Beat the Doldrums
May 31, 2007 Read more »
In the closing scene of “Finding Nemo,” the “tank gang” from P. Sherman’s dental office finally pull off the escape they’ve dreamt about for years. After Dr. Sherman places them in plastic bags to change the tank water, they roll their bags across the counter to an open window, freefall into the bushes below, […]
Chondromalacia, It’s a Mouthful
May 30, 2007 Read more »
1. What is it?
Chondromalacia is the destruction of the cartilage under the kneecap. Normally this cartilage is smooth and allows a gliding motion of the kneecap over the femur. However, with certain knee problems, the kneecap may not track smoothly over the femur. The result is that the areas in contact with […]
A Letter to Mrs. McCarthy*-Part One
May 29, 2007 Read more »
This is a three-part essay I composed for an acquaintance who had met me for lunch recently to discuss “how to run.” Over the next few days after the lunch, I sent her the attached. Read part two here and part three here.
Dear Mrs. McCarthy,
It was great meeting you for lunch to discuss something “important”—namely: […]
Join our Flickr Group!
May 28, 2007 Read more »
We’ve started a new flickr running group - a place for the CRN community (that’s you!) to share its running photos!
Share your running photos with our group and watch them magically appear at this link and, for a limited time only, in our right sidebar. And you never know - your photo might just make […]
Of(f) Course, You Are
May 28, 2007 Read more »
Of all the volunteer duties that accompany a road race, one of the toughest has to be course marshal. These are the people who keep runners heading in the right direction and prevent short cuts. They also keep cars and cyclists from colliding with race participants and alert an aid station if someone needs help. […]
Photo of the Week: Mud Puddles
May 28, 2007 Read more »
Some people try to avoid puddles when running, but I think this runner has a better idea. Who says you have to be a kid to have fun?
So when you see a puddle, tell us,
do you run around it,
try to leap over it and almost fall back in,
run quickly through it trying not to […]
New @ FitSugar for the Week Ending May 25, 2007
May 27, 2007 Read more »
Today we’re introducing a new weekly feature called What’s New @ FitSugar. We like FitSugar because it’s obvious to us that they’re as passionate about fitness as we are. FitSugar blogs with a slant toward women’s interest articles and they often have some great stuff of interest to runners. So, without further delay, here […]
May 27th Shoutout
May 27, 2007 Read more »
It’s shoutout day again and this week we have ten new ones for you to check out. Please go and give someone a welcome.
The Kenyan Within
Loneliness of a middle distance runner
Jason’s Running Diary
Blog To Run
I Hated Running
Kevin Bonks
The Runner in Me
Ready to Run Faster
Your Running Life
Running Upstream
May 26, 2007 Read more »
Last Weekend I ran the San Francisco ING Bay to Breakers which is as much street theater as it is a race. Elite runners line up first followed by seeded runners followed by people who actually intend to run the race followed by a lot of crazy people in costumes. There are also […]
Web Site of the Week: The Run Down
May 25, 2007 Read more »
Website Review
Tired of boring and dull race reports? Then you need to make your way over to The Run Down. This growing site with talented writers puts a whole new spin on race reporting. Currently the site recaps ultra-marathons (and only in California so far), but as the audience grows so to […]
Retail Therapy: Injinji Performance Sock
May 24, 2007 Read more »
Have trouble with toe blisters? The Injinji socks could be the answer. Injinji has enhanced the toe sock to help the feet work by allowing each toe to move independently, similar to gloves on our hands. It takes a few runs to get used to having fabric around your toes, but after a while, your […]
Better Know an African: Haile Gebrselassie
May 23, 2007 Read more »
This is an article about famed Ethiopian runner Haile Gebrselassie.
Three New Site Features
May 23, 2007 Read more »
Three new web site features: Improved archives, Subscribe to Comments and Random Running Blog
Taking 100 Kids to Bloomsday
May 22, 2007 Read more »
Now that I have your attention, I will explain….ok, where do I start?
Well I guess I will begin with “What is Bloomsday?”
Bloomsday is a 12 km race that first began on May 1, 1977, and runs through downtown Spokane, Washington. Over 1,000 runners participated in the inaugural Bloomsday Run, which was billed “Run […]
Exercise Is Just for Kids
May 21, 2007 Read more »
I ran across this fascinating 1958 CBC radio clip of a discussion between Byng Whitteker - a radio announcer entrenched in his belief that exercise is only good for children - and fitness advocate Lloyd Percival.
The world has changed a great deal in the past 50 years. In the clip, you get the sense that […]
Photo of the Week: Everyday People
May 21, 2007 Read more »
” I thought it was important to provide balanced coverage of the marathon—to capture images not only of elite runners and celebrities but also the disabled and non-elites (the everyday men and women) who for me are truly the heroes and true winners of the marathon.—Farinhiet451
This week’s photo comes from Farinhiet451’s Flicker set - NYC […]
May 20th Shoutout
May 20, 2007 Read more »
The R.B.F. just keeps growing. I’ve added 14 new ones this week, please click on one at least and welcome someone into the fold. You never know, you might have a friend for life.
The Starting Gun
26.2 in training
Journey to a Centum
Running to get fit
Go Hard
A Thousand Beautiful Things
The Heart in Reverse
Rise Up O […]
Setting Goals in Running
May 19, 2007 Read more »
It’s a big run weekend with lots of runs posted to the CRN Race calendar.
Everyone goes into a race with some sort of goal in mind—everything from “qualify for the Boston Marathon” to “finish” to “have fun.” Sometimes we reach our goals and sometimes we don’t and sometimes we accomplish something that wasn’t […]
Running Through Adversity
May 18, 2007 Read more »
We runners are a hardy bunch. We push ourselves to exhaustion. We sometimes break bones and scrape skin seeking out stressful situations to see just how far we can push ourselves. Sometimes we do all this while overcoming some immense obstacles.
If you’re San Luis Obispo, Calif., pulmonologist Tom Vendegna, 43, you run to reverse a […]
Get to Know Our Authors
May 18, 2007 Read more »
We’ve added a little personal touch to CRN. But to see it, all 1000+ of you RSS subscribers will have to come to the site where you’ll see a little picture beside each author’s article that links to their blogs.
Why not pay them a visit? We’re betting they’ll welcome you with open arms.
Runners Who Are Racing This Weekend
May 17, 2007 Read more »
I see that, according to the CRN Race Calendar, there are seven people racing this weekend. That’s including myself. Was that last mention overly narcissistic?
Anyway, head on over and wish me them luck!
P.S. TRIATHLONS are more than welcome on the calendar.
Money-Saving Tips for Runners
May 17, 2007 Read more »
It has been said more than once that running is a cheap sport. However, when adding up the money I spend on it over a year, I’m not sure I agree. As with everything you do, there are plenty of ways to spend your money. If you want to run along at a budget, try […]
Runners Are Sexy
May 16, 2007 Read more »
Sex. Ok there I said it. So what about sex and runners? Bottom line, if you run regularly and long enough, you will enjoy numerous sexual benefits.
For both men and women, self confidence and a better self image are the psychological benefits of being a runner. This enhanced sense of well […]
Got Blog?
May 15, 2007 Read more »
Here we explain four ways Complete Running can help promote your running blog.
(The Myth of) The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
May 15, 2007 Read more »
A Long Time Ago, In A Galaxy Far, Far Away…
…some bad things happened in my life. So, I started running. I ran by myself because I needed the “alone time”.
Years past and, for some long forgotten reason, I stopped running. Then, some more bad things happened so I started running again but this time, with […]
A View From the Top: Governor’s Bay Bridge 10K
May 14, 2007 Read more »
The Governor’s Bay Bridge 10K Race (Md.) was cancelled for the 4th time in six years last week. This is a race in distress.
The race, put on by the Annapolis Striders, is a point-to-point 10K race that leaves at 8 a.m. from sea level at the start of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on the […]
Photo of the Week: Shoe Check
May 14, 2007 Read more »
A wise runner makes sure his or her shoes are tied up before the race. Looks like this guy better hurry as the runners are already lined up over at the start.
Thanks to pixelroiber for letting us feature his photo. Be sure and check out his other running photos over at flicker.
We are always looking […]
May 13th Shoutout
May 13, 2007 Read more »
Hi everyone. Come and check out the new additions to the RBF this week. In fact just check out the changes Mark has made on the RBF page. He’s been doing some spring cleaning and even some tweaking on my end of things. Now if only he could would be available […]
Adventure Racing, Collegiate Style
May 12, 2007 Read more »
This week we bring you something different—Adventure Racing!
Adventure Racing has it all—Trail Running, Mountain Biking and Kayaking in this Collegiate Championship.
No matter what your discipline, life is an adventure—go race!
Reasons to Run
May 11, 2007 Read more »
Spring is here, at least in most of the country, and with the warmer weather comes all kinds of extra demands on your time: yard work, cookouts, kids’ soccer games, etc. It’s easy to let your training slip at this time of year. I know that I often run more miles during the cold winter […]
