, or luck, or they’re single with no kids, no job, and have endless hours to devote to training!  On closer observation this isn't the case (for many of them anyway) and with online facilities for sharing your training (like Garmin Connect and Strava) it is quite clear to see that they don’t seem to be doing anything out of the…

• Running shorts

  Tim's Running for Life & Fitness

  Tim

  20 May 2013 | 10:48 am

  First I want to mention that I am only expressing my opinion and this is by far not a professional opinion.  I can’t even prove or say that I have any accuracy about this and I am just stating what I believe. It seems that every time I go shopping for athletic apparel at a name brand outlet, I never find “short shorts”.  You know, the kind preferred for racing.  The only time I can get them is if I order online for them.  If I go to any of the “outlets” that we frequent, I have yet to find any. It’s my belief that the outlets are not as concerned about…

• Under Armour Toxic Six review

  Miss Zippy

  MissZippy

  15 May 2013 | 8:30 pm

  Follow my blog with Bloglovin Around these parts, we love all things Under Armour-they are Baltimore based and we’ve had fun watching the company grow from humble beginnings into what it is today. So when UA contacted me to see if I wanted to review their new minimalist offering, the Toxic Six, of course I was on board. The company even threw in a pair for my son which was a major coupe in his eyes–the boy spends most of his days decked out in UA head to toe, right down to his socks. I wish I could tell you I loved these shoes, but I did not. As someone who has come to enjoy a…

• 10 Foods Worth Eating Every Single Day (and How to Make Sure You Actually Do It)

  No Meat Athlete

  matt@nomeatathlete.com (Matt Frazier and Ben Benulis)

  30 Apr 2013 | 9:59 am

  Nobody needs another “10 Healthiest Foods on Earth” article, or another “25 Can’t Miss Superfoods” slideshow that makes you click “Next” 24 times. They’re fun, sure, and everybody likes saying “Hey, I eat that one already!” But as far as actually helping us to eat better, lists like these are pretty worthless. The problem? None of them helps you to eat these foods habitually. We see the list, we make a mental note to eat more X, Y, and Z, and then we forget we ever read it as soon as someone sends us a cat video. With that in mind, I…

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  Adventure Running

• Happy Maze Loop

  Buzz

  25 Apr 2013 | 9:22 pm

  NOTE: Much of the content for this blog has shifted to the Ultimate Direction Blog.  There you will find Trip Reports and essays from Anton Krupicka, Peter Bakwin, and occasionally myself and Scott Jurek.  Below is an exception – this Adventure Running Blog has featured excellent info on The Maze, and this report adds more. […]

• Marin Headlands

  Buzz

  27 Dec 2011 | 9:32 pm

  I’m expanding my definition of  an “adventure run”.  No longer does it have to include risking one’s life; now it can just be really fun, interesting, or new. Such was the case a few weeks ago.  I was in the Bay Area visiting Galen and Kristin, spectating the amazing North Face 50, and really enjoying […]

• Zironman – pt1

  Buzz

  13 Nov 2011 | 2:49 pm

  (This is a trip from early summer 2011. I’ve haven’t felt like writing until now.) I felt like Davy Crockett. The Trans Zion – a wonderful run that traverses Zion National Park from one end to the other – was getting too crowded. Once an uncommon adventure, it seemed like someone was now doing it […]

• 3 Cups of Spilled Tea

  Buzz

  21 Apr 2011 | 9:11 pm

  NOTE: This blog has always focussed on descriptions of great adventure trail runs, providing uniquely excellent information intended for the accomplished runner / reader. I’m going to broaden the scope of this blog. Prompted by the topic below, which somehow caught and held my attention, there will be more essays, equipment tips, and news. CONTEXT: […]

• New Trail Race in Boulder!

  Buzz

  1 Apr 2011 | 11:08 am

  # # For Immediate Release # # NEW TRAIL RACE ANNOUNCED April 1, 2011 Boulder, Colorado – Boulder Trail Runners is pleased to announce the creation of a new trail race to be held in Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks. Long thought to be totally impossible due to extremely restrictive regulations, the news was […]

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  Another Runner

• Shoe Reviewer's Dilemma | My Foot | This Kind of Honesty

  Ashwyn Gray

  11 May 2013 | 8:57 pm

  FOR YOUR REFERENCEHere's my foot with a US dollar on top to show the size comparison. One of the great challenges of writing shoe reviews is to avoid posting crap. After all, readers of running shoe reviews should be expected to be critical of the information and opinions presented to them. And, if you post crap reviews, you're wasting everyone's time. I am guilty of posting shoddy reviews on this blog. No, not all of them suck. In fact, I like quite a few of the reviews I've written. But, there are some that fall short—way, way short. I was inexperienced. I was naive. I'm sorry. What…

• Trail Review: Falls Lake Trail Section 6

  Ashwyn Gray

  6 Apr 2013 | 1:06 pm

  Falls Lake Trail: Section 6 Six Forks Rd. to Six Forks Rd. [yes, you read that right] Trail Location: Falls Lake State Recreation Area | Wake Forest, NC Trail Distance: 6.2 miles (out & back) Trail Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Awesome interactive map >>See the Falls Lake Recreation Area map page >> Introduction Sometimes, the conundrum of trail running is choosing a trail that makes the journey to that trail worthwhile. What I mean by this is that some trails in certain parts of the world are relatively short—maybe a mile. And, it's hard to justify, in this modern, fast-paced…

• Merrell Vapor Glove Review: If You Think You Want it, You Want It

  Ashwyn Gray

  24 Mar 2013 | 8:29 am

  The Merrell Vapor Glove is the shoe that every active adult with feet should wear at least some of the time. I'll explain why that is in a moment. But, before your eyes go glossy over another one of my post modern shoe reviews, let me disclose an important observation: The Vapor Glove fits large. Here is the Merrell commercial for the Vapor Glove with plenty of useful shoe specs and lingo. So, please try the shoe on in at least two sizes before deciding which size to buy. I wear a roomy US size 12 in most Merrell men's shoes. But, the Vapor Glove's unbelievably flexible upper makes that 12…

• In the Works: SKORA, Inov-8, and OMG Trails!

  Ashwyn Gray

  21 Mar 2013 | 1:00 pm

  Before I post my last Merrell shoe review of the month (saving the best for last, of course), I thought I'd take a quick breather from writing shoe reviews to tell you about some reviews I'll be writing soon. I realize this isn't the most efficient use of blog time. But, who says blog production has to be efficient? So, if you're staying tuned to Another Fn' Runner—and, thanks so much if you are—here's what you have to look forward to in the coming weeks: SKORAI was diggin' SKORA's freshly updated website layout the other day and noticed that more than a couple of their FORMs and…

• Merrell Pace Glove 2.0 Confessions: Review in the Guise of an Interview with a Transitionalist Minimalist

  Ashwyn Gray

  19 Mar 2013 | 8:35 pm

  If the men's Trail Glove has a sister, it's the women's Pace Glove. And, mother Merrell would be remiss to update the former so splendidly without giving the latter a few tweaks and modifications. To not update them both equally would be unfair. So, of course the women's Pace Glove gets the 2.0 treatment this Spring! And, like the sibling men's running shoes, the Pace Glove remains inspired by barefoot activity while protecting the bared foot almost seamlessly. How am I able to write about this women's running shoe with such intimacy and confidence, you ask? I asked the women's shoe evaluator…

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  Cool Running

• The Famous East End Road Race, 28th Running

  22 May 2013 | 2:51 pm

  The popular East End Road Race in Lowell, Massachusetts, and accompanying post race party, will take place on Sunday, July 21, 2013. The venerable East End Club hosted this legendary race for 26 years until 2007. After a hiatus of five years it was brought back last year. This is the second running of the “NEW” East End Club Race, with innovative changes to go with many traditions—and a new Extreme Team Challenge.Related:East End Race Event Website

• The New England Relay - 220 Miles, Six States, Running Overnight

  22 May 2013 | 8:22 am

  Do you have what it takes to run through all six New England States? Do you want to experience the relay race of a lifetime? Well, put yourself to the test! Start training and grab 11 comrades. You can - and will - cover 220 miles: from Rhode Island to Maine, and four states between. Get your relay team together and start planning! Explore New England's most scenic routes – on foot – June 22-23rd, 2013!Related:New England Relay Website

• The Sixth Annual Newton 10K in Newton, Massachusetts—Family Fun and So Much More

  22 May 2013 | 8:21 am

  The Newton 10K by Fattman Productions provides is an excellent race, and for a great cause. It's a family friendly atmosphere. Changes: They have made adjustments in the course with a new finish and moved the start up to 8:00 a.m. And it's back to the first Sunday in June, June 2, 2013. Run the Sixth Annual Newton 10K in historic Newton.Related:Newton 10K Website

• Killington Half Marathon and 5K - Vermont's Newest Half Marathon - Conquer the Beast

  21 May 2013 | 6:44 am

  Enjoy a terrific new and challenging half marathon coming Sunday, June 16, 2013, Fathers Day. Hey Dad, are you up for it? This inaugural event starts and ends at the base lodge of Killington Resort ski area near the famous peaks, and it includes a 5K and loads of fun. The half marathon distance is becoming very popular, but there are not many in Vermont - here is a beautiful and challenging course, a memorable event.Related:Killington Half Marathon Website

• Your Best Road to Boston, the 25th Running of Ashworth Awards Baystate Marathon and Half Marathon

  21 May 2013 | 6:43 am

  Qualify for Boston with a high quality club marathon. The Ashworth Awards Baystate Marathon and Half Marathon is a running club event with national class organization and amenities. They are unique races within one of the great scenic areas—and running hotbeds—of New England, the Merrimack Valley. It’s a proven fact—this race provides your best chance to qualify for Boston; come run Baystate on October 20, 2013!Related:Ashworth Awards Baystate Marathon and Half Marathon Website

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  Make It a Masterpiece

• Reasons to Lose Weight

  Don

  18 May 2013 | 8:03 pm

  Saturday, May 18, 2013:I keep messing around with the weight loss, and I know what to do, but then I go off the program whenever I get sick (which sometimes happens right after starting to lose weight) or for any of several other reasons including an upcoming marathon.  My arms, legs, and butt are fine, but I have extra weight on the front of my body, useless fat of the medically-worst kind.  Here are some reasons why I should take off that fat:•My blood pressure is marginally high sometimes (e.g. 143/70); weight loss may help that.•This type of fat can set me up for heart…

• Forget Spring

  Don

  14 May 2013 | 1:44 pm

  A high of 94 is forecast for today, a genuine summer day - we never really had much spring.  It was already 64 at 8:15 am, when we started our run, and 72 when I finished, bright sun all the way.  A nice little breeze was actually quite welcome.  The trail was perfect - soft earth with very few wet spots.  The route that I took today includes one small stream that has to be crossed byYou can see the oatmeal in this onejumping from rock to rock, but I've done it before, and I take my time and so far haven't slipped or splashed.  I love these trails.  What a…

• Eight Great Miles

  Don

  13 May 2013 | 7:54 am

  Sunday, May 12, 2013:Running on the "grass" (rutty mud & grass) trails again, I had a wonderful time.  People were out this Sunday afternoon, with kids, dogs, and horses, lots of horses.  I slow to a walk when I pass a horse, trying not to spook it.  Some riders pull off the trail and wait for me to pass, while others try to ignore me.  I suppose it depends on the personality of the horse; some are more easily spooked than others.The temperature was about 55 degrees with a bright sun and a nice breeze.  One long-sleeved shirt worked fine.  I ran/walked 8.29…

• Dew On the Grass

  Don

  7 May 2013 | 9:42 am

  Dew really messes up the shoes, because they get wet and pick up all sorts of dirt and dust, which becomes mud.  Further, the dew gets into the very-ventilated running shoes and gets the socks wet and dirty.  Oh my, oh my.  It sparkles in the morning sun though, and it’s cool on the feet, so I look forward to the dew anyway.  Shoes and socks are washable. We had a dewy morning today, and I had a very lovely run.  The creatures are all out now; I saw egrets and red-winged blackbirds, four deer, a rabbit, a hawk out cruising for that rabbit, several crows, Leftovers…

• Running Shoes Are Washable

  Don

  6 May 2013 | 7:10 pm

  And it’s a good thing, too.  I took a different trail today, and was a bit sorry that I did, because the trail was under water in several places, and since it’s a dirt trail, under water means under mud.  That’s a peril of using dirt ("grass") trails too soon after the snow has melted.  The other trails are pretty good, but this one isn't ready yet.  In fact, after the run I noticed that the trails are still closed for horses and mountain bikes.I had a good run though.  Two loops of hilly, dirt & grass trails totaling 13.1 miles (by coincidence a half…

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  RunBlogRun

• Baby on way for Vivian Cheruiyot, release from Ricky Simms, note by Larry Eder

  Larry Eder

  21 May 2013 | 6:30 pm

  Vivian Cheruiyot, Kenya, February 2012, photo by PhotoRun.netVivian Cheruiyot will not be able to defend her 5,000m and 10,000 golds from Daegu, Korea at the Moscow 2013 World Championships, as she is expecting a baby early in the new year, per the following release from Ricky Simms.  For immediate release - 21st May 2013 We are delighted to announce that triple World Champion and 2012 Laureus Sportswoman of the Year Vivian Cheruiyot is expecting her first child later this year.  Quote from Vivian, "I am very happy to announce that I will take some time off…

• Is this America's best track meet? by Peter Abraham, note by Larry Eder

  Larry Eder

  21 May 2013 | 12:09 pm

  Peter Abraham ventured to the 2013 Oxy High Performance meet and saw the future of the sport. Social media, a great web site, a strongly presented digital press release are parts of what could make the 2013 Oxy High Performace meet the best track meet in America. Read on! Mary Cain after her new AJR, photo by Peter Abraham Is This America's Best Track Meet?You may not have heard of the Occidental High Performance track meet. Sure, you know about the famed Prefontaine Classic meet in Oregon, which is a showcase for Nike's marketing muscle. And probably the Adidas Grand…

• Beijing World Challenge: 9.91 for Gatlin, 2.02 for Chicherova, Oliver 13.16, complete results by IAAF Results Service, note by Larry Eder

  Larry Eder

  21 May 2013 | 10:25 am

  Beijing World Challenge, May 21, 2013, photo by IAAF.org50,000 Chinese fans were treated to a superb track meeting today in Beijing, China. Justin Gatlin won his second 100 meters of the season, with a 9.91. Allyson Felix won the 200 meters in 22.36. Anna Chicherova won the high jump in a world leading 2.02m  and David Oliver, on the same track he won a bronze Olympic medal in 2008, won the 110 meter high hurdles in a world leading 13.16. Li Jinzhe, note bandage on his arm, photo courtesy of IAAF.orgLi Jinzhe, the Chinese long jumper who won the Shanghai DL with an 8.34m, won…

• Shannon Scott, Director of Marketing/Communications, ASICS America, the RBR Interview, by Larry Eder

  Larry Eder

  21 May 2013 | 9:50 am

  This interview with Shannon Scott was done just prior to their annual sales meeting, during the middle of May. Shannon Scott has been at ASICS for 24 plus years. In the running business, Shannon is one of the longest enduring marketing people at any footwear company and one of the longest veterans in ASICS.We asked Shannon to give us some insights into ASICS America's business in 2012, where they are going in 2013 and an update on some new products.... RBR, # 1. What is the biggest sales category for ASICS? Shannon Scott: This fiscal year sales increase was largely driven by strong sales in…

• Yelena and her injury, by Alfons Juck, note by Larry Eder

  Larry Eder

  21 May 2013 | 9:22 am

  Yelena Isinbayeva at Shanghai, May 18, 2013, photo by PhotoRun.netYelena Isinbayeva won on two jumps in Shanghai, with a sore leg. Here is the story about her injuries and how she will prepare for Moscow 2013....Lots of injuries so far this season. Not sure on the severity of Wallace Spearmon. Asafa Powell had issue again in small race in Jamaica.  YELENA AND HER INJURYMOSCOW (RUS): Coach of pole vault star Yelena Isinbayeva Yevgeniy Trofimov clarified situation with current shape of Yelena and explained her tactics at the Shanghai Diamond League event where Yelena took the victory with…

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  Runnergirl Training

• Running & Life Difficulities

  runnergirl training

  21 May 2013 | 1:31 pm

  Find out how life difficulties help your running here!

• What 2,000 Calories Looks Like

  runnergirl training

  4 May 2013 | 9:21 pm

• Physical Activity Guidelines

  runnergirl training

  30 Apr 2013 | 6:52 am

  Physical Activity guidelines for all age groups.

• Hot Dogs Increase Cancer Risk By 21%

  runnergirl training

  29 Apr 2013 | 5:44 pm

  Hot dogs increase cancer risk by 21% after just one!!!

• Build A Yoga Sequence

  runnergirl training

  24 Apr 2013 | 12:59 pm

  This is a great way to build a yoga sequence or workout!

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  Running Times

• Off-Road Ready

  7 May 2013 | 10:25 am

  Trail running presents an unique set of challenges to those used to road running, no matter how experienced they are as runners. Join Ian Torrence as he explores the top challenges trail runners face and presents specific workouts to prepare you to meet those challenges as you transition to trails. Duration: 10:17

• Alicia Shay's Advanced Core Work

  2 May 2013 | 9:59 am

  Elite athlete Alicia Shay uses several full-body gym exercises to develop core strength, balance and explosiveness. These movements are complex and demanding. Proper form is key. Master each movement with little to no weight before adding more. Duration: 1:32

• Running Times - Leave Them All Behind

  18 Oct 2012 | 2:03 pm

  This season 'Leave them all behind' with Running Times magazine - film by Joel Wolpert Featuring: 'Doves and Vultures' off the album Young Spillers by J.Marinelli http://jmarinelli.bandcamp.com/

• Low Back Pain Reset Technique

  10 Oct 2012 | 8:25 am

  Phil Wharton performs the low back reset. Back pain is one of the most common ailments, afflicting 70-85% of the US population at some point in their lives.

• Piriformis Syndrome Reset Technique

  5 Sep 2012 | 7:23 am

  Phil Wharton performs the piriformis syndrome reset technique.

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  See Corey Run: A Fitness & Nutrition Journal

• Coach Corey's Corner: 15 Tips for a Long and Healthy Running Life

  3 May 2013 | 9:12 am

  I know I still have to finish part 2 of that last article. It's currently sitting in draft form, and I'm sure I'll get to it at some point, but right now, I'd like to move on to another topic. I'm training a new client today who's relatively new to the sport and have given him a list of tips that I'd drawn up for this express purpose. (This is standard practice for new clients.) I thought I'd share that list here to help benefit others runners. Although the advice is geared towards newbies, experienced runners can benefit from it too. We all sometimes need reminders to refocus on the basics…

• Coach Corey's Corner: Effective Strategies for Achieving Your New Year's Health & Exercise Goals, Part 1

  31 Dec 2012 | 5:00 pm

  As this year comes to a close and we look forward to the start of a new year, it's only natural to think about what we want to accomplish in 2013. And not surprisingly, many of those goals are health and exercise related. :) For those of us who've already integrated regular exercise and healthy living into our existing life patterns, this means we're simply renewing our commitment to our ongoing exercise and eating plans, while setting even more ambitious goals to reach along the way. We might need to tweak our plans here and there, but for the most part, we know what we need to accomplish…

• Martial Arts and Running: Balancing the Yin with the Yang :)

  21 Dec 2012 | 5:27 pm

  As I mentioned in previous post, I'm now enrolled as a student at a martial arts school, in addition to my other exercise activities. I'm currently taking (Northern Shaolin) kung fu and t'ai chi there, and at some point, will probably also toss in a kickboxing class here and there. After some trial and error, I've had to shift my schedule around a bit, but now think I've found the perfect balance to fit everything in. I was originally going to lift on my off-days from martial arts and running, but as I soon discovered, that wasn't feasible. After doing lifting on Mondays, Wednesdays, and…

• Looking Back to Look Forward: A Really Honest Post, Part 3

  19 Dec 2012 | 2:57 pm

  OK, this is the last in a 3-part series of posts about social media and the running community. (If you didn't catch the first two posts, click here and here to view parts 1 and 2, respectively.) After reading the first two, this one will seem a heck of a lot shorter in comparison. :) So, now that I've reflected upon the state of the blogosphere as it applies to the development and historical timeline of the online community, as well as my own personal experiences as a participant in that sphere, it's time to look forward. What will happen to blogging as social media evolves? Will it still…

• Looking Back to Look Forward: A Really Honest Post, Part 2

  18 Dec 2012 | 8:07 am

  This is a continuation of the previous post about much things have changed over the years with regard to those of us who first started blogging about running way back when (i.e., around 2007 or so): To give you an idea of how much things had changed from the start, I'll use my blog as an example: At one point, my readership ballooned to over 550 readers. Several people wrote positive reviews of it, graced it with a plethora of awards (it made several "best blog" and "top blog" lists, ranking as high as #5 on some lists), and then the PR companies came calling. Would I be interested in…

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  Trail Running Blog

• Tour of Long Beach 31-Mile Ride Race Report

  SDrunner

  15 May 2013 | 11:02 pm

  I actually registered for this race months before, but as it got closer and closer to race day, I still wasn’t sure if I was going to do this 31 mile bike ride. That’s the problem with signing up for a race so far in advanced, you never know what plans you’ll have until a few weeks before. But at the end of the day, I was able to do the race and attend the other commitments I had afterwards. And since there was a chance I was going to do this ride, I prepared as much as I could for it. The weekend before, I completed an 18 mile ride so 31 would not feel as bad. In between…

• Santa Anita Derby Day 5K Race Report

  SDrunner

  22 Apr 2013 | 10:38 pm

  I’ve wanted to run this race for a few years now, mostly because it’s literally next door to the mall by my parent’s house in LA. I wasn’t planning to run it again this year, but my friend told me that he was going to run it and told me to do the same. We were actually old high school cross country teammates, but he stopped racing once he graduated. I stopped too, but as I’ve said before, I started to race competitively a few years ago. I knew running with old teammates wasn’t really going to be a fun run, so I wanted to be prepared for race day. I actually ran a lot faster than I…

• 2013 Mission Driven Eco Run 10K Trail Run Race Report

  SDrunner

  23 Mar 2013 | 10:03 pm

  Two weeks ago, when we lost an hour due to daylight savings, I decided to start waking up early to run before work. Even though it was just 3-4 miles a day, it was more running that I had done in quite some time. Those two weeks of miles under my belt really made a difference in today’s results: 46:49 (6.05 mi, 7:44 min/mile), 2/7 AG, 16/72 overall. The course was pretty tough and it was literally a sprint to the finish, which worked out since I beat the 3rd place runner in my AG by 1.202 seconds! I ran this race a little bit slower last year but I forget how much I was running at the time.

• Senorita Century 45 Mile Ride Race Report

  SDrunner

  4 Mar 2013 | 1:17 am

  I won an entry to this race but wasn’t sure if I was going to sign up, even though it would have been my first organized ride. What I was afraid of was being the only male in this ‘beautiful ride for women’; fortunately they had a ride just for males or what they called ‘rico suaves’. I signed up for the shorter, 40-miler distance instead of the 60. They clarified a few days before the race that the actual distance was 42 miles, but for some reason, my ride came out to over 45 miles! Although the ride wasn’t actually timed or offered place awards, I was happy with my personal time…

• Finish Chelsea’s Run 5K Race Report

  SDrunner

  2 Mar 2013 | 3:06 pm

  Finish Chelsea’s Run is a race I’ve wanted to participate (or at least support) since they started it back in 2010. This race is dedicated to Chelsea King who was sadly taken during one of her runs in that same year. A group of runners were so affected by the news that they planned to meet at the same park and ‘finish Chelsea’s run’. “Word quickly spread and on the morning of March 20, 2010 more than 3,500 community members joined together to run and walk in solidarity with, and in honor of Chelsea, who they adopted as one of their own.” It would have been nice to join in that…

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  WordPress.com News

• War and Life Afterwards: An Interview with Brian Castner

  LouAnn

  22 May 2013 | 8:15 am

  Brian Castner We’re honored that Brian Castner, Iraq War veteran and author of The Long Walk, makes his official online home right here at WordPress.com. Brian’s history and work are fascinating, as are the writing and photographs he shares on his blog. We asked Brian a few questions about his background, his book, his blogging philosophy, and his choice of WordPress.com for his site. Could you please tell us a bit about your unique background? I served in the Air Force as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Officer, and deployed twice to Iraq in 2005 and 2006. EOD is the…

• Customizing Comet: Beau and Arrow Events

  Lauren Orsini

  20 May 2013 | 9:00 am

  Who doesn’t love “Before and After” home improvement shots? It’s always amazing to see how just a couple of changes, like a coat of paint or a quick do-it-yourself project, can transform a living space dramatically. It’s no different when it comes to WordPress.com blog themes, in which a little customization can go a long way. Today let’s take a look at Beau and Arrow Events, a wedding inspiration blog run by Ellen and Kate, two San Diego-based event planners. You’d never know that this chic blogazine is running on Comet, one of our sparest themes. Here’s how the bloggers…

• Freshly Pressed: Friday Faves

  Cheri Lucas Rowlands

  17 May 2013 | 9:00 am

  An ode to a father, a story of growing up with two mothers, a request for a cloak of visibility, and a reflection on goodbyes. Here are four Freshly Pressed standouts from this week — all quite personal pieces that have resonated with many readers. Go ahead and dive in: Why I Don’t Diet — An Ode to My Father My father spent his years fighting his size, wishing he was smaller, weaker, less of a giant. He was taught to hate his body, and he was ashamed of the amount of space he took up. But he passed his strength to me, and I won’t squander my inheritance. I will not let…

• New Theme: Snap

  Nate Schaumburg

  16 May 2013 | 10:00 am

  Happy Theme Thursday! Sharing and managing your work online should be easy, and today I’m thrilled to announce a new theme from our friends at The Theme Foundry that helps you do just that! Snap is a responsive, lightweight, and minimalist theme that makes it easy to feature your projects. Snap’s clean grid based blog layout and configurable page templates also make it incredibly flexible. Snap: Home Page Read more about Snap in the Theme Showcase, or test drive it for yourself by going to Appearance → Themes in your Dashboard.

• Widget Visibility and You

  Christopher Finke

  15 May 2013 | 7:00 am

  Since the dawn of time, humankind has yearned for control. While we can’t give you more control over most of your life, we can give you more control over your widgets. And today, with the new widget visibility tool, you can configure your widgets to be shown or hidden only on certain pages. Widgets are a way to add new content (like your Twitter stream, a tag cloud, or a link to your blog archives) in the sidebar, header, or footer of your site. To see the widgets you have available to you, log in to your WordPress.com dashboard and click on Appearance » Widgets. To add a widget,…

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  Tim's Running for Life & Fitness

• Running shorts

  Tim

  20 May 2013 | 10:48 am

  First I want to mention that I am only expressing my opinion and this is by far not a professional opinion.  I can’t even prove or say that I have any accuracy about this and I am just stating what I believe. It seems that every time I go shopping for athletic apparel at a name brand outlet, I never find “short shorts”.  You know, the kind preferred for racing.  The only time I can get them is if I order online for them.  If I go to any of the “outlets” that we frequent, I have yet to find any. It’s my belief that the outlets are not as concerned about…

• Better late, then never

  Tim

  26 Feb 2013 | 5:50 am

  Recently, I headed out for my first run of the year and it was great to tread the road again.  Normally I only take about a month of during the winter months to recharge and reflect on the past year of running.  But due to back issues and the cold temps, I had to hibernate a bit longer, 2 months to be exact.  Much to my surprise, I still had it in me.  I could tell that all systems were go and my Hi Engine was available.  Even so, I kept it easy throughout the whole run.   I kept the run short, just 2 miles to “break” myself back into it.  I didn’t want to dive right…

• Schedules, weather, and other obligations keeping the door closed and off the road.

  Tim

  3 Dec 2012 | 12:40 pm

  I’ve been working on getting my legs back on the road and while not too successful, core workouts and some running has been happening.  It’s hard getting back into it when one has been kind of sidelined due to weather and other obligations.  I usually take a month off between mid November to mid December or so, but due to being off during the end of Summer, I have decided to bypass my winter break.  One thing that won’t happen this time of year is racing.  I don’t race this time of year since I don’t like the idea of being an ice cube with sneakers.  Though,…

• This blog is currently under re-construction

  Tim

  28 Oct 2012 | 2:55 pm

  I’m Back………  he he he  I haven’t posted in a while, and now that I’m using this as my MAIN blog again, changes are coming (hopefully).. What you see one day, may be different the next, so please be patient as changes are occurring……..

• Walking Can Be A Great Workout!

  Tim

  14 May 2012 | 1:00 pm

  My wife and I recently got back from our trip to Ocean City Maryland where we spent 3 days and 2 nights for our 12th year wedding anniversary and we did quite a lot of walking. Whether it be the beach, boardwalk or just here and there, we walked and walked. So, if you are not into running or biking, try walking! Your legs will feel it. Ours sure did and I’m a runner! You don’t have to be athletic to get a workout. Let your legs do the walking and find your workout as you going about with your walk. It’s very low impact and can be very beneficial. There is no reason not to…

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  RunnersWeb.com Syndicated News and Features

• Athletics: Challenges Lurk for Daska “Three-Peat” Bid at June 1st Freihofer's Run for Women in Albany, NY

  Ken Parker, Publisher

  22 May 2013 | 10:10 pm

  Course Record Holder Chebet, Other Worthy Adversaries Named to Anniversary Field.

• Triathlon: Visually Impaired Triathlete to Compete at USA National Championships

  Ken Parker, Publisher

  22 May 2013 | 10:05 pm

  Diane Berberian, a visually impaired triathlete from Clearwater, Florida, will compete in the USA Paratriathlon National Championships on May 27 in Austin, Texas.

• (RRW) Athletics: Bowerman Mile Field Possibly Strongest Ever

  Ken Parker, Publisher

  22 May 2013 | 1:25 pm

  Run every year in honor of legendary Oregon head track and field coach and Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman, the Bowerman Mile has traditionally been filled with the top 1500m and milers in the world.

• Athletics: Cain Named USA Track & Field Athlete of the Week

  Ken Parker, Publisher

  22 May 2013 | 12:25 pm

  Now in its 12th year, USATF's Athlete of the Week program is designed to recognize outstanding performers at all levels of the sport.

• Athletics: USATF Launches Improved iPhone/iPad App, Fast Forward

  Ken Parker, Publisher

  22 May 2013 | 11:25 am

  The improved Fast Forward magazine is also available for member download within the app along with being a digital edition.

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  japan running news

• Omwamba Dominates First Weekend of Kanto Regionals With 1500 m and 10000 m Double

  Brett Larner

  19 May 2013 | 3:34 pm

  by Brett Larner For the second-straight year, Kenyan Enock Omwamba (Yamanashi Gakuin Univ.) pulled off the 1500 m - 10000 m double on the first weekend of the Kanto Regional University Track and Field Championships, May 18-19 in Tokyo's National Stadium.  Despite high winds in Saturday's Division I 1500 m final, Omwamba went out hard with a 55-second opening lap, holding on alone to take a full

• Tanui Sets 10000 m World Leader at Kyushu Corporate Championships

  Brett Larner

  19 May 2013 | 6:41 am

  by Brett Larner 2011 World Cross Country silver medalist Paul Tanui (Kenya/Team Kyudenko) delivered the biggest run of a weekend of regional corporate track and field championships, setting a meet record at the Kyushu region championships 10000 m in a world-leading 27:21.50. His teammate Sally Chepyego (Kenya/Team Kyudenko) likewise brought her best with a meet record 15:17.47 in the women's

• Tadese Over Mathathi for Gifu Seiryu Half Marathon CR; Tufa Gets Women's CR in Close Race With Kirwa

  Brett Larner

  18 May 2013 | 8:29 pm

  by Brett Larner video by Nick Ramsay World record holder Zersenay Tadese (Eritrea) took down defending champion Martin Mathathi (Kenya/Suzuki Hamamatsu AC) at Sunday's Gifu Seiryu Half Marathon, getting away early to set a new course record of 1:00:31.  Leading a pack of six through a 14:14 opening 5 km split, Tadese dropped a 14:04 over the next 5 km to take the race out of the competition's

• Japanese Federation Establishes Sexual Harassment and Abuse Counseling Service

  Brett Larner

  17 May 2013 | 9:08 pm

  http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/etc/news/20130517-OHT1T00127.htm translated by Brett Larner The Japanese Federation, Rikuren, announced on May 17 that it is establishing a new counseling service effective May 20 to help deal with the problems of sexual harassment and physical abuse.  Those in need of assistance and consultation can contact the service through a dedicated telephone hotline or

• A Million Times

  Brett Larner

  17 May 2013 | 6:43 am

  Today JRN received its millionth visitor since it began in 2007.  Thank you.  A million times.

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  Marathon Training Blog

• May 17, Adjusting the 100 day plan

  17 May 2013 | 10:05 am

  Adjusting the 100 day plan : Doc, I plan to run the NYC marathon in 2014 & the Yonkers 1/2 marathon in September of 2013. How can I use your plan to

• Apr 28, Running effort levels by pace

  28 Apr 2013 | 1:01 am

  Effort levels explained : On the 2.45hr programme the effort levels are as follows: 1.) 4.42 km/m 2.) 4.14 km/m 3.) 3.46 km/m 4.) 3.34 km/m 5.) 3.29

• Mar 28, Can we treat 5k/10k races as part of the training?

  28 Mar 2013 | 3:12 am

  Using 5k / 10k races as part of the training : Hi Marius, You mentioned that we can always adjust our plan whenever we have any races within the training

• Mar 23, Speed vs HR when doing intervals/Two marathons close to each other

  23 Mar 2013 | 9:41 am

  Heart rate vs. speed and two marathons close together : Hi Marius! 1) When doing the interval sessions, my heart rate (naturally) varies depending on

• Mar 17, Transition between Efforts

  17 Mar 2013 | 10:15 am

  Adjusting between efforts : Hi Marius, I have a question about running variation between efforts. For example when I run the 32min hard session in week

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  Jill Will Run | Jill Will Run

• Too Much Drama

  Jill

  22 May 2013 | 4:45 pm

  This weekend I ran a trail race. Participating in the 10K race was a 6-year-old girl and in the 100 mile race was a 12-year-old boy. (They’re siblings.) Both kids finished their race distance. Kudos to them. Regardless of your thoughts on whether young kids should do those types of distances on very technical trails, I’m not trying to open that can of worms. What I am going to talk about is how much disrespect people seem to have for one another in regard to those opinions. There are people who are awestruck over the accomplishments, there are people who are disgusted the…

• Some Favorite Posts

  Jill

  21 May 2013 | 9:00 pm

  Today’s #BlogEveryDayInMay prompt: A list of links to your favorite posts in your archives This is hard… I have written a lot of stuff over the years. And some of the posts are my “favorites” even though they’re difficult. So I guess we’ll just jump into these: The Inaugural San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon: The first full marathon recap I wrote on this site. I started this blog to chronicle my training for this event (in 2008). I’ve learned so much since this event, yet I haven’t had a chance to successfully complete another…

• Week in Re/Preview

  Jill

  20 May 2013 | 4:35 pm

  My runs from the past week: I had to run after dark, I ran in wind, I ran with the dog and I ran in a trail race! This week, I have no idea what my schedule/plan is. Run when I can fit it in. I feel incredibly stressed, so I probably need the running more than usual but I also need to make it to appointments and get my work done. I’m behind on these Blog Every Day prompts… and I missed yesterday. I’m still giving myself credit because I’ve posted twice on some days this month! So… let’s do this thing. Saturday’s prompt: Tell a story from your…

• Race Report: Ride The Wind 10K

  Jill

  18 May 2013 | 4:40 pm

  This morning I ran a race. My race started at 7 AM. Things have sure changed since I became a mother. In the past, I probably would have woke up at 4 AM for this, just to stress and fuss over things, making sure I had everything together and that every inch of exposed skin was slathered in sunblock. These days, I value my sleep too much. I woke up at 5 AM, pumped while eating a Larabar, got dressed, grabbed some essentials and was in my car driving to the race by 5:45. The race took place on the Cottonwood Valley Trails, near Blue Diamond, Nevada. This means it took me about 40 minutes to…

• Weekend Planning?

  Jill

  17 May 2013 | 8:13 am

  So, do you have any fun plans for the weekend? I’m supposed to be doing a trail race on Saturday morning. My hubby has come down with (yet another) cold though, so we’ll see if I can actually go. It’s been a rough year for him, it seems like he’s had about 8000 colds this year and a few different stomach viruses. Beyond that, my weekend will probably consist of the same-old-same-old; doing laundry, cleaning stuff, making menus for the week, going grocery shopping, making baby food puree… It’s weird that we look forward to weekends all week, but then spend…

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  Just Your Average Joggler

• Some Good Joggling Publicity

  Average Joggler

  22 May 2013 | 6:48 am

  I had a number of my friends and family send me links to this video story about Ivan Schleppenbach and his upcoming joggling half marathon attempt. It’s a pretty good video and excellent publicity for joggling. Here’s the video. One of the things that was most interesting to me was that he worked in a discussion of Siteswap, the mathematical description of juggling patterns. I haven’t seen any joggler talk about siteswaps in an interview before. They also did some cool head-cam shots and had a nice discussion about joggling etiquette. Good luck in the race Ivan!

• Joggling for Qdoba and fast

  Average Joggler

  21 May 2013 | 2:44 am

  By Tyler Wishau – Joggler Last fall, Qdoba Mexican Grill opened up a new restaurant in Des Moines. Qdoba rewarded the first 50 customers with a free burrito per week for 1 year. Qdoba has quality food and the portions are large. So, naturally, I waited in front of the store for 24 hours before the grand opened.  During that time, I met that Qdoba’s C.O.O. who happens to be a half marathoner. He mentioned that sponsoring a joggler may be in Qdoba’s vision. I met with Qdoba’s marketing team, and I signed a 1-year contract to juggle and joggle representing Qdoba. So far,…

• New Joggling World Record for the Mile

  Average Joggler

  20 May 2013 | 6:48 am

  Here’s another story about a joggling world record being beaten. Missouri State track runner Emily Beaver joggled her way into the Guinness Book of World Records by joggling a mile in 5:58.17. She beat the previous female mile record by 19 seconds. It looks like a lot more runners are discovering joggling these days, and the records are getting more and more impressive. It used to be that joggling was done by jugglers who picked up running. Now, there are a lot of runners learning to juggle. The truth is, running fast is much more difficult than learning how to juggle. So I would expect…

• Do you see the clown?

  Average Joggler

  17 May 2013 | 6:55 am

  A couple of weeks ago I posted a picture of a shirt that had a stain that someone claimed looked like a juggling Jesus. It looked more like some random juggler, not religious to me. But it did bring up the topic of pareidolias. That inspired joggler Joe Salter to send along a pareidolia of his own. It is a puddle that he saw while doing a joggling workout at his grandmother’s house. Do you see the clown?

• Rachel Brill – A Marathon Joggling First

  Average Joggler

  16 May 2013 | 2:44 am

  Rachel Brill is a joggler attempting to be the first woman to joggle the whole New York Marathon. Here’s a little more about her. What is the story of how you learned to juggle? When I was around 10, my family took our first vacation to a Club Med resort. Club Med has a great circus program for both kids and adults (including a flying trapeze) and I totally fell in love with it. I bought my own juggling equipment and unicycle and started going to circus camps over the summer. I even auditioned for Circus Smirkus at one point but didn’t get in. Now I have 3 beanbags on my desk at…

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  The Happy Runner

• Happy runner, interrupted.

  The Happy Runner

  21 May 2013 | 2:33 pm

  I met with my doctor today to go over my MRI.  The good news: No fracture.  The bad news: Two tears and hematoma.  My gluteus minimus and tensor fascia latae are torn. The hematoma is just from the internal bleeding (from those tears). The doctor said he could aspirate the hematoma but recommended letting it resolve on its own. Otherwise, the treatment is just rest. Rest for 4 more weeks. As in, no running. No. Running. For. Four. More. Weeks. I'm to ice the area and rest. Avoid stairs and hills. If I don't have pain, I can walk (wooo!) and I can try out biking, if I'm so…

• Impatience is not a virtue.

  The Happy Runner

  20 May 2013 | 10:54 am

  I have been very good about resting my lame hip for the past 2+ weeks. Very good. So on Sunday, when I went out for a walk, I thought I might live life on the edge just a little and run a few steps. To try out the hip. See if the rest is doing anything at all. Apparently, my impatience was a bad idea. After about a half mile walk, I ran maybe 5 steps. That's it. Five lousy steps. The pain was quick, searing and unbearable. I had to stop immediately and limp home. Crushed. It was not a good idea. I know this -- in hindsight. At the time, though, it didn't seem like such a bad idea.

• Rest, rest, and more rest.

  The Happy Runner

  17 May 2013 | 5:40 am

  Day 13 of no running. Boo! Hiss! My hip still feels off. It is still swollen. I've been to the doctor and had x-rays and an MRI. On Tuesday, I go back and, until then, I'm not supposed to run. At that point, I will have been resting for over two weeks. Gah! I keep telling myself that this time off is important. Obviously, since I'm injured, I can't run. But more than that, this time off is giving the un-injured parts of my body a rest as well. It has also been a chance for me to do some more concentrated cross-training. I'm a little limited in what I can do, so I've been focusing on weight…

• Who needs a ride? (giveaway winner!)

  The Happy Runner

  15 May 2013 | 5:58 am

  Thanks to everyone who entered my giveaway for a copy of Jennifer Graham's book, Honey Do You Need a Ride? I used random.org to pick the winner from the eligible entries and the winner is . . . Amy Glass Congratulations, Amy! Send me an email at felicehalf [at] yahoo [dot] com with your address and I'll get your copy of the book right out to you! Enjoy the day, everyone!

• The crazy runner.

  The Happy Runner

  14 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  So, here we are. Day 10 of no running. Ten days. No running. Ten. Days. Of. No. Running. Ten days of thinking non-stop about my ridiculous hip injury and how it means no running for the foreseeable future.  In other words, ten days of me going crazy. Yes, I admit it. I've gone straight-up crazy. Straight-up injured-runner crazy, that is. And injured-runner crazy is a very, well, special, kind of crazy. Truth. Injured-runner crazy makes one hyper-aware of all the glorious running that one is missing. And in that hyper-awareness is the knowledge that the rest of the world is…

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  Run Eat Repeat

• How to Eat Like The Best Runners Who Ever Lived

  runeatrepeat

  22 May 2013 | 6:59 pm

  When I read Born to Run back in 2009 I wanted to pack up my stuff and move to the Mexican dessert to be just like the Tarahumara. I fell in love with the culture, food, running philosophy – all of it. The book speculated that the Tarahumara are the best runners who ever lived and I believe it. The book was a huge reason for the barefoot running movement becoming mainstream. It also talked about chia seeds since the Tarhuamara eat them in a special drink when they’re running super long distances. It’s no coincidence that my first ultramarathon was the Born to Run 50k! Well, I am no…

• Brooks Run Happy ID Jerod Hontrath

  runeatrepeat

  22 May 2013 | 7:15 am

  Hello! I am not feeling 100% just yet, but my fam says my 70% is like a normal person’s 100 so it probably evens out I am considering going for a run to help get some normalcy but that’s still up for debate. Updated: Ran 2 miles, walked back 2. My stomach started to hurt again. Okay, time to Run Happy with Jerod… As part of my partnership with Brooks I had the opportunity to talk to one of their Brooks ID team members Jerod Hontrath. He is a Dallas police detective who has completed 54 Marathons and 9 Ultra Marathons  around the world. Runners love talking about running so I was super…

• Just the Tip: Ginger always Ginger

  runeatrepeat

  21 May 2013 | 4:22 pm

  I’m sick. I don’t know what the deal is, but I am going to spare you deets and say I might not make it through the night. Who wants my cat? Since I’m feeling nauseous I’ve had some ginger chews and mints to help calm my stomach. I wish I had ginger ale, but most of them don’t even have real ginger in them – reminder to check the label! (image source) Which leads to my tip of the day: Just the Tip: Ginger helps your tummy. NOT 7UP / other soda or ‘binge drinking to kill all the germs in your body’. Yes, I’ve heard it all. See you later. The post Just the Tip: Ginger always…

• Miguelito & Heathie Wedding Pictures

  runeatrepeat

  21 May 2013 | 9:49 am

  Hello! My brother got married yesterday!!! I’m sure you know how weddings work so I’ll spare you the words and get right to the pictures… My other bro who’s not getting married just yet. Mi familia. Love. Ricky! The “guest book” was a bench for everyone to sign.   Taught my mom the ‘hand on hip’ pose. Hope she plays it out as much as I do. Love. Love. Pass it on. The post Miguelito & Heathie Wedding Pictures appeared first on Run Eat Repeat.

• Workout Motivation Monday and Mini Goals

  runeatrepeat

  20 May 2013 | 8:07 am

  Hello! How are you today? I am feeling great considering I ran 30 miles on Saturday. My quads are a bit sore when I sit down and my left baby cow is tight. I need a massage so bad. Yesterday I kept it super chill and just did some laundry (hello my ultra clothes were filthy) and grocery shopping. Then, I went to the mall to find a dress for my brother’s wedding that is TODAY! Ahhh! I am giving myself another rest day after the race so I did a 3 mile walk this morning to keep from getting tight. If today isn’t your rest day here some Workout Motivation for ya. This sign was hanging on the…

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  Ultra Marathon Running

• 33 Marathons - as it happened (and what's next)

  Andy Bowen

  29 Apr 2013 | 6:45 am

  33 Marathons was the first chapter of my Ultramarathon journey, to get a preview of the next chapter have a look here. The report is obviously a considerable time after the event, but given the outcome I wanted to wait a little before I wrote it all up to give me a bit of time to get everything into perspective, and that took a lot longer than I would have thought. I’ll start from the morning of day one, as I did manage to give a bit of a write up of the 3 day (3400kms) drive to Kalgoorlie. This probably wasn't the ideal preparation, but it was great to drive where I’d be…

• Making the best of a bad training session – dealing with the unexpected

  Andy Bowen

  6 Mar 2013 | 11:33 pm

  Often a training run doesn't go to plan, and this can be out of your control.  It could be unexpected weather conditions, a gear malfunction, or even getting lost.  The trick is making the most of the situation. Felt like running in this! Last week was just such a case for me where I had planned to go for a long-ish steady training run, with a few hilly efforts along the way.  It was pretty warm, about 28C, which was expected (even at 4pm) but the humidity was not what I was prepared for.  It was between 88% and 98% for the entire time I was out.  The top of one of…

• Ultra Marathon Class – You've gotta have base!

  Andy Bowen

  24 Feb 2013 | 11:26 pm

  I've always been amazed how some ultra runners have the ability to perform time and time again with incredible consistency.  They may not be winning races but they compete regularly and rarely DNF. I got to thinking that this must be a result of good genes, or luck, or they’re single with no kids, no job, and have endless hours to devote to training!  On closer observation this isn't the case (for many of them anyway) and with online facilities for sharing your training (like Garmin Connect and Strava) it is quite clear to see that they don’t seem to be doing anything out of the…

• Running the Sunshine Coast Beaches - 80kms of Sand!

  Andy Bowen

  7 Dec 2012 | 1:54 am

  Writing up a one off ultramarathon challenge that's not a race has made me realise how much excitement and atmosphere an organised race generates.  The achievement is no less significant, in some ways it’s greater as you don’t have support crew, checkpoints or crowds of adoring fans!  It was an odd feeling at 9:30pm on a recent Friday night when Colin and I stood at the end of Noosa Spit, the northern end of the Sunshine Coast beaches, on what seemed like a normal training run, but this time we had a sleepless night and 80kms of running ahead of us. We'd be making a few of these…

• GNW 2012 - 175kms of fun!

  Andy Bowen

  18 Nov 2012 | 6:51 pm

  As Ultramarathons go, for me there is no better atmosphere than that of the Great North Walk 100s. If has a certain folklore in Australian ultrarunning circles, and attracts some of the toughest competitors from across the country and overseas. The race briefing and pre-race banter is subdued as each of us has the occasional moment of clarity about the size of the task ahead of us. This feeling is the same if it’s your first time, or 4th time, although I must say for me this year I was in a far better place mentally than in previous years. This event has a history of being stiflingly hot,…

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  Midwest Multisport Life - An Endurance Blog

• Midweek Motivation: Thomas Jefferson

  22 May 2013 | 5:49 am

  Motivational words of wisdom from one of the founders of our country. (Please use the handy social media buttons to share this post.) Like Midwest Multisport Life on Facebook

• Toys in the Attic (Well...)

  21 May 2013 | 6:03 am

  Well...more like squirrels in the gutter. Even though we have leaf covers on our gutters, it's not enough to deter the incredibly aggressive squirrels we have around our home. One has actually chewed through the plastic cover at one end of the gutter and repeatedly removes and throws down a small piece at the other. Irritating. How to get rid of them? (Besides buying the kids a bb gun? You'll shoot your eye out!) Turns out you can put wire mesh in place of the plastic leaf covers or you can hang moth balls inside. We're going to try moth balls. Little Worker and I will take a walk to the…

• The Mañana Kid (Training Will Commence Tomorrow)

  20 May 2013 | 3:30 am

  When I was younger, one of the few nicknames I ever had was The Mañana Kid, bestowed to me by a teacher who always laughed at my procrastination. (Why do something today that you can put off until tomorrow?) I feel that way these days in regards to training - I'm sure I'll get started tomorrow! It's been totally helter-skelter, with no rhyme or reason, just getting out for a run one day, maybe some crosstraining the next, but nothing like a firm plan. Many of my runs have been with the kids completing their Running Club "homework" and with Laima supporting her training for the ZOOMA…

• Choices, Choices, Choices

  17 May 2013 | 5:53 am

  Some might say we're overscheduled, but it's just a function of being an active, large family. June 15th has lined up as a day when choices need to be made and family obligations need to be met pretty much from the get-go all the way through the rest of the day. Here's what our possible day right now looks like: 9:00 AM Munchkin's Soccer Game (his last of the season) 9:00 AM The kids' Lithuanian Heritage Saturday School 9:00 AM Run for Boston 5K 1:00 PM Check in for family camping, Blackwell Forest Preserve 1:00 PM "Toast the Coast at the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival" 4:00 PM Tazer's…

• StrongerRX: Power, Intensity, Strength

  16 May 2013 | 5:09 am

  I was lucky enough to hook up with StrongerRX recently and get some of their gear for a review. With CrossFit becoming more popular, apparel companies are recognizing the need for clothing that can support the dynamic movements, as well as the strains put on both body and gear. StrongerRX started as a vision which was to provide the athletic community with a new breed of performance apparel that provides the latest styles, comfort and reliability; its goal is to deliver superior performance wear. The Wod Shorts (designed for CrossFit by CrossFitters) combine a cool board short design with a…

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  Women's Endurance Gear - Family, Fitness and Food

• Midweek Motivation

  22 May 2013 | 3:57 am

  Make it a priority... A one hour workout is 4% of your day - No Excuses Like Women's Endurance Gear on Facebook

• Tuesday Training - Week 4

  21 May 2013 | 10:58 am

  Monday:  3 miles with Tazer (age 12) and Munchkin (age 6);  We started by doing a loop near home in case Munchkin wanted to stop, but Munchkin ended up outrunning his older brother:) Tuesday:  cross-training; Still feeling sick, I decided to take a rest day. Wednesday: 4 miles; I decided to take another rest day - still congested and coughing. Thursday:  4 miles; Managed to squeeze in an early morning 5k around the neighborhood.  Then home to finish preparing for the kids' Fun Run which was after school. Fun Run 2013 start Friday: rest; 4 miles with…

• Meatless Monday - Healthy Granola

  20 May 2013 | 9:04 am

  This tasty "granola" happens to be a failed attempt at healthy energy bars.  As a family our afternoons and weekends are pretty crazy with soccer, music lessons, running club etc.  And as most kids, mine come home from school ravenous and rushing to get ready for something.  So my plan was to make bars for the week - instead we ended up with granola for breakfast:) Granola Preheat oven to 350.  In large bowl combine: 1 1/2 old fashioned oats 1/2 c steel cut oats 1/2 c quinoa 3/4 c seeds and/or nuts of choice (I used hemp, pepitas and sunflower seeds) 1/2 c dried fruit of…

• Five Fun Things Friday

  17 May 2013 | 7:02 am

  Kovas and I were sent some organic herbal Alvita teas to sample.  So many delicious flavors - perfect for any time of day! We make sure that every ingredient comes from responsible growers who make the land—and the herbs that grow on it—their primary concern. From there, our team painstakingly reviews the scientific data to make sure of proper dosage, and the perfect brewing techniques, so that our teas can give you the maximum benefit and the best taste. Alvita - organic, gluten-free, kosher We also had the opportunity to try Huma Chia Energy Gel in strawberry and apples and…

• Koss Fit Series - Fit Clips and Fit Buds Stereophone Review

  16 May 2013 | 9:23 am

  Last week I had the pleasure of heading up to Milwaukee for the Koss Fit Series Launch via FitFluential.  The Fit Series features two earphone models - FitClips and FitBuds, designed for women by women. My mint FitClips and coral FitBuds The Koss' female team partnered with 5-time Olympian and fitness enthusiast, Dara Torres to design the new line.  So a huge bonus of attending the launch was meeting the great people from Koss and Dara and participating in a spinning class with her (my first spin class ever!)! Each of our spin bikes were adorned with the new FitClips - over the ear…

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  5ksandcabernets

• How many miles does an NBA player run each game: Not as much as you think, but NBA players are still in much better shape than mere mortals

  Kevin Lyons

  22 May 2013 | 5:08 am

  Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah is the NBA’s “long-distance” runner./photo courtesy CBS Sports The NBA playoffs are in full throttle. And if you are like me – a runner and an NBA fan – you probably wonder this: How far does the typical NBA player run during a game. Amiright? Seriously. These guys – most of them anyway – are so skinny. Like runner skinny. Surely, they are doing running an endless amount of miles during every ballgame. Welp, not so fast. According to SportVu, which is a player tracking technology website, the most active NBA player…

• Black Girls Run? Yep. Black Girls Run! Even here in Austin

  Kevin Lyons

  20 May 2013 | 5:40 pm

  Members of the Austin Chapter of Black Girls Run! warmup before a recent Saturday run./Photo courtesy Austin American-Statesman I’ve groused and groused often in this space about the lack of black runners I see here in Austin, or anywhere else for that matter. I’ve even been quoted in Runner’s World Magazine on the subject. So it was nice to see Monday’s Austin American-Statesman story authored by Pam LeBlanc about the Austin chapter of Black Girls Run! - a national group for runners created in 2009 by Toni Carey and Ashley Hicks. Carey and Hicks, both black women and…

• My new normal: Better than not running at all

  Kevin Lyons

  14 May 2013 | 9:19 am

  Late last month, I decided that sitting around resting was not going to help me fix what was wrong with my leg. I figured I’d have to rehab AND run at the same time. Heck, at least I could see what was working and what wasn’t. I put a synopsis of each run in a chart. I’ve run 11 times in the past three weeks. So far, I’ve noticed a few things: In the beginning of a run, I’m really stiff – stiffer than normal. My paces for Mile 1 of most runs are usually in the high 9s or low 10s. I still have to stop and start once or twice a mile to let my right leg…

• Street cred: The best places to run in Austin

  Kevin Lyons

  2 May 2013 | 9:00 am

  There are a few stretches of this city, a few signature streets that make Austin a pretty cool place to get out for a morning 6- to 8-miler. So I thought I’d republish my own list from a few years back celebrating Austin’s street cred: My favorite places to run. (When I’m not injured, that is.) This list, my list, won’t include trails. And its not that I have anything against trails – though I know the soft surfaces are good for my 44-year-old joints. But the only trail I’ve run with regularity is Town Lake, thus I don’t have much authority to talk…

• What happens to your conditioning when you’ve only run 45 miles since mid November: You get slow and out of shape

  Kevin Lyons

  29 Apr 2013 | 1:30 am

  Since I’ve been on the sidelines injured, I have not done any other cardio or cross training. I’ve continued to eat (and drink) like a guy running 40 plus miles a week, instead of the guy who has only run 45 miles total since mid-November. This is a formula for getting out of shape. And fast. I can tell you that I’m slow and my endurance sucks. But seeing what a 30-minute run does to my heart rate really tells the tale. Below are capsules from a run I did Sunday, April 28; and a run I did in April of 2012. Key takeaways: Obviously, I’m much slower now – having run all of 45…

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  Dirty Running

• 30 Miles in the San Jacinto Mountains

  Dax Ross

  20 May 2013 | 2:06 pm

  It was a tough day. Hardest run I've been on in awhile, and I have whole grab-bag of excuses to choose from including, but not limited to: my legs are still feeling Miwoky, I've been subsisting on a diet fit for a Hindu ascetic, going from sea level to 11,000 feet, and trying to keep up with Chris. Fortunately, the scenery and the weather were beautiful and the company was entertaining. Even though this was not a race, I'm currently compiling a result sheet for Ultrasignup.com, but unfortunately Chris' time will be docked due to illegal off-trail passing. Injinji/Eliptigo athlete Angela…

• 21 Day Cleanse Update -- Day 3

  Dax Ross

  16 May 2013 | 4:05 pm

  Well, I've been off meat, sugar, gluten, caffeine and alcohol for 3 days now, and the changes have been amazing. I have tons of energy, the sex has been amazing, I ran track yesterday morning and set my mile PR doing mile repeats, and I rarely pass gas, but when I do, it smells like a mixture of baby powder and freshly picked lavender. Just kidding, but I have been shitting...a lot. I've had a 3-day headache, the energy has really dipped, especially during the above-mentioned track workout where I was lapped a couple of times during mile repeats. As for the sex, my wife has been "busy"…

• 21 Day Cleanse

  Dax Ross

  14 May 2013 | 10:48 am

  Some of my better decisions have been made in the haze of a lingering hangover. I drank too much last night, and that second helping garlic bread has formed a salt/butter/wheat ball in my stomach, so after my second cup of coffee, I've decided to embark on a 21 day cleanse. I have been proud of not denying myself food/alcohol/desserts. In fact, this past weekend, I was having a conversation with someone dressed as Michael Jackson, or maybe it was Spicoli or Madonna; it was definitely someone at Kara's Awesome 80s Prom Party. After a few good beers and a couple of glasses of something called…

• Miwok

  Dax Ross

  6 May 2013 | 10:51 am

  Photo credit: Glenn Tachiyama When I heard the news that the Miwok 100K had been cut to a 60K because of fire danger, I wasn't very disappointed. I guess there is some unwritten rule that a shortened course is bad news, but to be honest, I was okay with it. I had woken up at 3 AM to get to Stinson Beach by 4, and the start time was changed to 8. I tried my best to sleep in the car while the hardworking race director and volunteers did what they needed to do to re-organize the course on short notice. They did a remarkable job. I told myself before the start that even though the race had been…

• Boston.

  Dax Ross

  16 Apr 2013 | 11:32 am

  It is too early to make sense of the Boston marathon bombing. It was senseless. An attack meant to instill fear, and it will succeed to the extent that we change our events, our lives because of this fear. Boston holds a special place in the hearts of runners. The legends and mythology is passed on from runner to runner in books, movies, and stories told between haggard breaths on group runs. Names like Salazar, Switzer, and Mutai are repeated and passed on. The stories are of struggle, equality, a new life in an African village, and everyday runners who push a little harder to be able to…

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  Miss Zippy

• Summer of MAF

  MissZippy

  22 May 2013 | 8:01 pm

  My HRM is soon to become my BFF So you all know I’ve struggled with my last few marathons. And you all know I’ve wanted to get to the bottom of the why. After consulting with my all things fitness related guru the Sock Doc, we’ve come to the conclusion that my body still isn’t tapping into fat for fuel. The fix? MAF training. More on that in a moment. It would seem nearly impossible that I don’t access my fat for fuel after all the training I’ve done this year, especially the glycogen depletion training. But not having an aerobic base–one where your…

• How do runners say good-bye?

  MissZippy

  21 May 2013 | 8:41 pm

  We gather for a run, followed by food, of course! We sadly had to say good-bye to one of our own, who is moving off to Salt Lake City. Last I heard, planes fly there, though, so it’s not forever… The post How do runners say good-bye? appeared first on Miss Zippy.

• St. Michael’s Half Marathon

  MissZippy

  19 May 2013 | 8:22 pm

  St. Michael’s is a beautiful spot on the bay To quote my friend Dwight, sometimes you’re the bug, and sometimes you’re the windshield. I got to be the windshield three weeks ago at the IronGirl half marathon, but Saturday, I was the bug. And that’s ok. So many factors went into the St. Michael’s half not being a good one for me. To begin with, I think my training wasn’t quite right for the three weeks in between these two halfs. I am slow at recovery, so when my coach had me doing speedwork on the Thursday and Sunday following the race, I should have spoken…

• So much for attrition

  MissZippy

  16 May 2013 | 8:44 pm

  Still waiting… I can remember back when I first started in triathlon…I was in the 30 to 35 age group. A killer age group, no? I’d look at the times of the older age groups and think, “I can’t wait to get into the xx age group, then I’ll really do well.” Silly me. I’ve been at it long enough now to learn that each and every age group is tough. I knew the 35 to 39 year group would be brutal (and I think it pretty much is the toughest age group), but back then, I thought things might ease up a bit as I aged into the 40-45 year age group. Nope. And…

• Under Armour Toxic Six review

  MissZippy

  15 May 2013 | 8:30 pm

  Follow my blog with Bloglovin Around these parts, we love all things Under Armour-they are Baltimore based and we’ve had fun watching the company grow from humble beginnings into what it is today. So when UA contacted me to see if I wanted to review their new minimalist offering, the Toxic Six, of course I was on board. The company even threw in a pair for my son which was a major coupe in his eyes–the boy spends most of his days decked out in UA head to toe, right down to his socks. I wish I could tell you I loved these shoes, but I did not. As someone who has come to enjoy a…

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  Predawn Runner

• Avoid Letting Your Running Routine Become a Liability

  Greg

  21 May 2013 | 3:30 am

  Photo Credit: Busy Schedule by Flickr user Flik, used under a Creative Commons license. A year or so a go, a friend responded to a survey asking him to state the one word that best encompassed what running means to him with the word “routine.”   There is a lot of power in that concept, as it’s the attitude of creating a routine (and therefore a habit) that gets you out the door every day (or most days).  And since consistency is the key to long term success as a runner, regardless of your goal, making it routine can be a real asset. But there can be a point where routine becomes…

• The Ups and Downs of Hill Training for Runners

  Greg

  14 May 2013 | 6:19 pm

  Photo credit: Interval running (hill) 4 by Flickr user Michael Lokner, used under a Creative Commons license. One topic I’ve struggled a bit with as a coach and in designing my own training has been how to integrate hill training into the program. I’ve ranged from one extreme (structured hill repeats with goal times and the distance and repetitions progressing through the season, in preparation for the Akron Marathon) to the other (nothing structured but just incorporating hills into long runs to get ready for the Towpath Marathon). We all know the potential benefits of running hills…

• To Eat or Not To Eat – That Seems to Be An Important Question

  Greg

  25 Apr 2013 | 3:28 am

  Photo Credit: after breakfast by Flickr user glasseyes view, used under a Creative Commons license. A few months ago, I participated in a chat hosted by Run Your BQ’s founders Jason Fitzgerald and Matt Frazier, with the topic being how to become a predawn runner.  While I be blunt in stating that the chat was nominally a waste of time (there were maybe six attendees, though I understand that it was archived on the site for future viewing), I did have one valuable takeaway from the session.  The biggest barrier to predawn running for most athletes (besides the whole “getting up early”…

• The 2013 Central Park Challenge – Providing Opportunities

  Greg

  23 Apr 2013 | 3:30 am

  As the parent of a child with autism, I support efforts to create a better life for individuals and families dealing with this challenging condition.  As opposed to awareness or research organizations where it’s tough to make a significant impact as an individual, I prefer organizations that are focused on delivering practical solutions to families today, especially in the upcoming era of tightening health care dollars. When Abbey Faris of the YAI Network inquired about advertising on Predawn Runner for the Central Park Challenge, of course I was interested.  And as I learned more, I…

• Boston Is Everyone’s Tragedy, Not Just Runners

  Greg

  18 Apr 2013 | 5:19 pm

  Photo Credit: Boston Marathon Bombing by Flickr user Aaron “tango” Tang, used under a Creative Commons License. It’s nearly impossible for a running blogger to avoid writing about the events in Boston this week, as any other topic seems trivial. While many have written about what it means to the running community or to the author as a runner, it’s important to discuss the broader aspects of what happened. The natural tendency for a runner, especially one who has or aspires to run Boston, is to view the tragedy through that lens. To visualize the typical activities at a…

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  What's new at tips4running.com

• May 19, Tough Mudder Race - First Person View

  19 May 2013 | 6:47 am

  The Tough Mudder race is a 10 to 12 mile run with 20 to 25 obstacles. If you're a runner, here's a few tips to make the event worth your while

• May 12, 400 meter dash

  12 May 2013 | 2:54 pm

  I am a female, freshman and running a 1:01.41 400 as of my last meet. I've only had 4 meets this season and know I can go faster, but I only have until

• May 11, Tough Mudder Training Program

  11 May 2013 | 9:30 am

  The following are the workouts I did in the three months leading up to the Tough Mudder. Feel free to follow my tough mudder training program.

• May 5, How can i break the 800m school record over the course of one year?

  5 May 2013 | 5:22 pm

  Hey coach, love your tips videos. i come to you with a very challenging and honorable question. How do i break my high school's 800m record over one year?

• May 5, 400m-800m

  5 May 2013 | 4:43 pm

  I'm a freshman in high school and I run the 400m and 800m. My 400m PR:56.34 and 800m PR: 2:23.1. My question is how much anaerobic/aerobic training should

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  Strength Running

• Confusing What “Can” Work with What Works Best: Revisiting Crossfit Endurance

  Jason Fitzgerald

  21 May 2013 | 5:15 am

  Last week I posted an article that shows why CrossFit Endurance is not an effective training program for runners. If you haven’t read it yet then you should before reading this post. I received a lot of criticism and negative comments (which I expected). You can also read this rebuttal article from 2:38 marathoner and [...]

• Advice from the Pro’s on How to Pace Your Next Race

  Jason Fitzgerald

  16 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  There are countless ways to run a race. Should you run even splits or a negative split? What if you’re trying to run a new PR? Last year I wanted racing advice from the best – Olympic Trials qualifiers, pro coaches, ultramarathoners, and more bad ass runners who have accomplished a lot more than me. [...]

• CrossFit Endurance: The Best Way to Hack Endurance or a Total Sham?

  Jason Fitzgerald

  13 May 2013 | 4:00 am

  The claims are bold: run less mileage with more intensity (and a lot of lifting) to race faster. But does it work? That’s the million dollar question. Is CrossFit Endurance (CFE) an effective training program for runners? Here’s how CFE describes itself: CrossFit Endurance is an endurance sports training program dedicated to improving performance, fitness [...]

• I Won a Marathon! (Plus Another Almost Unbelievable Announcement)

  Jason Fitzgerald

  9 May 2013 | 4:00 am

  It’s true: last Sunday, I won the Potomac River Run Marathon in 2:50:27. Before you think that this is super impressive, know that it was a small local race capped at a mere 350 runners. So I didn’t exactly win a major race… Now, race reports can be valuable when they illustrate some key lessons [...]

• Jessica’s 34 Minute Half Marathon PR (with no injuries)

  Jason Fitzgerald

  6 May 2013 | 4:01 am

  The biggest lie I hear runners say is, “Coaching is just for fast people.” Ha! Today I want to share a story about Jessica, a 28 year old runner from Colorado. While she knew she wasn’t very fast, she was able to see dramatic improvement (with no injuries) with a little bit of coaching help. [...]

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  No Meat Athlete

• How to Eat Healthy When You Just Can’t Find the Time

  matt@nomeatathlete.com (Matt Frazier and Ben Benulis)

  21 May 2013 | 9:56 am

  As you may know, two weeks ago we welcomed the fourth member of our family into the world. She is beautiful, mellow, and most importantly, healthy. And for that, we’re incredibly grateful. We’re also not getting any sleep. Which doesn’t slow down our three-year old one bit, so the fun is compounded. Every minute, morning and night, it seems, is occupied by a kid. Our house is a happy, lived-in, played-in wreck right now, and it’s all I can do to carve out an hour to run each day. (Mega-props to my wife, Erin, for holding down the fort while I got in 24 miles on Sunday…

• From Overweight to Ultra-Endurance Athlete: Our Interview with Rich Roll

  matt@nomeatathlete.com (Matt Frazier and Ben Benulis)

  13 May 2013 | 7:58 am

  Late one night after a long day of work, just before his 40th birthday, Rich Roll polished off some fast-food cheeseburgers as he watched TV before heading to bed. As he walked up the stairs, Rich had to stop, bend over and catch his breath before he could continue. Sweat was on his brow. The stress and busyness of life on the partnership track at a law firm had taken their toll on the body of this former Stanford swimmer. Instead of blaming his work or coming up with another excuse, Rich did what most people don’t. He seized the moment. He decided then and there that things would…

• Why Vegans and Paleos Should Stop Hating Each Other

  matt@nomeatathlete.com (Matt Frazier and Ben Benulis)

  10 May 2013 | 10:01 am

  Last week after I wrote a post called 10 Foods Worth Eating Every Single Day, something interesting dawned on me: Most of the foods that I eat — and those in a typical healthy vegan diet (as opposed to the junk-food variety) — are Paleo. Sure, the seeds are iffy. And I probably eat beans three or four times a week, and even wheat once in a while, which Paleos wouldn’t do. But beyond that, the foods on my list, by and large, could have been eaten by a caveman. Guess what? The converse is true, too. Most (yes, most) of a Paleo dieter’s foods are vegan. They’re…

• 10 Foods Worth Eating Every Single Day (and How to Make Sure You Actually Do It)

  matt@nomeatathlete.com (Matt Frazier and Ben Benulis)

  30 Apr 2013 | 9:59 am

  Nobody needs another “10 Healthiest Foods on Earth” article, or another “25 Can’t Miss Superfoods” slideshow that makes you click “Next” 24 times. They’re fun, sure, and everybody likes saying “Hey, I eat that one already!” But as far as actually helping us to eat better, lists like these are pretty worthless. The problem? None of them helps you to eat these foods habitually. We see the list, we make a mental note to eat more X, Y, and Z, and then we forget we ever read it as soon as someone sends us a cat video. With that in mind, I…

• 15 Fabulous No Meat Athlete Shirt Photos

  matt@nomeatathlete.com (Matt Frazier and Ben Benulis)

  28 Apr 2013 | 5:55 pm

  Well, spring race season is in full swing, and that means bombard-the-NMA-Facebook-page-with-your-shirt-photos season is too! It’s been a while since I put up a collection of my favorites, so … here goes! The best ones we’ve gotten since the beginning of the year (as judged by me, based mainly on factors like coolness, absurdity, and general running-carrotness). Enjoy! NMA All-Stars Gregg and Kellie, proud finishers of their first ultramarathon, the 50K Trail Mix Ultra in Minnesota. Yep, that’s snow. Michael outfitted the Stop & Shop produce department, which…

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  The Run Commuter

• Review: RIBZ Front Pack

  Josh

  13 May 2013 | 10:00 am

  We were recently asked if we wanted a free RIBZ Front Pack (coordinated by Deep Creek Public Relations) in consideration for review publication. While it’s normally promoted as a product for a wide variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing and kayaking, we decided to try it out and see how well it performed for run commuting. We ran it through two different scenarios: run commuting with the front pack/backpack together, and one with the front pack alone. The results were photographed and video-recorded on separate days. Initial Inspection Stored neatly in…

• On everyone’s minds

  Kyle

  1 May 2013 | 11:46 am

  Two weeks ago, I got three comments while running home from work. It’s not unusual: friends passing might hail hello; would-be wits and jerks in general offer more inflammatory fare, often from a passing car’s window. One of the comments that day came from an addled homeless lady sitting spread-eagle in the middle of the sidewalk outside a warehouse down my street: “Did you just get off a fire engine?” she squawked. No, ma’am, I assure you: I did not. I am to firemen what Steve Rogers, pre-Super Soldier Serum, is to Captain America. The other two comments were…

• Mike: family man, marathon man

  Kyle

  30 Apr 2013 | 12:26 pm

  DeKalb Avenue is off my typical run commute route, but the morning was foggy and DeKalb offers a wonderful view of the skyline’s sentinels huddled in their wooly blankets. It also allowed me to meet Mike, another run commuter! Two miles out, two miles home daily = 20 miles during the work week. I spied Mike’s florescent orange shirt from several blocks back and hot-heeled it after him, grabbing for my camera. I caught him at Georgia State University’s campus, and we huffed out a bit of exchange over the next two blocks. Mike shared that he started run commuting about two or…

• Pack Comfort Evaluation: Extended Ultramarathon Edition

  Kyle

  29 Apr 2013 | 1:59 pm

  Though we use them nearly daily on roads, our run commute packs are all designed for trails, for hikers, through-hikers, fastpackers. One can see in our reviews how well they serve their purposes and meet our run commuting needs; however, perhaps readers still wonder about their comfort and ability during those 3-6 mile runs. How about 65 miles in varied temps, wind, and sun? We are now able to offer better perspective on said service, after humping these packs over several mountains, for 20 hours, during the inaugural Georgia Death Race. You will forever afterward see in this…

• Review: Eagle Creek Pack-It Folder 15

  Josh

  25 Apr 2013 | 5:00 am

  We each have our own little tricks for getting our clothes to the office in the best condition possible.  Considering all the jostling your pack can do while run commuting, what goes in looking nice one minute, can come out looking terrible the next. Kyle is a an iron-and-roller.  Hall rolls-and-stows.  I am an iron-and-folder.  All those techniques work for us in our respective jobs, but sometimes, no matter how well they’re packed, your clothes might come out a little wrinkly, wonky, or looking like you just pulled them out of the dirty clothes pile before you put them on. Enter…

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  RunningShoes.com News

• 4 Ultrarunning Shoes for 2013

  Jeanette Kozlowski

  1 May 2013 | 12:51 pm

  Any distance beyond 26.2 miles is considered an ultramarathon. And any runner who considers it? Some might call them mad. We just call them ultrarunners. These super-accomplished runners who prefer the long road require specific shoes that offer both support and comfort mile after mile. Sure, compressions socks and appropriate hydration can give you an edge. But everyone knows that shoes are everything—especially in a 50-mile run. As popularity for the sport grows, so does the offering of ultra running shoes built specifically for the challenging occasion. Shoes that qualify for an…

• Fit, Form and Injury: How to Choose the Perfect Pair of Running Shoes

  Jason Fitzgerald

  26 Mar 2013 | 9:05 am

  Finding a pair of running shoes that fit—and that you love—can feel like you’re chasing a mirage. How do you choose among the hundreds of brands styles and features? Do you need Nike or Newton? In search of an answer, many runners will go to a specialty running store and get a gait analysis and an “expert” running form evaluation. The runner will perform a wet-foot test. Based on arch height, they will receive a recommendation for a neutral, stability or motion-control shoe. But is that the best way to choose among the ever-growing options of running shoes? Hardly. And the stakes…

• Our Favorite Race-Day Shoes

  Jeanette Kozlowski

  12 Mar 2013 | 11:53 am

  Prepping for a race is no run in the park. After you throw down some major cash to register, that’s when the fun really begins. But before you get all wrapped up in the nuances of daily training, tapering, carb-loading and hydration, be sure you’re feet are properly equipped. Some runners wear specific shoes to train and break out lower, lighter shoes for the big day. Others simply run races in their daily trainer and find just as much success. The most important thing is to pinpoint the exact shoe you’ll wear on race day, and give yourself enough time to break it in. Keep in mind that…

• Contest: Win Mizuno for Your Valentine

  Jeanette Kozlowski

  29 Jan 2013 | 8:17 am

  If there’s ever a time to tell someone how you really feel, it’s right now. Valentine’s Day lets us tell our friends, relatives and special someones how much they really mean to us. We’ve partnered with Mizuno to encourage you to share something heartfelt about your running valentine. Why all the encouragement? Well, there’s something in it for those who share. One commenter will receive two pairs of the Mizuno Wave Enigma 2. Part of Mizuno’s neutral collection, the Enigma gives runners an ample amount of cushioning for a smooth ride. Mizuno Wave Enigma 2 Features Drop: 12…

• Infographic: The Running Boom

  Jeanette Kozlowski

  28 Jan 2013 | 5:00 am

  Did your most recent half marathon seem a little more crowded than your last? You’re not alone. Running has more than hit the mainstream. How can we tell? Research shows that a record number of runners are participating in road races now more than ever. It doesn’t matter if it’s a half, full or even an ultra-marathon—runners can’t seem to get enough miles in. We map out the numbers (and some of the most random races) in our most recent infographic. While the exact cause behind the popularity of running isn’t entirely clear, there’s a litany of scenarios that could…

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  Runblogger

• Documentary Video: Vibram Tarawera Ultramarathon 2013

  22 May 2013 | 6:34 am

  I received an email this morning from Aaron Smart, who co-produced a the official documentary video account of the 2013 Vibram Tarawera Ultramarathon in New Zealand. The documentary was just released, and you can view it below – looks like a beautiful race, and further enhances my lean toward running a trail 50K this Fall! Have a look: This article was originally posted by Peter Larson on Runblogger.com. Up to 60% Off selected running shoes at Amazon. View selection. 10% off GPS watches, fitness electronics, & more at Clever Training! Use CODE: RunBlogXJT at checkout.

• Clever Training: New Partnership, 10% Gear Discount, and Garmin FR10 Giveaway

  21 May 2013 | 2:41 pm

  I’m happy to announce a new partnership with Clever Training. If you’re not familiar with them, Clever Training specializes in carrying gear for runners, swimmers, and cyclists, with a particular emphasis on fitness electronics (think GPS watches and the like). The folks at Clever Training contacted me several weeks ago about developing a relationship, and after talking with them we were able to work out an agreement whereby Runblogger readers can get 10% off any item that they carry in their on-line store (with some exceptions for current sale items – for example, they have a current…

• Be Careful About Converting Your Experience into a Prescription for All Runners

  21 May 2013 | 7:34 am

  One of the big challenges I face in writing this blog is trying to remain objective given that I have personal biases stemming from my own experience. For example, I review, promote, and like running in more minimal shoes and don’t foresee myself ever going back to more traditional models. However, I try hard to resist the urge to convert this personal preference into a general recommendation for all runners. It’s challenging at times, and I sometimes I may project this preference more strongly than I should, but I recognize that other people have had positive experiences running in…

• Army Study: No Difference in Injury Rates Between Traditionally and Minimally Shod Soldiers

  20 May 2013 | 6:39 am

  I was poking through the abstracts of presentations for the upcoming meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine the other night and came across one for a study comparing injury rates between traditionally and minimally shod US Army soldiers. Titled “Injury Risk and Performance among Soldiers Wearing Minimalist Running Shoes Compared to Traditional Running Shoes,” the study was carried out by a team of researchers from the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland led by Tyson Grier. Among the co-authors is Bruce Jones, who was a member of the team that conducted a series of studies…

• 2013 Running Shoe Sales Data: What Do They Tell Us About What Runners Are Wearing?

  19 May 2013 | 9:48 am

  The Dollar Sign (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Last week Scott Douglas published an article on Runnersworld.com with the title “Sales of Minimalist Shoes Plummet.” I’ve seen this article referenced a number of places over the past week, and I wanted to add a few comments. The data that Douglas referenced come from a SportsOneSource 1st Quarter 2013 summary report. According to the report, “SOS collects point of sale data from most of the major U.S. Sporting Goods, Athletic Footwear and Running and Outdoor specialty retailers.” This is an important point since it shows that the data do…

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  ELITETRACK Blogs

• Kool-Aid Flavored Snake Oil in a Cup

  carlfvalle@gmail.com

  22 May 2013 | 6:38 am

  "The top clubs have learned these lessons (some the hard way) and don’t put much stock into single comprehensive packages from vendors and have instead built their own internal architectures that they control. This approach allows them to use the ‘best of breed’ tools where they make sense and have the flexibility to make changes when needed." -Sports Data Hub So now we are all drinking from the same Holy Grail? Elite sport is not alone in thinking the latest Dashboard from vendors will solve problems, and we are seeing the loose term algorithm everywhere. As predicted, SaaS is growing…

• BSMPG Day Two- Revolution?

  carlfvalle@gmail.com

  21 May 2013 | 5:32 am

  A private meeting was in the Concord and Lexington area, purposely located to symbolize the future of what is happening in Boston. I predict that more private style workshops such as the one hosted by Ricardo will be the future. Flying halfway around the world needs to be more than just visiting a professional team and doing a keynote, the bar is raised as hotel and airports are not enough to make sure speakers are happy. Speakers want to learn and network as well, as they need to be aware of what is going on or find themselves seated watching the new blood like some are doing now. With…

• BSMPG Day One- Vampire Weekend

  carlfvalle@gmail.com

  20 May 2013 | 12:47 pm

  I was going to talk about Day 1 of the BSMPG conference but I frankly was not there the whole time and much better writers exist and I am burnt out of blogging I wanted to finish strong without compromise. Since every conference has VIP and pre pre conference work I simply ran out of juice before the conference began and Friday evening dinner was perhaps the most interesting. Everyone talks about how great the bar banter is or how power lunches are filled with secrets making the conference in the shadow of all of the conversation. If that was the case we would all skype and airports would be…

• BSMPG Day Zero

  carlfvalle@gmail.com

  17 May 2013 | 3:46 am

  The pre-conference workshop was 5:15 on Thursday and I made sure I left about an hour ahead to beat Boston traffic into Northeastern. Art has hosted the BSMPG for years and is having pre conference workshops to stimulate learning and allow great people to network. The main interest I have is seeing the cross-fertilization of ideas from different people. If we have the same cult year after year we inbreed. We need fresh ideas, even if we don't agree with the speaker. I find the best speakers share areas that I don't have experience with and while they may have different conclusions or methods,…

• Exercises, Drills & Stuff

  carlfvalle@gmail.com

  16 May 2013 | 7:00 am

  Yesterday afternoon I was in Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain Trinidad watching over three hundred track & field athletes of all ages train but I could have just as well been in London, Brisbane or back home in Sarasota. What I saw was a bunch of drills and exercises; it was obvious in most cases the drills were just imitations of what someone had seen on YouTube or learned at a workshop. Drills and exercises without purpose and context are nothing more than busy work, just stuff. If you use drills know the purpose of the drill. Know why you are using the drill or exercise at this…

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  Runners Feed

• Adjusting to Running Outdoors Again

  Alice Toyonaga

  19 May 2013 | 6:43 pm

  While in some parts of the country, some may disagree, it is officially spring and spring is in the air! You can feel it, smell it, hear it and it’s  Full Article »

• Chickpea and Carrot Fritters

  Jennifer

  5 Apr 2013 | 3:20 am

  These fritters don’t take much time to prepare and are equally good both hot and cold. They are a unique and tasty way to add more legumes to your diet.  Full Article »

• Top 5 Reasons to Attend The 2013 Road Race Management Race Director’s Meeting

  Brandon

  22 Mar 2013 | 9:09 am

  The meeting began in 1983 so this is the 30th anniversary. We held it in Washington DC for many years but in Florida since 2002. The idea was the sport  Full Article »

• World Record Holder Chows Down with the Canucks!!

  Brandon

  12 Mar 2013 | 12:47 pm

  Toronto, ON:  Team Canada Eh?  Good Times Running announces today that the 2012 World Record Holder Joshua Cassidy will attend the Annual Carbo-Load Festivities at the 2013 Boston Marathon, sitting  Full Article »

• Yoga Poses for Common Running Injuries

  Alice Toyonaga

  11 Mar 2013 | 8:35 am

  At some point in their running “career”, runners get injured. Some listen to their bodies, take the time they need and aim to heal as quickly as possible. Others (read,  Full Article »

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  Shut Up + Run

• The Biggest Box of Wine I’ve Ever Seen

  22 May 2013 | 5:47 pm

  Today Heidi and I did a 3.5 mile run around the lake.  It was the first time really moving my legs since Sunday’s marathon and things felt a bit stiff (TWSS). The good news is that this is the first marathon I’ve run where my legs were not overly sore or achy the next day. I’m kind of impressed by that because I usually walk like I have a load in my pants for the 1-2 days following a marathon. You know how it is - kind of shuffling along, grabbing your quads every time you walk up stairs or sit on the toilet. I feel like throughout this training cycle my body learned how to recover…

• Colorado Colfax Marathon Race Report 2013

  20 May 2013 | 9:46 am

  Marathon #4 has come and gone and now it’s time to move on. But not before I write a really lengthy race report and show you a ridiculous number of pictures. By the end of this you will feel like you have just run a marathon, or you will be sound asleep. I guess I could be disappointed with the way things turned out. Probably a year or so ago I would have been. Maybe I’ve learned to take it easier on myself or maybe I’ve come to the realization that race times aren’t everything. Since I started running a few years ago I have learned so much about myself - how much pressure I put on…

• Bulging Calves, etc.

  17 May 2013 | 5:16 pm

  Today I worked the expo for Sunday’s Denver Colfax Marathon. It was held inside Sport’s Authority Field where the Broncos play. We’ll also run around the field on race day. As a race ambassador I was there to answer race questions (What do I do if I crap my pants? How far is a marathon? Will beer be served at mile 19.5 and if so, what kind?). I milled around looking like I knew what I was doing – which was a lie. Although apparently someone thought I knew what I was doing because they interviewed me for the 5 o’clock news. And, then they didn’t air it. Guess I didn’t know so…

• No More Wet T-Shirt Contests

  15 May 2013 | 2:49 pm

  I did my last longer run this past weekend (10 miles) before my ultimate long run of 26.2 miles in 4 days.  I read today in my “Running with the Mind of Meditation”  book (really good read by the way)that people say they don’t like running because they don’t like pain. Hmmm…guess that makes me a pain lover. When I tell people I am doing a marathon and they say, “Oh, that’s like 26 miles, right?,” I often yell, “POINT TWO. Twenty six point two miles!” Somehow that point two is very significant, probably because I want credit for every stinking teeny bit of mileage…

• What I Got For Mother’s Day & A Question For You

  13 May 2013 | 3:09 pm

  Mother’s Day started with eggs benedict and chocolate chip pancakes and ended with steak, chardonnay and the season finale of Survivor, so basically all of my senses were satisfied. I did realize, however, that even when it is Mother’s Day, it’s not entirely Mother's Day because kids have constant needs and preferences that they want you to know about. That is my nice way of saying that when I wanted the family to do a 3.75 mile hike with Heidi and it was hot and everyone was tired and had headaches, I finally had to say, “Guess what? This is not children’s day. This is my day. So…

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  Adventures In Running

• Racing, Terrorism and Reality

  The Hornet

  29 Apr 2013 | 2:58 pm

  Politics and running have crossed paths.  The past couple weeks I have seen articles from runners and posts on Facebook wondering, “Why us?  Why the Boston Marathon?”  Maybe I just read the news too much, but the answer seems clear. Security measures are at an all time high in this country’s history and large races provide a soft target that can be easily exploited.  There are literally thousands of gym bags and backpacks in one area at the same time and it is impossible to put effective security measures in place.  Why wouldn’t Muslim terrorists want to strike at…

• Personal Responsibility

  The Hornet

  25 Feb 2013 | 8:40 am

  I would like to begin by making a point that may border on political. This is something I prefer to avoid,  but it has become necessary to address this topic.  While there are times in life that the very unfortunate need help, the vast majority of us are bound by a little concept called personal responsibility.  With our culture changing, many people have chosen to abandon this notion.  The reason I bring this up is because of an article I wrote last year during the frenzy of heat related race cancellations. (read here) Apparently Sean Ryan, the race director of the Green Bay Marathon,…

• Then and Now

  The Hornet

  25 Jan 2013 | 11:30 am

  I was reminiscing a few days ago about a strange, yet enlightening race I participated in a little more than a year ago.  It was summertime on a hot and sunny day with a course that was not exactly spectacular.  Half marathons are usually exciting for me and despite the heat, I was looking forward to having a good run.  So off we went and within a mile I picked up a “shadow”.  A thin man about my age decided to run alongside me and I was happy for the company.  Soon he began to carry on a conversation about racing and general running topics.  If you know me, you would…

• Be Someone’s Superhero

  The Hornet

  2 Jan 2013 | 1:00 pm

  No matter where I find myself or who I speak with, the conversation inevitably turns to running.  Sure, I am usually the one steering it that way, but I’m sure you will agree, running becomes an integral component of our identities. We run for various reasons based on our level of experience.  For many, it began as a path to quick weight loss and soon we discovered that it was surprisingly enjoyable.  Peeling away the layers of our minds mile after mile to obtain a better understanding of who we are and what is at our core.  Some long runs can take on an almost religious…

• The Wizard Of “On”

  The Hornet

  5 Dec 2012 | 6:06 am

  On the rare occasions life is not throwing us a curve, our scheduled runs can seem almost effortless.  It affords us the opportunity to travel distant lands in our imagination, where running the big race or battling some fantastic enemy always ends with victory.  For a short time we’ve avoided the cell phone and never-ending e-mails.  But when our lives are disrupted by the tornadoes that tear us from our foundations, this escape is needed more than ever.  We can literally run through our personal land of make believe in search of a way back “home”.  Once in a while…

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  Running on Ipsum

• A Whirlwind of Weeks and Days

  andi

  20 May 2013 | 7:02 am

  I know, I know.  Time’s been flying! And I’ve been having fun. A lot of travel, beach days, big events and a whole lot of CrossFit. My brother and I flew to Chicago to meet my parents for a family wedding the last weekend in April.  I haven’t been to the city since I was a kid, and we had a great time exploring.  I can’t wait to take the kids and Adam back with me, when we’re able. The wedding itself was just outside the city, then we spent one night downtown and walked around.  Took the obligatory family photo at the “bean” statue at Millenium…

• CrossFit: The First 3 Months

  andi

  25 Apr 2013 | 8:55 am

  As you’re all sickeningly aware by now, I’ve been subscribing to the cult of CrossFit for the past 3ish months. I took a 2 week hiatus after breaking a rib (or two) followed by getting sick, but I’m back, and working harder than ever. I wanted to give you all an update on what I’m loving, liking and not-so-muching about CrossFit – and maybe it’ll help you make the decision to take the plunge (or not). Listed in no particular order – not even likes vs dislikes, here are my assessments: I love having a coach pushing me to work harder, because I…

• Birthday love and lost loveys at the Nickelodeon Hotel

  andi

  22 Apr 2013 | 12:02 pm

  Let me just preface this post by saying:  I did 320 air squats this morning. It didn’t kill me but it does make me feel pretty bad-ass.  They were a part of the Hortman WOD we did this morning – surrounded by 800m runs and 8 burpee pull-ups (which are just burpees, followed by a pull-up).   I completed 4 rounds + 400m run, so 2.25 miles of running, 320 squats, and 32 burpee pull-ups.  See?  Bad ass. It’s important because I needed that ass-kicking after this weekend’s mass crap consumption.  Birthday cake, Giordano’s pizza (deep dish, at 10:00 pm!), a…

• Yeah, yeah, yeah. I’ve heard it all before.

  andi

  19 Apr 2013 | 11:16 am

  Excuses: I haz some. I’ve just been busy, ya know? Actually, about a month ago, shortly after I wrote the last post here, I dropped a dumbbell on my chest at CrossFit and broke a rib or two.  I could hardly breathe for about a week, so I wasn’t able to run, or CrossFit, or laugh/cough/etc.  It was a rough week. Then, exactly one week later, on Easter, I woke up with a terrible cough and cold.  Fever, sinus pressure, and fits of coughing. With a broken rib. I actually called in sick (to my own business) on that Monday.  The first real sick day I’ve taken in oh, five-ish…

• Back to the beach!

  andi

  21 Mar 2013 | 6:28 am

  It’s the end of March already, the day after the first day of spring, and we’re waking up to an unseasonably cool morning – around 55 degrees. It’s been a strange month for weather, but the past two weekends have been absolute heaven. You know – this kind of heaven. The kind where we sit leisurely on the beach and think about our friends and family shoveling themselves out of the driveway (again).   Cold beer in one hand, trashy gossip magazine in the other.  Kids playing happily in the sand or teasing their toes in the still-frigid water. We’ve had some…

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  Runners Connect

• How and Why Should You Strengthen Your Hip Abductors

  Matt Phillips

  21 May 2013 | 3:00 am

  Source: Wikimedia Commons In the article “Proper Running Form: Does Gravity Help You Run Faster?”, we considered the importance of hip extension in running and noted that in cases of runners with restricted mobility in the front of the hips (e.g. tight Quads and/or Psoas), we often see a forward drop of the pelvis, highlighted by an increase in the curve of the lower back. In other words, the body succeeds in traveling over the supporting leg, but without making optimum use of the powerful Gluteus maximus (the main muscle of the buttock). As a result, stride length becomes compromised,…

• Does Air Pollution Affect Running Performance?

  John Davis

  20 May 2013 | 3:00 am

  As spring rolls in, many runners are grateful to be able to run outside without suiting up for freezing temperatures.  But warm, sunny weather can also bring along another trademark of summer—air pollution. In large cities and other areas with power plants, industrial centers, or just lots of cars,  increased levels of pollutants in the air can become a real health hazard. When the air pollution gets bad, you’ll still probably want to get your run in. The question then becomes whether to put up with the drudgery of the treadmill or go outside and run in the polluted air. This…

• Choosing the Right Running Shoes: A Look at How Trainers Affect Training and Running Performance

  Matt Phillips

  16 May 2013 | 3:00 am

  Following last week’s article “Foot Types & Foot Wear,” I have had quite a few runners ask me the same question, with words to the effect of: “Ok, if the whole overpronation shoe model thing has no evidence, what the hell do I run in!?” A very good question! But first things first… Why do we need running shoes at all? Relax, I’m not going to start preaching about barefoot running (although I’m not going to dismiss it either). But in order to discuss how we decide which trainers are suitable for us, it is useful to re-evaluate exactly what we are buying them for. With…

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

  John Davis

  14 May 2013 | 3:00 am

  As a high school track and field coach, I get to work with athletes with a huge range of abilities.  Some are very talented and naturally strong, able to take to any new sport or form of exercise with ease, while others are somewhat uncoordinated and weak when it comes to general strength and athleticism. Surprisingly, good runners come from both groups! In past articles, we’ve looked at how important core strength is to having good running form and avoiding injuries, particularly to the knee. Strong evidence exists that connects poor strength and coordination in the hip stabilizer…

• Running and Weight Loss: An In-Depth Look at the Relationship Between Exercise and Energy Balance

  Emily Brown

  13 May 2013 | 3:00 am

  Last week, I introduced metabolism and described how body weight and resting metabolic rate (RMR) are connected. I also mentioned that there are three components to metabolism: resting metabolic rate, the thermic effect of food, and energy expended for physical activity. In this article, we’ll shift from the metabolic process and focus on the physical activity portion of metabolism and discuss the ways in which exercise can affect energy balance. Physical activity is the most variable component of one’s overall metabolism due to the fact that some individuals are very active while…

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  Mile Posts

• You have a CHOICE

  Mile Posts By Dorothy Beal

  22 May 2013 | 5:05 am

  Every morning you wake up – you have a choice. You can focus on all that discourages you OR you can focus on what encourages you. Discouraging things can come in the form of huge things – like a close family member getting diagnosed with breast cancer OR they can come in the form of little things – like your fully charged garmin going blank and dying as you walk out of the house at 4:55am. Encouraging things can be big – your grandfather is doing well on dialysis and is feeling better OR in the form of small things – fitting in to a pair of running shorts that…

• Picking Up Ryan Hall Today & #fitblognyc

  Mile Posts By Dorothy Beal

  14 May 2013 | 10:46 am

  This week is a whirlwind running week. When people ask me what I do for a living or what I enjoy I typically say – all things running – which makes sense to me but maybe not to them. I do love all things running. There are parts I obviously love more than others but really I love it all. Every year I am on a special committee that volunteers at the ACLI Capital Challenge race in DC. While working at Moving Comfort I had the privilege of meeting some pretty awesome men and women who have contributed to the sport of running in more ways than I could even begin to count, or relay to…

• Run Me Home 5K, Leesburg, VA: Race Recap & Review

  Mile Posts By Dorothy Beal

  13 May 2013 | 7:09 am

  Race Name: Run Me Home 5K Race Location: Leesburg, VA Race Date: 4.27.13 Race Website: http://www.runmehome.com/ Results: http://prracing.racebx.com/files/results/4d9205ce-7a0c-46c1-8929-4f56c0a86522/5109864b-99b4-4ca8-9140-1841c0a86524/2013%20Run%20Me%20Home%20overall.htm Parking: Plenty of parking located at Catoctin Elementary or Loudoun County Highschool Photos: Free photos from a couple of different local photographers Eric and I decided race morning to sign up for this local 5K. My mother-in-law came over to watch my kids and bring them out on course to cheer us both on. Race morning…

• Mother’s Day 4 Miler, Reston, VA: Race Review & Recap

  Mile Posts By Dorothy Beal

  13 May 2013 | 5:26 am

  Race Name: Mother’s Day 4 Miler Race Location: Reston, VA Race Date: 5.12.13 Potomac River Running Race Website: http://prracing.racebx.com/events/ Results: http://prracing.racebx.com/files/results/4d9205ce-7a0c-46c1-8929-4f56c0a86522/50bd6e7c-6de0-4a16-b533-523ac0a86524/2013%20Devotion%20Overall.htm Parking: Plenty of parking located at Browns Chapel Park, short walk to race start. Stroller recommended if you have small children. Photos: Free photos {this is an awesome perk of all PR Race Series races} Mother’s Day was fantastic from start to finish. I’m fairly certain that…

• Athlete Bio: Adam Condit

  Mile Posts By Dorothy Beal

  11 May 2013 | 3:12 pm

  Name: Adam Condit Age: 29 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Running Blog: runblog.adamcondit.com Running Homepage: run.adamcondit.com Twitter: @adamcondit Occupation: Systems Engineer Years Running: 16 years Why did you start running:  I started running in middle school to be in a sport my friends were in. At the time bike racing and soccer were my sports of choice, but soccer wasn’t offered in middle school and I was a loner when it came to riding the bike. I remember being incredibly sore after my first run in 8th grade – had to walk down the stairs backwards the next day. I…

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• Runtastic Meets Social Weight Loss with DietBet

  kag

  22 May 2013 | 7:05 am

  As many of you may have noticed, Runtastic Fitness Coach Lunden is hosting her first ever DietBet beginning tomorrow, May 23rd. We were interested and intrigued by this new form of “healthy lifestyle encouragement” and had a brief chat with DietBet CEO, Jamie Rosen. Learn more about this social, gamified approach to dieting and consider joining Lunden for the “Runtastic DietBet with Lunden” to lose weight & win money: www.dietbet.com/RuntasticFitness 1) Hi Jamie!  Can you provide Runtastics with an overview of DietBet. What is DietBet and what inspired you to create this new…

• The FUNtastic Four Interview Series by Runtastic

  kag

  17 May 2013 | 2:59 am

  Week 4: With motivation and determination you can achieve any goal!  Name: Gerhard Gulewicz Age: 45 Location: Bad Ischl/Salzkammergut, Austria Occupation: Ultra Cyclist Website: www.gerhardgulewicz.net RUNTASTIC: Hi Gerhard, we’re excited to introduce you to our Runtastics via the “FUNtastic Four” interview series. They’ll get to know you even better in the coming months when you take on the toughest bike race in the world, Race Across America, but let’s start with something a bit more simple. If you had to describe yourself with just three words or phrases… what…

• The Runtastic sprint continues: 30 million downloads & 25 million mobile users

  kag

  15 May 2013 | 11:01 pm

• I’ve done more than just train my upper arms, but also the “muscle” between my ears, to get where I am today!

  kag

  10 May 2013 | 12:33 am

  My name is Peter Scharinger. I am 27 years old and a member of the Austrian National Judo Team. In 1996, I tried my first shoulder throws and strangle techniques in the elementary school of my home town, Neufelden (in Mühlkreis), Austria. I displayed exceptional talent, so I transferred to a specialized high school for athletes in Linz, Austria. Following my motto, “Let’s just see what I can achieve,” I tried my luck there. And, since the foundation of my professional judo career was established, I haven’t regretted my decision once. However, I’ve done more than just train my upper…

• Cycling: Hobby, Passion and Profession

  kag

  4 May 2013 | 2:24 am

  Nick Hardrath could teach us all a thing or two. It’s one thing to be active, but it’s quite another to turn your health and fitness activities into a profession. In addition to competing in Ironmans and numerous other triathlon and road races throughout North America, Nick pays the bills by designing graphics, kits, hardware, and more for cycling and sport teams. Learn more about Nick, Hardrath Design, and consider how your active lifestyle can influence other areas of your life!   1) Hi Nick. Thanks for taking the time to chat with Runtastic. Let’s start at the beginning:…

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  I Choose To Run

• 2013 Pittsburgh Half Marathon

  Russell Dunkin

  6 May 2013 | 5:22 pm

  I ran my fourth half marathon, and second Pittsburgh half, yesterday with 20,000+ friends yesterday. Initially I was disappointed to missing out on a spring marathon, but my training just wasn’t there coming off knee pain in the winter. I reconfigured I don’t know how many plans to get to the starting line before deciding to do the half instead. I’ve run 2 other half marathons (Wheeling WV and Myrtle Beach) and Pittsburgh is my favorite. There’s just something about running around this city that does it for me. After hitting the expo early on Friday, we came back to…

• Just a Short Run 8.1 2013 Race

  Russell Dunkin

  4 Apr 2013 | 11:39 am

• What I learned running 3 marathons in 5 weeks

  Russell Dunkin

  18 Mar 2013 | 5:01 pm

  Most people I know think I’m a special kind of crazy when it comes to running. To most runners, I’m well, fairly normal. But when I signed up to run Erie, Akron, and Columbus over 5 weeks, most people questioned my sanity. If you’re new here, I signed up for Erie and Akron as training runs for Columbus. I needed to run 20-22 miles those weekends anyway, so I devised a scheme to walk portions of each so I’d get my mileage in and limit the risk of injury. But a funny thing happened on the way to Columbus. I actually learned something. And no, it isn’t not to ever…

• Etzel Health 60 Radio Show

  Russell Dunkin

  9 Jan 2013 | 12:41 pm

  This past weekend, I enjoyed appearing on the radio show, “Etzel Health 60″ here in Wheeling on 1170 WWVA. Dr. Andrew Etzel is an Internal Medicine Physician with a private practice with his wife Jamie. He hosts a weekly call in show, on wellness, and other assorted medical topics. The previous week, Andy announced he was going to run the 2013 Pittsburgh Marathon to raise money for St. Judes Hospital. To that end, he invited me on to discuss all things running. You can listen to the full show here:

• Two months of frustration – the abridged version

  Russell Dunkin

  30 Dec 2012 | 5:43 am

  On October 21st, I finished the Columbus Marathon in 4:14:54. For me, it was a PR over Pittsburgh of more than 25 minutes. Problem is, I ran through knee pain that started around mile 5 or 6. It wasn’t bad, but in hindsight, seems like a mistake. For several weeks after the race, I had random pain twinges on the inside of my right knee. I know the drill with this type of situation. Rest, maybe some ice, and no running until it subsides. After a month of the same, I decided to be an adult and call my doctor. Again, I knew the drill from a similar cycling injury about 10 years ago.

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  Angry Jogger

• A 10 Mile Run On A Lovely Summer’s Evening. Plus Some Tips On How To Run After Work.

  Matt

  22 May 2013 | 1:38 pm

  I decided to go for a run after work today despite still having an awkward stomach a week after my holiday had ended. If I were a betting man I’d have put the odds of me shitting myself at about 5-1. An outside shot, yes, but I don’t like gambling when the stakes are brown (especially now that I’m wearing shorts and not my long waterproof trousers these days.) A run along the Lagan towpath The run took in much of the Lagan towpath that winds its way through countryside south of Belfast. It’s a beautiful path especially when the weather is fine. I had the good fortune…

• 13 Ideas For Beginners To Help You Get Faster At Running With Speed Work.

  Matt

  21 May 2013 | 12:14 pm

  2013 has been a successful year for me in that it marked the first time I was able to introduce speed work into my marathon schedule and not get injured or suffer burnout. By incorporating a speed run or two into my schedule each week I’ve managed to improve my half marathon time from 2:07 to 2:02 and my full marathon time from 4:52 to 4:37 in just a few months. Whilst these results are modest, up until winter 2012 my times were actually getting worse. Here are 13 thoughts to consider to try to inspire you as a new runner into performing speed work more often. Every so often test your…

• 8 Dead Giveaway Signs That A Runner Is Just Starting Out With The Sport.

  Matt

  20 May 2013 | 1:19 pm

  I was on my way home from work to the train this evening, when I encountered a gentleman out running. He was rounding the corner from Park Road onto the Ormeau Road in Belfast and nearly careened into a mother wheeling a double buggy. He was forced to react at the last minute and adjust his line. However he made the fatal mistake of checking his watch and with his head down to the ground ran straight into a rubbish bin. It was fucking hilarious. Top quality comedy. But I felt for him. It got me to thinking that you can tell new runners easily by how they act when running. Here are 8…

• Running For The First Time Since The Marathon And An End To My Nytol Addiction.

  Matt

  18 May 2013 | 2:12 pm

  Today I ran for the first time since the marathon! It was an excellent run in less than excellent conditions. The forecast today was for persistent heavy rain and I woke up this morning thinking that I should probably wait until the weather was better before making a move. But sometimes you can’t afford to wait to make a move and you just have to get out there and do it otherwise it will be worse again tomorrow. So I ran in the soaking rain for 10.3 miles and completed the run in 1 hour 38 minutes at an average pace of 9:29 min/mile. It was a super run and in some ways a landmark. A…

• My Inspiring Hatred of FitFluential And Some Advice On Getting Out Of A Weight Loss And Exercise Regime Rut.

  Matt

  17 May 2013 | 5:07 pm

  Hey guys. Confession time. I still haven’t run since the marathon and I’ve did little else but eat Snickers and bitch for the past 12 days. It’s been a frustrating time personally. Ever feel frustrated about being frustrated? I found this wonderful image on Red Wine Runner’s equally wonderful review of the Hoka Highland Fling.  That’s where I’m at and it is my fault for responding badly. I accept full responsibility for being this way. The only way out is to find a recourse and unfortunately mine is hatred. I’m not gonna let myself be frustrated…

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  The Galloping Grandpa

• Beet juice is powerfully purple!

  John Goyette

  2 May 2013 | 5:38 am

  T minus 3! It’s Friday morning and the New Jersey Marathon is Sunday… I should be crossing the start line almost exactly 73 hours from now. I’m feeling pretty good – dealing with a few taper nerves and just general excitement. After my highest mileage weeks a couple of weeks ago both Achilles tendons were feeling tight and a little sore but they have both bounced back with the reduced load. My pre-run weight is flirting with the 155 lb. mark. While I wish it was a few pounds lower I am grateful to be making at least slow progress on that front. Weather looks good for…

• Older Runner – Weight Loss 5

  John Goyette

  17 Apr 2013 | 10:00 am

  I did my 14 mile run yesterday thinking and praying for Boston and the people affected by the horrific terror attack there at the marathon. I encountered a few people out walking/running with Boston Red Sox shirts on (I wished I had one). I waved and commented to each as we passed, “Praying for Boston.” They all responded verbally or nodded – seemed like a way many of us processed and honored those who were hurt in the senseless violence. Well, I am 2 and 1/2 weeks out from the New Jersey Marathon. My goal is still to qualify to be at the starting line in Hopkington on…

• Older Runner – Weight Loss 4

  John Goyette

  27 Mar 2013 | 7:25 am

  Early in 2012 I registered for the Hudson-Mohawk Marathon. It’s an honest 26.2 course in my neck of the woods – just an hour away in the cities of Schenectady and Albany, New York. The H-M is held in early October so as the frigid months of January, February, and March of 2012 passed I slogged along on the treadmill at a moderate 17 mile a week pace and gratefully transitioned to the roads as Spring bloomed. I spent some time learning about marathon training. I became conversant with terms like “tempo run,” ”long slow distance,” and…

• Older Runner – Weight Loss 3

  John Goyette

  5 Mar 2013 | 7:07 am

  Linda and I at the start of the 2010 Hamptons Half Marathon Recovering from the hip pointer took time but I could run again so I was back on track to losing weight. Registering for a race helped motivate me before even though the injury kept me from toeing the starting line so I looked for a fall half marathon on a fairly flat course within driving distance. I found the Hamptons Half Marathon in East Hampton, NY It was way out on the end of Long Island but Linda and I decided to make it a fun weekend trip. We would take the ferry from Connecticut and stay overnight so I could be fresh…

• Older Runner – Weight Loss 2

  John Goyette

  18 Feb 2013 | 8:08 pm

  I continued to run every week following the visit by my son and daughter-in-law in July of 2009. Most of the runs were 3 or 4 miles. Later in the Fall I did a few 5 milers, a couple 6′s and on one crazy afternoon at the end of November I covered 8 miles. As I grew slightly sleeker the miles passed a little easier and faster. My log shows my average pace at those distances descending through 10 minutes into the mid 9′s. By the beginning of 2010 the running was having a noticable effect – I was back into a 36″ waist. I started weighing myself after my runs. (I realize…

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  Running in late 20s

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  Mamad

  27 Apr 2013 | 8:43 am

  Ifis an inspiring poem by Rudyard Kipling that I came across while reading A Life Without Limits.If you can keep your head when all about youAre losing theirs and blaming it on you;If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,But make allowance for their doubting too:If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,Or, being lied about, don't deal in lies,Or being hated don't give way to hating,And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise;If you can dream---and not make dreams your master;If you can think---and not make thoughts your aim,If you can meet with Triumph and DisasterAnd treat…

• Paris Marathon 2013: On setting a PR and enjoying every single stride along the way!

  Mamad

  26 Apr 2013 | 10:22 pm

  This is kind of a long-awaited post. I had to post it a few days after the race (Which was on 7 April). But better late than never here it is: I arrived in Paris on Friday and went straight to the running expo. Getting the bib number and race bag took only a few minutes. I spent a couple of hours hanging around the expo and had a meal at rice party. Everything looked perfectly organised. From the sponsors stands to running products and marathon booths.Saturday spent hanging around with some friends and visiting a couple f museums. I had…

• A few videos worth sharing

  Mamad

  22 Apr 2013 | 4:58 am

  This might make you laughWhen you are in need of motivationA conversation within every runner. I've had it many times!

• Paris Marathon Done!

  Mamad

  10 Apr 2013 | 9:29 am

  Paris Marathon done in 3:50. And what a day it was! Full report coming in a few days.

• No more weekly training reports. Time for some changes!

  Mamad

  29 Mar 2013 | 9:47 am

  Well, I am still training and pretty much on target. I did miss a few workouts since I started my training plan, but I am pretty much ready for my next marathon.Sticking to a routine is boring. Writing training plans is no exception. I believe you are not here to check how far I've run last week. You might be here seeking motivation or you are just wondering if I still run.After publishing almost 100 posts (well, this is the 98th) this blog has been viewed many times. But I have hardly received any comments from you guys. What I'd like to know is if you check this page regularly. Do you find…

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  Natural Running Center

• Open Letter to All Podiatrists: “Our Profession Needs to Keep an Open Mind in Regard to Shoes and Treating Running Injuries…”

  BillK

  18 May 2013 | 9:25 pm

  The following excerpt is from an essay by Nicholas A. Campitelli, DPM, FACFAS that recently appeared on a popular podiatry forum and website: http://www.podiatrytoday.com/blogged/defending-my-position-orthoses.  Dr. Campitelli, or as he likes to be known on his blog as Dr. Nick, does not represent the majority view and practice of most podiatrists who use orthotics as one [Read more...]

• Race Report:Harpers Ferry Half Marathon

  BillK

  13 May 2013 | 5:22 pm

  It is always a challenge being a director of a race. You are always faced with things you did not anticipate.  Twelve hours before the event here in West Virginia, we were hit with a thunderstorm of massive proportions.  Most of the course markings of the run which was 40% trail were gone.  Water from [Read more...]

• Book Excerpt from “FARMACOLOGY”

  BillK

  7 May 2013 | 1:24 pm

  Please enjoy this excerpt from a new book called “FARMACOLOGY:What Innovative Family Farming Can Teach Us About Health and Healing,” from my colleague Dr. Daphne Miller.  Dr. Miller is a fellow Family Physician and we met a little over a year ago at an event promoting Nature Prescriptions.  Dr. Miller is one of the nation’s [Read more...]

• Harpers Ferry Race and Live Music

  BillK

  6 May 2013 | 11:33 am

  This Saturday on May 11, there’s the Harpers Ferry Half Marathon, 4 Mile, Kids Run (www.harpersferryhalf.org); the 4 Mile is free for kids under 18! Join me on my favorite lunch-break routes at my job at Harpers Ferry Family Medicine. The race course in West Virginia is truly an event of historic proportions.  Every time [Read more...]

• Sock Doc’s View on Orthotics: Don’t Leave Home Wearing Them

  BillK

  29 Apr 2013 | 10:12 am

  It’s been well over a year since I’ve discussed orthotics. Orthotics, just like stretching, is an emotional and somewhat controversial topic because so many believe in their effectiveness for injury treatment and prevention. Others, such as myself, feel as though they either create, provoke, or hide a true problem. In an earlier article, “Are Orthotics [Read more...]

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  Mom's Home run

• Gentlemen’s Run: men’s answer to the Ladies Run

  nicoleao

  22 May 2013 | 12:11 am

  Wordless Wednesday I’ve often wondered if it’s fair on men to have special Ladies Runs. This inspired me to create this poster for a Gentlemen Run! The post Gentlemen’s Run: men’s answer to the Ladies Run appeared first on Mom's Home run.

• Running through the prairie!

  nicoleao

  16 May 2013 | 3:04 am

  It’s the ultimate form of comfort tv: ‘The Little House on the Prairie’. In the small town of Walnut Grove life is tough, but rewarding. Every episode starts and ends with Laura Ingalls running through the prairie. But Laura does a whole lot of running in this series. Enjoy this compilation of Laura Ingalls running! The post Running through the prairie! appeared first on Mom's Home run.

• Running dress: where’s the controversy?

  nicoleao

  14 May 2013 | 2:55 am

  When running skirts first made their appearance, they caused quite a stir. In the world of parenting there are lots of subjects you have to pussyfoot your way around, or feelings get hurt and tempers rise. Who would have thought the world of running would have similar sensitive topics! But running skirts turned out to be just that: a sensitive issue. Running skirts were considered frivolous, and doing the image of running no favors. So I’m a bit surprised that running drésses didn’t cause an even bigger stir! Running dress put to the test Last week I wore a running dress for the…

• ‘Having a nice WALK?’

  nicoleao

  10 May 2013 | 5:20 am

  It has happened to me more than once: there I’ll be, arriving at a restaurant looking for a nice cup of coffee after a 10 miler. And the owner will look me up and down and say: ‘Hello, out for a nice WALK?’ That is nót what a girl who has just conquered 10 miles likes to hear! But I’m trading up in the world, because last Sunday when I stumbled into a local pub the waitress gently said: ‘Having a nice jog?’ So at least I’ve been promoted to a jogger. Maybe next time they’ll see I’m a runner! The post ‘Having a nice WALK?’…

• ‘Beam me up, Scottie!’

  nicoleao

  30 Apr 2013 | 11:48 pm

  Wordless Wednesday (Well, almost!) I feel like a ‘Trekkie’ in this running dress! Running Dress by Dutch brand Evou The post ‘Beam me up, Scottie!’ appeared first on Mom's Home run.

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  Run5kaday's Blog

• 5 Ultra-matums!

  run5kaday

  21 May 2013 | 10:42 pm

  5 Ultra Marathon Ultimatums by Patrick Reed In reflecting upon this past weekend during which I partook in my first Ultra Marathon weekend, as it were, I have come to various conclusions about running ultras and taking in the ambience of this extreme culture. I thought it would be fun to catalogue a few of my observations in the form of ultimatums: “When running an ultramarathon, do this … or else!” So, let’s dive into such a list: 1. Go slow … or else! Resolve to go out comfortable for the first 2/3rd’s of the race. In this way, you ensure negative splits…

• Learning to Run Free at the Born to Run Ultra Marathons

  run5kaday

  20 May 2013 | 1:33 am

  Learning to Run Free by Patrick Reed I was anxious for the Born To Run Ultra Marathon weekend which is now just logged into the record books. Perhaps most noteworthy for history’s sake is James Bonnet’s speedy 15:58 100-mile victory, but my remembrances will revolve around a forgotten raceday strategy, a joy-filled 50 kilometer battle between friends, and a deeper understanding of the bliss of “running free.” Bonnet’s average mile pace of 9:38 for 100 consecutive miles is a reminder that ultra marathoning has little in common with the road racing I was weened on.

• What to wear…?!

  run5kaday

  16 May 2013 | 10:54 pm

  What to Wear…?! by Patrick Reed “There is no ‘or’ in long distance running. To attempt is honor; to line up is victory.” Just 36 hours until the gun sounds – releasing us blissful creatures called ultra runners into our dreamy worlds of oblivion, pain, distance, and energy- and fluid-monitoring. Though there are dozens of variables I might be anxiety-channeling on at the moment, I am captivated by clothes and lights and camping stoves, coolers and buffs and… my kids! Yes, I must really be snagged by the ultra-culture. Even a year ago, I would be…

• 10 Tips To Inspire Your Running Life – a free ebook from Coach Patrick

  run5kaday

  15 May 2013 | 9:24 am

  “10 Tips To Inspire Your Running Life” for iPad New Free eBook from Coach Reed!! by Patrick Reed Here is the first of several publications which I plan to publish via the Run5kaday blog. Please run on over to the iBookstore to get your free interactive copy of “10 Tips” if you have an iPad — or, alternatively, click on the .pdf link to download your free copy of the book. In this 42 page book, I have laid out 10 inspirational bits of advice, strategy and even tricks to help you improve your training life. Key to the book is the idea of considering the benefits of…

• What are you waiting for?

  run5kaday

  14 May 2013 | 2:10 pm

  What are you waiting for? by Patrick Reed I’ll bet you are – like me – keeping an eye on the cars whisping by outside your front door — awaiting the good ole FedEx truck. Its patriotic white and red and blue – and green? – logo blurring past once again. And you are, clearly, hoping with me to hear its squeaking brakes and idling engine halt by your sidewalk. No worries that your cars are now hemmed in or that the rice and beans are gurgling over the now boiling pot. Your new race jersey is here — and in moments you can compare its real fabric in your…

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  Healthynomics

• Fitbit Flex Review (Plus Why Tracking Activity And Sleep Matters)

  Mark Kennedy

  16 May 2013 | 6:59 am

  “What gets measured gets improved.” – Robin Sharma It’s difficult to stay healthy and active. It takes time, effort and dedication. Get 8 hours of sleep. Take 10,000 steps daily. Calories in versus calories out. Blah, blah, blah… There’s a lot of noise out there and sometimes simplicity is the best way to take steps towards being healthier. I am sure you’ve been told before to keep a fitness journal to help you stay on top of your daily exercise and diet. Sure a food diary helps, just as a fitness journal will. I have written about the benefits of a food journal…

• 42.2 Kilometers of Life

  Mark Kennedy

  10 May 2013 | 9:08 am

  Last Sunday, I ran the Toronto Goodlife Marathon. I wrote a piece on Medium sharing my experience. While there are not any specific tips for running better, it may provide you some insight and a different perspective on running, exercise, health and life. Here is the link to the article:  42.2 Kilometers of Life – Thoughts from a marathon If you like it, click on the green “Recommend” button at the end of the article. What goes through your mind when you’re exercising?