Doggone It!
January 31, 2007 Read more »
Imagine if you will an idyllic trail run. There you are, no one else around, the sounds of nature surrounding you, when suddenly you hear a crashing through the underbrush, and you come face to face with a dog the size of a small car.
This is not an uncommon scenario. Here in Edmonton, […]
Retail Therapy: Blister Beater Socks
January 30, 2007 Read more »
I don’t know about you, but nothing irks me more than having to pay $8 - $16 for a good pair of running socks. They’re socks! There’s not that much fabric to them. I have the same issue with underwear, but we won’t go there.
I don’t have the answers to sock technology but according to […]
A Different Kind of Runner
January 29, 2007 Read more »
About a month ago I was at a local running store helping register people for a local marathon training program when I overheard an interesting exchange between a newcomer and a coach trying to decide where to place her.
“What’s your pace?” he asked.
“I have no idea.” she responded. This was not unusual; few beginners knew […]
Photo of the Week: Cooling Off
January 29, 2007 Read more »
Been there done this. Sometimes the best way to cool off during a race is not to drink the water but to shower yourself with it.
Photo reprinted with permission from Brooke. Thanks, Brooke. Brooke’s photos can be viewed over at her Flicker site.
Got a photo you would like featured? If so, leave a comment with […]
Charity-o-Rama!
January 28, 2007 Read more »
We all know that runners are the most generous people on the planet. Right? As promised, here’s this week’s roundup of runners who are running for a cause. This will be a weekly feature on CRN, so don’t forgot to submit your event).
(The fine print: Mention of your fundraiser on CRN does not constitute endorsement […]
Video: Alan Webb’s High School World Record Mile
January 26, 2007 Read more »
Alan Webb is one of the great hopes for American distance running. In this video clip, he takes the field as a high schooler competing against established world-class athletes including such greats as Hicham El Guerrouj and astounds the world with a time of 3:53.43 in the mile - beating a high school world record […]
Featured Web Site: Just Your Average Joggler
January 26, 2007 Read more »
What the heck is a Joggler? By definition it is a runner that juggles while running. Until the other day I didn’t know there was such a thing. I mean for myself I have trouble just running and well I’ve never even tried juggling. I can’t imagine doing both at the same time. However Just […]
Retail Therapy: Brooks Vapor-Dry 2 Hoodie
January 25, 2007 Read more »
I don’t know about you, but it seems like winter is never going to end. Heading to your local running store for a little for something new might be just the pick-me-up you need to help you hit the road on a cold day. I sure did and found a very versatile and functional jacket: […]
Patience with Patients
January 24, 2007 Read more »
I see quite a few runners in my practice, and it appears that they are comforted by the fact that I too am a runner. However, these patients can be both the most rewarding and challenging patients to treat. The reward is to see them back running healthy again. The difficult part […]
Charles Kingsley on Happiness
January 24, 2007 Read more »
“All we need to make us really happy is something to be enthusiastic about. —Charles Kingsley
Quick Link - Fitsugar
January 23, 2007 Read more »
We’re starting something new this week - Quick Links. These will be links to places or articles we think you might enjoy. They will be shorter than our weekly Featured Website articles and will appear not on a scheduled basis, but just whenever the time is right.
We’re starting off with a hot site that […]
Expert Fitness Advice for Free
January 23, 2007 Read more »
Our local newspaper runs articles every Friday on endurance sports and athletes. A couple of weeks ago sportswriter Don Norcross asked coaches, trainers and some pretty successful local athletes for fitness tips.
Subjects ran the gamut from running, and triathlons to diet and general fitness. You can find them all on the San Diego Union-Tribune web […]
Getting Fit with FitLink
January 22, 2007 Read more »
I recently wrote a review of FitLink.com. The site impressed me and the review I wrote caught the attention of Chris Charlier, one of the founders of FitLink.com. With this, I took the opportunity to ask Chris a few questions about him, the site, and his team’s vision for the future.
With that, […]
Photo(s) of the Week: The Standard Chartered Greatest Race on Earth
January 22, 2007 Read more »
Think local—run global!
The Standard Chartered Greatest Race on Earth, created in 2004, is a relay race across four established marathons in Nairobi, Singapore, Mumbai and Hong Kong. These four marathons represent some of the toughest running conditions in the world and, as such, attract top runners. In 2005/06 there were 24 male and 30 female […]
Running Thoughts …
January 19, 2007 Read more »
What do YOU think about when you are running?
I don’t know about you, but I don’t listen to music when I run alone so I end up either talking to myself or thinking. Running sure allows for time to do some great thinking and planning of my life. So I guess the question to ask […]
Featured Web site: Coolrunning
January 19, 2007 Read more »
Looking for a great Web site with lots of cool information about running? I mean beside the one you’re on now. Well head on over to Coolrunning. Coolrunning offers information on variety of topics in their menu bar along the top.
Home - Always a good place to start. There are a variety of quick links […]
For Fans of Steve Prefontaine & Bill Bowerman
January 17, 2007 Read more »
If Bill Bowerman isn’t the greatest American running coach ever, he certainly is the most famous. In case you don’t know who Bill Bowerman is, here’s a really brief intro:
He coached the very fruitful University of Oregon track and field team for 24 years.
Wrote a book credited with bringing jogging to North America.
Was almost as […]
Ouch, My Ankle!
January 16, 2007 Read more »
Let’s talk about ankle sprains.
1. What is an ankle sprain?
A sprain injury occurs when ligaments, which are soft tissue structures that hold bones together, are damaged. The most common ankle sprain is an inversion type, where the foot rolls over excessively, damaging the ligaments on the outside of the ankle.
2. What are the causes/predisposing […]
Reaching Painful Conclusions
January 15, 2007 Read more »
One of the most popular articles in last week’s online version of the New York Times was a story about whether it’s a good idea to run through pain. The high reader ranking wasn’t a surprise, even if the article’s placement in the fashion section was. The timing was perfect since newfound gym rats and […]
Photo of the Week: Beach Run
January 15, 2007 Read more »
The weather man is promising -20C (dang cold in fahrenheit) where I live by the end of the week. Somehow I think I’d rather be running with this bunch along the beach.
Thanks to Scott Eggers for this great photo. Check out his Flicker site for more photos
Got a photo you would like featured? Leave a […]
Featured Web Site: Running4Women
January 12, 2007 Read more »
Sorry guys, this week’s featured site is Running4Women. However, that doesn’t mean you won’t find items of interest there. A friend suggested this site to me. At first glance I wasn’t sure. I’m not one to pay for things when I can find them for free. So yes to take full advantage of the features […]
Are You Raising Money For Charity?
January 11, 2007 Read more »
We’re plugging this again because it’s really worth it.
Lots of runners combine running with raising money for charity (e.g., Team In Training) but it can be hard getting the word out so we want to help.
If you are combining running with fundraising, click on the “Fundraising” link in our right hand sidebar menu to find […]
The Lure of the 2-Hour Marathon
January 10, 2007 Read more »
Is a 2-hour marathon possible?
The 2-hour marathon is arguably the single most captivating barrier in distance running. The current popularity of marathons ensures this, as does the round figure of two hours. A two-hour marathon would see the constituent 42.195 kilometres covered in a sizzling 2:51 apiece, or 4:35 for 26.2 miles. The current record, […]
Matthew Campbell on Character
January 10, 2007 Read more »
“Sports do not build character. They reveal it.”
Matthew Campbell (1888-1939)
Weight Loss and Measuring Up (Or Down)
January 9, 2007 Read more »
Losing weight is one of those perennial goals that people start in earnest this time of year. That includes runners vowing to shave their race times by paring down a few (or more) pounds. And thatís why many of us in the past week have headed to a calorie-counter or weight-loss site to first determine […]
Streakers!
January 9, 2007 Read more »
A recent article by Mark right here on CompleteRunning.com got me to thinking about what it means to be a consistent runner. Those thoughts and a short excerpt in Runners World led me to this site: the United States Running Streak Association, Inc., which allows membership only to runners who have logged at least […]
Baby, It’s Warm Outside!
January 8, 2007 Read more »
Are you revelling or resisting this winter warm spell?
In the Stanford, Conn., The Advocate, Jan. 7, 2006,
Runners Getting Spoiled by This Winter’s Warmth, one writer opines:
For runners in New England, this winter has proven to be a rather Convenient Truth, to turn the Al Gore global warming film title on its head. Even the […]
Photo of the Week: Laundry Day
January 8, 2007 Read more »
So is this what your clothesline looks like on laundry day?
Photo reprinted with permission from Brooke. Thanks, Brooke. Brooke’s photos can be viewed over at her Flicker site.
Got a photo you would like featured? If so, leave a comment with the details.
Featured Web Site: Blacktoes
January 5, 2007 Read more »
Ever go for a run or a race and meet up with a great running group that you just knew you had to join up with? On New Year’s Eve I ran an 8km Resolution race that was by far my best race of the year. It was the most enjoyable and likely my best […]
Charity-o-Rama!
January 4, 2007 Read more »
From time to time here at Complete Running headquarters we get asked to promote one thing or another. We (read: I) usually say no, because promoting things can be tricky business—although if you want to advertise with us, we’re all ears!.
But just recently someone wanted to promote his fundraising efforts. We didn’t want to say […]
