Doggone It! »

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, we have approximately 40 off-leash sites. Many of these areas run through our river

Retail Therapy: Blister Beater Socks »

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 Wikipedia, the average foot has 250,000 sweat glands, and the average pair of feet gives

A Different Kind of Runner »

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.

Photo of the Week: Cooling Off »

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.

Charity-o-Rama! »

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.

Video: Alan Webb’s High School World Record Mile »

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 previously set by Jim Ryun which had been unbroken for 36 years.

Featured Web Site: Just Your Average Joggler »

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 Your Average Joggler does just this while running marathons.

Retail Therapy: Brooks Vapor-Dry 2 Hoodie »

Review of the Brooks Vapor Dry 2 Hoodie – a very versatile and functional cold weather running jacket.

Patience with Patients »

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 is dealing with some of the more unique personality types that make our encounters more

Charles Kingsley on Happiness »

“All we need to make us really happy is something to be enthusiastic about. —Charles Kingsley

Quick Link – Fitsugar »

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 people interested in fitness will love.

Expert Fitness Advice for Free »

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 site. I was struck by the numerous mentions on the importance of rest in training

Getting Fit with FitLink »

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.

Photo(s) of the Week: The Standard Chartered Greatest Race on Earth »

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 GROE runners placing in the top 10 of each of the four marathons.

Running Thoughts … »

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 would be “what do I think about?”

Featured Web site: Coolrunning »

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 to the latest forum topics, featured races, training tips and more. Races/Results – Offers details on

For Fans of Steve Prefontaine & Bill Bowerman »

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.

Ouch, My Ankle! »

Let’s talk about ankle sprains. 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. What are the causes/predisposing factors of injury?

Reaching Painful Conclusions »

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 overly enthusiastic runners are probably feelin’ it about now. A twinge to the outside of

Photo of the Week: Beach Run »

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.

Featured Web Site: Running4Women »

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 on this site there is an annual fee of $19.50 to sign up.

Are You Raising Money For Charity? »

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 out how we can help you get the word out.

Good luck!

The Lure of the 2-Hour Marathon »

The lure of the two hour marathon (comic).

Matthew Campbell on Character »

“Sports do not build character. They reveal it.”
Matthew Campbell (1888-1939)

Weight Loss and Measuring Up (Or Down) »

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 how much we can eat and still lose weight. The Body Mass Index is a popular

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