October 7th Shoutout »
“The greatest good you can do for another is not just share your riches, but to reveal to him his own.” Benjamin Disraeli Join us again in welcoming these nine new members to the Running Blog Family. Progress Running Faster With Arthur Lydiard Let the running do the talking Marathon Moon In Ardua Tendit Ted’s [...]
Haile Gebrselassie Sets New World Marathon Record »
Yes I know, Mark beat me to the headline but really, can you sing the praises of a 2:04:26 marathon finish too often? Not on a site called the Complete Running Network! For this video you need to be able to sing in German, or at least be able to understand it. Since most of [...]
I’m Full of Wind »
Read the entire account of Mike’s experience: part one, part two, part three, part four, and part five. Having recovered sufficiently from my VO2 max test to understand spoken English, I sat down with exercise physiologist Mike Siemens to examine the results. Mike explained the uses of the test: to measure work potential, general health [...]
Retail Therapy: Brooks Motion Jacket »
It’s that time of year again, time to stock your fall running wardrobe! And this jacket caught my eye, the sleek and simple Motion Jacket by Brooks. It comes complete with a built-in pocket for your MP3 player, and high performance, moisture-moving fabric making it perfect for the upcoming autumn weather. It is semi-fitted, wind-resistant [...]
The Perfect Day »
Runners hear a lot of advice. Sometimes, too much advice. Don’t get me wrong—I’m all for healthy living. But you can drive yourself crazy trying to do everything that experts recommend. I’ve gathered a large sampling of advice and put together a blueprint for a Perfectly Healthy Day. How many of these things can you [...]
Your Bi-Weekly Running News Roundup! »
Runners Count A survey in Portfolio magazine confirms what you probably already knew: Runners have clout. The economic effect of the World Series (which can last up to seven days) pales in comparison to the New York City Marathon (one day). The economic impact of the 2003 Series was $62.1 million, while that year’s marathon [...]
Product Review: Hornet Juice »
Some time last year I became aware of a product called Vaam. It was a sports drink, but very unlike any other sports drink I knew. While most products concentrate on carbohydrates, and a few modern ones advertise their 4:1 carbs to protein ratio, Vaam consisted only of proteins. The intended effect was not to [...]
A New Warning If You’re Running for Two »
I have a friend who’s run all 10 Rock ‘n Roll Marathons in San Diego, including one when she was pregnant. She is quite proud of her streak and the fact that having a baby didn’t keep her down. She also likes to remind those who roll their eyes that she was still in her [...]
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