Archive: April 2008

All In A Day’s Work »

No matter what part of the running spectrum we slot into, whether we’re out for a 2-mile weekend jaunt or to haul it across Death Valley and surrounding mountain ranges, most of us want to know what we can do to run better—faster or longer, or happier and healthier with fewer aches, injuries and heaving [...]

Photo of the Week: Runners, Start Your Watches »

With so many techie gadgets for running, I’m sure this is a common scene at many races. So as you head out are you one of those runners hitting the start on your watch, Garmin or other gadget? I captured this photo during Sunday’s Calgary Police Half Marathon. I was there to run the 5k [...]

Is an Olympic Boycott the Answer? »

Anyone with a hint of news savvy knows by now that the Olympics are in trouble.

New Members For April 27th »

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Slow Down! »

If you could determine the one bit of running advice dispensed and received more often than any other, it would probably be “Go out slow.”

Margaret Lee Runbeck On Happiness »

Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but a manner of traveling. – Margaret Lee Runbeck

Retail Therapy: Sugoi Zinc Short »

Can you feel spring in the air? I can and it makes me want to pull out my shorts hit the road.

Calcaneal Fat Pad Injury »

There are many causes of heel pain. One of the less familiar sources of injury to the heel is to the calcaneal fat pad. This injury can be mistaken for plantar fasciitis, but is a completely different entity.

Your Running News Roundup: Early Edition! »

We’ve been fortunate to witness some incredible performances in the last eight days. On April 13, Martin Lel won an exceptionally fast London Marathon in 2:05:15, beating his own course record. The first seven men all ran under 2:09.

Photo of the Week: Winter Wonderland »

I don’t know about you but I’m about tired of running in snow for this winter. We got a dump of several cm this weekend. It’s been snowing pretty much nonstop since Friday. This morning when I headed out for my run it was -12C which is about 10F for my friends south of the [...]

New Members For April 20th »

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Running in The Wee Hours »

We all have our preferences for what to do between the hours of 2 and 4 in the morning. This guy’s preference is to get up and run

Goethe On Action »

Whatever you think you can do or believe you can do, begin it. Action has magic, grace and power in it.– Goethe

The Golden Years »

In running, being over the hill just means you’re picking up steam. If the blogosphere is any judge, the biggest news out of last week’s London Marathon was not Ryan Hall’s blistering 2:06:17, nor the fact that it was only good enough for fifth place in a race where a record six men finished under [...]

Time To Run? »

Kids grow up so fast. Trust me, I know. My two year old just told me the other day that she needs some privacy in the washroom. Time with our children is precious, but our running and health shouldn’t be compromised.

Taking a Closer Look at Runner’s Knee »

Swimmers have their ears. Tennis players have their elbows. Us runners have our knees. [ad#inPost-Big] When you consider the act of running and the impact our bodies absorb each time a foot hits the ground, it’s no wonder our knees are susceptible to injury. There is a variety of things that can go wrong at [...]

Photo of the Week: Running Skirt »

Running skirts for women have become very popular in recent year. But skirts aren’t just for women. This photo was found on Totally Richard Johnson’s Flickr site and was taken during the Flora London Marathon 2008. By the way, this race took place just yesterday. You can read about it over here or here. Martin [...]

New Members For April 13th »

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It’s Boston Marathon Time! »

Congratulations and Best of Luck to everyone who is running the Boston Marathon on Monday April 21. You all have your reasons for running this race. Do any of these resonate?

Tips for Running with Dogs »

Do you run with your dog? Complete Running’s Retail Therapy guru Runner Susan was interviewed by Joanne Greene for the Good Dog Podcast. Listen to her advice about running with dogs, including watching for blisters and why you shouldn’t give your long-haired dog a haircut

Doug Larson On Action »

Some of the world’s greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible. — Doug Larson

Do You Dress the Way You Run? »

Does your running apparel correctly reflect your running status? Ah yes, as if we didn’t have enough to worry about when it comes to suiting up and accessorizing for a race – pronating, wicking, chafing, bouncing – the list goes on and on. But there’s also the issue of what your togs say about what [...]

Spirit of the Marathon Showing TONIGHT in Canada! »

Thanks to Melissa for sharing this with us just moments ago:

Why Was Steve Prefontaine Worshipped? »

I got this gem from David’s Flickr page and thought I’d share what he wrote me when I asked him for permission to feature it here. Mark, I just now saw your nice words about my surreal encounter with Pre. You are welcome to use the pic and story on your web site. The thing [...]

Your Running News Roundup »

We are less than four months away from the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. The big spring marathons are almost upon us. The Boston Marathon is April 21, and the U.S. Women’s Olympic Marathon Trials will be held in Boston the day before. The London Marathon is April 13.

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