This Week’s Running Blog Family Shout Out »
Here are this week’s new RBF members. Stop by and say “hi”! The Run Within JogBlog Caylynn’s Contemplations The Running Bug Has Bit… Ed Z’s Running Javamom On The Run Plodding Along Robin Squirrel And Mole Walk A 5K Suzie Petunia Run, Tara, Run JogAmericaBlog Training For my first Marathon Random Athelete A Brand New [...]
Via YouTube: Paula Radcliffe »
I can’t imagine anyone not being impressed with Paula Radcliffe. She’s not only super talented, she’s super determined. As is depicted in this nifty video-montage, Paula came back after her defeat at the Greece Olympics with a vengeance and won in convincing fashion at New York and in London. Paula, if you happen upon this [...]
Happy Boobs »
Fall is just around the corner, that season where days get shorter, cooler and the wind gently breezes through our hair. Unfortunately, it breezes through our bras as well (sorry men). And as our boobs are smashed in our sport bras, we get the all too familiar fall fashion statement: Happy Boobs. Picture disguised to [...]
Featured Website: Marathon Training Dot Com »
A running partner of mine wants to run his first marathon next year. At present he’s never even run a 5k race. Can he do it? Now, I’m no expert but I went from running a 10k to running a marathon in a year and a half. Mind you, I made a lot of mistakes. [...]
Joseph Addison on Success »
If you wish success in life, make perseverance your bosom friend, experience your wise counselor, caution your elder brother and hope your guardian genius. Joseph Addison
Running Is Mental »
I know you’ve all heard the adage that “running is 90 percent mental and the rest is physical.” I’m not sure if that ratio is exactly correct (it feels a lot more physical to me), but I do agree that there’s more than a little psychology involved in running. To wit: How come: Six miles [...]
Top 10 Tips for Running Trails Solo and Safe »
I was nervous when I started running trails solo. Seeing other women in greater frequencies out hitting the dirt gave me some added confidence to make the trek without a partner or group. Men and women both have safety concerns they need to be aware of, though women are more likely to be victims and [...]
Share Your Voice With the Running World! »
CRN has a terrific writing team and, although we can’t bring on more people to write for us on a full-time basis, we still have room for your stuff so … send it to us! What do we look for? Send us your articles, product reviews, photos, links to your favorite websites and anything else [...]
Five Things We Can Learn From the Elites »
If you’re like most recreational runners, you probably don’t have regular access to a coach. Some of the larger big-city running clubs have coaches on retainer and there a number of very good coaches who make a nice living working with runners remotely via the telephone and e-mail. But for the vast majority of amateurs, [...]
Why I’ll Never Marry a Runner »
When people learn I’m married, they’ll frequently ask if my husband runs too. My usual response: “Thank heavens, no.” Truth is, there’s only room for one runner in this relationship. We aren’t an athletically mismatched couple, as The New York Times outlined last week. He’s always taken physical fitness just as seriously as I do. [...]
I Was Married to a Lesbian (Not That There’s Anything Wrong With That) »
Whoever said running is boring has not had the privilege of running with some of the great people I have. Over the years I have run with many running groups and running partners. I used to be a group leader for a marathon training program organized by a local running store. Every Sunday I would [...]
How Do You Keep Running? »
When I first started running, 12 years ago, I ran one block. One block. Then I walked the rest of the mile I had routed out using the odometer on my car. I eventually worked myself up to completing that mile—at a pace of about 15 minutes per mile. At that rate, any dedicated walker [...]
Photo of the Week: Elvis Runs, Do You? »
When it comes to running, anyone can do it. Even Elvis. Thanks go to Carajune for this photo I found on her Flicker site. Got a photo you would like to share? Please leave me a comment.
Overtraining: Obvious or Insidious »
Flat and tired. These are two things you don’t want to feel going into a race, but more likely than not, you’ve been there and wondered why this happens. The most likely culprit is overtraining, and I’d like to share some personal experiences I’ve had regarding this frustrating phenomenon. Most runners feel bitterly disappointed when [...]
Five Tips for Running Your First Race »
It’s your first race. You’re mostly calm. You’ve done everything you can to tame those race-day butterflies. You arrived safely at the appropriate race location, and you even figured out where to pick up your bib number. Now what? [ad#inPost-Big] 1. Find the start and finish lines. This may sound elementary, but it’s crucial to [...]
Running Humor: Elite Runner at the Stickman Marathon »
This is from the only comic series we know of that at least partially finds its humor within the subject of running. Via Doctor Fun.
Via YouTube: World’s Strongest Dad »
It doesn’t get any more inspiring than this, folks! For your viewing amazement, here are Dick and Rick Hoyt. Note: This YouTube video may not be visible in bloglines or other feed readers.
Aaron Trimble on Marathons »
“It is very difficult to train for a marathon; but it is even more difficult to not be able to train for a marathon.” – Aaron Douglas Trimble
Pass It On »
When I first started running, I made every mistake you can think of, and then some. I ran every workout too fast. I never took rest days, leading to the inevitable injuries. I ate right before I ran. And, most memorably, I ran my first half-marathon in cotton socks that became saturated halfway through the [...]
Featured Website: 26.2 Miles vs Naomi »
If you’re anything like me, you probably have at least 4 or 5 pairs of runners (that means “running shoes” for those of you in the U.S.) in your closet you will likely never run in again. There’s the pair you use when it’s raining like crazy, there’s the pair for those muddy trail races, [...]
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