2008 January Archive | Complete Running Network

John Berryman on Overcoming »

We must travel in the direction of our fear.–John Berryman

Members with Upcoming Races »

Here are some upcoming racers from our calendar.

Your Running News Roundup »

In addition to watching a somewhat important football game in Arizona this Sunday, runners will be able to enjoy highlights

Helen Hayes on Ageing »

The hardest years in life are those between 10 and 70. –Helen Hayes

The Mile High Club: Running at Altitude »

Are you a member of the Mile High Club? No, not the one that involves airplanes and sardine can acrobatics. I’m talking about running

A Million Stories »

There was a time when I was able to easily visit all of the members of the Running Blog Family.

Running to The Beat »

Last week Mark was kind enough to open up to us and share his music playlist. I find this a very bold move, afterall musical tastes are very personal. But then he offered us a challenge:

Joan Benoit Samuelson On Running »

Running is 80 percent mental.–Joan Benoit Samuelson

Elite Runner Videos of Ryan Hall & Others – Courtesy of God »

I found a terrific little archive of elite runner videos on GodTube. As of today, there are six episodes including many of America’s great runners including, Josh Cox, Meb Keflezighi, Dan Browne and Ryan Hall.

Thumbs Up for “Spirit of the Marathon” »

You have never seen so many fit and healthy people in a movie theater.

Albert Camus on Freedom »

Freedom is nothing else but a chance to be better–Albert Camus

Seeking Orthotic/Shoe Harmony? »

You’ve just dropped $300-$500 US on brand spanking new orthotics, popped them into your $120 running shoes and ouch! It feels like you’re running with two planks strapped to your feet.

Crunchy Nanas?! »

A Crunchy Nana? What’s that? Well, it’s a runner, of course! A runner from our blog community to be precise about it. Let’s get to know this oddly labeled runner.
Nora doesn’t like mushy bananas. Nope. They give her a fit. She likes Crunchy Nanas. Yup. Every last bit. (sorry, my boy is five and into [...]

Marathoner Wesley Ngetich Dies in Kenyan Chaos »

The ongoing violence in Kenya has claimed the life of a second prominent athlete. Wesley Ngetich, a two-time winner of the Grandma’s Marathon with a personal best of 2:12, was killed on Monday near the Tanzanian border in Trans Mara.

Young, Female, Running & Dieting? Read This »

When we think of running nutrition, our minds turn to what foods will help us run faster, better, easier. What foods give our bodies the pep they need to sustain our high-energy pursuits.

George Meredith on Competing »

Always imitate the behavior of the winners when you lose. –George Meredith

Share Your Music Playlists! »

It’s no secret that the iPod and MP3 players in general have become quite an important part of many people’s running experience. I, myself, have never been one to run with music …until now.

Photo of the Week: Little Runner »

Little two year old Athan had a great time running the Kid’s Fun Run at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex. It was his first “running” event but I bet it won’t be his last. Don’t you wish you could bottle up that energy and buy it for yourself.

(Photo from Sam Howzit’s Flickr Photostream)
As always, [...]

M. Kathleen Casey on Pain »

Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. –M. Kathleen Casey

The Spirit of the Marathon – January 24, 2008 »

There is a one day showing of the movie The Spirit of the Marathon on January 24, 2008. It is playing in many cities across the nation and tickets are available on-line. I’ve included a trailer to what promises to be an inspirational and interesting documentary following the marathon journey of both amateur and [...]