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Photo of the Week: Ready, Set, Go

Dawn - Pink Chick

29 Jun 2009 | 6:00 am

Ready, Set, Go Start you Watch. Not a soul is looking ahead. Everyone is looking down and starting their watch, Garmin, etc. Thanks got to Michael Dant (aka faasdant) for letting us feature his photo this week. Be sure to check out his other photos on flickr. Got a photo you would like featured, leave us the details in a comment.
Running Quotes

Dawn - Pink Chick

21 Jun 2009 | 12:43 pm

“Run when you can, walk when you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up.” – Dean Karnazes, Runner
Photo of the Week: The Joy of Running

Dawn - Pink Chick

21 Jun 2009 | 12:22 pm

Thanks go to sebastien.b for this great photo that captures the energy and joy of these runners. I just wanna join them! Be sure to head over to flickr and check out his other photos. Got a photo you would like featured, leave a comment with the details.
What Are You Doing To Help New Runners?

Mark Iocchelli

19 Jun 2009 | 11:20 am

Photo Credit: Mike Baird's Flickr Photostream There are some moments that really make blogging worth it. I just now had such a moment. Katie from ‘Must Run’ excitedly reported on how she’s gone from one to fourty minutes of continuous running in just the last three months. How did Katie get to this wonderful point in her running career? By following the little table I made as part of my Top 10 Questions Asked by Beginner Runners post! Thank you Katie for reminding me why I began blogging – to help newbie runners. What are you doing to help newbies learn how to start…
The Best Ever Collection of Running Books

Mark Iocchelli

15 Jun 2009 | 11:15 am

If you search for running books on Amazon, you’ll be confronted with hundreds of results. That’s quite a collection – a collection that can be a little daunting (and time consuming) to browse through. So I’ve done the work for you. What you see below is a week’s worth of searching, culling and categorizing of the best, most interesting, most informative, most inspiring books from the vastness of Amazon. In developing the list, I tried to represent most aspects of distance running, while also paying attention to popular items that frequently make it on Amazon user…

Jeff Galloway's Blog
Hills in Races (race hill technique)

Jeff Galloway

1 Jul 2009 | 7:29 am

In honor of this Saturday's Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, I thought I'd give a quick tip on hill running in races. Have a great race everyone and don't forget about the after-party at Phidippides Ansley Mall. Race hill technique is the same as in workouts: keep shortening stride as you move up the hill. Monitor your respiration rate: don't huff and puff more than you were doing on the flat. As runners improve their hill technique in races, they find that a shorter and quicker strider reduces effort while increasing speed - with no increase in breathing. For more info, see Running Year…
Ask Jeff: Have you noticed an upswing in the number of runner/walkers since things started to go sour with the economy?

Jeff Galloway

24 Jun 2009 | 8:34 am

Jeff: Thanks for your question. I've been conducting running training programs since 1976 and have encountered 3 significant recessions. During each downturn, the interest in our training programs increased. That has certainly been the case this year. We have added about 15 new programs since the recession started and have new interest every month. Attendance is also up in clinics that I've monitored. Every week, dozens of runners tell me how running is the simplest form of exercise that delivers the best results: attitude boost, personal enhancement and stress release. Runners…
Your Best Running May be After 40

Jeff Galloway

17 Jun 2009 | 10:33 am

According to scientists who study the effect of physical exertion on longevity, you can expect to receive two hours of life extension from every hour spent exercising. If exercise were a medication, experts believe that it would be the most heavily prescribed in the history of medicine. But doesn't exercise cause long-term joint damage? Not according to the research. In researching my book RUNNING UNTIL YOU'RE 100 I discovered that runners have healthier joints, after 2-4 decades of running, than non-runners. Our joints are designed to adapt, at any age, when we gradually add a little stress…

Runner World
Happy Fourth of July, Everyone

Mark Remy

3 Jul 2009 | 4:20 am

Dear readers, We're taking a break today from the Weekend Fun Time® Photo Caption Contest. Actually, we're taking a break today from pretty much everything web site-related, in honor of the... Updated CONSTANTLY! Rants, raves, reports, roundups, and other bits of nonsense -- some of it useful -- from the editors of RW and RW.com.
I'm a Runner: Anonymous Indignant Commenter

Mark Remy

2 Jul 2009 | 5:17 am

Mark Remy Usually found lurking in the web's murky corners—most often on news and political sites, and sometimes even on ours—the elusive Anonymous Indignant Commenter always has some insight to... Updated CONSTANTLY! Rants, raves, reports, roundups, and other bits of nonsense -- some of it useful -- from the editors of RW and RW.com.

Runner's World Footloose Blog by Amby Burfoot
Jun. 28: Here's a New Sport for You: The Row-Bike-Run Triathlon

Amby Burfoot

28 Jun 2009 | 1:23 pm

Sometime about 10 days ago I "invented" a new sport, at least I think I did. Of course, I knew this was highly unlikely. Everything that's going to be invented has already been invented, right? I... Amby shares with us his passion for running and his reflections on the running community
KENSAP Scholarship Program For Rift-Valley Kenyans Produces First Harvard Grad

Amby Burfoot

13 Jun 2009 | 3:22 pm

Friday morning I received an email with photo that made me cry for two hours. The good kind of crying. A friend, John Manners, had sent me a brief recounting of the recent Harvard graduation he... Amby shares with us his passion for running and his reflections on the running community
Everything You Need to Know about Running Injuries

Amby Burfoot

5 Jun 2009 | 4:45 am

A little more than a week ago, while I was on vacation, New York Times health writer, cyclist and runner Gina Kolata wrote a great column, both personal and journalistic, about running injuries. When... Amby shares with us his passion for running and his reflections on the running community

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Runner's World Reviews: Shoes & Gear
It Doesn’t Matter

Mark Remy

12 Jun 2009 | 1:15 pm

When my teammate, Mark, mounted his road bike on the time trial ramp in Vail Village last weekend, the race announcer asked him how he felt. There were only 10 seconds on the clock before takeoff.... If his house caught fire (God forbid), Shoes & Gear blogger Shannon Davis would leave his wife and dog to fend for themselves while he packed his favorite 30 pairs of shoes along with piles of technical outerwear for a daring last-minute escape. He loves gear that much—so long as it's comfortable, durable, and looks sweet. He's an amateur runner, cyclist, snowboarder, climber, horseman, and…
I'm Back! And I'm Wearing a Bracelet!

Shannon Davis

29 May 2009 | 9:16 am

Call off the dogs. Put away your flashlights and search-grid maps. I’m safe and sound. A-OK. Totally fine. I haven’t written in a while, sure, but I was on a little vacation, base-camping in the... If his house caught fire (God forbid), Shoes & Gear blogger Shannon Davis would leave his wife and dog to fend for themselves while he packed his favorite 30 pairs of shoes along with piles of technical outerwear for a daring last-minute escape. He loves gear that much—so long as it's comfortable, durable, and looks sweet. He's an amateur runner, cyclist, snowboarder, climber, horseman, and…

Jogger's Life
Grocery Therapy 101

1 Jul 2009 | 7:05 pm

When I have a bad day at work, I shop. Not for shoes. Not for clothes or handbags. I grocery shop. I lose myself in the aisles of the grocery store. It’s been a bad week at work. Really bad. Bad enough to give me the extra push I needed to move full-force-ahead with the career change that I’ve been tossing around for the past year and a half. I have no choice. My wallet can’t take much more of this grocery store therapy. Last night, after an especially challenging day in corporate America, My Gazelle took me to Super Grand (international superstore). It smells a…
Scrappin’ For My Smoothie.

30 Jun 2009 | 7:30 am

To me, this is a masterpiece. A powerhouse of vitamins and nutrients. A (recycled) bottle full of pure love. A way to wake my body up in the morning without artificial stimulants and chemicals. And, because I am always a work in progress: a way to soothe my belly after eating too much processed food the previous day. I love my green smoothies! So please, oh uninspired coworker. Do not walk by my office and exclaim “EEWWWWWWWWWW!”, because I will not entertain your uninformed comment. And I will definitely not answer your questions about the contents of my…
Weekly Training Update!

29 Jun 2009 | 6:25 am

Another week closer to race day! I really can’t believe that I only have one week of actual training before taper week! I’m not nervous. Mostly just excited, and I can’t wait to see my family again. As you can see below, I’ve skimped on (or completely skipped) some of my runs, and bagged some of the cross-trains. Sometimes, life takes over and there’s no room to take a spin class or get to the pool. That’s just how it goes. But, I’ve been consistent enough in my running to know that I’ll be just fine on race day. Fingers crossed. When I…
Vegan Cuppycakes…How I Love Thee.

28 Jun 2009 | 12:53 pm

I’ll admit that vegan cupcakes had me skeptical. Cupcakes without eggs? Pfffttt! It’ll never work! I was so wrong. I love marble cake. Marble cupcakes. Marble fudge. Chocolate/vanilla softserve (”twist” as we call it in good old CNY). I’m not incredibly fond of chocolate, but if you put vanilla together with chocolate, I’m all over it. This recipe was perfect for me. In the recipe, it actually states that pouring the chocolate and vanilla simultaneously into the cupcake tin is tricky for the hand/eye UNcoordinated. I thought I would have no…
Hydrate and Fuel: Partial Success…Kinda.

28 Jun 2009 | 10:19 am

Yesterday’s play to hydrate and fuel went well for the most part. The run ended up overall being very (very) slow, on account of the huge hills, hellacous heat, and the fact that the hydropak felt like it weighed 12,453 pounds on my back. Despite the challenge, I wasn’t disappointed in any way. I got another 9 mile run under my belt, and I’m confident that I’ll be ready for my 15K in 2 more weeks. This week is my last week of increased mileage before I spend the week before the race tapering. Although today I feel awesome, and I’m not sore or tired, and I…

26.2 Quest
Peachtree Road Race - Tomorrow

Tim Wilson

3 Jul 2009 | 3:37 pm

I don't know a lot of the history, but I do know that 40 years ago it was run for the first time by 110 runners, one of them being the one man that has run every race for the past 40 years - Bill Thorn. I know that the field is limited to 55,000 runners, and it is not the easiest race to get into (although I have been able to get in the last three years without any issue)Two sayings that Bill Thorn shares with his runners at Landmark Christian: “When it’s hard to run, run hard.” “In running, you’ve got to deal with three things — sweat, discomfort and heavy breathing. If you…
Cross Country Time Trials - Payton did Awesome!

Tim Wilson

3 Jul 2009 | 5:50 am

As you are already aware if you have been reading here lately, my 13 year old daughter, Payton who is going to be a freshman this upcoming year is going to be running Cross Country. As you can imagine that makes me very happy and very proud. Both because I am a runner, and because that was my favorite sport when I was in high school.This past week was the first time trials for her team. She has been training with them ever since school was out three days a week. I am not 100% certain what the time trials are completely for, but I am sure it is to help see where everyone currently is. The…
100 Push Ups and 200 Situps aka @100pushups

Tim Wilson

26 Jun 2009 | 3:00 am

Yes, I have officially joined the club and have started the 100 Push Ups plan. I am a glutton for punishment and have also started the 200 Situps just one week later.It was just over a year ago when my online running buddy, Steve Speirs aka @britishbulldog and blogger extraordinaire over at www.runbulldogrun.com started the 100 Push ups craze. That was right around the time I broke my collar bone so I was not able to participate, but I knew one day, once my collar bone was completely healed I would join that craze.That time has come and just last week I started the 100 Push Ups. This week as…
New On The Run @BlakeCraig

Tim Wilson

25 Jun 2009 | 4:47 pm

I wanted to give a quick shout out to Blake Craig. He has just started running again and needs lots of encouragement. He is doing great, but I know how great it is to have accountability and others that care when times get tough.His blog is blakesdailyrun.blogspot.com and you can follow him on Twitter at @BlakeCraigLet's flood his blog with comments and followers and his Twitter account with followers.Make sure you let him know I sent you!Tim Wilson - blog.262quest.com - subscribe - follow - virtual4now
My Fastest Mile

Tim Wilson

25 Jun 2009 | 3:19 am

I hit the road this morning and decided I would do a long interval and see how fast I could sustain for 1 mile. I did a warm up mile and then turned it on for the second mile. I wanted to see how fast I could go for an entire mile without giving up or giving in.You must remember that the person in question here (me) is a former fatty and still carries around a little loose skin and extra weight here and there so running fast is not my fortitude. My first mile was a nice easy first mile pace at 9:18 and as soon as I saw my MyTach click 1 mile I turned it on..... no looking back! I thought…

The Energizer Turtle
I will post l8r

42at42

24 Jun 2009 | 7:54 pm

When I get my cr@p together again, I will post, until then, thanks for all your support.
Still here and still moving forward (slowly)

42at42

26 May 2009 | 7:26 pm

"Oh what a feelin', what a rush!" - CrowbarSince the last time I blogged, a few things have happened. I am still getting out running. I have tried geocaching and I ran a 10K trail race. My weight loss journey is not going anywhere, it is not going up, down, let's say it is flat lined.I was reading a Scouting magazine article about geocaching. Geocaching uses a GPS device and hidden 'treasures'. At geocaching.com you get co-ordinates where people hid these caches. Sometimes they are out in the woods so there can be a lot of hiking involved. It is a good way to get exercise for the whole…
In my hotel

42at42

9 May 2009 | 7:02 pm

I am here in London Ontario watching OT on TV. I'm a littledisappointed to be running the 5K as opposed to the half. It will bevery windy and a little cool in the morning. It is nice to have aweekend away with the family. Just came back from a nice swim. talkto you later. Keep fighting.
Feels like I'm starting over

42at42

5 May 2009 | 7:37 pm

"There are no greater adversaries than yin and yang, because nothing in Heaven or on Earth escapes them. But it is not yin and yang that do this, it is your heart that makes it so." - Chuang TzuMy running has felt like it has gone down the tubes lately. My weight has seem to have gone let's say up the tubes. I haven't felt like running lately, I don't know why. My eating well let's say, I have really felt like eating.Funny eh, the way the good and bad are always battling. One year ago, I was getting ready for a half marathon. This year I am not able to race a 10K.Enough self-pity and…
Head to the Hills - race report

42at42

26 Apr 2009 | 7:19 pm

"Have no friends not equal to yourself." -ConfuciusIt was a beautiful and VERY windy day. I knew one we were on the trails there would be no wind, so I will say "It was a beautiful day."I arrived at the Howell Family Pumpkin Farm, where the race was hosted. There were already a lot of people there. I had decided it was a good choice to run the 5K instead of the 10K, much tougher race. I knew that I wasn't trained enough to run the 10K as hard as I would like and still have fun.I picked up my bib number and race sweater. It is one of the nicest race shirts I've got. The race was put on by the…

Adventure Running
Zion Trifecta

Buzz

29 Jun 2009 | 3:38 pm

We’d been planning the Trifecta for over a year, and as of June 27, there is now one less amazing project in Zion National Park “undone”. Jared Campbell, Ryan McDermott, and I did the 3 biggest canyons in the Park in one day. Zion is aptly called a “Sandstone Yosemite”. An appropriate name, but what [...]
Thompson Peak, Trinity Alps

pantilat

18 Jun 2009 | 8:16 pm

Topping out at just over 9,000 feet, Thompson Peak is the highest point in the Trinity Alps, which is a high section of the Klamath Mountain Range in northwestern California. The peak is at the headwaters of the most rugged drainage in the Trinity Alps, the Canyon Creek drainage, where several peaks rise above 8,800 [...]
50 Pitches In A Day

Buzz

31 May 2009 | 10:25 pm

My hands are swollen; they feel like raw hamburger, and my feet are sore. Yesterday Bill Wright and I climbed 50 pitches in Eldorado Canyon. Our rules were that each route had to be rated 5.7 or above, and no pitches could be repeated. This involved doing 11 different routes, totaling about [...]
Call Of The Wild

Buzz

27 May 2009 | 9:58 pm

Andrew Skurka embarks on major Alaska trip – - - Ever since he was the first person to do the 7,778 mile long Sea-Sea route – Cape Gaspe to the Olympic Peninsula, which took 11-months including walking across the upper midwest in mid-winter – Andy has been one of the pre-eminent hikers in the country. [...]
Upcoming Multi-Day Trail Record Attempts

Buzz

21 May 2009 | 10:03 pm

The season is gearing up! Here are just a few of the Big Trail record attempts developing. COLORADO TRAIL – David Horton The professor emeritus of multi-day trail records is back! David set the record on the Appalachian Trail in 1991, followed up with the record on the Long Trail in 1999, and after a [...]

Ask Coach Jenny
Marathon Training in Iraq

jenny hadfield

1 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

I am a major in the U.S. Army, stationed in Basra, Iraq, and I'm looking to run a half-marathon this year to gauge my fitness before my fall marathon. I read in some Runner's World articles that the... ASK COACH JENNY! Coach Jenny Hadfield is the co-author of the best selling Marathoning for Mortals and the newly released Running for Mortals. She is a nationally recognized speaker, writer and co-owner of Chicago Endurance Sports, Chicago?s largest multi-sport training company.
Easy-to-Use Speed/Distance Monitors

jenny hadfield

24 Jun 2009 | 2:45 pm

I'm 18, and in the fall I will be a freshman cross country runner an Iowa State University. I received my handbook a few days ago and it asks for my mileage, pacing, etc. Since I'm not a computer,... ASK COACH JENNY! Coach Jenny Hadfield is the co-author of the best selling Marathoning for Mortals and the newly released Running for Mortals. She is a nationally recognized speaker, writer and co-owner of Chicago Endurance Sports, Chicago?s largest multi-sport training company.

Ask the Running Doc
Marathon Notebook: Rock ‘N’ Roll Seattle

Mark Remy

1 Jul 2009 | 10:38 am

Dear readers,I just returned from the inaugural Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and Half Marathon and thought you might like to know what I saw from my medical perspective at the med tent and expo of this exciting event.With 25,000 participants and a huge, two-day health and fitness expo, this event was amazing. Thanks to all my readers who came to my seminars and to the medical information booth. A few interesting questions I got at the expo:"Is it really going to be 70 degrees? That’s warm!" True, 70 degrees is not ideal for most marathoners. But it's not warm enough to…
I Have Osteitis Pubis; What Should I Do?

Mark Remy

23 Jun 2009 | 2:23 pm

I read your blog post on osteitis pubis and was diagnosed with this only after I showed it to my doctor. We did an MRI, which showed a “stress reaction to the bone” but no stress fracture. Is this still osteitis pubis? My doctor wants to put me on crutches for four weeks and a second opinion orthopedist says I should just stop running and it will heal “eventually.” What should I do? I want to run again soon! - Jerry H., Brooklyn, N.Y.Thanks for the question, Jerry. I'm glad runners are taking my blog posts to their doctors and asking the right questions. Judging from the letters…
What Should I Do if I See a Runner Collapse? (Part II)

Mark Remy

16 Jun 2009 | 11:33 am

Dear readers,Last week I answered the question What should you do if you witness a fellow runner collapsing during a marathon? Today is a little different, in that we will talk about what you can do if you see a downed runner while on a routine training run -- without the benefit of race organizers, spectators, and a race medical team on standby.The following advice presumes that you have no medical knowledge and do not know CPR. First, either dial 911 or if you are with someone, have them dial 911 while you tend to your patient. Make sure you or your friend has an accurate description of…

Becoming triathlete
Dextro Energy Sprint Tri Washigton DC

kxux

25 Jun 2009 | 8:27 pm

WARNING: This post is little longer that usual.This past weekend I was in Washington DC to spectate the Dextro Energy ITU World Championship Series which is a new series of ITU draft legal races. Original plan was to drive to DC and watch the pro triathletes on the ITU circuit battle it out. But few weeks before the race itself I realized that I could actually do the sprint age group race and still make the pro race. Another thing that was interesting was the fact that parts of the course was shared between the age group and pro races - in particular the swim portion (the ITU pontoon), parts…
Chesapeake Bay 1 mile swim challenge

kxux

18 Jun 2009 | 7:53 pm

This past weekend I had a fun race planned - open water swim in the Chesapeake Bay. The key objective in this race was to test the waters literally. I have never done open water swim in the ocean and the 1 mile swim race presented a unique opportunity to test out how the swim will feel in my A-race.I have decided to head down to Stevensville, MD on race day morning as the race was planned to start at 10am which gave me more than enough time to get down to MD. I would probably not do something like this again - the 3 hours drive to MD was OK, but the 3 hours drive back after the race was…
Black Bear Half Ironman Race Report

kxux

2 Jun 2009 | 8:37 pm

Black Bear Triathlon is the most difficult race I ever participated in. It is situated in beautiful area of Pocono Mountains in PA. The race venue is near Lehighton in Beltzville state park. The event offers a sprint and half ironman distances. Last year I did the sprint and was very impressed with the CGI who puts up the race as well as the venue. This year I decided to upgrade to the half ironman distance which I like best of all distances I tried so far.I'll spare you details of when I woke up and what I ate. I got on site just before the cars started to queue up at the park entrance. This…
Ian's first triathlon

kxux

28 May 2009 | 8:44 am

This past weekend we had two races on our family schedule. I did not participate in any one of them besides spectating. First one was a 5k in our town where both Dasa and Ivana ran a good time even in fairly hot and humid day. The other one was the first triathlon Ian did in the Swim in Zone pool in Center Valley. The coaches at Swim in Zone put together a great event for kid ages 3 and up. The course was the same for all ages only the distances were little different. Ian's age group had to swim one full lap in the 25yd pool (and they were allowed to use flotation devices and have parents as…
Which HRM to chose? Little help narrowing the list.

kxux

28 May 2009 | 7:35 am

As you all know I have owned good share of the HRMs over the past 3 years. I do not even want to count them. I often ended-up using the top of the line HRM from Polar, Suunto or Garmin. Recently I was involved in discussions with other users that were planning to buy a new HRM and were struggling to decide between the Suunto T6c, Polar RS800cx or Garmin ForeRunner 405 or Forerunner 310xt (soon to be released). Following 10 questions while not giving single answer (because there is no single answer) they should be helpful to narrow down the list for you. It considers the above listed models…

Between The Miles
Juneathon Wrap-Up

kara

30 Jun 2009 | 12:24 pm

Wrapping up the 30 day Juneathon challenge."The challenge is to run or exercise every day for a month and blog about it!”To put this in perspective...Percent of Americans who do 30 minutes of exercise:27% workout 5 or more times per week.24% 3-5 times per week.49% less than 3 times a week.Source: GallupI had more problems with posting everyday than I did with the exercise component. (I generally
RUN

kara

29 Jun 2009 | 11:07 am

RUN R is for racking up the miles. I don’t have a running total from the very beginning (of time) but since 2002, I’ve put on 5005 miles.U is for understanding. You will slow down eventually. SO - > “Always do whatever's next." - George CarlinN is for never. Never forget why you love running.CowJuneathon Day 29Running 4.53 miles (6x400s)3x12 Sit-ups1 cold water foot bath. (Where is the pool?)-----
Serious About Sunscreen

kara

27 Jun 2009 | 11:29 am

I’m serious about sunscreen. My sun damage started at an early age. I honestly don’t remember any lotion that even contained sunscreen – We used baby oil! I’m paying the price now.Brown spotsWrinklesSkin TagsEye creasesBlotchesSo let me repeat - I’m serious about sunscreen.On run days I apply the first layer after I wash up. Face, hands and neck. (Don’t forget your neck.) And then, just before I
Juneathon Day 26

kara

26 Jun 2009 | 5:53 pm

Juneathon Day 24Elliptical 20 mins before work.3x10 Squats On the tele, a multitude of Michael Jackson clips.-----
Mind Games

kara

25 Jun 2009 | 1:24 pm

This week’s theme at Runner's Lounge TIaRT is.... "No one ever told me this about running..."That you end up habitually competing with yourself. And there tends to be no winner in this struggle. You either run too slow – with no reasons to quantify the results.OrYou run faster than expected, but feel dreadful afterwards! And deep inside you still believe you should be running faster...Juneathon

Cool Running
The Fantastic 20th Anniversary CVS Caremark Downtown 5k has it all!

3 Jul 2009 | 6:59 am

Looking for a 5K that has size, convenience, location, USATF National Championship star-power, community, charity and family? Look no further, the CVS Caremark Downtown 5K has all of it and more! September 20th 2009 – Downtown Providence Rhode Island; 20 years – bigger and better than ever!
Countdown to the 21st Annual Baystate Marathon and Half Marathon—Qualify with Quality

1 Jul 2009 | 3:30 am

The BayState Marathon and The Lowell Sun Half Marathon are really unique races along one of the most scenic areas of New England--the Merrimack Valley. The BayState Marathon invites you to your best chance to Qualify for Boston!Related:Event Website Active Running
The Space Coast Marathon and Half Marathon – Florida’s Most Exciting and Oldest Marathon—Simply Out of this World!

29 Jun 2009 | 7:13 am

You can search the galaxy far and wide, but there is no other race like this! A gorgeous, waterfront course and amenities and prizes galore are at the top of a long list of features that are sure to thrill you out of your orbit.Related:Event Website Active Running
Racing Gurus Team Up for the First Time at the Amica Marathon, Half Marathon in Newport, Rhode Island

29 Jun 2009 | 6:37 am

There are exciting races this fall in the City by the Sea, and what an event it is going to be, with legendary race directors Charlie Breagy, Dan Gough, and Bob Rothenberg. This legendary trio heads up a triple option: marathon, marathon relay, and half marathon. These well-known racing experts have joined together to present the Amica Marathon in Newport on October 18, 2009.Related:Event Website Event Registration
Fourth of July Runs

29 Jun 2009 | 5:47 am

Independence Day is more than fireworks and barbecues. What better time to run than the Fourth of July, the biggest racing day of the year. Sign up for a race near you.

DEAN'S BLOG
The Ride Called Life

enduranceis

28 Jun 2009 | 10:24 am

For those of you who followed the Gabby Awards last week, I was fortunate to win. It was a glorious victory shared with my family, in a spectacular theater, during a grand white tie event telecast... Dean Karnazes, mega-endurance athlete and bestselling author, blogs about ultra running, life, and the human spirit. Not necessarily in that order.
The Gabbys

enduranceis

17 Jun 2009 | 1:54 pm

If you’re lucky, once in a lifetime you’re fortunate enough to get nominated for something really grand. For me, being nominated for a Gabby Award is such an occasion. I was chosen for an award in... Dean Karnazes, mega-endurance athlete and bestselling author, blogs about ultra running, life, and the human spirit. Not necessarily in that order.
A Classic

enduranceis

10 Jun 2009 | 9:55 pm

I’d written in my first book that there’s “magic in misery.” Never thought much of it at the time; presumed every runner already knew this from firsthand experience. That quote’s been picked up by... Dean Karnazes, mega-endurance athlete and bestselling author, blogs about ultra running, life, and the human spirit. Not necessarily in that order.
Makes You Feel So Fine

enduranceis

24 May 2009 | 6:26 pm

First, a warning: If you’re under the legal drinking age, you might want to skip this posting. Now, an admission: Some of you above the drinking age might not approve of it, either. Suffice it to... Dean Karnazes, mega-endurance athlete and bestselling author, blogs about ultra running, life, and the human spirit. Not necessarily in that order.
Runs in the Family

enduranceis

30 Apr 2009 | 10:29 am

My best buddy wasn’t a runner. Boy, did that change with a vengeance. I’ll never forget the day. Flash back to running a 199-mile, 12-person relay race on my own—because of all the running, I didn’t... Dean Karnazes, mega-endurance athlete and bestselling author, blogs about ultra running, life, and the human spirit. Not necessarily in that order.

Erin Go Run
The Bitter Truth- Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll and I weren’t Meant to be

Erin

30 Jun 2009 | 10:01 am

It’s a hard thing to get over. I went along as if everything would go smoothly. I didn’t plan ahead and I waited until the last minute to try and make it work. Many would say it’s my fault. But when I look back and think about the bib number that was supposed to be mine, I just feel empty and a large void in my heart fills with bitterness. Racing is that one relationship that you have where everything is somewhere between a happy comfortable and an obligatory love. On a day to day basis, you look ahead to the race with an eagerness to build as much strength and confidence in it, but…
Bike to Work Day… I got This

Erin

15 May 2009 | 10:30 am

Today is Bike to work day, so being the athlete that I am (the kind looking for attention from others) I took the challenge to bike from Pacific Beach to Carlsbad; basically a 30 mile bike ride. The problem is, I had already committed to meet a friend to run in Carlsbad at 7:15am. In other words, it required me leaving by 5:15 if I had any chance of making it in time (I usually allow for the time I waste being paranoid about my tires and the times I stop to pump them up just in case). Leaving in the vicinity of on time, I started the trek to work (or to meet up for the run). Not within 1 mile…
Upcoming Races

Erin

28 Apr 2009 | 3:02 pm

After running the Carlsbad 5000 and doing a fairly decent job at it, I have rekindled a motivation for some shorter distance races. I finished the 5K in 20:02, almost breaking into the 19’s (which hasn’t happened since college). That being said, my slight cockiness has driven me to sign up for the following races: Run Through the Vineyards- May 9, 2009 Temecula, CA San Diego Rock and Roll (Relay)- May 31, 2009 San Diego, CA Camp Pendleton Mud Run- June 6, 2009 Oceanside, CA Updates on performance will follow. It’s nice to know that I am running comparable times to my high…
Boston Marathon Update

Erin

20 Apr 2009 | 11:15 am

I am currently watching the Boston Marathon via the web (these are the times that I thank our technological advances). The men have split up and the lead women are still in a tight pack of about 7 women. With only miles to go, the women are at 2:19 and the men at 1:51. This is indeed a very fast race and exciting to watch. Missing the opportunity to sign up in time, I have to resort to living vicariously through the race. Thanks to Universal Sports, I am able to sit at work and still feel the nervousness and the adrenaline of these runners. Ryan Hall, my former love (current eye candy), is…
The Inspiration You Need

Erin

12 Feb 2009 | 10:14 am

Sometimes getting into running can be hard. Often times when I try to coerce friends and colleagues into running with me, I get the “I can’t run more than a mile,” “I only run from the cops,” and the best one, “I don’t run for fun” at which point I call it their loss and go running. This last week hasn’t been my proudest as far as building miles up. Battling with a knee possibly injury, I have opted to swim all week in order to save a useless trip to the doctor who will inevitably tell me to rest my knee and try swimming. Because I am not running, it seems natural that my…

Feet Meet Street
The Star Spangled Nitmos

Nitmos

2 Jul 2009 | 6:18 am

You might have noticed my penchant for referring to myself in the third person. I like to do that. Nitmos thinks it’s pretty cool.If you are a long time reader, you might also have noticed my equally penchanty penchant for modesty and humility and complete lack of self-aggrandizement. In fact, if there was an international award for being the Most Humble, I think I would win. Easily. That being said, who doesn’t want to be “spangled”? I was Bangled for a brief time in the late 80’s/early 90’s and that was fun. To be spangled is “to adorn or cause to sparkle by covering with or…
Interval Blogging #1

Nitmos

29 Jun 2009 | 8:53 am

4 x Pop Culture intervals todayWarm-upIs everybody Michael Jacksoned out yet? I had some thoughts bubble to the surface this weekend and I know you’ve all been waiting for me to weigh in. This is kinda like when Rudy Giuliani appeared on Saturday Night Live after 9/11 and was asked if it was alright to laugh again. Of course it’s alright to laugh again. Otherwise, really, haven’t the cosmetic surgeons won? Here’s a menagerie of pop culture et al intervals. Beware of falling Michael Jackson references.100 metersFile under: You know you are a runner when…You walk into your office…
Silly Old Bear

Nitmos

26 Jun 2009 | 6:12 am

I used to have a Winnie the Pooh bear stuffed animal when I was a wee lad. I’m not going to lie to you, I snuggled that thing until its little red shirt started to rip and tear. It wasn’t til years later that I came across him again and – noticing the lack of pants now – became slightly uncomfortable and began an intensive re-evaluation of my childhood. Here I had been carrying on a mostly platonic relationship with Winnie the Eunuch all those years while my parents coyly sat by playing Mr. Furley to my Jack Tripper.The funny thing is, I’m not really a boobPooh guy either. Tigger…
Where's My Taper?

Nitmos

24 Jun 2009 | 6:20 am

One of the most beloved time periods in any runner’s half or full marathon training plan is, of course, The Taper. That blessed two week time period leading into the race where you pull back on mileage, rest weary muscles, recover strength, become increasingly agitated, and fear every individual Dorito will add 10 lbs to the back of your neck and decrease your pace by 30 seconds a mile. A whole bag of Doritos during taper? Well, you might as well spit at the running gods and run in a cotton t-shirt and jean short cutoffs without body glide.I love my tapers. But I’m not training for a…
NEWSPAPER!

Nitmos

22 Jun 2009 | 7:31 am

My Father’s Day got off to an inauspicious start.On Saturday evening, I had announced, in that charming, direct, borderline rude way that I do, that I would desire breakfast in bed on Sunday. Implied in that, I assumed, was that I would be getting a full course breakfast – eggs, bacon, toast, assorted fruit chunks – as well as slippers and a newspaper to read. Maybe a little Mrs. Nitmos in a delightful house dress with an apron? The children, with their hair perfectly coiffed, bounding around me eager to present gifts bearing World’s Greatest/Handsomest/Muscularest Dad slogans. You…

Grooved to Run
NP1M easy three

John

24 Jun 2009 | 6:57 pm

Ran two miles with Jaime tonight, and then finished out with one more mile. Total was 3.01 miles in 31:40 (10:31/mi) with an average speed of 5.7 mph and a max of 10.6 mph. Splits were 11:21, 11:14, and 9:00. Burned about 450 calories. Been a long time since I had a run with negative splits.
My first Run4Naan

John

23 Jun 2009 | 6:22 pm

My NP1M plan includes 4 x 30-minute runs this week. So I met up with Coach Nathan in Harrisburg tonight for a 30-minute run followed by some Indian at Passage to India. We did 3.10 miles in 30:02 (9:40/mi) with an average speed of 6.2 mph and a max of 8.2 mph. Splits were 9:37, 9:31, and 10:01. As you can tell from the splits, I was struggling a bit for the last mile. Still, the thought of korma and naan was enough to keep me going! Good run tonight. Tough, but that’s what I need to build a good base.
NP1M run and lift

John

23 Jun 2009 | 6:16 pm

Sunday (6/21) I did 3.11 miles in 32:18 (10:22/mi) with an average speed of 5.8 mph and a max of 7.8 mph. Splits were 10:13, 10:30, and 10:37 with the last tenth at a 8:31/mi pace. Burned about 470 calories. That’s the first 5K distance I’ve done in a long time. Yesterday I skipped running and did some strength training. Got the free weights out and did my normal routine of upper and lower body work. Was definitely sore today. Again, it’s been a while.
Search is broken

John

22 Jun 2009 | 3:25 pm

Trying out some new themes, and it would appear that this one breaks the ability to search the archives. Oh well, does anyone actually visit websites these days? RSS makes the whole “theme” thing seem a bit obsolete anyway.
NP1M hill repeats again

John

20 Jun 2009 | 11:21 am

Did 5 x 0.2 mile hill repeats again today. This time I dropped to a walk during the recovery part of the loop, and then pushed it harder during the uphill run. I think it paid off. Total was 2.31 miles in 28:18 (12:16/mi including recovery walks) with an average speed of 4.9 mph and a max of 12.4 mph (4:50/mi). Averaged around a 5:30 – 6:00/mi pace during each uphill climb. Quite a bit faster than last week. Interestingly, that max speed (during my third repeat) is the fastest speed that I’ve ever logged on my Garmin since I got it in December 2006.

Half-Fast
30 Days, 30 Runs, 30 New Curse Words Learned

Vanilla

1 Jul 2009 | 8:16 am

You know how sometimes people decide to do something (e.g. running) every day for a set period of time (e.g. 30 days) and then when that period of time comes to an end they decide they’re just going to keep doing the thing they were doing every day anyway because they wouldn't know what to do if they stopped, or they feel like they’re on such a roll that they just can’t stop? You know how that sometimes happens? Yeah, me neither. What the hell is wrong with those people? My 30 day running streak is over and I’m taking some days off. That’s right, days - plural!The streak will…
What Can You Say?

Vanilla

26 Jun 2009 | 9:25 am

This is a running blog. Occasionally I get sidetracked with other topics but even then they are usually loosely related to running. With that in mind I started out to write a post about running today, I was going to completely avoid the subject of Michael Jackson because there’s really no way to tie it to running other than to say I have some of his songs on my running playlist. The thing is, it feels wrong to me to just ignore it outright and not say anything about his tragic passing last night. That’s how big Michael Jackson is. That’s how much of an impact he had on this world. There…
Could’ve done without that

Vanilla

25 Jun 2009 | 8:11 am

It’s been a long week. My reader and my inbox consist of a lot more bolded entries than un-bolded ones, something that will be remedied soon by the ‘mark all items as read’ button. What a fantastic invention that was. My work days have been consumed by meetings and presentations to people who lack the capacity to think logically and my nights have been filling up with obligations too. What I’ve been needing is a long, hard run followed by a good night’s sleep. What I’ve had to settle for is short, quick one milers followed by equally short nights, so when the opportunity arose to…
Guess Who’s Back

Vanilla

23 Jun 2009 | 8:09 am

As part of my constant striving to improve the Half-Fast brand and my dedication to bringing my inanity to a wider audience I am pleased to announce that the Podcast is BACK! ... back again,Podcast’s back, tell a friend,Guess who’s back guess who’s backGuess who’s back guess who’s back... Yes, it went away for a little while and I think there may still be a few bootleg copies of the last podcast floating around the internet but it’s back! Not only is it back but it has its own blog and a new name: Banned on the Run. Head on over and check it out. You can subscribe to the RSS feed,…
Site News

Vanilla

22 Jun 2009 | 7:13 am

Those of you that actually visit Half-Fast, as opposed to the lazy ones who just view the feed on their reader (totally how I read most of your blogs by the way), may notice some changes. Or you may not, depending on how observant you are, which I would guesstimate to be somewhere between ‘not very’ and ‘huh?’ based on you returning here seemingly oblivious to my continual insults. Anyway, since you are no doubt confused and your head is spinning from having read multi-clause sentences that included parentheticals, I’ll explain. The banner image is different, which is nice because…

Official Nike Running Blog — Run Faster
Training Plans for The Nike Women’s Marathon Run Club

RunLikeAGirl

25 Jun 2009 | 11:43 am

Want to know what your workout will be before you show up for your weekend long run? Or do you have a trip planned and want to make sure you don’t fall behind in your training? Use these training plans—designed by a Nike coach—for every level of runner or walker. To find your specific training program, simply: 1. Identify your level of running experience based on the guidelines below 2. Choose what day you typically do your long runs on 3. Find your race distance on the chart RUNNING LEVELS Level I: Beginning Runners and Walkers. Build to 2-4 runs or walks per week and supplement…
Only Two Retail Events Left!

NWM09

24 Jun 2009 | 12:31 pm

We’ve been taking our show on the road and hitting up our local retail partners for some shopping and Nike giveaways before the official Run Club kick-off! Whether you’re a veteran returning to the Nike Women’s Marathon or newbie running for the first time, the Nike Women’s Marathon Run Club training series is certain to be perfect for you! On June 17th, we were at NIKETOWN, San Francisco and had our biggest turn out yet! Coach Cordes–our official Nike Women’s Marathon Run Club training coach–was there to give everyone training tips, along with key facts on how to choose…
Week 17: THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS!

NWM09

23 Jun 2009 | 10:16 am

GET YOUR TRAINING GEAR Nike is hosting three more shopping events this week. Come to learn about the training gear you’ll need, so you can purchase the correct footwear and apparel for you! We will also be raffling off Nike product and one lucky winner will have the opportunity to purchase an entry to the SOLD OUT Nike Women’s Marathon. Tues 6/23, 6-7:30 pm Fleet Feet, 2076 Chestnut St, SF, CA Wed 6/24, 6-7:30 pm Lombardi Sports, 1600 Jackson St, SF, CA Thurs 6/25, 6-7:30 pm Nike Store Bay Street, 5664 Bay St, Emeryville, CA WEEK 17: THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS! Are you ready for the Nike…
Coach Jay Q&A: New Runner Progression & Two-A-Days

CoachJay

22 Jun 2009 | 2:38 pm

Hi, I have recently started to run over the last few months and have really enjoyed using the Nike+ and iTouch systems. Due to my location, I am really limited on where I can run, so with that said, I have been running on a treadmill over the last few weeks, usually ranging from three to four miles. Should I be mixing this up? Four miles has been my max as of now. I’m sure I could go longer, but have yet to try it. Should I run four miles one day, then maybe two the next just at a faster pace, then four miles again the next day? I am completely lost on how to build a schedule or what I…
Coach Jay: Tip of the Week

CoachJay

18 Jun 2009 | 10:16 am

I’m going to do a short series of tips on racing. Why? Because I ran a race few weeks ago and I made several important mistakes. While I should “know better,” I goofed and raced slower than my capabilities. So, here we go…first tip. TIP: PLAN AHEAD The morning of a recent 5k race I made all of the classic mistakes. I got up a touch later than I had planned. I hadn’t packed so it took a while to find my shoes, make a bottle of water and a bottle of electrolyte drink. I got in the car and started to drive the 20 minutes I thought I would take to get to the…

Kiltrunner
15 Jun 2009 | 7:03 am

Jim

15 Jun 2009 | 7:03 am

Went to my first PT appt on friday. I always feel a bit odd when I go to a new appointment and this was no exception. After an inital evaluation where she looked at my feet and my gait and my posture and did some prodding of my feet I began stretching and doing some self massage. It really isn't much more than that at this point but after a weekend of doing it I noticed that my ankle is not as painful to the touch. I am off running while this works its way out. I have my next pt appt on thursday.
11 Jun 2009 | 5:49 am

Jim

11 Jun 2009 | 5:49 am

Did my weigh in last night and I have lost 2 pounds. I am very happy with that considering I have had some pretty erratic eating going on especially at night. I have documented all of my meals and I have been very good at that, it is just meals as such have been pretty non existent. The kids are playing baseball and trying to get everyone together at one time is really tough. I ran a very little bit last night on my way home from the train. My daughter had a playoff game and I needed to get home for it. I ran walked the whole way. The heel and ankle were stiff but I wasn't in pain. Yea. PT…
9 Jun 2009 | 6:01 am

Jim

9 Jun 2009 | 6:01 am

Miserable eating day yesterday. Morning started off on the wrong foot when I went for the left over ravioli. Bad move on my part and then I never got back in the game. Well one day bad isn't a killer. I bought a scale. I never bought a scale before and now I am fascinated. I weigh myself all the time although I am only going to make it offical once a week. I started off at 240. Tomorrow is weigh in. I am going to try and do it at the same time each week and in the same outfit. I think it was just gym shorts which at 240 looks like it is being eaten by my body. I went to weight watchers and…
8 Jun 2009 | 5:46 am

Jim

8 Jun 2009 | 5:46 am

Still taking it easy on the ankle. Trying to get better. I have also been watching my weight pretty closely and have managed to drop a little. On Saturday the Wissahickon Trail Classic was run. It is a great 10k race run through the hills of my home course. As I was unable to run I volunteered. I helped set up and then worked a water stop which was really mellow as the weather was perfect and not a million degrees. The runners all did really well on a very tough course. Just a quick mention Helen (twitter name @positivesplits and blog www.positivesplits.blogspot.com) who runs for the…
4 Jun 2009 | 5:59 am

Jim

4 Jun 2009 | 5:59 am

Went to the Dr. yesterday. First for what I thought was going to be a biopsy in my mouth and turned out that the growth was no longer there. Yipee. Then in the PM I went to my GP and he told me what I knew, tendinitis in my ankle. He prescribed flurbenprohen and PT. I tried to run on it a little yesterday actually right after leaving the doctor i had to run to catch the trian. I made it two blocks and then the ankle started to hurt and I couldn't run any more. My blood pressure was up and my weight is 238-240 so I have pretty much put all of the weight I lost back on. And no wonder I have…

Kristin Armstrong's Online Journal : Mile Markers
Glory

Kristin Armstrong

2 Jul 2009 | 3:14 pm

Last night was my first Nite Moves of the summer season with my kids! Nite Moves is the ocean swim and 5K every Wednesday evening. This year the organizers added a special Kids Mile for the kids, so... Kristin Armstrong's online journal : Mile Markers. Share the road with Kristin Armstrong.
PB&J

Kristin Armstrong

25 Jun 2009 | 11:07 am

I woke up at 4:00 this morning, staring at the wooden beams on the ceiling of my tiny, cabin-like bedroom, barely bigger than my bed, and could not get back to sleep. Today is a huge day -- my kids... Kristin Armstrong's online journal : Mile Markers. Share the road with Kristin Armstrong.

Less Than Our Best
If You Want to Run Fast and Jump Over Stuff Good, Come to Ohio

30 Jun 2009 | 12:19 pm

There are eighteen spots on the US National Team in events that involve hurdling. This past weekend, four of the spots on the Berlin 2009 team went to athletes whose formative years -- HS and/or college -- were spent in the great state of Ohio. Olympic Silver Medalist David Payne won the 110H, while Bridget Franek took third in the Women's Steeplechase. On the men's side, Josh McAdams and Dan
More "Boston Prep" Saucony Videos...

22 Apr 2009 | 9:05 pm

More Boston-themed tomfoolery from the KIMbia guys, after the jump...
LTOB-Spawned Web Promos Dropping on Saucony.com, KIMbia.net

22 Apr 2009 | 9:00 pm

Hey, so guess what: we have been involved in a series of web videos produced in conjunction with Saucony and KIMbia Athletics, detailing the KIMbia guys' preparations for Boston -- which, if you didn't know, is this Monday. The videos are posting to KIMbia.net each day between now and Monday, and should drop as a block on the Saucony site sometime tomorrow. (Hint: if you're torn, go to the
See Kanye with the Keflezighi's

8 Dec 2008 | 3:18 pm

If you are planning to be in the Los Angeles area at the end of this month, there are three things you must do: 1. Visit the Hollywood walk of fame. 2. Visit Disneyland. And, of course, 3. Go to a free Kanye West concert with Olympic Silver Medalist Meb Keflezghi and his family. You know, standard touristy stuff.The event is held in conjunction with that whole "Nike Human Race 10k" thing. The
Fearless Predictions: NYC Half Edition

8 Dec 2008 | 3:18 pm

Less Than Our Best is concerned with very little. One of those few interests is pretending to give a shit about the election. The other is acting like I have some expertise in predicting things. Here's a few things that will LITERALLY happen this weekend:Aviva London Grand PrixMen's 1 MileAlan Webb is on the starting list, just like last week in France. Fool me once, Alan, shame on you. Fool me

Life on the Run
Melrose, Me, and a whole lot of questions

2 Jul 2009 | 10:30 pm

Ahh, Melrose Place. Remember that show? I hope you do because I don't and I have a few things to run by you. I just moved into a new apartment and if you switch the pool for a lake, scratch the ivy and theme song......I am basically living a melrose place. Having seen a few episodes back in the day I know that I am in for drama. I have already decided that I don't want to be the doctor on the show. I mean, unless he was the one that got Josie Bissett? Was he? See, I can't remember. (side note: northwesterner ...
Don't stop till you get enough......

29 Jun 2009 | 1:36 pm

You started with the man in the mirror at all times and told those that opposed you to just beat it. The way you made us feel, dancing, dancing, dancing.Mike,,,,you were a dancing machine..a speed demon. We didn't care if you were black or white but just that dirty Diana and Billie Jean weren't your lovers. Say, Say, Say why are all these sooth criminals still after you? You might have been a little off the wall but that's just human nature. People always wanna be starting something! They are ...
A Runners Wedding on the Today Show Maybe

24 Jun 2009 | 11:22 am

We all know about the Today Show Wedding Series that takes place once a year. This year there are two runners who met while training for the Olympics and friends of Jesse's.
Running in Brighton, UK

7 Jun 2009 | 8:01 am

Imagine running along the bluff in Discover Park, but only this time imagine the bluff going on for miles and miles, and instead of looking out and seeing the Olympic Mountain range, you see nothing but blue sea. That's a short and sweet summary of this mornings run along the English Channel from Brighton.
Today is the perfect day for ...

3 Jun 2009 | 9:51 am

A little dip in Lake Union following a run.

Make It a Masterpiece
Romp in the Park

Don

2 Jul 2009 | 7:00 pm

Another nice run on grass trails in the park today, 6.3 miles in 1:05:53, for a pace of 10:27. Actually a little faster than Sunday with Jim, but I felt a little more rested today and didn’t run quite as far. It was HOT though - only 75 degrees on the thermometer, but it seemed a lot hotter when the sun shone, which was about half the time. Humid, too, I was sweating. I ran most of the time, but walked up a lot of the many short hills and even walked a little on the flat.Wildflowers are in full bloom, it’s a beautiful time to run in a park. The route even included a short piece of my…
Rock for Broc 1-Mile Race

Don

1 Jul 2009 | 6:56 pm

Rock for Broc 1-mile outdoor track race. This was a benefit for local runner and showshoer Cindy Brochman, who is fighting cancer. The weather could not have beem more perfect for an evening run; low 60s and cloudy. Lots of the running regulars showed up, including a few who were injured and couldn’t actually run. Lots of spectators. I hope the fundraiser went well.The race sure did, for me even. Wonderful 400-meter track at Macalester College. Very well organized in appropriate heats, from ten minutes and slower to 5:15 and faster. I was impressed at how well the race was run. Results are…
What a Beautiful Day

Don

28 Jun 2009 | 4:36 pm

Sunday, June 28, 2009:These are the days that we cherish in Minnesota. Cool 63 degrees with a brisk, dry, refreshing west wind. Jim and I went for a 6.9-mile run/walk in a nearby park, enjoying every minute of it. The grass trail is hilly, but the benefit is some excellent panoramic views of the park itself, and indeed even nearby towns. Wildflowers are in full bloom, especially the zany thistles that pop up their magenta heads in all directions. What a day.I set the pace, because Jim is much faster, and I found myself to be a bit worn out. Three marathons plus a tempo run yesterday must have…
Recovery Run

Don

25 Jun 2009 | 7:01 pm

First run after Grandma’s Marathon. 89 degrees with a dewpoint of 61. Plenty warm. For the fun of it I tried out a long-sleeved shirt by Under Armor, called a "heat gear" garment, a Christmas gift that’s suddenly become relevant in the past few weeks. It’s very tight-fitting, stretchy, thin, and made of technical fiber so it’s supposed to cool as well as skin does and offer sun protection as well. I only ran 2.5 miles in it today, but I think I’ll do my hot-weather running in a singlet instead, for two reasons: (1) I felt a little cooler when I took it off, and (2) the form-fitting…
Grandma's Marathon 2009

Don

22 Jun 2009 | 6:24 pm

My slowest marathon ever. I started out running three minutes and walking two, which produces an overall pace of about 11 minutes per mile, for a projected finish between 4:50 and 5:00. But I didn’t feel strong, and the heat got to me, and pretty soon it was walk three and run two, and so on, until at about mile 18 I thought I might be looking at heat exhaustion and stopped running altogether. Soon after, I couldn’t run anyway, because my calves cramped up when I did. At the finish, a time/temp clock on a nearby building said 93 degrees. I finished in 5:44:11, 40th of 52 in my age group.

Marathon Running
Well...that was Busy!

LeahC

29 Jun 2009 | 4:57 am

With a capital 'B'.This weekend was chock full of all kinds of crazy things. On Friday I went to loopy yarns for their Friday night knit along. My cousin is having a baby *any* day now and the baby blanket I'm making for them has to be done by the time I head down to their area for the holiday weekend. So I got a ton done on that on Friday and actually just finished it up last night. Just have to bind off, weave in that last end and it'll be done. And by it being done it means my biggest project to date will be done.Saturday morning we woke up at 5am because I wanted to go downtown to take…
Betting on the ponies

Jason

24 Jun 2009 | 4:53 am

Hey, it seems that I get to celebrate a new holiday now. Yay! That holiday, of course, is Father's day. And so, on Father's day Leah, our little in utero baby and I went out to Arlington to lay a few bets down and win the baby a college fund! And to be clear, that would be Arlington Park, not Arlington National Cemetary. I'm pretty sure gambling is illegal at the cemetary ("alright, I've got five dollars on Patton to rise from the grave in 2012").I'd never been to the race trace before, but it was awesome! It's a lot different than I expected. It was a really pretty park with lots of areas to…
Heartbeat! Running! No Moving :(

LeahC

22 Jun 2009 | 10:33 am

So yes as you saw in our last post we amazingly got to hear the heart beating. It was so great to hear it right away and not have a problem finding it. Makes me calm down *a little*. Not a lot mind you, but just a little. I am really looking forward to the 20 week ultrasound where we can make sure that everything in on track development wise as well as find out the gender. I care more about the first part of that, and the gender will just be a nice little bonus.I haven't felt the baby move yet. I know I know, it's early and why would I assume that something is wrong when everything else looks…
Two senses down, three to go

Jason

17 Jun 2009 | 6:41 pm

...although touch, smell, and taste will have to wait for another five months or so. And I'm not so much looking forward to smell. Guh.Oh, yeah, I'm talking about you, baby. We heard your heart beat today! 160 amazing beats per minute! It went whoo whoo whoo (not to be confused with a train, which goes choo choo choo). But before I get too carried away, let me back up a bit.Today we had our 16 week appointment where, once again, we were going to try to hear your heartbeat. Last time, as you may remember, you were not terribly cooperative. I don't know if you were hiding behind a bowel or…
Maternity Running Clothes!

LeahC

15 Jun 2009 | 6:39 pm

My stepmom sent me some running clothes for preggo ladies and for the first time since this pregnancy started I thought I looked cute when I looked in the mirror. I love love loved the clothes and I'm excited to have more specific running clothes to accommodate my growing belly. The official belly picture (which has really changed in the last week...although it might be the pose + the different shorts) with the usual outfit can be found at smugmug, but I wanted to show off the running clothes here.Also. I wanted to show off me being crazy because fun is fun and wacky is wacky and I'm both. I…

A Runner In The Making...
The Pressure Is Off... For Now

bill carter

29 Jun 2009 | 4:37 am

Good morning!This summer is flying by already and the running is going just swimmingly (that was for the benefit of all of you triathlon stars). I love the freedom of just running and training and not having to worry about that upcoming race. I had been putting so much pressure on myself that every run had to have a specific race benefit. Now I am doing 1 or 2 runs a week that have a purpose and 5 that are just fun or recovery. And it seems to be working. I am also recovered enough that I have ramped my mileage back up into the high 60s and low 70s for 3 weeks and then a down week in the low…
Running In It's Most Basic Form

bill carter

12 Jun 2009 | 5:06 am

For at least the next few weeks, I want to become a guy who just runs for the pure joy of it. I guess I will call it my "Find the sanity resolution". That is what got me into running in the first place. Yes, I was certainly looking for a way to lose weight, increase my fitness level, and alleviate some of the stress in my life. But I also enjoyed the way it felt to run and move through space. Not to mention those oh so wonderful post run endorphins! It seemed I was getting away from that with each consecutive marathon.Somewhere along the way I decided that running had to be all about the…
Time to get back to the JOY of RUNNING

bill carter

25 May 2009 | 1:38 pm

As I have said so many times on other blog posts, the marathon always teaches us a little something about ourselves. This past Saturday I learned that no amount of zeal can overcome the physical limitations of the human body. At least, not in my case. The marathon is usually a time of deep concentration for me and I was a little surprised as my mind started to wander just a couple miles into the race. It was at this point that I finally came to the realization that Bayshore would be my 3rd marathon in only 125 days and my second in 33 days. Why hadn't this sobering thought found its way into…
17 May 2009 | 4:10 pm

bill carter

17 May 2009 | 4:10 pm

What a beautiful morning to run! This was my pre-Bayshore marathon shakedown run and everything went pretty well. 6 miles at maybe 20 seconds slower than planned race pace. Check. Another 2 miles at maybe a little better than race pace. Check. I will say that having run pretty slow since Boston made the pace seem a little tougher. But I am really excited to have another shot at the marathon. Or more accurately, to give it another shot at me....6:50 pace for the first half and then try to pick it up to low 6:40s for the second half. I'm shooting for 2:57 anything. It has been a rough last…
Why Runners Are ALWAYS Winners

bill carter

10 May 2009 | 9:26 am

Good morning everybody!I had a nice little 10 miler this morning, but this post isn't really about me. It is about all of you. It occurred to me this morning that running or even taking the first step to get out the door and go running, is a very difficult thing to do. I get to read all these amazing stories about how all of you have been victorious against the worthy opponent that is inactivity. As a matter of fact, our society seems to think that a sentient life style is the norm and us runners are the weirdos. But we know that is not right. Why? Because you have run amazing races, had…

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Saucony ProGrid Xodus with Vibram Outsole

socaltrailrunning

1 Jul 2009 | 2:12 pm

In case anyone was wondering the name of the shoes I'll be testing out - here you go :) They are currently available. I don't know if I'll be able to try them out this weekend since my only planned... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Get Your Kicks

socaltrailrunning

30 Jun 2009 | 9:03 am

My new shoes arrived yesterday. Sorry for the blurry pic. I'll post a better one later. They are kinda bad ass with the black and shiny blue metallic inlays. I was contacted by Vibram to try out... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Western States Weekend

socaltrailrunning

25 Jun 2009 | 10:36 am

Wow! Is this field packed this year! It sure is going to be an exciting race to watch whether you are there in person or watching the live updates. The valley temps could hit 100 degrees. How will... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
I was running. And Running...

socaltrailrunning

24 Jun 2009 | 8:42 am

I'm glad my injury break was pretty short term. It's nice to be back running! My 4-5 days per week is quickly going to turn into 6 days per week I think. Without Nickie around to help take care of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Therapy Run

socaltrailrunning

21 Jun 2009 | 12:47 pm

They all are to some extent aren't they? Some more than others. For me this was one of those "more than others" especially if you take into account that I haven't been able to run much lately, and an... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Peak Performance : Runnersworld.com
June 25: Lance Armstrong's Comeback Powered by Quercetin

Amby Burfoot

25 Jun 2009 | 10:27 am

When Lance Armstrong saddles up for the Tour de France in little more than a week, he'll have a lot of things stacked up against him: He's getting old for an elite athlete, he's taken 3 years away... Cutting-edge news, advice and research to help you perform your best. The "Peak Performance" blog is edited and written by Amby Burfoot, Runner's World's executive editor and winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon.
June 24: "Oscar Pistorius" Study Published, Shows He Has Advantages; The Overweight Live Longest; Why Mediterranean Diet Is Healthy; Stay Cool When Warming Up in Heat

Amby Burfoot

24 Jun 2009 | 4:49 am

The "Oscar Pistorius" Study Is Published You'll remember that prior to last year's Beijing Olympic Games, South African amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius won his argument that he should be allowed to... Cutting-edge news, advice and research to help you perform your best. The "Peak Performance" blog is edited and written by Amby Burfoot, Runner's World's executive editor and winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon.

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In the summertime

admin

30 Jun 2009 | 10:22 am

Yes, not posted in a while but the warm weather in the UK got me (and 97,422 other people) out running in the last few days. And what fun in my local country park.. Women pushing prams without looking where they are pushing them to. People riding mountain bikes that are hopelessly the wrong size for them and in hopelessly the wrong gear. Of course the wayward dogs bounding all over the place. The “lads” gathered round a clapped out Vauxhall Nova with music blasting out shouting “helpful” advice as I go past. Call me a bit of a miserable sod - but give me rain any…
Don’t make this rookie mistake

admin

15 Apr 2009 | 8:37 am

On a short family easter break recently and as you do on these things, relaxtion takes over. However, after a few days relaxing, I felt the need to go for a run in unfamiliar surroundings (I always take kit away with me). Starting out, it was feeling like hard work and after 20 minutes or so, it was very hard work. I struggled to get back to our lodgings and then tried to work out why. And then it struck me. Lazing around, I had completely forgotten to drink water (or any fluids) and I was dehydrated. There I was looking at symptoms of over training brought out by a holiday and the rest of it…
Is running bad for you?

admin

14 Apr 2009 | 4:31 am

An urban myth that needs putting down straight away is that running is bad for you. It’s a common misconception that running is bad for joints, feet, knees etc etc That’s because people who give this “advice” have tried running, ran as far as they could until exhaustion set in, using ill fitting shoes and kit and then tried to repeat it the next day and the next. The human body is not a machine and while it may be easy to go out and get the kit the pros use, it’s actually harder to repeat what you see them do on TV. So, bottom line, running is not bad for you,…
Running in the light

admin

30 Mar 2009 | 2:47 am

The light nights are now here in the UK and midweek summer trips down country lanes and footpaths are a particular favourite of mine. Paths which were waterlogged or impassable in recent weeks suddently become a playground to explore (in shorts!). One thing that does trouble me in the first few weeks is nettle stings. For some reason, my skin seems to get used to it and I suffer no more after about the end of April. Until then though, it’s out with the old white vinger bottle to wash away the stings…
Which running shoes for kids?

admin

27 Mar 2009 | 4:56 am

Which running shoes for kids is a topic which came up talking other coaches at junior athletics the other day. We were discussing running shoes and. (My views on running shoes have been blogged in the past.) Here were the three main types of footwear we saw children (aged 8-15) wearing. Spikes Split between good athletes (of all ages) - these kids know what they are doing and those kids who want to look like they know what they are doing. And those who don’t really have a clue (or more likely their parents don’t - spikes aren’t going to help you in circuit training……

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More Catching Up

Steve

3 Jul 2009 | 6:54 pm

My post-vacation week has been a busy one - hence the lack of regular blog updates. Hence, I find myself in catch-up mode again and forced to post multiple workouts. Here we go, I think I owe you at least a couple: Wednesday: I followed up my first run for a week with another supposedly easy four miler. It was actually a little quicker than Tuesday’s run, but frustratingly more of an effort than it should have been. Legs and lungs felt fine, but my form seems to have deserted me for the moment. Splits: 7:35 7:25 6:53 6:18 Actually, now that I think of it, the same thing happened with my…
Newton Running July 4th Special Package Deals

Steve

30 Jun 2009 | 7:06 pm

If you’re a regular Run Bulldog Run reader, you may have gathered I’m still loving the Newton Experience and looking forward to kicking off my Richmond Marathon training in the Newtons on July 6th. If the fairly high price point has put you off ordering the shoes, the following July 4th special offer may just entice you to try them out. Newton Running are currently selling the following package for both men and women: Motus = Motion Stabilty Trainer (reg $175), short sleeve tech tee (reg $30), race hat (reg $20) and ankle socks (reg $10) for just $205, which in my opinions is…
First Run For A Week

Steve

30 Jun 2009 | 6:47 pm

Not sure the last time I went almost a week without running, but tonight was my first run since June 23rd. The rest period was self-imposed and looking back at the first 6 months of 2009, was probably just what the doctor ordered. Tonight’s run was just an easy four miles to get my legs moving again and in all honesty went rather well - no soreness and no aches and pains, although the extra couple of pounds from the 6 day vacation made me feel a little sluggish. With a July 4th 5k planned for Saturday, I was conscious of not going too fast and set off at 7:30 per mile pace. The first…
Heather Fuhr Loves Newton Running Shoes

Steve

21 Jun 2009 | 7:53 pm

Short video explaining why Ironman world champion, Heather Fuhr, loves Newton Running shoes. The revolutionary technology of Newton Running shoes has brought the fun back in running, I can’t wait to get out the door. Now at 41, I am running as fast as ever. The shoes are awesome. You can definitely feel that they get you up and onto your forefoot. I have to keep slowing myself down because I just want to run fast in them!!!
Western Branch 24 Hour Fundraiser Run Update

Steve

21 Jun 2009 | 8:44 am

Quick post: Just found out that Western Branch High School sold over 300 raffle tickets at the Ed Lowery 5k Bash yesterday (see comment here). Apparently, some, if not all, the credit goes to my blog for posting about the Western Branch 24 Hour Fundraiser Run. Just goes to show what a great bunch of people there are in the local running community! If you weren’t at the race yesterday, (a) you missed out on a great cross country event and (b) there’s still time to buy raffle tickets for what is panning out to be one of the great giveaways of the year. Tickets are just $1.00 each…

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Jeff Galloway Q & A

kch

9 Jun 2009 | 9:35 am

Last night I had the chance to listen to and meet Jeff Galloway, the former Olympic marathoner and current running coach/entrepreneur, who was speaking at my local Road Runner Sports store. The session was a very informal Q&A in which Jeff answered general running questions as well as specific questions about his training programs. Unfortunately, I didn’t take notes, so the following won’t contain exact quotes from Jeff, but will (hopefully) capture the gist of his comments. On Stretching One of the audience members asked about stretching, and when they should be doing it.
Born To Run by Christopher McDougall: A Review

kch

2 Jun 2009 | 7:07 am

This book is the answer to all of those people that try to tell you that running is bad for you. Born to Run is, simply stated, one of the best books about running that I’ve read in a long time. Part science, part story, part tips on how to improve your running, Born to Run kept me interested and entertained all the way through. At its heart, the book is the story of one man’s quest to be able to run consistently without getting injured, and the people, including the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico, he encounters along the way. The Tarahumara Indians are a reclusive tribe of people…
2009 Colfax Half Marathon Race Results

kch

18 May 2009 | 3:28 pm

For those who haven’t already seen me prattle endlessly about this over at Twitter, here are my race results from yesterday’s Colfax Half Marathon: Time: 1:56:12 (net) Overall Place: 534/2294 Gender Place: 204/1448 Division Place: 26/300 (F 40-49) You may or may not recall from my previous post about my goals for Colfax that I wanted to: Run a negative-split or even-split race Set a course PR (beat last year’s 1:59:19 finish) Finish in under 1:55 I’m happy to claim that I met goals #1 and #2, and was not all that far from also meeting goal #3. I say ‘claim’…
2009 Colfax Half Marathon Goals

kch

14 May 2009 | 10:25 am

Well, the big day is almost here…my first half marathon of the year, the Colfax Half Marathon, is this Sunday, May 17. This will be my second year in a row running this race. Last year at this time, I had just recovered from a bout of plantar fasciitis, so I wasn’t feeling that optimistic about running a great race. Despite that, I ran fairly well, and met all of my goals. This year, I’ve had no injuries, and my training has gone reasonably well, so my goals are a bit tougher: To run a negative-split or at least an even-paced race. This is the minimum I like to try to…
Special Offer for the 98th Annual ING Bay to Breakers 12k : May 17th, 2009

kch

24 Apr 2009 | 8:20 am

Who doesn’t like discounts?! ING Bay to Breakers 12k has a special offer for my blog’s readers! You can get an additional 5% off the early registration price for this year’s race. Don’t miss this opportunity to join (and support!) one of the most original and zany road races in the county. Visit www.ingbaytobreakers.com for details about the race Register online by midnight on April 30th, 2009 to receive the early registration price with an additional 5% discount http://tinyurl.com/cy3vkw Enter this coupon code 5RUNFAST09 (case sensitive) and click ‘redeem’ before completing your…

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2009 Weekly Back Cove Race Series » Week 8

Blaine Moore

2 Jul 2009 | 8:09 am

188 runners made their way out in the fog and wind last night to compete in cool temperatures that hovered right around 60 degrees. Claton Conrad took it out in about the same pace as last week’s race, finishing only 2 seconds slower in 16:13 for his 1st trip around the Back Cove this season. Despite a guy yelling to me at about a mile and a quarter, there was no chance of anybody being able to “run him down” last night though, as I finished over a minute behind him in 17:14. Abbey Gosling is establing a trend, winning the women’s race in 19:16. She is now 4 for 4 in…
Mud Hog Trail Race is on August 9th This Year

Blaine Moore

30 Jun 2009 | 12:59 pm

Have you participated in the Mud Hog Trail Race yet? This year’s event is scheduled for August 9th, and I’m planning on heading over with Erin to help out and to do some camping (there’s a Rib Fest the day before, can’t miss out on that!) Here’s some info from Matt Hartman, the race director: The Mud Hog Trail Race enters its third year this year at Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, NH. The race takes place on August 9th, the same weekend as last year when more than 100 muddy competitors took to the hills of NH. This year race organizer Matt Hartman expects…
Tyson Gay Ran a 9.75 second 100m Prelim at the US Championships

Blaine Moore

26 Jun 2009 | 7:05 am

In another wind-aided run of 100 meters, Tyson Gay ran (as I like to put it) not quite slow to finish in 9.75 seconds. That’s the 7th fastest 100 meters ever run under any conditions, although it is not eligible for the record books given the assist from Mother Nature. He only ran the first round of the preliminaries and then called it good for the week, as he prepares for a showdown with Usain Bolt at the World Championships. That’s gonna be a good race, despite being over by the time you could blink. (More Info: ESPN – Photo Credit: Sky Sports)
Pineland Farm Photos are Now Online

Blaine Moore

25 Jun 2009 | 1:42 pm

It’s been about a month since the Pineland Farms Trail Challenge on Memorial Day weekend, and the official photographs are now available. I’ve also done my best compiling all of the race reports that I could find as well as any other sources of photos. So far, my count is up to a dozen race reports and a half dozen sites with photos from the race. Here are a few links, although check the bottom of my race report for an up to date list that I’ll keep adding to as I find more (and if you know of anybody I’ve missed, shoot me a link!) Photos & Videos: Capstone Erin…
2009 Weekly Back Cove Race Series » Week 7

Blaine Moore

24 Jun 2009 | 6:19 pm

175 runners were met with some fog at the Back Cove this evening, with Michael Payson leading the way by bringing in this year’s fastest time to date: 16:11. Curtis Wheeler was chasing him down, a mere 9 seconds back. Abbey Gosling again won the women’s race, this week in 19:20. Kellie Stratton debuted on the leaderboard this week in first place with almost a 2 minute lead. Nathan Augustine improved his lot to first place by knocking almost 3 minutes off of his cumulative time; he has now made it to all 7 races so far. I didn’t make it to the race this week; with my legs as…

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Exxon Bilsett Games, Oslo, Norway, July 3, 2009, from IAAF, Note by Larry Eder

Larry Eder

3 Jul 2009 | 9:30 pm

The Scandanavian weather gods showed who really has control in the 2009 version of the Bislett Games. The weather gods love Meseret Defar, who lead five women under 14:41, ten under 14:50 and fifteen under 15:00 in an amazing 5,000 meters! Meseret Defar, running in the 2008 Olympics, photo by Photorun.net. Asafa Powell won the 100 meters in 10.07, with Daniel Bailey of Antigua in 10.07 and Michael Frater at 10.08. Renny Quow of Trinidad won the 400 meters in 45.18, with Leslie Djhone of France in second in 45.37. Yuriy Borzakovskiy of Russia won in 1;44.42 with Mohammed Al-Salhi of Saudi…
William Biwott runs World JR Mile of 3:48.95, Sanya Richards runs 49.23 WL, in storm delayed Oslo! by Alfons Juck

Larry Eder

3 Jul 2009 | 2:16 pm

Sanya Richards running at US champs, Eugene, Oregon, June 27, 2009, by PhotoRun.net. OSLO: World junior record in the dream mile 3:48.95 by William Biwott of Kenyana and world leading 49.23 at 400 m for Sanya Richards highlighted the Exxon Mobil Bislett Games after a storm delayed the begin of the main programme. Six athletes won after Berlin also in Oslo (Richards, Isinbayeva, Pitkamäki, Bekele, Cherry, Stewart). Daniel Bailey and Dexter Faulk did not win and Chris Brown and Ariane Friedrich did not come to Oslo from the remaining four Berlin winners. METZ: French Boubdallah Tahri clocked…
Deep Thoughts on USATF Day 3: David Payne, Terrance Trammell, Aries Merritt in the 110m hurdles, by Larry Eder

Larry Eder

3 Jul 2009 | 1:12 pm

If you think making the U.S. sprint team is tough, try the men's 110 meter hurdles. First, you have had, since 1995, Allan Johnson, who is the dean of American hurdles. Any man who can hurdle the highs at the age of 36 has my respect. David Payne, Terrance Trammell, Aries Merritt, Dexter Faulk, David Oliver would have been on most lists. Oliver had injuries and did not run in Eugene. But, in the final, Payne, Trammell, Merritt, Mitchum, all looked good. On Saturday, it was David Paynes' race, as he hurdled a clean 13.12, the same as Terrance Trammell, who has a drawer full of World and…
Deep Thoughts on USATF Day 3: Why Shannon Rowbury won the 1,500 meters, by Larry Eder

Larry Eder

3 Jul 2009 | 12:36 pm

Shannon Rowbury is one of the most underrated athletes in our sport. She is also, one of the most dangerous women middle distance runners in the US, capable of racing world class not only at 1,500 meters, but also 800 and yes, although she is not real excited about it, for now, the 5,000 meters. At the Pre Classic, the story was about Jenny Barringer, who broke four minutes, at the end of a long, and well raced collegiate season. Peter Stubbs, Shannon's manager, took me aside after the Pre 1,500 and reminded me that this was Shannon's first race of the season. I had thought that running 4:03…
Deep Thoughts on USATF Day 3: LaShawn Merritt, by Larry Eder

Larry Eder

3 Jul 2009 | 12:04 pm

La Shawn Merritt is the Olympic champion. His run in Beijing was perfect for him, as he raced down the final straightaway and completed one of the greatest upsets in our sport. Now, facing off in Berlin, will be the Olympic 2008 champion, the Olympic 2004 champion, defending his 2007 World championships. La Shawn Merritt versus Jeremy Wariner-another of the great match ups slated for Berlin! In Eugene, Jeremy Wariner focused on the 200 meters and LaShawn on the 400 meters. Here is LaShawn's story: The men's 400 meter race was a very good field! The race got out well, with LaShawn taking…

Runnergirl Training
Short On Time?

Runnergirl

2 Jul 2009 | 9:44 am

Here are a few quick workouts to keep you on track, even when you're time pressed!http://tinyurl.com/cs5fw3http://tinyurl.com/ahkrl5
A Greener Running Shoe

Runnergirl

28 Jun 2009 | 4:53 pm

This is an interesting article from Runner's World about how the shoe industry is trying to make greener running shoes. http://tinyurl.com/nz9cl3
Hip & Knee Injury Prevention

Runnergirl

28 Jun 2009 | 1:16 pm

Here are some great video clips for hip & knee injury prevention exercises!http://tinyurl.com/mgmjw7
Jump Rope Workout

Runnergirl

20 Jun 2009 | 2:39 pm

Looking for a fun, jump rope workout? Give this one a try! http://tinyurl.com/kt7g3f
Vitamin D Foods

Runnergirl

18 Jun 2009 | 2:47 pm

Here are some excellent food choices that are high in Vitamin D! http://tinyurl.com/lvjw3w

Runners Lounge
Open Mic Friday: Meet the Beth, runner and professor

Runners' Lounge

3 Jul 2009 | 5:45 am

Today's guest has some of our favorite qualities--enthusiastic about running and family—although it is a bit unusual she loves her career she has built around crime!A marathoner and triathlete, but you still might be surprised what she considers her greatest running accomplishment. She also discusses her non-running interests, and the running challenges and adventures she has her sights set on later this year.We're sure you'll enjoy getting to know Beth, the Crim Prof. Congratulations on completing your first triathlon. Tell us how it went for you.I had a…
Triathlon for Runners: Triathlon Cycling 101

Runners' Lounge

2 Jul 2009 | 11:48 pm

This article is part of a series focused on triathlon information for runners. Since we know cross training is good for runners and biking and swimming are popular cross training exercise, why not mix it up and add a triathlon race to your calendar? Lana, from her blog The Fire Inside offered her expertise in this topic in response to our Help Wanted ad a few months ago. We were excited to have this marathoner turned Ironman share her knowledge with the Lounge. By Lana Matthews Sain Cycling can be a bit intimidating for…
Take It and Run Thursday: Running Fireworks

Runners' Lounge

1 Jul 2009 | 11:16 pm

Welcome to Take It and Run Thursday! It's our way to bring together the knowledge of all of us ordinary runners. It's the virtual equivalent to putting our virtual heads together. Even though many of us aren't elite athletes, coaches or authors, it doesn't mean that we haven't earned a well deserved PhD in running. Whether you are starting out, have 50 years of running under your belt or somewhere in between - all of us have lessons learned that make us wiser and better runners. This week's theme is…
LoungeCast: Interview with Teri, the Relays Guru

Runners' Lounge

1 Jul 2009 | 9:51 am

Last month we introduced Teri, an enthusiast for everything about relays in Open Mic Friday. From her passion in that interview, we get it--that there is a phenomenal growing interest in relays. For those interested in learning more about relays, Teri is single-handledly building Running Relays, a rich web site containing a storehouse of information about relays, the races themselves, as well as how to get involved in them, a list of great relay team names, and some great training articles and resources we can all benefit from.Also, Teri has started a Lounge Forum about relays…
Links and Stuff

Runners' Lounge

30 Jun 2009 | 9:07 pm

Hi Half Marathoners - here are some links for your reading pleasure: 16 year old Hunter's Big Run Project. Running 1000 miles to raise money for spinal research. Makes it hard to complain about getting out there and running a few miles today. Are your runs a work of art? They are for fellow runner and artist, Jennifer Desormeaux who has an exhibit of art inspired by her running. Why do you run? Great post from "bold words" about why they run and a recommendation to read the book Born to Run. Best quote from the post,…

Running for Two
Kaptain Klutz

Lisa Jhung

3 Jul 2009 | 10:12 am

Maybe it’s because it’s tough chasing around a one-year-old, remembering twice as many things (more!) than before, and constantly worrying to the nth degree about another human life. But I am way... Runner?s World contributor Lisa Jhung blogs about the struggles, the joys, and the?um?bladder issues of staying active while pregnant. Follow her here as she strives to keep both her baby and herself healthy over a challenging nine months.
Nature vs. Nurture

Lisa Jhung

27 Jun 2009 | 12:13 pm

As Sam’s beginning to show certain personality traits, I wonder about which parts of him are coming from his environment, and which are innate. It’s the whole nature vs. nurture debate. We were at a... Runner?s World contributor Lisa Jhung blogs about the struggles, the joys, and the?um?bladder issues of staying active while pregnant. Follow her here as she strives to keep both her baby and herself healthy over a challenging nine months.
The Short-Shirt Phenomenon

Lisa Jhung

19 Jun 2009 | 1:51 pm

I had an overnight work trip this week, and packed a shirt I hadn’t worn since before being pregnant for a dinner out. Big mistake. Combined with the jeans I had packed—which had just come out of the... Runner?s World contributor Lisa Jhung blogs about the struggles, the joys, and the?um?bladder issues of staying active while pregnant. Follow her here as she strives to keep both her baby and herself healthy over a challenging nine months.
Learning to Run

Lisa Jhung

12 Jun 2009 | 1:34 pm

Sam’s been ramping up his walking, approaching a scary, drunken-looking run, occasionally banging into things and falling. I’ve been ramping up my walking as well, have run a few minutes here and... Runner?s World contributor Lisa Jhung blogs about the struggles, the joys, and the?um?bladder issues of staying active while pregnant. Follow her here as she strives to keep both her baby and herself healthy over a challenging nine months.
Independent Ridiculousness

Lisa Jhung

5 Jun 2009 | 8:31 pm

Once in a while, I find myself doing things that are difficult to do by myself and somewhat unnecessary, I think just to prove to myself that I can. I'm not sure why I'm so bent on self-sufficiency... Runner?s World contributor Lisa Jhung blogs about the struggles, the joys, and the?um?bladder issues of staying active while pregnant. Follow her here as she strives to keep both her baby and herself healthy over a challenging nine months.

Running into a brick wall
5K for Fatherhood - 2009!

Rae

29 Jun 2009 | 7:39 pm

I guess technically this was not her first 5K. Technically her first 5K was this same race, just last year, when I was somewheres around 10 or 11 weeks pregnant. This race was the "race that started them all" for us. I first ran it back in 2004 on a whim. A friend who lived a couple of blocks over had just started running and we had started running in the evenings with her. We decided to put our two weeks of experience to the test and found this 5K at someplace called "Shelby Park". Little did I know on that June day that it would be the first of many races, and in a few years we would only…
Happy Mother's Day!

Rae

9 May 2009 | 8:08 pm

Happy Mother's Day from Lilli & Pippin!
Weeks 3 -5

Rae

1 May 2009 | 4:01 pm

Yeah, so I haven't done so great in keeping my running blog updated! But you can you blame me when you have such a cute little face to keep you company all day??Running is going great. It hasn't been tough at all to get my 20 miles in each week for Wk 3 & 4. I don't have my stats right here with me, but I think I had 21.5 miles in Wk 3 and 21 miles last week. I've been able to do my toning on average 3-4 times per week, I wish I had more time for it but I work out my abs after Lilli goes to bed and sometimes I am just BEAT at that point! On the pretty afternoons we also walk a 2-mile path…
Week 2 in Review

Rae

15 Apr 2009 | 11:23 am

Hey everyone! I hope you all had great Easter weekends! This will prob be short due to the sleeping baby on my chest and I'm not so great typing with one hand!Here's how Week 2 (last week) went:Sunday: Killer Butt DVD (45 minutes)Mon: 4.5 milesTues: 4.25 miles, Perf Abs (17 mins)Wed: 4.25 miles, Perf Abs (17 mins)Thurs: 4.25 miles, Aft stroll w/ friend + Lilli (prob a mile)Fri: 3.25 milesSat: No formal, but we walked several miles at Opryland HotelTotal run: 20.5 miles versus goal of 20 miles!So once again I hit my goal and am back to my usual mileage (when I'm not training for anything!).
Happy Easter!

Rae

13 Apr 2009 | 11:46 am

Happy Easter, we hope you had a great one!Week 2 of my "comeback" review to come later, but the short version is it went pretty well and I exceeded my goal of 20 miles!

Running is therapy
Training Log 06.27.09

Nathan Powell

27 Jun 2009 | 7:56 pm

I haven’t posted a training log in a while, and thought it might be time. I was up till about 1:30 last night and woke up at 6:30 this morning. So on 5 hours sleep I was feeling a little washed out today. I knew I had a 4 miler that I needed to do, but I kept putting it off because it was so hot and I was so tired that I thought it might be miserable. Nope. Best run I have had in weeks. I felt great the whole time. It was one of those runs that causes you to fall in love with running in the first place. When I got back, a certain 2 year old was hogging the shower, so I had to cool my…
And the circle remains unbroken

Nathan Powell

22 Jun 2009 | 6:10 am

About 2 (?) months ago I stopped wearing my orthotics to see if that would help my heel. I think I can say unequivocally that it has. I am running a consistent 20 miles per week, and my heel (though not entirely healed) feels better than in has in a year. However (you just knew there was going to be a however didn’t you), my hip (remember my hip? the whole reason I started wearing orthotics in the first place?) is starting to feel the same way it did when I went to get orthotics in the first place. It’s not quite as bad as it was then, but it’s bad enough that I know I have…
Running, cats and hacking

Nathan Powell

23 May 2009 | 4:13 pm

I am working on a post about the wireless ap I built using FreeBSD, but in the mean time I thought I’d post on a few personal items. First, I am hacking away on various at home projects, not the least of which is the aforementioned wireless access point. That was a blast, and I hope record the steps I took in decent detail for the post. In fact, I am connected to my lan via said ap right now. Eventually it will be my only access point, and router, but I am planning a vacation for July (to a beach house with no net), and I want to take it with me. I plan to use the GSM modem I bought as…
I like postgres.

Nathan Powell

13 May 2009 | 2:15 pm

I really do. So after spending a pretty frustrating day trying to get a development environment in windows set up, I finally got to the part where I was going to put postgres on the machine. Easy I thought. Those guys do good work. And they are cool enough to autogen you a password. Um. wtf.
Getting into a box when virt-manager is sucking

Nathan Powell

7 May 2009 | 1:25 pm

Sometimes virt-manager (over a less than optimal link) will be unusable. Never fear, it’s simply creating an ssh tunnel, and then connecting you to vnc. No reason to let it have all the fun. First find out what port the vnc server you want to talk to is listening on root@vm.foo.com:~# virsh dumpxml dns | grep graph Connecting to uri: qemu:///system <graphics type='vnc' port='5904' listen='127.0.0.1'/> There we see it’s port 5904, now tunnel that port over ssh ssh -L…

Running like my life depends on it!
Getting set for the 100!

11 Jun 2009 | 5:06 am

The last few weeks have been about getting set for my annual athletic meet on the 21st of June.Been doing a lot of 40m - 120m repeats and some weight training. Feeling fairly fit. But Im not sure my endurance is where it should be. I feel a lot leaner and feel a little tired. But I expect that should go with the one week rest that begins on Saturday. I will be in Rome for that week but there's going to be no running. A lot of walking but no running whatso ever. So that should bring some life back into my legs. I bought a new pair of spikes this morning. The previous pair that I had bought…
Getting Addicted

28 Apr 2009 | 7:48 pm

Posting after a long time because I was eye-deep in work for a bit. Also my work outs have been fairly irregular and inconsistent. May be that's a good thing.Had a couple of interesting workouts in the last 4 weeks.One was a parkour course - very beginner - that I went through at Zest Pondicherry. Btw, I highle recommend AGAINST Zest Pondicherry. There was a rat in my room - sitting in our suitcase actually - when we returned from the swimming pool that didnt have the filters running with about 50 people in the pool. Very miserable experience. I couldn't resist that plug because I was most…
Is every city in India better than Chennai for running?

29 Dec 2008 | 7:08 pm

I spent the last week at Hyderabad and Vizag. In Hyderabad we were in the Hitec City area. Since it was a Christmas holiday the dominant theme of the holiday was alcohol. So running was not really something I focused on much. But I did get out to run two evenings - once I ran through Hitex - an exhibition area and once just outside the place I was staying in.What struck me the most were that the streets were so clean and well paved. Maybe because this area is so far out that regular Indians don't live there. Most of the people who live there are sofware types who have travelled abroad and…
Working hard and the right way to tie Shoelaces!

19 Dec 2008 | 8:17 am

Been working a lot these last couple of weeks. The prospect of the recession is creating a sense of fear and urgency. So I've been focussing a lot on my company's ability to execute and deliver on what I think are our priorities these last couple of weeks.As a result my running has taken a bit of a back seat. The last I ran (before today) was last Sunday when I ran with Chennai Runners. Did a slow 11K. Went from the usual starting place - Dimensions Gym - to Besant Nagar Beach. At the beach I did 24 pull ups and 24 dips in sets of 8. Came back to Dimensions. It has been such a long time since…
Disappointments and getting back to training

5 Dec 2008 | 8:24 pm

So I just got a kick in a butt from a friend about updating my blog. Here it is, Shumit.The major development is that my meet which was scheduled to be tomorrow (Dec 7) has been postponed to Feb 15th. I was pretty disappointed. So much so that I actually ate only junk food for 2 days. (I have to watch this carefully - I think I may have some psychological problems associated with running and keeping fit)Anyway, I entered this week feeling really tired and worn out. My legs were hurting and my mind was bruised from all the sprinting that I was doing the last several weeks. The rains made it…

Running Times
Dathan Ritzenhein on Long Runs

27 Jun 2009 | 1:29 pm

Two-time Olympian Dathan Ritzenhein describes what his long runs are like when he's not training for a marathon. Find out how far, how fast and what percentage of weekly mileage long runs should be when you're getting ready for a shorter race like a 10K or half marathon. (8:07)
Steve Spence on Nurturing Young Runners

17 Jun 2009 | 10:36 am

World champs medalist and Olympic marathoner Steve Spence is now the highly successful coach at Shippensburg State University in Pennsylvania. Among his runners is his daughter, Neely, who won two national cross country titles in her freshman year at Shippensburg. In this podcast, Steve describes his approach to nurturing young runners so that they achieve long-term success. (13:39)
Nate Jenkins Talks Training

18 May 2009 | 11:35 am

This Running Times blogger should be an inspiration to all who long for self excellence but lack great genetic gifts. Through sheer force of will and dedication to training, Jenkins has remade himself from a so-so collegiate runner into a member of this year's World Championships marathon squad for the U.S. In this podcast, he covers it all, from how he structures his training, what a guy with a 2:10 marathon goal is doing running 8:00 pace most days and how he keeps the faith during months on end of unsatisfying races.
Train Like a NCAA Record Holder

27 Apr 2009 | 11:25 am

RT's college editor, Chris Lear, talks with former NCAA champion Josh McDougal about the training behind his success and that of Sam Chelanga, the NCAA record holder at 10,000m. Learn how these Liberty University standouts do hard tempo runs and easy recovery days to reach their racing potential.
From the Archives: Masters Training with Coach Greg McMillan

24 Apr 2009 | 12:52 pm

Scott Douglas undertook an extensive interview with Coach Greg McMillan in which they address many of the particulars that make training different for masters runners from the training advice often found in books for the more general public.

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A Missed Race, Some Updates, & A New Approach

cyberpenguin

24 Jun 2009 | 2:09 am

I was supposed to run a 5K race this past weekend (i.e., Run for Roses 5K) that I'd registered for a while back, but due to unforeseen circumstances completely out of my control, wasn't able to run the race. So now I have a T-shirt for a race I didn't run. Not something that's ever happened to me before until now, (as I earnestly make every effort under the sun to fulfill race-day commitments, whether as a racer or volunteer), but guess there's a first time for everything, eh?! ;)The ironic upside to all of this is that while, I've run this race in previous years, I've never gotten a T-shirt…
Race Report: Sunbury YMCA 5K

cyberpenguin

15 Jun 2009 | 7:07 am

In keeping with the content of the previous post, if you'd like to see a race report & the results of my most recent race, the Sunbury YMCA 5K, which was this past Saturday, you are welcome to click here (i.e., DailyMile workout log) to read about it. Thanks!Below is a picture of my parents' bulldog, Lily Rose, who, along with the rest of the family, came out to support me on Saturday. She was a real hit with the crowd there. What a cutie-pie!Here is Lily Rose, in her "guest appearance" at the Sunbury YMCA 5K. :)
Making Up for Lost Time: Several Weeks of Weekly Updates (!)

cyberpenguin

15 Jun 2009 | 6:52 am

Hiya Everybody,Hope you're all having a great summer! Thanks so much for all your comments; I promise to reply soon. :) There's been a lot going on lately, & as a result, my blog-related activity (writing, reading, correspondence, etc.) has been nominal at best.What happens during times like these is that I go into what could best be described as "minimal mode." The baseline activities like working out, recording runs & races (atDailyMile), etc., still get done, but there's not much time for much online interaction (blogging, tweeting, Facebook-ing, etc.), nor do the DailyMile posts…
Hello Everyone! I'm Baaaack. :)

cyberpenguin

2 Jun 2009 | 4:44 am

Just want to say thank you to so many of you who gave me such a warm welcome back. I really do appreciate it so much! You rock, very hard. :)Instead of writing a super-long post about everything that's happened between the last post & now -- which'd be almost an entire month of goings-on! -- it'll be a whole lot easier to say that you are more than welcome to check my DailyMile postings to see some of what I've been up to over the last month, & that there will be some more backdated updates appearing, particularly with regard to some of the on-foot explorations. :)This photo is not a…
Reminder: Cyberpenguin has "Gone Fishin' " for the Month of May

cyberpenguin

4 May 2009 | 4:56 am

Just a reminder that, due to travel -- which commences today (May 4th!), I'll be in "vacation" mode, which applies to this blog, Twitter, email, and all other online communication & social media, for the month of May. That means I won't necessarily have the time to check or respond to any communication, so please factor that into the equation when you leave comments or send me email. Thanks!Yes, I know it's hard to believe, but amazingly, I'll be unplugging from "the Matrix" for a while. :)Also, please keep in mind that I may or may not have the time or the opportunity to access the…

Sweet Victory
Naked in the New Nike Free

Marcus Grimm

2 Jul 2009 | 5:28 am

I'm currently rotating three pairs of shoes: Asics Hyperspeed II racing flats, Asics DS Trainers and the Nike Lunar Trainers. I've been totally out of my orthotics for nine months now.Shin-wise, I'm in a good place. Haven't been injured in a few months, which I chalk up to rotating shoes and keeping the miles fairly slow.That being said, I didn't really want to buy the Lunar Trainers, but I needed a new pair of shoes a few months ago, and the New Nike Free wasn't out yet. It is, now, and I can't wait to need a pair.That being said, I might train differently in them than the crew in this…
The Flipside of the Dexcom

Marcus Grimm

1 Jul 2009 | 12:50 pm

So I've been on the Dex for nearly three weeks now. My blood sugars have never been in better control. The machine is mostly reliable and I've learned how to feel like less of a robot with a second thing plugged into me. I've got one complaint and it's a complaint I wouldn't have (I don't think) if I wasn't a marathoner:I've gained 4 pounds.Before I sound hopelessly anorexic, I know that this gives me a theoretically "ideal" BMI. I also know that my wife also likes this me at this weight and no longer feels she's "cuddling an ironing board."But if you've run marathons, you know what I'm…
If You're a Runner, Buy This Book...

Marcus Grimm

30 Jun 2009 | 5:12 am

Hardly a out-on-the-ledge pick, as Born to Run, by Christopher McDougall is currently ranked #61 on Amazon. Still, the PR department at Knopf can't take all the credit. This book is insanely good. Here's the deal:The author stumbles across a mysterious trail guide who takes him to see the Tarahumara, the famed reclusive Mexican runners of the Copper Canyons. While there, he learns the secrets of their injury-free (and FUN!) running. You could stop the book there and still have it be a good read, but noooo..From there, the author returns to the Copper Canyons to compete in a 50 mile race…
Tiny Post....

Marcus Grimm

24 Jun 2009 | 7:19 am

I just got my Spi-belt and will never wear another belt for running again. Simply put, they're ridiculously better than anything on the market:1. When nothing's in a pocket, the elastic pocket is sleek and small.2. When putting things in the pocket, it expands quite wide (enough for my BlackBerry storm in one pocket and my DexCom in another)3. It doesn't bounce. At all.Big fan. You need something to carry your stuff? Look no further. I've used a couple other belt/bag combos but previously tended to favor my RaceReady shorts over belts and bags. I'll still use the RaceReady shorts sometimes,…
Chasing Ghosts

Marcus Grimm

24 Jun 2009 | 6:07 am

"Time and tears ago, I chased my dreams without a single fearThat I'd ever miss the treasures of my youth.But recently I thought I'd take a trip back through the yearsAnd it hurts me just a bit to face the truth." - The Rarely Herd. Part of Growing Up (That Gets Me Down)Last weekend was the 3rd Annual Solanco Alumni XC Meet (which I also waxed poetic about last year). Highlights: 1.Last year, I lamented the fact that I was one of only 2 guys from the White Snake era. This year, we had four additional runners from my time, 3 of which I can take credit for (though Facebook certainly helped). I…

The Internal Pigdog
A Very Belated Race Report

Brian Morrissey

8 Jun 2009 | 8:06 pm

My return to racing was, thankfully, uneventful. The most stressful part of the Brooklyn Half Marathon was getting to the start. Thanks to NYRR disorganization, I walked 45 minutes until arriving at registration. Then they didn't have my number. Then it was back another half mile to the start, barely in time. The day was pretty warm, even at 8am, mostly because the sun was strong. That made me even more cautious, since I don't have a good track record with the heat and I drank a couple glasses of wine the night before.I'd forgotten my HRM, so I decided to go purely on feel. My guess was…
Back in the Arena

Brian Morrissey

26 May 2009 | 6:15 am

I wrote on my other blog about the need for people to get "in the arena," to take chances and risk failure. I've decided it's time I do that with running, even though I've been concentrating on other sports lately with the triathlon training. It's time to race again. I'm doing the Brooklyn Half Marathon on Saturday. I have no idea how it will go. I've been running just twice a week for months. That's not all that much, clearly, although my fitness level is alright thanks to all the biking and swimming I've done. We'll see how that nets out along the route from Prospect Park to Coney Island.
Bicycle Dreams

Brian Morrissey

22 May 2009 | 6:38 pm

Now that I'm cycling I can appreciate more how hard it is. Going 40 miles is more than enough for me. What about 3,000 miles in 10 days? There's a new film out, Bicycle Dreams, following cyclists trying to do just that during the Race Across America. From the trailer, it looks like there are plenty of encounters with the Pigdog along the way. The movie site has some great descriptions of the participants, who it must be said all seem a little nuts.
Why to run

Brian Morrissey

21 May 2009 | 9:41 am

I loved, loved, loved this op-ed in The Wall Street Journal about running. It perfectly captured what runners know and non-runners often don't get. I'm particularly partial to the part that details the odd pride runners take in the semi-masochistic side of the activity. My own armchair analysis of why this excites us is because it confirms we're truly alive and can face anything.At the Olympic trials in Charlotte, N.C., in 1996, marathoner Bob Kempainen vomited a bright green stream of Gatorade on national television, then calmly accelerated (running a 4:44 mile) and sprinted to victory.
Trail Running

Brian Morrissey

17 May 2009 | 2:42 pm

I love living in a big city. There's so much energy, so much to do, so many kinds of people. I even love the running here, although it's a specific type of urban running. My (running) dream is to run trails. Why? Watch.UltraRunning from Matt Hart on Vimeo.

The MS Runner
A Brief Race

Dave

29 Jun 2009 | 5:26 am

This past Saturday was a new race this year to Denver called the Undy 5000 5K to help fund colon rectal cancer research. The hook is that you get a pair of boxer shorts instead of a tee shirt, and there were probably 25% of the people “dressed up” in some form of underwear attire. Most were pretty tasteful, and at least the ones that were a bit risque, they had the bodies to pull it off. I was hoping to do around an 8:00 mile pace for this run, and I ended up doing a 8:16 pace. I didn’t really prepare myself properly for this race, and it didn’t even start until…
A Great day for a Run

Dave

14 Jun 2009 | 4:44 pm

Another half marathon is run and done and today was a great indication of how much training means to a successful run. I haven’t run very much in the last three weeks and when I did run, I didn’t push myself. Today was the Rocky Mountain 1/2 Marathon, and I knew going into it that I wasn’t fully prepared. One thing about this run that I didn’t like, is that they don’t start until 7:30am. I know that I would have done much better if it had started at 6:30, or even 7:00 because it really got hot the last half hour or so of the run. I ended up taking a few…
The predonderance of pondering

Dave

7 Jun 2009 | 6:10 pm

Next week is the Rocky Mountain 1/2 Marathon in Denver, and my goal for this one is to just break 2 hours. I haven’t been running a whole lot since my last 1/2 marathon, which was only 3 weeks ago, and I can sure tell. But that’s okay. This was never a target run or anything like that, just something to keep the adrenaline going. The Detroit Red Wings are playing well at home, and lousy on the road. They are up 3 games to 2, and game six is in Pittsburgh. As much as I would like to see them win at home, they need to get it over with now. We finally got cable the other…
Run and Done

Dave

26 May 2009 | 6:26 pm

Another Bolder Boulder has come and gone and every year this race amazes me. I don’t know the final count, but there is somewhere around 55,000 running this race. I believe that is the 2nd largest 10K in the country next to the The Peachtree in Atlanta, Georgia. It is just mind boggling that this race seems to go off without a hitch. I’m sure that there are issues and problems, but they must be behind the scenes. My son Jason and his girlfriend Megan came in to run the race, and this was Jason’s second time doing it. As I mentioned before, he ran it in 2007, and…
Bolder Boulder

Dave

19 May 2009 | 8:02 pm

One of the largest 10K’s in the country is this Monday in Boulder, Colorado. There will be around 55,000 runners that will take to the streets in Boulder to do The Bolder Boulder that finishes up at Colorado University stadium. The cool thing is that my son Jason will be coming back to try and improve on his time from 2007, which I’m sure he won’t reveal, but I will. It was 56:26. I’m not sure if he will though, because as in his words, he is “fat and happy” now. I guess that means he hasn’t been training much. He will be coming in to run…

The NYC Running Blog
Summer Streets to Return for 2009

Matt

30 Jun 2009 | 6:42 am

For three Saturdays in August, The City of New York will be closing down a 6.9 mile stretch of Manhattan streets to allow them to be used for recreational purposes. The route will connect the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park. The program takes place on August 8th, 15th, and 22nd from 7:00am until 1:00pm. Summer Streets
This Weekend in Racing: Pride Edition

Matt

26 Jun 2009 | 4:47 am

Saturday 9:00 AM: Front Runners New York Lesbian and Gay Pride Run 5-miler in Central Park. This race is still open for registration and is a NYC Marathon qualifier. 9:00 AM: 8th Annual Luke M. Parlatore Memorial 3M [PDF race application] in Staten Island Sunday 8:25 AM: Achilles Hope & Possibility 5M in Central Park. This race is still open for registration and is a NYC Marathon qualifier. CORRECTION: this race is NOT a NYC Marathon qualifier. 9:30 AM: 17th Annual Cosme’s Coney Island Boardwalk 5K Run/Walk in Brooklyn
Race Report Round Up: Father’s Day 5-Mile

Matt

21 Jun 2009 | 3:58 pm

Over 4,500 runners finished NYRR’s Annual Father’s Day Race Against Prostate Cancer in Central Park on Sunday morning. Here is a round up of race coverage: Official Results from NYRR Video from NYRR Finish line video from ABC 7 Never Quit, Never Stop race report Training For My First Next Marathon race report New York Barefoot Runner race report Training Log race report Running with High Heels On race report with photos Runner’s World forum discussion thread The Running Laminator
In the News: Brooklyn Man Outruns Years & Youngsters

Matt

19 Jun 2009 | 7:34 am

Andre Exume, 74, was profiled in The Daily News about his New York City Marathon training: Retired civil engineer Andre Exume, 74, has been running 10 miles every morning to get in shape – after finishing last year’s 26-mile run in six hours, 45 minutes. “I was very unhappy with my performance. I was feeling under the weather. I can do much better,” said Exume, who came to the U.S. from Haiti in 1965. This Nov. 1, he’s aiming to outdo his personal best of four hours, 18 minutes – which he set in 1993 at the tender age of 58.
Running This Weekend: Father’s Day Edition

Matt

19 Jun 2009 | 7:26 am

Saturday 9:00 AM: Hunts Point Hustle 5K at Hunts Point Riverside Park in The Bronx 9:15 AM: New Balance Girls on the Run 5K in Manhattan 10:00 AM: Good Shepherd Sports 5K Run/Walk in Brooklyn Sunday 8:30 AM: NYRR Presents: The 10th Annual Father’s Day Race Against Prostate Cancer Sponsored by ABC-7 and 1050 ESPN in Central Park. This NYRR race is sold out. You can watch finish cameras streamed over the internet at WABC 7’s website. 9:15 AM: Alfred Ronaldson Memorial 5K in Staten Island 10:00 AM: 5th Annual Take Your Base – 5K Run/Walk for Cancer in Brooklyn View all…

The Trail Running Blog
Race Report: 25th Annual Bonita 5000 5K Run

SDrunner

22 Jun 2009 | 8:56 am

The Bonita 5000 5K Race is the 2nd race of my ‘season’ and I finished at 20:05 at 6:29 pace, 74th out of 387, and 9th in my age group. Looking at the finishing time, you can say that it was a pretty good run. But if you read on, you’ll see that I probably could have run a lot smarter and faster! So the last few workouts that I’ve ran before this race have not been that great. I would start off ok, but after each mile, I would just feel really tired and not be able to keep up the pace. I was afraid that I would come into this race and not run as fast as I was able to to run in the UCSD…
Race Pictures: UCSD Grove Run 5K

SDrunner

15 Jun 2009 | 9:37 pm

Race Pictures: UCSD Grove Run 5K So the race pictures for the UCSD Grove Run 5K has been available online for a while now, I just didn’t have time to actually post them on the blog. These aren’t even all of them, just the ones that summarize the race and ones that I’m (sort of) in. Read the UCSD Grove Run 5K Race Report or view all the pictures from the race. Note: I wanted the gallery to display using Lightbox (like the race banner), but I can’t get it to work. Maybe for the next race..
Skullcandy Smokin’ Buds Ink’d Earbud Headphones Review

SDrunner

12 Jun 2009 | 3:00 pm

I bought my first pair of Skullcandy Ink’d Earbud Headphones back in February of 2008 when they were on sale at Circuit City (when they were still in business). It was around that time that I started running again too and only one earphone of my current Sony headphones were working, so this was much needed for my runs. I am far from being any type of audiophile, but I was very pleased with those earbud headphones. The sound quality was really good, they actually stayed in my ears while running (can’t say the same with the headphones that come with iPods) and I had no real issues…
Interval Workout: Mile Repeats on the Track

SDrunner

7 Jun 2009 | 9:22 am

Workout: 1 mile warm up, 4-1 mile repeats at 6:40 pace, 1 mile cool down Time: 6:39 (172 bpm, 127 calories); 6:38 (181 bpm, 137 calories); 6:39 (183 bpm, 140 calories); 6:23 (186 bpm, 138 calories) 1:24 all out last lap. Peak HR: 201. Weather: Sunny and windy around the backstretch and final 100 meter The last time I ran on the track, I ran one mile all out just to see what kind of shape I was in. I was pretty happy with running a 6:02 considering it wasn’t that long after I started running again. Fast forward a couple of months after a lot more miles and even an actual race under my…
Benefits of Running in the Rain

SDrunner

30 May 2009 | 11:16 am

Running in the Rain I just got back from a run this morning and I’m hoping this will be my first post right after a run. I’ve always been a fan of running in the rain and feel that there are many positive benefits for many reasons. Now don’t get me wrong, it is never safe to be running in the rain when it is pouring outside. Even though today was just drizzling, my New Balance 768’s weren’t gripping to the road as well as I would have wanted them to. In fact, there were sharp turns on the road where I felt like I was going to slip a little. So you definitely need…

The Final Sprint
Kitwara’s Win Streak On the Line At Peachtree Tomorrow

David Monti

3 Jul 2009 | 12:35 pm

Sammy Kitwara’s road running win streak of four victories this year will be on the line at tomorrow’s 40th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Ga., which features a huge invited field, including many top Americans who will contest the USA Men’s 10-K Championship. Kitwara’s road racing season began back in February with a course record victory at the World’s Best 10-K in San Juan, P.R. (27:26). Then in Holland last March at the Fortis City-Pier-City Half-Marathon, Kitwara scored the biggest victory of his career, beating…
Defar Faces Melkamu, Not Defar, In Oslo 5000m

Bob Ramsak

2 Jul 2009 | 5:53 pm

During the previous two editions of the ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Meseret Defar and Tirunesh Dibaba took turns smashing the world record in the 5000m. Both were on the slate in the event on Friday, but when Dibaba announced yesterday that she was pulling out of Friday night’s race due to injury, the meet was robbed of one of the most eagerly anticipated face-offs of the year. Yet despite the double Olympic champion’s withdrawal, Defar will nonetheless have quite a race on her hands when the AF Golden League series resumes tomorrow night here. Two years ago here, Defar sliced nearly eight…
Sprint Finishes Highlight Final Day Of USA Championships

David Monti

28 Jun 2009 | 8:29 pm

The USA Outdoor Championships wrapped up four days of competition here today with three thrilling sprint finishes –and a relative runaway– in the four middle distance finals contested. But in some ways, the meet isn’t over because a number of athletes lack the qualifying marks in their events needed to enter the 2009 IAAF World Championships in August in Berlin and will spend much of the next month chasing those standards. The runaway went to the University of Colorado’s Jenny Barringer in the 3000m steeplechase. Leading from gun to tape, Barringer went out at a…
Rupp Selects Johnson As Agent

David Monti

28 Jun 2009 | 4:30 pm

Race Results Weekly has learned that NCAA and USA 10,000m champion Galen Rupp of the University of Oregon has chosen 400 meter world record holder Michael Johnson to be his agent. RRW was informed of Rupp’s decision, which came this morning, by a shoe company executive who had spoken to one of the key agents who was trying to secure Rupp as a client. Two other prominent agents, who also did not wish to be identified, confirmed that Rupp had signed with Johnson. Rupp’s decision is surprising, considering that Johnson, who represents Olympic gold medalist Jeremy Wariner, does not…
Top Women All Smiles After 1500m Final

David Monti

28 Jun 2009 | 4:27 pm

Sometimes it’s possible for a race to have more than one winner, like in yesterday’s women’s 1500m final at the USA Outdoor Championships here. The big winner was Shannon Rowbury. The 24 year-old from San Francisco, who was seventh at last summer’s Beijing Olympics, defended her national title by running a sizzling 60.3 seconds for her final 400m to catch a breakaway bid for victory by Christin Wurth-Thomas. Rowbury clocked 4:05.07 to Wurth-Thomas’s 4:06.00, impressive times considering they ran the first lap in about 68 seconds. “We’ve really worked…

thirteen point one
muddy buddy 2009 in the bag!

indulf

22 Jun 2009 | 5:58 am

Alan & Adam @ the finish - 2009 Muddy Buddy it was tough but we finished. it was more fun than i’ve had in quite a while! awesome way to get back into the training routine. i’ll definitely be running this one again next year after i’m lighter and faster.
tomorrow’s race

indulf

19 Jun 2009 | 11:48 am

tomorrow is going to be humbling and FUN. for the first time in a while i’ll be running. for the first time in a while i’ll be on my MTB in the woods. the muddy buddy is a team race of approx 6-7miles with 5 legs. each team member alternates riding the MTB and running. i’ll be taking the first leg on the bike, which means i’ll bike 3 legs and run 2. my buddy alan is in much better shape than me, so we’ll see how it all plays out. ever since i’ve been visiting Progressive Medical Centers and getting my body chemistry aligned i have felt great. i have more…
i’m back

indulf

17 Jun 2009 | 1:24 pm

yep. i’m back. finally have made some serious progress with my overall health, which has kept me from continuing my training. now it’s on the mend and i have no excuses. no, i don’t have a lot of time, but i’ll use what time i do have. i’m doing this on saturday with virtually no training, so it’ll either inspire me or kill me. hah! http://www.muddybuddy.com/ my new goal is to get into US Army PFT passing shape. not that i’m going to join the army, but it’ll mean i’m in pretty good shape. that means that i must do the following: 39 push…
t minus a month and a little bit

indulf

12 Oct 2008 | 9:36 pm

if anyone out there is still reading then here’s a big hello. lots has been going on lately. lots besides running. i’m kicking it into high gear to make preparations for the half marathon. yes i’ll still do it. yes it will be tough. no i don’t have a choice. now that i’m over my recent sinus infection i’m ready to go. tonight i banged out about 1.5mi in short order. looks like i still have it. it’ll take a few days to really get going again, but i should be back in no time. i’ve been eating a little better, and my wife has committed to help me…
4mi tonight.. welcome back!

indulf

17 Aug 2008 | 6:14 pm

knocked out 4mi tonight. it was fairly slow, but it was 4mi nonetheless. i’ve been slacking lately, but no more. school is back in session, so i’ll hit the gym on mondays, get in some kickboxing on wednesday and friday, and i’ll run or bike the other days of the week. y’all keep me accountable! i’m running out of time for the half!!

This Man Runs
New Years Runner

Doc26.2

Recent happenings include:1. A nice 20 mile bike ride down the Silver Comet Trail 2 days ago. It's only my third outing with the bike and must say the off-street path is awesome for riding. I wasn't really pushing hard, but trying to get a solid workout. Funny how in my cheap-o shorts, cotton shirt, and standard pedals (not even a cage) I only got passed once by a small group of riders, but zipped around a bunch of other posers in full-on bike outfits and expensive rides. I rode 84 minutes, avg 15mph (included stopping at intersections). A lot of fun and…
Review: Sof Sole premium inserts

Doc26.2

Recently I had the opportunity to try out two different Sof Sole insert products: The Adapt and Stability. I used them in place of my factory insoles in my Nike Air Equalion +2's and Saucony Hurricanes. "Adapt" overall: 4.5 / 5 starsThe Adapt is a heat-moldable insert (225-degrees in oven for 2 minutes then wear in shoe for several minutes while cools) that provides a lot of cushion and support in the heel. I really liked this one because it kept the toebox wide while really hugging my heel. This really felt like a custom insert. After doing a few 10K…
Lazy Runner

Doc26.2

Running Lately: 10.5 miles sunday afternoon (cool and clear). last week did two 6-milers at 6am at Peidmont Park (yikes COLD!, around 25 and 30 degrees, add some wind). was planning a medium length run tomorrow but looks like the rain will stop me...
Turkey Runs

Doc26.2

A couple of chilly runs lately. First was Thanksgiving morning in Florida with a cold high-30s run down some old dirt roads. Ground was a bit damp still but that had the advantage of keeping dust out of the air. Next was not until today back home in Atlanta when I agreed (stupidly) to a 5:45am Piedmont Park run. Did about 6 miles via 3 progressively smaller loops (spiralling inward). Took a full 2 miles to get "unchilled" in the mid-30s high-wind weather. Winter is coming quickly. Finding the time and weather to run gets difficult. …
The [Douchey] Doctors

Doc26.2

Wow disturbed to catch on daytime TV yesterday a show called "The Doctors" hosted by that ER guy Stork who was on Bachelor a lifetime ago. What a crappy show, but I guess speaks something about the stay-at-home moms still finding blonde young docs hot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEJMZ51vwuc

Tri to Be Funny
Keeping Good Company

TRI TO BE FUNNY

1 Jul 2009 | 3:26 pm

I'm beginning to think that 12 is my lucky number. I've done two full Ironman triathlons and placed 12th in my age group in both of them. With both Ironman Arizona in April, 2008 and Ironman Coeur d'Alene in June, 2009, I was less than 5 minutes away from being in the Top 10...in my age group...in a freakin' Ironman...pretty cool and inconceivable.I hate to admit it publicly, but it really does have me wondering just what it would take to place in the Top 2 or 3 at a race and qualify for Kona. Of course, a girl can dream and while most women dream of Prince Charming and fancy cars, I've been…
Dual Race Reports: Ironman Coeur d'Alene

TRI TO BE FUNNY

28 Jun 2009 | 7:48 pm

As with the Marine Corps Marathon last October, both Shawn and I had vastly different race experiences. Below, find our individual reflections of 2009 Ironman Coeur d'Alene. It was Shawn's first foray into the Ironman distance and my second. I hope you enjoy reading as much as we enjoyed writing. Check back for more photos soon!Shawn's Race ReportReflections of a First Time Ironman What ran through my mind in the months, weeks, days, and seconds leading up to Ironman Coeur d’Alene 2009? I guess the obvious. Could I actually physically and mentally do this? Over the last 4 years, I had…
Who's Your Publicist?!

TRI TO BE FUNNY

28 Jun 2009 | 4:37 pm

The July/August issue of "Women's Running Magazine" is out and I make a cameo in the "Women Who Move" segment! Pick up a copy (or 100) today!!!
'Nuff Said...For Now...

TRI TO BE FUNNY

25 Jun 2009 | 12:10 pm
Gratitude Overload

TRI TO BE FUNNY

24 Jun 2009 | 11:28 am

We are home and back to reality from an unbelievable weekend in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. I'm still on severe sensory and emotional overload, so it will be a few days before Shawn and I post our individual race reports and pictures. As with our Marine Corps Marathon recaps, our reflections of Ironman will be vastly different from each other, but with the same result: accomplishing the hardest thing we've ever done with smiles on our faces!First and foremost, I am grateful to Raul and Tracy Najera who took over this blog on race day and gave constant updates and uploaded the wonderful photos!

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Jamie Freveletti: Running from the Devil

Hella Sound

25 Jun 2009 | 9:09 am

What do you get when you cross ultra-running with organic chemistry and jungle survival? Action—and lots of it. Distance runner, trial lawyer and martial artist Jamie Freveletti talks to us about her new novel Running from the Devil. Read More » Tags: authors, books, athletes, interviews Related Articles Running Books: Review of Rachel Toor’s Personal Record Outrunning Breast Cancer – Gail Konop Baker An Interview with Writer and Runner Amy Güth
I Heard it Through (the) Racevine

Hella Sound

22 Jun 2009 | 2:11 am

Thinking of running a race and want to get the skinny on the course, the goody bag, or the port-o-potty situation? Racevine.com has that information and more. Co-founder Gregory Lou tells us all about it. Read More » Tags: races, resources Related Articles Marathon Tips: Nutrition and Planning 7 Marathons on 7 Continents in 7 Weeks Liver LIFE Challenge: Great Race, Great Cause
Help Spread the Word!

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2 Jun 2009 | 6:40 am

Let the NY Times in on the Hella Sound secret! Read More » Tags: spread the word Related Articles Stride Rate Finder: Find Your Stride Rate the Easy Way We’re The Little Guy Great News! Running.Alltop.com is Up!
Running Off-Leash: An Interview with Sebastian Tocchet

Hella Sound

20 May 2009 | 5:22 pm

Triathlete and trainer extraordinaire Sebastian Tocchet is helping a dedicated corps of fundraisers meet their goals—find out how. Read More » Tags: interviews, athletes, trainers Related Articles Liver LIFE Challenge: Great Race, Great Cause Marathon Tips: Nutrition and Planning Stride Rate Finder: Find Your Stride Rate the Easy Way
Liver LIFE Challenge: Great Race, Great Cause

Hella Sound

11 May 2009 | 6:33 pm

Do you dream of running a race across the Golden Gate Bridge? How about helping 30 million Americans while doing it? Read More » Tags: races Related Articles Your First Marathon—Predicting Race Times and Preparation Marathon Tips: Nutrition and Planning 7 Marathons on 7 Continents in 7 Weeks

Go Faster Food .... Food for Runners - Food for Athletes
Nutrition for Better Running

18 Jun 2009 | 4:21 am

This week has been a complete whirlwind of activity.I gave a talk at one of the Full Potential workshops on Saturday which was specifically designed around the theme of Nutrition for Better Running. The day consisted of four talks on different aspects of nutrition - from the basics of nutrition for running, to putting all this into practice with food and meal ideas (that was my bit), views on supplements and then the latest advice on race nutrition from the Lucozade Sports Scientists. There was a totally brilliant coaching session in the middle of the day in which top class coach Nick…
A fresh approach to carbo-loading

6 Jun 2009 | 2:31 pm

I've just spent the past 9 hours doing a post-marathon clean of the house. What a workout! I have absolutely no need to run or go to the gym today! I have to say that when in training I do become a master of the art of "skim cleaning" - it is just one of those chores which gets put on the back burner as I hate it so much, so the place really needed some serious attention! We had our first taste of the new season's peas today. Exquisite and packed with nutrients, with good amounts of vitamins, minerals, fibre and protein. Popped directly from their pods, they taste unbelievably good. There…
Stockholm Marathon

2 Jun 2009 | 2:20 am

Mark and I had a most wonderful kid-free weekend in sunny Stockholm, marred only by the fact that we ran the Stockholm marathon in the blazing heat on the Saturday, when other more sensible people were picnicking in the parks or swimming on the Stockholm archipelago! No, it was good, really, and the support was tremendous, much better than expected...Unlike most marathons which start early in the morning, the Stockholm marathon kicks off at 14.00, right in the heat of the day, which last Saturday was really quite intense (about 25-27 degrees), and just when the tarmac on the streets had…
Go Faster Food Book Review

1 Jun 2009 | 2:32 am

Just staggered in from running the Stockholm Marathon to find this lovely book review waiting for me from the resident runner at Fitness Footwear. Thanks a lot Adam, I'm glad you liked the book! Go Faster Food Book ReviewMay 29th, 2009 • Related • Filed UnderGo Faster Food already has a list of recommendations as long as your arm with endorsements from Olympians, running magazines along with a foreword by double Olympian Liz Yelling, but what stands out about this book is not only the excellent advice and recipes, but how wonderfully written it is.From the very start, Kate Percy’s…
Steve Cram at Bristol Half Marathon Workshop

26 May 2009 | 12:38 am

I can hardly believe that a whole week has gone by without me writing a post about the brilliant talk/Q & A workshop given for the Bristol Half Marathon. It has been a busy week; my book Go Faster Food has become available for pre-order, I've been getting ready for the Stockholm marathon on Saturday, my eldest daughter has started her GCSEs and the kid's half-term has crept up on me rather too quickly. It is not often that us mere mortals get to meet, run with and receive sound wisdom directy from top sports people, and the Bristol 1/2 organisers have really got it together this year,…

Team Cross Runs
Foto Friday

crossn81

3 Jul 2009 | 8:35 am

A double rainbow while camping at Wild River State Park June 2009 Technorati Tags: Foto
Minneapolis: Best in the World

crossn81

1 Jul 2009 | 5:52 am

Yes, I am a little biased, but I do think that Minneapolis is one of the greatest places in the United States. I would say it ranks pretty high on the world stage too, but there might be some other places I’d rather live. Nonetheless Travel and Leisure Magazine recently named Minneapolis one of the best biking cities in the world. Minneapolis actually ranks number 2 in the US falling behind Portland as far as bike commuting goes. One of the reasons Minneapolis was ranked so high is the infrastructure that promotes bicycling on many fronts. From bike lockers and designated street…
TCM Training Week 4

crossn81

29 Jun 2009 | 5:30 am

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series 2009 Fall MarathonHopefully the last week of zero miles. Two years ago I ran the Buzzards Roost 10k, which is an evening race and usually pretty hot. One of my all-time favorite places to run, even to this day, is Mounds State Park in Anderson, IN. Last year I was tagged in a meme. I don’t usually participate in them, but it was a good chance to talk about some of my past running experiences. Last year I dedicated my first marathon to Team World Vision and helping raise money to end poverty around the world. How do medical professionals…
Foto Friday

crossn81

26 Jun 2009 | 2:24 am

Strawberry Picking at Harmony Valley Farm (our CSA) June 2009 Technorati Tags: Foto
TCM Training Week 3

crossn81

22 Jun 2009 | 6:15 am

For the past two years I’ve raced on this weekend, in 2007 at Jennifer’s Run in Hartford City, IN and last year at the Karate Kickin’ Cancer 5k in North St Paul. Both of those races raised money for excellent causes, domestic violence prevention and cancer research respectively. That is part of why I think runners might be some of the most charitable people around. My featured number was from my New Jersey days. Running shoe companies are slowing making shoes more environmentally friendly. Brooks was the first major company to do so. Foto Friday was from last…

Runnerville
Pinkowski’s 20 Yrs Heading Chicago

Toni Reavis

18 Jun 2009 | 3:32 pm

Carey Pinkowski’s run in Chicago is enough to make even the Daley family jealous. He began the celebration of his 20th year directing the Bank of America Chicago Marathon by announcing American star Deena Kastor as his first signing for the 2009 race. “We are lucky to have her, ” he told me,”just hope her foot holds up in training.” It has been a remarkable 20 years for the event and the sport, not the least because of Pinkowski’s efforts. When he took over Chicago in 1990 it was a sunken ship, having lost its sponsors, its pro runners, and much…
Make `em Laugh

Toni Reavis

15 Jun 2009 | 4:39 pm

Realizing this is now a weekend old (and that Runnerville has been down for months), but did anyone else watch the live cut-in of Usain Bolt’s 100m from Toronto on ESPN Sportcenter last Thursday night? If USATF ex. dir. Doug Logan wanted to witness the floor in the recession of this sport, all he had to do was pay attention to that presentation. With the NBA Finals game four coming up next, the two Sportcenter anchors couldn’t have found a more entertaining or comical interlude if they’d switched on The Comedy Channel. “Note to self,” mocked one after the…
An Idea: A Road Race Circuit (Part II)

Scott Bush

10 Dec 2008 | 12:11 pm

Part I of this two part series discussed the initial planning of such a circuit. Team formation, race creation, etc. were all talked about. In Part II we’ll take a look at the financial side of the spectrum, as well as marketing and how to sustain a long term enterprise. Money Makes the World Go ‘Round Whether you want to admit it or not, no business venture is ever successful unless it makes money. It seems like every decade 2-3 sports ventures fold due to lack of sufficient funding and revenue. USATF, or governing body, has even had its fair share of problems since its…
An Idea: A Road Race Circuit (Part I)

Scott Bush

2 Dec 2008 | 9:47 pm

Runnerville has laid low since the summer. I know many of our readers have been disappointed and I receive emails from friends and fans of the site at least once a week about when the site is coming back. Well, I am not sure when the site will kick back up to the same level it was running at earlier this year, but I figured it is time to start posting up ideas and creating dialogue once again. My first post back will be in response to Toni Reavis’ speech he gave at the Road Race Management Race Directors Meeting last month. Toni’s speech was simply fantastic, as I’ve read it…
KIDS NEED HEROES: A CALL TO INSPIRE

Toni Reavis

10 Nov 2008 | 9:09 am

ROAD RACE MANAGEMENT RACE DIRECTOR’S MEETING HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 8, 2008 KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY TONI REAVIS Today, running has never been healthier, from the number of events, to the size of fields, to the level of charity fund raising. Yet within that healthy body their exists an overlooked, chronic problem, what Cellcom Green Bay Marathon race director Sean Ryan called the paradigm shift away from competition to participation. Ironic, too, because it was a competition that inspired the fitness movement in the first place, Frank Shorter’s gold medal run at the 1972…

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Triathlon: Double Olympic Medalist James Cracknell makes GB Triathlon debut

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3 Jul 2009 | 9:10 pm
Triathlon: British Go Dutch

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3 Jul 2009 | 9:05 pm
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3 Jul 2009 | 4:05 pm
Athletics: Team USA roster announced for 2009 IAAF World Youth Championships

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3 Jul 2009 | 12:50 pm
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3 Jul 2009 | 12:25 pm

Optimal Training
Ten Tips for Track and Field Coverage on TV

Bryan

2 Jul 2009 | 3:16 pm

From my most recent article published at Runner's Tribe:I realized something about track and field on Sunday. There are no bona fide scream-out-loud-while-you-watch-your-TV moments.Contrast that with nearly any other championship sporting event and you see the problem. People watch sports because it's the most authentic form of entertainment on television. It's unscripted. Anything can happen at any time. Track isn't exactly different in this respect, but the way it's presented doesn't capture that aspect of the sport . Case in point: When Jenny Barringer made her big move in…
USATF Championships distance preview

Bryan

25 Jun 2009 | 10:59 pm

In my preview of the USATF Championships I pay homage to Fam, and ask ten questions I'm looking to see answered. You can get the full article here. One of my observations was the following:"Given his Hayward Field advantage and his competition's lack of race-readiness, I'm picking Rupp to win this thing with a big finish in the last 1000m. Whether the time will be smokin' fast or not will be dependent on the other athletes in the race. But it looks like Rupp will be adding a US title to his NCAA hardware this weekend."Nice to be right for once. In the men's 10,000 meters, Abdi…
The Best "Team"

Bryan

23 Jun 2009 | 12:07 am

I've posted a new article at Runner's Tribe, where I take another look at the NCAA Championships through the lens of a hypothetical NFL football skills competition. A couple snippets...Imagine if, at the end of the regular season, the NFL's best players competed in a skills challenge to determine who was the best at their respective positions. We could have any variation of events, but they'd probably include various passing contests, receiving contests, running contests, blocking contests, tackling contests and kicking contests.... And we can score this competition, maybe using a…
NCAA meet recap

Bryan

14 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am

The meet lived up to the hype, and may have been the most exciting in many years. Team titles were undecided until late in the meet, and a number of athletes put up amazing times and efforts to win outdoor titles and score points for their teams.Last week I took a look at the meet through the eyes of a bookmaker, and now my NCAA Meet recap takes a look at those lines to see how the meet played out. Of course I take some time to congratulate Texas A&M and call out some amazing performances that weren't predicted in the preview column as well. A snippet:1a. Oregon's Total Team Points…
NCAA Preview: Over/Unders

Bryan

11 Jun 2009 | 7:13 am

It's time for the biggest meet of the year, the NCAA Championships. Rather than give an event by event preview, my newest article at Runner's Tribe looks at some of the hidden stories within the meet, through the eyes of a bookmaker. What's the over/under for how many meet records will be broken? How fast will the men's 1500m be? And how many sprint points will West Region teams score?I look at nine lines and provide my feedback on what the likely outcome will be. I'd love to know where you stand after reading the article!

Japan Running News
Watch the Sapporo International Half Marathon Online

Brett Larner

2 Jul 2009 | 8:19 pm

The 2009 Sapporo International Half Marathon takes place this Sunday, July 5th. Most of the Japanese runners on this year's World Championships marathon squads will be using it as a tuneup for August's main event.In the men's race three-time champion and course record holder Mekubo Mogusu will take on Japanese national record holder and '09 World Championships marathoner Atsushi Sato, along with Sato's World Champs marathon teammates Arata Fujiwara and Kensuke Takahashi, young star Yu Mitsuya, and Mogusu's perennial rival Daniel Gitau. Gitau has yet to approach Mogusu in ability but after…
'Asian Youth Games 2009 Athletics Results (Day 3)'

Brett Larner

2 Jul 2009 | 7:49 pm

http://www.singaporeathletics.com/singapore-news/asian-youth-games-2009-athletics-results-day-3
From the Editor: Women's Marathoning and the Autumn Sky

Brett Larner

1 Jul 2009 | 9:33 pm

http://sankei.jp.msn.com/sports/other/090702/oth0907020838001-n1.htman editorial by Sankei Newspapers Editor in Chief Ikuro Bepputranslated by Brett Larner and Mika TokairinJapanese women's marathon pioneer Nanae Nagata passed away on June 27, far too young at only 53 years old. More people probably remember her by her maiden name, Nanae Sasaki. In 1985 her wedding was one of the Yukan Fuji newspaper's big scoops.On the day of her dowry ceremony Sasaki came to the house of her coach Kiyoshi Nakamura in Tokyo's Sendagaya neighborhood during her early morning training. As a young Yukan Fuji…
Wanjiru Withdraws From Sapporo Half Marathon

Brett Larner

1 Jul 2009 | 8:58 pm

http://sankei.jp.msn.com/sports/other/090701/oth0907012032021-n1.htmtranslated by Brett LarnerBeijing Olympics men's marathon gold medalist and half marathon world record holder Samuel Wanjiru (Team Savas) of Kenya has withdrawn from the July 5 Sapporo International Half Marathon, the race's office announced on July 1. Wanjiru, who won April's London Marathon, was to be Sapporo's feature invited athlete but recently told race officials that he is dealing with the affects of accumulated fatigue and cannot race.
'Asian Youth Games 2009 Athletics Results (Day Two)'

Brett Larner

1 Jul 2009 | 4:59 pm

http://www.singaporeathletics.com/singapore-news/asian-youth-games-2009-athletics-results-day-2

Runner's World: Daily News
July 3: Lauren Fleshman Awaits Her Moment // Sean Wade and Colleen De Reuck Lead Peachtree Masters // Someone's in the Kitchen With Deena Kastor // Usain Bolt's Secrets to Superhuman Speed // Plus a Chat With Julie Culley

Peter Gambaccini

2 Jul 2009 | 9:35 pm

Lauren Fleshman Eludes 'The Grey Cloud Following Me Everywhere' The former Stanford star was a 2006 USATF 5000-meter champion and... The Daily News presents the most important news from the worlds of marathoning, road racing and track/field, plus exclusive interviews ("Chats") with leading athletes. Written and edited by Peter Gambaccini.
A Brief Chat With Julie Culley

Peter Gambaccini

2 Jul 2009 | 9:34 pm

By Peter Gambaccini Photo by Victah Sailer Julie Culley finished fourth in the 5000 at the USATF Championships a week... The Daily News presents the most important news from the worlds of marathoning, road racing and track/field, plus exclusive interviews ("Chats") with leading athletes. Written and edited by Peter Gambaccini.
July 2: 'Fam' and 'Abdi' Head to Peachtree Road Race // Andy Baddeley Hopes Dreams Come True in Oslo // Alan Webb's Injury May Not Be 'Anything Long Term' // Track Coaches Win TODAY Wedding Contest // Plus a Chat With Phoebe Wright

Peter Gambaccini

1 Jul 2009 | 9:11 pm

Famiglietti and Abdirahman Enter Atlanta's Peachtree Roadrace Anthony Famiglietti and Abdi Abdirahman, members of multiple American Olympic teams, had disappointing... The Daily News presents the most important news from the worlds of marathoning, road racing and track/field, plus exclusive interviews ("Chats") with leading athletes. Written and edited by Peter Gambaccini.
A Brief Chat With Phoebe Wright

Peter Gambaccini

1 Jul 2009 | 9:08 pm

By Peter Gambaccini Photo courtesy of University of Tennessee Phoebe Wright of the University of Tennessee placed third (behind Hazel... The Daily News presents the most important news from the worlds of marathoning, road racing and track/field, plus exclusive interviews ("Chats") with leading athletes. Written and edited by Peter Gambaccini.
July 1: It's Dibaba vs. Defar, Finally // And When Are We Getting Bolt vs. Gay? // Coach Jerry Schumacher Has Fun in Oregon // Michael Johnson Has Ideas for Saving Track // For One Man, Age 75, Peachtree Road Race Is Tame Stuff

Peter Gambaccini

30 Jun 2009 | 9:17 pm

It's Dibaba vs. Defar, Finally ... But Will Either One of Them Win? For several years, unfriendly Ethiopian rivals Tirunesh... The Daily News presents the most important news from the worlds of marathoning, road racing and track/field, plus exclusive interviews ("Chats") with leading athletes. Written and edited by Peter Gambaccini.

PreRaceJitters.com: Professional and Elite Track & Field Lifestyle Magazine featuring Interviews, Internet Radio Show, News, Blog, Results
Michael Johnson’s company adds Rupp & Other Stars to client list

Jay Hicks

2 Jul 2009 | 6:29 pm

The Senior is now part of Superman’s family. Galen Rupp, who recently completed his senior season winning six NCAA titles — one of the most decorated seasons in NCAA history , is the newest client of Michael Johnson’s athlete management company. Johnson founded Ultimate Performance Sport Management, which handles the endorsements of Jeremy Wariner, Ebonie Floyd, Natasha Hastings, and Jackie Johnson. “When I retired in 2001, I felt that I was uniquely qualified to offer other athletes the same quality and personal attention that helped me to achieve success as a…
PreRaceJitters’ Off the Track with John W. Davis Show #36 featuring Perdita Felicien

John W Davis

1 Jul 2009 | 1:40 pm

Felicien Perdita For the 4th Episode of “Off The Track with John W. Davis”, I had the pleasure to have a nice in-depth conversation with a stick jumper north of the border. My esteemed guest is none other than the NCAA All-American, 2-time Olympian, and 2003 World Champion, Canada’s 100m-hurdler queen, Perdita Felicien. 2009 is shaping up to go down as Felicien’s year of recovery and road to redemption because of what happened around 3:30pm on February 8th, 2008. Felicien on her career threatening foot injury: “I couldn’t run or walk for like 10 months, (I…
Day 3 Wrap - U.S. Ready For the World

Stephanie Lowe

28 Jun 2009 | 8:27 pm

The Nick Symmonds vs. Khadevis Robinson show unfolded beautifully in the 800m final. Tevon Everett led the pack through the first 400m in 51 seconds. As usual, Symmonds began his signature kick from fourth to first at 600m. Symmonds and Robinson were neck and neck over the last 100m, but Symmonds had the home turf advantage and the roar of the crowd to pull him past the line first in 1:45.86. Two young stars, Geena Gall and Phoebe Wright, trailed three-time Olympian Hazel Clark in the women’s 800m. Clark led from the gun through a 59.43 first lap. She struggled some on lap 2, but pulled…
Olympic champion Harper wins at USA Championships

Jay Hicks

28 Jun 2009 | 6:13 pm

Press Release Courtesy of USA Track & Field. EUGENE, Ore - 2008 Olympic gold medalist Dawn Harper won her first national outdoor title and the women’s Visa Championship Series crown on the final day of the 2009 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships at the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field in Eugene. The final event of the 2009 USATF Outdoor Visa Championship Series, the USA Outdoor Championships serves as the selection event for the 2009 World Outdoor Championships in Berlin, Germany, August 15-23. Dawn Harper captured her first-ever USA Outdoor national title with…
Day 3 Wrap Up - 2009 U.S. Nationals

Stephanie Lowe

28 Jun 2009 | 6:07 pm

The action continues on day three of the 2009 USA Track & Field Championships. Fans and athletes enjoyed the sunny weather and exciting races. It was a good day for LaShawn Merritt, who celebrated his 23rd birthday with another national title in the 400m. He ran it in 44.50 seconds and is undefeated in the event this season. “When you’re in the #1 spot, you just know you have to work that much harder,” Merritt said. “Every time I come out I bring my A game.” Merritt said he is happy with the team going to World’s, including runner-up Gil Roberts of Texas Tech and 3rd…

Slow Mofo
People are Amazing

John at Hella Sound

2 Jul 2009 | 10:00 pm

Based on all the comments from my last post, I'm realizing that the experiences I've had with running are not at all uncommon. In people's responses I hear echoes of the frustration I've had with shin splints, being sidelined and being forever lodged in Noobland. Some people like to feel that their problems are unique to them, and that their experience is one-of-a-kind. I myself have always gotten solace from knowing others have gone through or are going through the same things I am. It makes me feel like I'm not a complete moron—others have been stuck in the same spot, so whatever I'm…
Negotiation, Disappointment, Optimism

John at Hella Sound

29 Jun 2009 | 7:07 pm

Kids, the last 2 weeks or so have been somewhat frustrating. Lemme break it down for you.Over the last few years I've racked up about 475 miles running. Yet I've somehow managed to be the perennial beginner. The cycle goes something like this: start running 3 milers, averaging 6 to 10 miles a week; sign up for a race; jump into the training program for the race; get shin splints; half-ass the training program; run the race, do somewhat poorly; take time off from running.Soak, wash, rinse, repeat. I'm realizing that not being "good" at running has become a low-level frustration for me. Let me…
Cranky 5k; Song #3 Road Test

John at Hella Sound

26 Jun 2009 | 8:05 pm

No, Crabby McSlacker did not hold a race. I, myself, was actually cranky. I usually like to be Johnny Upbeat and whatnot on this here blog, but the honest-to-jeebness truth is that I was just cranky today during my run.My fuel sucked—I fell off the low-carb thing for the last couple days and was chock full of pizza; my sleep has been jacked up; and my left leg—from my knee, through my lower leg and down to my foot—just didn't feel like cooperating today. Grrrrrrrr.Yeah, I'm sure the issue with the left leg starts in my hip, but there was nothing I could do about it once I was running.
Running Music Road Test - Song #3

John at Hella Sound

23 Jun 2009 | 11:09 pm

WTF???Where are you Nike+???You're gonna have to take my word for it that I ran 5k today, because Nike+ just ain't workin' today. Maybe they're rolling out some fancy new feature, but between me and you, I suspect they got hacked or something. Some catastrophic data failure maybe. Or something. It just seems odd for them to be down all day long. Maybe they put up some sort of "scheduled downtime" notification, but I didn't see it.Anyhoo, where was I.I broke my short sabbatical and went for a run down at Crissy Field. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous day. It was *almost* warm out it was so nice.
Playing Conservative Ball

John at Hella Sound

21 Jun 2009 | 5:48 pm

I was supposed to run a 6 miler this weekend in the Presidio, but I decided to rest up. My ankles have been feeling a little wonked—I suspect I ramped up mileage too quickly, dammit. So, I got the pegs wrapped and I'm trying to get things in ship shape.I'll hit the 6er tomorrow, and hopefully all will be well. In the meantime, I've posted a bunch of trail run events on the Facebook Hella Sound Events page. Check it out, and if you're in the Bay Area (or will be during any of the posted times), let's hook it up! More dates to come. Hella Sound's first song is ready for download! Go get…

Marathon Training Blog
Jul 2, My Marathon Story

2 Jul 2009 | 1:02 pm

I was 13th of 14 cross-country guys at a small college back in 1987. Making varsity was not compatible with going to medical school; It probably
Jun 28, Eating and drinking before a marathon

28 Jun 2009 | 11:58 am

Eating and drinking before a marathon is one of THE most important things to take care of in your marathon training schedule/preparations. I
Jun 21, Marathon Heart Rate

21 Jun 2009 | 11:08 am

Marathon heart rate , meaning what heart rate to run on during the marathon can be quite a challenge to find out. Michael sent this question :
Jun 11, Copenhagen Marathon - How to Prepare, the Course and What to Expect

11 Jun 2009 | 9:36 am

The Copenhagen Marathon, or the Glitnir Copenhagen race, is a popular Denmark marathon that has often been dubbed as spectacular and exciting. How to prepare and Copenhagen marathon training
Jun 2, Masters Marathon

2 Jun 2009 | 3:09 am

How should age influence your marathon training approach ? If you are a a master marathon runner, there are some things to consider. Robert sent

Jill Will Run
Cozy Sports Bra

Jill Will Run

3 Jul 2009 | 4:05 pm

I’m not really the target market for this product (I’m not that um… endowed), but I know there are many women in the world looking for a sports bra that can support them comfortably. And since the inventor is based out of Las Vegas, I’m willing to help give her a little extra exposure. Cozy Sports Bra and Compression VestThe Cozy Sports Bra was created by Cozy Stone, a personal trainer and athlete, after recognizing a need from many of her clients. She set out to create a bra that would support those who are amply endowed as well as those who have undergone…
Complaining & Boasting

Jill Will Run

29 Jun 2009 | 4:17 pm

I usually do my long runs on Saturdays. But we were driving home from San Diego on Saturday, so I decided to push my long run back a day. Not a big deal, except that with the driving… and driving… and driving… I didn’t really fuel or hydrate like I should have and that had a pretty negative effect on me. Combined with the fact that it was the first weekend that Las Vegas has truly been hit with summer temps this year, it just made for a really hard run. My plan was 12 miles. After about 8 miles I was pretty grumpy and uncomfortable. I lifted my shirt to wipe some sweat…
San Diego Run

Jill Will Run

26 Jun 2009 | 10:36 pm

My husband and I decided to take a spur-of-the-moment trip this week. I have vacation days to burn up before the end of June and his trip to Oklahoma has been delayed, so we had a little time. Thus we decided to just pick a place and go away for a few days. Our decided destination: San Diego Once that decision was made, I contacted Lisa and asked if she wanted to get together for a run. She graciously mapped out a route around Mission Bay and along Mission Beach for us. She showed up at my hotel this morning and drove us to our start point. We had a great time chatting throughout the run and…
Film Review: Running on the Sun

Jill Will Run

23 Jun 2009 | 4:26 am

“Running on the Sun documents the trials and tribulations of athletes as they run 135 miles through Death Valley in July and explores the motivations behind this seemingly masochistic contest. A celebration of the perseverance of the human will beyond the limits of the human body.” - From the IMDB Profile Running on the SunI’m going to be perfectly honest here… this film DID NOT inspire me to want to run Badwater. In fact, in many ways it scared the crap out of me because I have friends who are going to be participating in this year’s event and I don’t want…
Racevine – Find a Race

Jill Will Run

22 Jun 2009 | 12:45 pm

Racevine – a new site has launched to help people find races. Their goal is to make it super-simple to find a race to do and for people to leave feedback/reviews on races they’ve done. I know that sometimes I find it a pain to search through “other” sites to find an event just because they are trying to provide way too much content. Sometimes the whole KISS (Keep it Simple Stupid) philosophy works so much better! Racevine needs the support of the running community to make it a truly awesome resource. So I just wanted to let all of you know about this new site and…

Barefoot Runner
New documentaries examining America’s food system

David

13 Jun 2009 | 5:35 pm

Original post: good.is by Peter Smith There’s a bumper crop of new documentaries examining America’s food system. Here’s a sampler. The slurping of ramen in Tampopo makes me want to run out to the noodle bar. Mario’s Italian food in Mostly Martha turns even humble, dried pasta into something sensuous and ripe with meaning. From Pulp Fiction’s “Royale with Cheese” dialogue to the butter scene in Last Tango in Paris, food has often played a supporting role in movies. Just think about the Reese’s Pieces in E.T., the pie-eating contest in Stand By Me, Lelaina’s snack food…
Should You Toss Your Running Shoes and Just Go Barefoot?

David

13 Jun 2009 | 7:57 am

[Image courtesy: heather] / Original post: usnews.com Remember when you were a kid? You raced around the playground or the yard for hours at a time, somehow managing not to hurt yourself despite your lack of $150 running shoes and custom-made $400 orthotic inserts. There’s a growing sense in many quarters that your childhood impulse may have been the correct one and that the very shoes we think are protecting us from harm may be causing it. For decades, there’s been a grass-roots movement for extremely minimalist, i.e., barefoot, running. (See barefootrunning.org for stories from…
I stare at runners, I admit it.

David

5 Jun 2009 | 6:49 pm

[Image courtesy: Todo-Juanjo] I’ve been staring and studying runner’s strides more and more often. I’ve covered this in a previous post however I must admit that my concern for my fellow runner’s health is concerning me more than ever. SportsOneSource reported a few months ago that running is increasing in interest in 2009. No surprise here. An inexpensive and natural way to stay healthy and fit - running is natural. Just today while walking Lucy, the family black Lab, a runner caught my eye. The guy was fast. Faster than me. He was wearing shoes. He was heel striking.
French Films and Fluid Feet

Sherian

19 May 2009 | 7:04 pm

Last night Andrew and I got the children off to bed, brewed an herby pot of chamomile tea, and snuggled deeply into our matching, fuzzy-red La-Z-Boy recliners. The DVD selection for the evening: “Amelie” in French with English subtitles. It had been a few years since I watched a subtitled movie, so it took me ten or fifteen minutes to retrain my brain for this activity. It is a skill, though pretty easy to learn. I am not a neurologist, so I don’t know exactly how this works, but I can describe what if feels like. Basically, you keep your attention focused on the movie picture and…
Shoe Marketing: Tech-not-logic (Part II)

Tue

18 May 2009 | 4:20 am

Read: Part I Technology That Is Not Technology We’ve been indoctrinated to believe that when running shoe companies develop new “advanced” materials (without real scientific evidence proving their benefit) that these advancements are better for us. They still call it “technology”, but do not let you be fooled. When shoe companies say “technology”, they just mean: we have created a new piece of rubber with a fancy name. They have totally neglected one of the most noble definitions of technology: “the application of scientific advances to benefit…

Just Your Average Joggler
Can Losing Weight Shorten Your Lifespan?

Average Joggler

3 Jul 2009 | 2:44 am

For years I’ve been frustrated with my weight. I exercise frequently, run multiple marathons a year, log thousands of training miles and yet my BMI still tells me I’m in the “overweight” category. I just don’t know how it’s possible. What is your BMI According to this BMI calculator, my “normal” weight should be 186 [...]
Lemont Quarryman 10 Mile Race Report

Average Joggler

1 Jul 2009 | 10:44 pm

Here is a video race report for the Lemont Quarryman 10 mile race that I did on May 9, 2009. In it you learn about my hometown, my race performance, the story of my one and only drop, and what you can do if you forget your Gballz and home. (Doing a race without joggling [...]
Running Tips for Beginning Jogglers

Average Joggler

1 Jul 2009 | 6:07 am

According to this Newsweek article, June 3, 2009, was the first official National Running Day. (I did not know that). The article goes on to give some tips for new runners. Here is the short version and a couple extra comments for all you budding young jogglers out there. Beginner Running Tips 1. [...]
Joggler Streak Update – Running Day 224

Average Joggler

29 Jun 2009 | 11:44 pm

Day 224 of a quest to joggle at least one mile every day for 1000 days in a row. Summary: Oh, I felt great today. The weather was incredible, I had no pain and had lots of energy. I don’t know why today felt so much better than a couple days ago but [...]
Joggling At Night

Average Joggler

29 Jun 2009 | 6:58 am

When I ran the Great Midwest Relay a couple of years ago, I had to run one of my legs of the relay at night. This was in total darkness on a running trail through a forest. The only light was from the half moon and the stars over the Wisconsin sky. Running with [...]

The Long Run
Team Cook hits the town

Shannon Rowbury

Last week we took a break from dinner at the Olympic Training Center to enjoy a lovely evening in the Gaslamp District of San Diego. We ate at a restaurant called Acqua al 2, but don't ask the boys for the name of it...when we sat down at the table to eat none of them knew where we were. Apparently men have a one track mind, FOOD, but luckily everything was delicious so they were not disappointed. Ryan's girlsfriend Anne recommended the restaurant to us. She went to it's sister site in Florence and absolutely loved it. She hardly ever eats meat, but she raved about the filet mignon with…
Techy updates: Apple iPhone OS 3.0

Shannon Rowbury

For those of you who have the iPhone, make sure you connect to iTunes to get the most recent update. The iPhone OS 3.0 update finally addresses all the things I have been wishing they would fix...landscape keyboard; copy, cut & paste; photo text messaging. Plus there are some fun new features like voice memos. My mom seems to particulary like this one, as seen by the fact that I now have 6 voice memos in my inbox. Apparently she was out adventuring with my Uncle Joe and they decided to give me an interpretive audio/visual tour of the Rockville Hills Trail. For more information about the…
Coronado Island

Shannon Rowbury

We took full advantage of our off day yesterday by visiting Coronado Island and having lunch at the Hotel del Coronado. Unfortunately the sky was a little cloudy, but it was still gorgeous. Check my photo album for more photos.
Flotrack: Name that Duo

Shannon Rowbury

Leo and I need a team name. Check out the video on Flotrack: Leo and Shannon...Team Applebury?, and share your suggestions.
Strands: USATF Outdoor Championships Ticket Giveaway

Shannon Rowbury

If you are going to be in Eugene next week, go here to enter to win free tickets to the USATF Track Championships: http://blog.strands.com/2009/06/16/win-tickets-to-the-usa-outdoor-track-field-championships/

Running Relays | Your Guide To Team Races
Planning Your Meals for the Relay

Teri

3 Jul 2009 | 10:20 am

I’m normally a fly by the seat of my pants type of gal. I like to go with the flow on most occasions, but I have learned that going with the flow for eating during the relay is a pretty good recipe for distaster. Letting myself eat whatever I want in the course of the race usually involves way too many red vines and a serious bellyache about the time I’m supposed to run. And I’m pretty lucky – my stomach puts up with a lot of abuse. I’ve got good friends who are not so lucky, and we’ve all learned the hard way how important it is to eat properly…
This Weekend in Relays (7.3.09)

Teri

3 Jul 2009 | 8:38 am

This weekend is Alberta, Canada’s Sinister 7 Relay, a 146k (or 90.52 mile) relay and ultra through the challenging and stunning terrain of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. There is over 5,050m of elevation gain to be had over the 7 stages, or legs, of the course. Lengths of the stages range between 12k (7.44 mi) and 33k (20.46 mi). Teams of up to 7 have 27 hours to compete this event. This is one of the few relays and ultras to offer a prize to the winning team as well as the top male or female – $1,000. Last year’s relay winner, Fast Trax Run & Ski Shop,…
Memorialize Your Team on runningrelays.com

Teri

2 Jul 2009 | 9:49 am

I’ve got a mission, people. I’d like to build a photo gallery of team bling – the ultra cool ways that relay runners find to decorate their vans and themselves while running the race. I’ll have the opportunity to add to my collection in the next couple of months as I do my relays, but what would make this even better is if I can get photos from you guys to commemorate the awesomeness that is your team. I welcome your photos and comments; I’ll post them to a tumblr gallery for all the world to see. If you are interested in sharing your team’s…
Ultrarunners: The Red Rock Relay Wants You!

Teri

2 Jul 2009 | 9:07 am

I just had a comment posted by Matt Ward from the Red Rock Relay that they are offering a complimentary room at the Brian Head Resort (where the race kicks off) to the first team to sign up for the ultra division of their brand new relay. That means a team of 6 people, running 180 miles through the beautiful red rock country of Utah. That’s about 30 miles per person. Ultra teams can do very well in relays; a team of 6 recently won the Green Mountain Relay, averaging a pace of 6:56 for the entire distance. So if you have a team of ultrarunning friends who want to take on a new…
Odyssey Race Management Makes Changes to Relay Schedule

Teri

1 Jul 2009 | 5:19 pm

Two new relays, the Southern Odyssey and the London Odyssey, originally scheduled for 2009, have been postponed for general registration one year. The London Odyssey Relay will take place as an invitation-only race this year on September 4-5, as they test the logistics and safety of this foreign course. The Southern Odyssey Relay, featuring some of Georgia’s best running terrain, has been rescheduled to Oct 8-9, 2010.

Running Shoe Reviews Wizard
Jun 28, Womens Adidas Supernova Glide

28 Jun 2009 | 11:26 am

Womens Adidas Supernova Glide gives me the best comfort because I tend to get blisters as a result of my frequent running. Since I am a big fan of
Jun 28, Mizuno Wave Creation

28 Jun 2009 | 11:22 am

Mizuno Wave Creation 10 running shoes is my overall top shoes. Mizuno running shoes that uses the Mizuno wave technology is a design that makes use of
Jun 17, Saucony Triumph 4

17 Jun 2009 | 8:08 am

I currently have a Saucony Triumph 4 and I mainly use it for daily runs. I have bought other running shoes but I still think that only a few can
Jun 16, Nike Air Monarch

16 Jun 2009 | 7:16 am

Nike Air Monarch III Shoes provides the required excellence in cushioning demanded by cross training shoes. This pair of running shoes are suitable
Jun 10, Adidas Response CSH 17 Womens Running Shoes

10 Jun 2009 | 7:11 am

Honestly, I bought this pair of Adidas running shoes because I was attracted to its style and color. It is quite a throwback from the masculine

The Happy Runner
TiaRT: Running Fireworks.

The Happy Runner

2 Jul 2009 | 7:30 am

Today's Take it and Run Thursday topic at Runners' Lounge is running fireworks: "In honor of the 4th of July, let's talk conflict, controversy, and commotion. What are some of the topics that you and your running friends discuss and have different opinions on? What are some topics that your family members take up with you?"Hmm . . . well, I'm not one to write about controversy. I just don't like to get into stuff like that. But, there is one topic that comes up now and then that is somewhat controversial, that causes a little conflict in my life. And it is running-related so I feel like I can…
Happiness is . . .

The Happy Runner

1 Jul 2009 | 6:01 am

two kinds of ice cream, sure, but I'd settle for just a day without rain. Yes. For me, happiness would be a day without rain. Not a drought-style rainless period, just a day or two of no rain. I don't know if I can even remember what rainless days are like. We seem to have rain every single day here. Yesterday was beautiful, sunny and warm in the morning but by 3 in the afternoon it was an all-out thunderstorm. Pouring rain.So, I guess that is my July request: Less rain. July, if you can deliver, I will love you forever.And now let me look back at June.June stats:Running (miles): 70Cross…
The best compliment.

The Happy Runner

29 Jun 2009 | 6:24 am

There's a woman in my neighborhood who walks a lot. I've seen her around and we usually chat a bit when we pass each other. Unless I'm running a specific workout, I like the break of chatting with her, mostly, I imagine, because there is rarely anyone to chat with in my neighborhood. There are only a handful of people who walk regularly and maybe one or two other runners but that's about it.So anyway, I see this woman out and about a lot -- sometimes with one or both of her sons, sometimes alone. Two weeks or so ago when I was out for a run, I saw her and her younger (10-ish?) son and noticed…
Gear giveaway winner!

The Happy Runner

26 Jun 2009 | 6:13 am

Phew! Lots of entries for the awesome running gear giveaway!Using random.org, I picked one winner this morning and the winner is . . . Oz Runner! Lucky guy.Oz (do people call you that?), send me an email with your info: The running shoes you'd like, shoe size, shirt size and your address. I'll get it right over to Strands so you can get your gear.Now, with that, I'm off to enjoy the day. Have a great weekend, everyone! And good luck to all the racers!!~ Felice
Rolling two times.

The Happy Runner

24 Jun 2009 | 7:56 pm

You know what I did? I shook things up completely.In my last post, I wrote about rolling with it. After I pressed "publish post" though, I started to think a little more. Danger! Danger! And while doing that thinking, I wondered why I couldn't be 15 minutes late or why I couldn't forgo blow-drying and straightening my hair. I mean, sometimes, shouldn't running come first?Well, yeah, it should. I'm the queen of flexibility when it comes to running -- I run around my life and that more-or-less works. But, yesterday, after thinking for a while, I decided that I was going to roll with it in a…

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