Running is Funny (Really!) »
Two Arms! »
I love running. I don’t love swimming, biking, push-ups, weightlifting, discus throwing, tossing the caber or Johnny on the Pony
Olympic Dance-Off »
Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell of Jamaica are both teammates and rivals. They both have Olympic gold medals. They are the current and former world record holders in the 100 meters. But can they dance?
Life is a Carnival…of Running »
I needed to free up my eponymous blog for other writing endeavors and so decided last month to create RunningIsFunny.com for all of my running-related blogging.
My Best Worst Race »
I took a short break from writing about running because I had to take a short break from running. For the second year in a row, my marathon training and Boston aspirations were sidelined
Running Through the Graveyard »
Last weekend I ran a local 5k that was conventional in every way but one—the race began and finished in a cemetery. Normally I would consider a run through a graveyard in July’s sweltering heat
Nice Guys Finish Last »
The Olympics begin in two weeks, and as much as we admire all those amazing athletes from around the world, it’s extremely difficult to identify with them.
Celebrities Who Have Never Run a Marathon »
One of CompleteRunning.com’s most popular columns of all-time is a list of 25 Celebrities Who’ve Run a Marathon by Mark Iocchelli.
Running for Viagra »
Dateline London: “Athletes looking for a performance boost are increasingly turning to a little blue pill more usually taken for its off-the-field benefits: Viagra.
Running on Independence Day »
I happen to be in Washington, DC for this Independence Day weekend, and how better to celebrate than an early morning run. Of course, you are reading this on July 4th, the traditional Independence Day
iPlod »
There is plenty of advice here, and on other websites, about how to improve your running. But what do you do on those days when nothing seems to work? You know what I mean.
Sabotage »
Writing a humor column about running isn’t exactly curing cancer, but I have pride, too. So it’s doubly difficult when I come up with an idea, only to find someone else has already written an awesomely funny article on the topic.
Before You Were a Runner »
Before you were a runner there is no way you would have paid $90 for a pair of sneakers–every six months. Before you were a runner you thought people who were running just before a race were insane.
Running for Office »
Politics is a marathon, not a sprint. That is, of course, unless you entered the ACLI Capital Challenge in Washington, DC. The 27-year-old race benefits the DC Special Olympics and features teams of elected officials and federal employees. You wouldn’t expect to find speedsters on the floor of the House or the Senate, but you [...]
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blowing the Cover Off Diva Night »
Until last week, I thought running was about shin splints, pasta, sweat, fartleks and “the wall.” Now I’ve learned that for some of you it’s also about clothes, jewelry, hors d’oeuvres, and fine wines.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Live From Boston, It’s Patriots’ Day! »
I don’t know how many other Californians take Patriots’ Day off, but I’ll be camped out in front of the television instead of at my desk.
The Agony of De-Feet »
The Boston Marathon. The Peachtree Road Race. The Fifth Avenue Mile. And now, the Glamour Stiletto Run.
Remora Runner »
Back when I was a kid (you know, right around the time of the Civil War), one of the most exciting days of the school year was when the Scholastic Book shipment arrived. For those of you who can’t remember a time before computers and Amazon.com, Scholastic had an arrangement with schools in which a small catalog of children’s books was handed out to the kids every month. Then you would
The Way to Go »
I promise not to be graphic in discussing this topic, but I will be candid. I’ll also ease into it gradually, so you’ll have multiple opportunities to click on this handy modesty link, which will take you to the Complete Running home page with no harm done.
Running With the Chowhounds »
Most runners choose races based on the location, the terrain, the crowds, or the reputation. I often choose them for the food. For years I ran a nasty, hilly 5-mile trail race because of the post-race pancakes and sausage. The California International Marathon serves up warm tomato soup, but this pales in comparison to the hearty minestrone ladled out at the Big Sur Half Marathon on Monterey Bay. The one race
Back of the Pack »
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about my turn near the front of my half-marathon training group comprised mostly of beginners. By unfortunate coincidence, an injury forced me
The View From the Front »
My lovely wife signed up for a 10-week half-marathon training program and I decided to join her. The program is organized by the local Fleet Feet store and primarily
Men in Tights: Tips »
Women tend to have their body image issues during the warm weather months, but some of us guys have ours during the winter. We stave off facing them as long as possible by wearing our singlets and shorts even when the
New Year’s Resolutions, Etc. »
January is a strange time of year for runners, since we are already taking care of many of the top New Year’s resolutions. But that doesn’t mean the practice is completely without merit. I’ve generated a few for myself:
Runner’s Tan »
The dog days of summer are long gone. It’s cold, dark and damp outside. Some of you may already be dealing with ice and snow. Fortunately, runners carry with them all year long the remnants of those bright, shiny rays of sunshine. I’m speaking, of course, of runner’s tan. Yes, we run those endless miles [...]
Roadkill »
As I lay face-down in the gravel, bleeding, my mind searched frantically for the answer to the one question that was of immediate and critical importance to me: What is the penalty for animal cruelty in Sacramento County? I was eight miles into my one and only opportunity for a 20-miler. I needed it to [...]
So, Am I A Peak Performer? »
Short answer: not yet. It has been two months since I completed the peak performance program at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, in an effort to determine whether a middle-aged, middle-of-the-packer could benefit from the same kind of attention and advice lavished on elite runners. I have given all the recommendations a fair trial—well, except for [...]
What Are You Running From? »
If you have been following my trek through the peak performance program at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, you know I have had to fast for 12 hours, play video games using my legs, give blood, scan my bones and body fat, run a 4-degree grade at 8.5 mph with an oxygen mask over my face, [...]
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 [...]
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