No Excuses II »

Too old to win anymore? Here’s one race that levels the playing field for veteran runners.
The Buzz Oates No Excuses 5k in Sacramento, California, is the brainchild of Rich Hanna of Capital Road Race Management.

Know Thyself »

It is often said that it takes 30 days to form a pattern and 90 days to form a habit, but as Jim Ryun says, “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.”
So how do you get motivated to do things like run and keep to a training schedule?

The IOC: Humanitarianism or Hypocrisy? »

Amidst the recent commotion surrounding silencing athletes’ political views at the summer Olympics, I thought it might be fun to read the Olympic Charter. This is what I came across on page 11 of the Charter.

Photo of the Week: It’s raining, it’s pouring, did you run? »

So it’s a rainy day outside. Do you run or would you use it as an excuse to skip your workout or race? Looks like this runner found an interesting solution to get out there and go for it.

The photo was taken during the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run, 2008 National Cherry Blossom [...]

New Members for May 25th »

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Ralph Waldo Emerson On Peace »

Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

The Funniest Treadmill Videos of All Time »

Sure, anyone can post a video of a treadmill accident on the Internet, but it takes thought and creativity to rise to the top of this YouTube sub-genre.

Retail Therapy: Mottoz Shirts for Men and Women »

Will I run for wine? Oh yes I will and I want the world to know it.

Your Running News Roundup »

Olympic Dreams
A number of periodicals covered the decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport to allow Oscar Pistorius of South Africa to compete in the summer Olympics. Pistorius, a double amputee, runs with carbon fiber prosthetics, called blades. In order to run in the Olympics, however

Las Vegas Marathon in Financial Trouble »

The dirty laundry of some big city marathons is being aired in public. Oddly enough, the organizers of the Las Vegas Marathon figure in many of the recent controversies.

Photo of the Week: Reflections »

As one runs we often reflect on our lives, our goals, whatever or perhaps we are just reflections in the water. Which are you?

Thanks Jeanne for letting us share this great photo with our readers. Jeanne by the way is a good friend that I have met through my running travels. For more great photos [...]

Book Review: Bowerman & the Men of Oregon »

Book review of Bowerman and the Men of Oregon – written by Kenny Moore. A wonderful book packed full of running history. Terrific insights into Bowerman, the rise of Steve Prefontaine, the Oregon Ducks running team, and US running.

New Members For May 18th »

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Edward Eggleston On Persistence »

Persistent people begin their success where others end in failure.
Edward Eggleston

Marathon Race Report: 490 BC »

The following is excerpted from a document recently discovered during an archaeological dig near Athens. It appears to be a running log with the name Pheidippides scrawled upon it.

Book Review: Runners’ Cookbook »

Alison Wade, a staple author and editor of the running community, has put together a collection of recipes from some of the sports most well-known athletes.

You Say Tomato, I Say Tomahto »

Last summer caffeine broke into the news as a possible weapon in the fight against the damage and cancer caused by the skin’s exposure to UV rays. Now, as we trade our running tights for shorts and strip off to our t-shirts and tanks, it looks like it’s the tomato we need for our added [...]

Race Shirt Etiquette »

What is the proper etiquette for wearing your race shirt? Can you wear it to race in, or should you wait until after the race is over to don the shirt?
These are questions that have been on my mind as I have been fondly gazing

Photo of the Week: Celebrating Mother’s Day »

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms out there. So how did you spend yesterday? Did you phone your Mom, have dinner with her or buy her something special. In my family we choose to celebrate the day in a slightly different way as did some 14,000 other people in Calgary. We celebrated it by [...]

Book Review: 26.2 Marathon Stories »

26.2 Marathon Stories is a lovingly crafted tribute from two authors who obviously have a deep, personal connection with marathoning.

New Members For May 11th »

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Bruce Barton on Life »

When you are through changing, you are through. –Bruce Barton

How to Run Faster »

Type that phrase into Google and you get 43,000 hits (plus 48 videos). But who wants to go through all those agonizing drills? Here are 10 surefire ways to improve your speed.

Retail Therapy: Sugoi Hatha Capri Pant »

I know not everyone out there lives in Texas and it’s not 80 degrees and sunny everyday yet. So, I know what you’re thinking. You wish you had some really great running capris. Well, I’ve got the answer. Sugoi’s Hatha capri pant is perfect for early spring weather.

Your Running News Roundup »

ESPN profiles U.S. marathoner Ryan Hall, who will lead the U.S. charge in Beijing. Learn how he overcame setbacks to become one of the world’s best runners.

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