Start Running… in the Winter? »
Five good reasons to start running in the winter. After a longer than two year break from running (it’s a loooong story), I’m back – I started running again on January 1st. That’s right – I started running smack-dab in the middle of a very cold, very snowy Canadian winter.
Photo of the Week: And the Sign Says… »
What motivates you when your in a race be it a triathlon or running event? Do the signs of your friends and family keep you going or distract you? The photo is a collage of signs myself and Karen’s family made to keep her going during the Alberta Challenge Triathlon. Karen was competing in her [...]
Running Quotes »
“Run when you can, walk when you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up.” – Dean Karnazes, Runner
Cold Weather Running »
Many of us are now in the time of year where the colder weather is approaching as fast as the dark evening hours, and the beginning of winter is issuing a challenge to runners everywhere to find the time and the motivation to get out and run.
Do You Marathon? »
There is no doubt that out of all the road running distances available, the marathon has by far the most appeal. Nearly everyone who has run a 5k or a 10k will, at some stage, dream
Five Running Videos You Should Watch »
Running may not be the best spectator sport, but compelling running makes for compelling viewing. In the YouTube age, we have greater access to running video than ever before.
Sam Mussabini Wasn’t Talking To You »
In the 1981 movie Chariots of Fire, running coach Sam Mussabini tells Harold Abrahams, “you can’t put in what God’s left out.” The implication is that you’re either born with the natural talent to be fast, or you’re not. [ad#inPost-Big] On the surface, this quote seems to imply that if you’re not fast now, then [...]
It’s Time to Change Your World »
We’ve all done it. You get into the car and drive 2 minutes for a jug of milk, when it would have been just as easy, and healthier, to walk or cycle. Today seems like a good day to vow to change your world. Sustrans, the UK’s leading sustainable transport charity, is sponsoring its second [...]
Weldon On Triumph »
The crime is not to avoid failure, the crime is to not give triumph a chance. —H. Weldon
Gaining Experience »
No wonder experience is the best teacher. It has to teach us things we don’t want to learn. —Unknown
What Makes An Athlete? »
Growing up, I loved watching sport on the telly, and my favourite events were the running competitions. I always had boundless admiration for these athletes, and I guess it was back then that my own love for running started. I have often philosophised about what defines an athlete.
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?
Ralph Waldo Emerson On Peace »
Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Edward Eggleston On Persistence »
Persistent people begin their success where others end in failure. Edward Eggleston
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.
Bruce Barton on Life »
When you are through changing, you are through. –Bruce Barton
Oliver Wendall Holmes, Sr. on Life »
Death tugs at my ear and says, “Live, I am coming.” –Oliver Wendall Holmes
Margaret Lee Runbeck On Happiness »
Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but a manner of traveling. – Margaret Lee Runbeck
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
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.
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
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 [...]
Inspirational Link: Runner Gets Homeless on Track »
Here’s a terrific story about how Anne Mahlum of Philadephia, Pennsylvania is making a big difference in the lives of homeless people through running
Okakura Kakuzo On Greatness »
Those who cannot feel the littleness of great things in themselves are apt to overlook the greatness of little things in others.–Okakura Kakuzo
Steve Prefontaine On Racing »
A race is a work of art that people can look at and be affected in as many ways as they’re capable of understanding. – Steve Prefontaine Submitted by Janelle V.
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