Back Away From the Headphones, Ma’am »

Those runners planning to do this summer’s Grandma’s Marathon or any of the shorter distances surrounding the main event in Duluth, Minn., might find the course both quieter and noisier. (You may remember that CompleteRunning wrote about this very subject a while ago.)

Marathon organizers last week announced they would formally ban headphones and all portable [...]

Photo of the Week: Time to Run »

When you’re racing is it time to run or is time running out?

Comala, from Caracas, Venezuela, titled this photo “El Tiempo pasa corriendo” which loosely translated means “time passes running”. The time piece overlaid on the photo was once used by her coach during training sessions. The photo brings back memories of her training [...]

Video of the Week: Are You Ready? »

There is a ‘blogumentary’ called ChasingKimbia that chronicles the training life of a group of elite runners as they prepare for the big marathons: Boston, New York. Much of the footage is on YouTube.
As I watched this clip I was also struck by their form. When I see pictures of me [...]

Featured Web Site: MapMyRun.com »

There is a new—or at least a totally redesigned—player in the route mapping Web space. MapMyRun.com has been online for quite sometime but has just recently released a new and improved beta site. Route mapping sites have become an essential part of my training plan and I think—after a brief review—that this [...]

Enhanced Hydration Waist-Pack Bladder Systems »

(Also known as water carriers.)
The New York Times has a nice review of a few of the better known models in “How Dry I’m Not (Sip, Sip),” April 5. Complete with slideshow!
They enticed Masters ultrarunner Steve Smucker to try out five models. The Camelback Flashflo ($40) emerged the clear winner.

Roger Bannister on the Impossible »

“No one can say, ‘You must not run faster than this, or jump higher than that.’ The human spirit is indomitable.” —Roger Bannister

MySpace Can Be OurSpace »

I bet you wish you had running friends like I do. I mean, who wouldn’t? When it comes to famous runners, I can name drop with the best of ‘em.
Wanna see who, among the world’s elite runners, call me their friend? How about Josh Cox? Not impressed? (what’s wrong with you?). Ok, how about Sebastian [...]

Better Know an African* »

The sport of distance-running is undoubtedly dominated by East Africans. Women and men from countries such as Kenya, Ethiopia and Morocco have indelibly and literally altered the face of the sport. Paradoxically, despite their astounding success, African runners perform in virtual anonymity. This article marks the start of a series of articles, titled Better [...]

Ya Gotta Have Heart »

We all know that running is good for our bodies, but a recent report in the March issue of a medical journal suggests too much running can actually damage the heart. At least in middle-aged men.
A 51-year-old physician failed a calcium screening used to measure hardened arteries despite having no coronary risk factors to explain [...]

Photo of the Week: Here comes the Easter Bunny »

Here comes the Easter Bunny. Only they’re not delivering chocolate eggs they are running the Copenhagen Marathon.

Thanks go to Brian Poulsen for letting us feature his Flicker photo this week. You can check out his other photos over at his Flicker site or his personal blog.
We are always looking for interesting photos so if you’ve [...]

Question for You from Runner’s World Magazine: Drop Out or Tough it Out? »

Gigi’s last question to CRN readers was so successful she’s back for more. Here’s today’s question from Gigi – a journalist working on a story for Runner’s World Magazine:
Has anyone during a race faced some physical challenge so severe that you’ve seriously considered dropping out? This could be anything from severe knee pain to a [...]

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