Photo of the Week: Spiderman Meets His Match »
Did you know we had our very own super hero here at CRN? Mark not only leads the way on this Web site but he recently led the way at the Regina Marathon as he passed Spiderman and finished with a time of 3:30:35! Way to go Mark! Read more about Mark’s experience at the [...]
NOVA’s Boston Marathon Callenge »
We got a great email from NOVA today telling us about their upcoming show, NOVA’s Marathon Challenge. In cooperation with the Boston Athletic Association and Tufts University, NOVA was granted unprecedented access to the Boston Marathon course. In the summer of 2006, we began following 13 hopeful novices as they took the first step toward [...]
Photo of the Week: Swim, Bike, and Run »
I found this week’s photo while hanging out in Facebook. Seems that’s the new online hangout. But that’s the subject of a whole different post. Anyhow, Jeff, a member of CRN, also hangs out in Facebook. I found these photos while visiting his profile. Thanks Jeff for letting us borrow your photos for this week’s [...]
Digging Deep »
Professional athletes have an ability to dig deep and hold pace that leaves me slack jawed. This video shows Maryam Yusuf Jamal hanging on by a very short margin as Yelena Soboleva gains on her at the Osaka IAAF World Championships. I can only imagine the pain and determination required to keep from getting passed [...]
Photo of the Week: Scenic Route »
This weeks photo comes to us via a running friend of mine, Ken Brant. He and his team members ran the Banf Jasper Relay earlier this year. This has to be one of the most scenic races and I think I have to add it to my “to do” list. Thanks Ken! Be sure to [...]
In Honor of Our Fearless Leader »
A certain someone is running a certain race this Sunday. Although today’s inspirational video might seem like blatant advertising, it is not. It all makes sense.
The Triathlon Song »
A funny thing happens when you roll the dice and start cross-training by swimming and riding your bike. You realize that you could probably manage a triathlon. You get intrigued. You sign up for a local Tri for Fun and before you know it you’re hooked. This weekend marks the half way point between Ironman [...]
To Run, Perchance to Dream »
We all do it—we get lost in our heads while running. Some of us keep focus by listening to music or to books but regardless of what is going into our heads via the ears, it is what goes through our heads via our eyes and our dreams that really fills the space. Here is [...]
Photo of the Week: Ready, Set, GO! »
Friday night in Calgary was a fun night at the track for me and a few friends. A small group of runners met up at the new 400 meter track for a fun event put on some members of the Calgary Roadrunners. We raced first for 2,000 meters, then took a short break. Following the [...]
Something We All Wish We Could Do »
Run fast – run really fast – like this guy.
Movie Review – Runners High »
When I was first commissioned (i.e. asked to volunteer) to provide the Saturday Inspirational Video I showcased a trailer for a film called ‘Runners High’ about a program in Oakland California that trains kids to run a marathon. I recently had the opportunity to see the film and found myself deeply moved by the journeys [...]
Compare and Contrast – Cross Country at it’s best »
Compare and contrast. You have us, the members of the Running Blog Family who don’t step out the door without our GPS devices, stop watches, heart rate monitors, mapped out routes of known length, technical clothing and super high tech running shoes. We find plans, pay coaches, and use scientific methodologies in the pursuit of [...]
Photo of the Week: Ph.D. in Running »
If there were a Ph.D in running would you make the passing grade? And would it be based on how fast you are, how long you go or how many miles you put in? What would the credit courses be? I found this week’s photo amongst Susan‘s Flickr site but the credit for the photo [...]
Trail Running, Anyone? »
Have you ever considered heading out to more remote areas and doing a nice, dirty trail run? Ultrarunner Julie Fingar has all the reasons you might want to try it and just the tips you’ll need to insure a safe, fun filled trip (oops!) down the trail. Take a look at our post on trail [...]
Photo of the Week: Elite Women @ Boston »
So last week’s “race fairy” may not have granted my wishes, but these elite women perhaps got what they wished. Boston Marathon 2007 #7: Russian Lyubov Denisova—finishing in 7th place for women overall, in 2:38:00 #50: Californian Mary A. Akor—finishing in 11th place for women overall in 2:41:01 #61 Californian Christine H. Lundy—finishing in 12th [...]
It’s Passion That Gets You To the Finish Line »
We all have tough training days when our legs feel like lead and we’re just not in the mood. What would you do if you had no legs? How about no fingers—just a long thumb-like appendage at the end of each deformed arm? I guess you wouldn’t have to complain about your leaden legs any [...]
Photo of the Week: Boston Race Fairy »
If this “race fairy” could grant you three wishes, what would they be? See Mark, you aren’t the only man brave enough to run in pink. Thanks Innusa for letting us feature your photo. Be sure to check out Innusa’s other photos of the Boston Marathon on his Flickr site. We are always looking for [...]
135 Miles of Hell–the Badwater Ultramarathon »
Next week, from July 23th to July 25th, 90 people—including 18 women—will start a race in Death Valley, Calif., that will end 135 miles later high up on Mt. Whitney. This is the Kiehl’s Badwater Ultramarathon. If you have never rented the movie “Running on the Sun,” I can’t recommend it enough. It is a [...]
Photo of the Week: Half Marathon Story »
This week’s —or should I say photos—come to us from Leana, a fellow running blogger who recently completed the Calgary Half Marathon. The photos are from Leana’s Flickr site. You can check out the full story of her race on her blog. Thanks Leanna for sharing your race with us. We are always looking for [...]
If You Let Me Play Sports »
I have always loved this Nike ad. You youngsters might not understand the title because you have probably been surrounded by girls athletics all of your lives. Girls today are able able to swim, play soccer, run track, play basketball, baseball, lacross, volleyball, etc. You have to remember, though that it was only 36 years [...]
Photo of the Week: Kid’s Marathon »
Most of this week I spent my time volunteering as part of the HSBC Calgary Marathon race committee. Sunday was the big day. One of my favorite events is the Kid’s Marathon. The kids get roughly 5 weeks to do 25.2 miles and then on race day they run the last mile. Each kid gets [...]
Running Really Fast »
Galen Rupp is a Junior at Oregon State University with a very impressive running record. His coach is 3 time NYC Marathon winner Alberto Salazar. When Rupp was in high school he attempted to break a 4 minute mile. Watch this video to see how things turned out.
Photo of the Week: Wrong Way »
The caption for this photo reads “Хоббит, или Туда и обратно”. It’s Russian for “Hobbit, or There and Back”. No I don’t speak Russian but thankfully I’m geeky enough to find a way to get the internet to translate stuff for me. Thanks Mark for passing this photo on to me and thanks Candy_SK for [...]
The Will to Go On »
In 1982 a 23-year-old college student named Julie Moss made the most memorable and remarkable trip to the finish line of the Kona Ironman Championship on record. In the lead for most the latter part of the race, she found herself out of energy and falling to the pavement just yards from the finish. She [...]
Photo of the Week: Marathon Relief »
I don’t know about you but when I’m in a race, these are always a relief, especially when there’s no lineup! This photo was taken during the OC Marathon. Thanks Darkmatter for letting us feature your photo. Be sure to check out his other unique photos over at his flicker site. We are always looking [...]
Photo of the Week: Beer Run »
This photo gives a whole new meaning to the expression “Beer Run”. Thanks Charlotte for letting us feature your photo. Be sure to check out the rest of her 2007 London Marathon set. We are always looking for interesting photos so if you’ve got a photo you would like featured, please leave a comment with [...]
Running Fast and Forever »
Last week Daniel Komen ran the fastest ever mile on American soil at the Prefontaine Classic in Oregon. It was not a world record but it was a blazing sub 4 mile – 3:48.28 to be exact. When I looked up the Prefontaine Classic’s history I discovered that Daniel Komen still holds the World’s Record [...]
Featured Web Site: Flocasts »
There is no television station dedicated to running, but take comfort in Flocasts, which is the next closest thing. The site features collegiate and elite-level races from the United States in their entirety. Flocasts also offers interviews that are almost too up close and personal, capturing athletes moments after their races. Among the races covered [...]
Photo of the Week: On the Line »
These guys are about to put it on the line and run. Photo curtosy of Orionoir. Be sure to check out the rest of the photos from his bigeast 07 track & field set and other photos on his flicker site. We are always looking for interesting photos so if you’ve got a photo you [...]
Why I Run »
We all have our reasons for running. We want fitness and speed and PRs and time alone and lots of other things. Some of us are super serious and competitive and some of us are just starting out and haven’t really committed to reasons yet and some of us are just working to stay healthy. [...]
Paula Radcliffe – Olympic Hopeful with the Heart of a Lion »
One of my favorite sayings is “Fall down seven times, get up eight”. It’s what anyone trying to do something difficult needs to keep in mind. We all stretch ourselves to reach new goals and sometimes we fail and the only real antidote to failure is to put the disappointment behind us and just keep [...]
Photo of the Week: Mud Puddles »
Some people try to avoid puddles when running, but I think this runner has a better idea. Who says you have to be a kid to have fun? So when you see a puddle, tell us, do you run around it, try to leap over it and almost fall back in, run quickly through it [...]
Running Upstream »
Last Weekend I ran the San Francisco ING Bay to Breakers which is as much street theater as it is a race. Elite runners line up first followed by seeded runners followed by people who actually intend to run the race followed by a lot of crazy people in costumes. There are also quite a [...]
Photo of the Week: Everyday People »
” I thought it was important to provide balanced coverage of the marathon—to capture images not only of elite runners and celebrities but also the disabled and non-elites (the everyday men and women) who for me are truly the heroes and true winners of the marathon.—Farinhiet451 This week’s photo comes from Farinhiet451′s Flicker set – [...]
Setting Goals in Running »
It’s a big run weekend with lots of runs posted to the CRN Race calendar. Everyone goes into a race with some sort of goal in mind—everything from “qualify for the Boston Marathon” to “finish” to “have fun.” Sometimes we reach our goals and sometimes we don’t and sometimes we accomplish something that wasn’t a [...]
Photo of the Week: Shoe Check »
A wise runner makes sure his or her shoes are tied up before the race. Looks like this guy better hurry as the runners are already lined up over at the start. Thanks to pixelroiber for letting us feature his photo. Be sure and check out his other running photos over at flicker. We are [...]
Photo of the Week: Ghost Runners »
This weeks photo comes to us from Kurt’s Flicker site. Using special effects Kurt has created a pack of qhostly runners. The photo was taken just before mile 1 of the Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco We are always looking for interesting photos so if you’ve got a photo you would like featured, please [...]
Photo of the Week: Calgary Police Half Marathon, 2007 »
Race Entry fee – $50 New Runners – $124 Beating my old PR for the course by 24 minutes – PRICELESS This weeks featured photo is a collage of my fav photos from yesterday’s Calgary Police Half Marathon. What an awesome day for a race. This photo is from my Flicker Site. But you can [...]
Video of the Week: Steve Prefontaine »
In 1972 Steve Prefontaine set the American record in the 1972 5k (13:22.8) and was set to compete in the 1972 Olympic Games. The race shown in this video is the epitome of drive and determination. You can practically feel the lactic acid building up in your legs and your lungs as you watch it. [...]
How To Recognize a Marathoner »
From the Official User Gallery of the 2007 Flora London Marathon. Enjoy! (Thanks to Pamalamadingdong for the tip!)
Photo of the Week: Water Hazard »
Watch your step at water stations. If they are anything like this one they could be a bit hazardous. Those sponges look a little slippery. The photo was taken at the Paris Marathon, April 2006. Thanks to Hughes Leglise-Bataille for sharing this photo with us. Be sure to check out his other photos at his [...]
Photo of the Week: Boston 2007 »
Congratulations to these two Running Blog Family 111th Boston Marathon champs, the incomparable Running Chick With the Orange Hat, and her trusty companion, the unstoppable amazing hip. (jeff, and Dianna, mile 7-ish; photo courtesy Renée Dekona.) According to a story in the April 17 edition of The New York Times, This was the most dismal [...]
Photo of the Week: Boston 1904 »
Today many are running the Boston Marathon. This is what the race looked like back in 1904. Wishing all the runners out there a great race. Photo courtesy of Running Past, Vintage Photos. We are always looking for interesting photos so if you’ve got a photo you would like featured, please leave a comment with [...]
Video of the Week: A Friendly Reminder »
When we train we have good days and bad days. We have runs that work for us and give us confidence and then we have runs that go not so well and make us feel like poseurs who have no business running at all. Aren’t we funny? Well yes. Some of us are funny. Some [...]
Photo of the Week: Time to Run »
When you’re racing is it time to run or is time running out? Comala, from Caracas, Venezuela, titled this photo “El Tiempo pasa corriendo” which loosely translated means “time passes running”. The time piece overlaid on the photo was once used by her coach during training sessions. The photo brings back memories of her training [...]
Video of the Week: Are You Ready? »
There is a ‘blogumentary’ called ChasingKimbia that chronicles the training life of a group of elite runners as they prepare for the big marathons: Boston, New York. Much of the footage is on YouTube. As I watched this clip I was also struck by their form. When I see pictures of me running my feet [...]
Photo of the Week: Here comes the Easter Bunny »
Here comes the Easter Bunny. Only they’re not delivering chocolate eggs they are running the Copenhagen Marathon. Thanks go to Brian Poulsen for letting us feature his Flicker photo this week. You can check out his other photos over at his Flicker site or his personal blog. We are always looking for interesting photos so [...]
Video of the Week: Great Finishes »
For most of us running on the track is a means to an end. We need a little more speed so we go run some repeat intervals. But for some of us, running on the track is the means to the ultimate end game—an Olympic medal. In the first case getting a good kick or [...]
Photo of the Week: 99 Luftballons »
Okay, I don’t know there could be more or less then 99 balloons in this photo but it still reminds me of that song, 99 Luftballons. It also looks like a fun way to start off any race. The photo is from the Berlin Marathon. Thanks go to Frankinho for letting us use this photo. [...]
In It for the Long Haul »
Apologies to those of you in the colder climates for last week’s “Spring has sprung” comment. I know some of you had to run in 30°F weather or slog your way through slush. It is warming up, though and it’s time to really start working on those training plans for the summer’s big events, little [...]
Photo of the Week: In the Green »
Saturday, March 17th was St. Patrick’s Day. Did you wear green? Well many of the runners I raced with did. There were green hats, green shirts, green hair and more. This photo is from the Flicker collection of James Tworow. James is a freelance photograph who photographed a number of runners during the annual St. [...]
There’s No Easy Way Out »
If you want to train for a marathon there is but one way to do it—train! It doesn’t matter if you are going for a sub-six-hour finish or a Boston Qualifier; you still have to train and it’s hard work and it can hurt but when you get to the end of that long, hard [...]
Photo of the Week: Women on the Run »
This week’s featured photo comes from Run4Women, a site we featured a while back. This is the start of the Run4Women 8km Race in Winsdor, UK. This year it will be held on September 29. Their official charity is Breakthrough Breast Cancer. I wonder who the lucky fellow is they are chasing. We are always [...]
Video of the Week: California Dreamin’ »
Watching this clip makes me want to hop in the car, drive down to the Monterey Bay and just run. (The Team in Training South Bay Run Team from Los Gatos, California.)
Photo of the Week: Go Bananas »
It’s the end of the race, your energy is spent and it’s time to eat. Go Bananas! Thanks to Brian Poulsen for this great photo. You can check out his other photos over at his Flicker site. Brian is a full time photojournalist and also has a website featuring stories and experiences from his daily [...]
I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself »
I have run 3 marathons and I only wish I had watched this video before each of them. This is one woman’s description of her thoughhttp://completerunning.com/archives/2007/03/03/i-couldnt-have-said-it-better-myself/ts and feelings as she runs her first marathon.
Photo of the Week: After the Race »
This photo was taken after a marathon and tells it’s own tale of how the runner felt. So how do you feel after running a marathon or any race for that matter? Thanks to Lucy Ireland, aka Lucy in London for this great photo. You can check out Lucy’s other photos over at her Flicker [...]
YouTube Video: Dean Karnazes »
Today I give you a video of my bud Dean Karnazes. Dean is by no means the only guy in the country who suffers from a certain version of lunacy that compels him to run in 100+ mile increments but he’s the only one I’ve met personally. For 2006 his shtick was to run 50 [...]
Photo of the Week: Sprint to the Finish »
The finish line is in site. Do you dog it, crawl or are you a sprint finisher? I’m a back of the pack runner but put a finish line in front of me and I can run like there’s no tomorrow. Thanks to Amelia, aka shutterbug_girl for this great photo. Amelia is training for her [...]
A Good Old Home Town Marathon »
f you’ve ever run a marathon what you probably experienced was a start that required separating people into corrals by time to make sure the start was staggered. You probably had to shuffle along for many yards and were probably passed and then passed others for a couple of miles. The water stations stretched for [...]
Photo of the Week: Toeing the line »
This photo was taken with 21 miles down, 5 miles to go at the OC Marathon. Thanks to David, aka Darkmatter for this great photo. Be sure to check out this triathlete’s other photos over at his Flicker site. We are always looking for interesting photos so if you’ve got a photo you would like [...]
The Pose Method Way to Prevent and Treat Plantar Fasciitis »
CRNs very own Lee Miller recently wrote an excellent article on Plantar Fasciitis (PF) which I’d like to use as a starting point for today’s article. What prompted me to write on this subject is that lately I’ve noticed a few people (like our editor, Jeanne) suffering from PF. Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor. In [...]
Photo of the Week: Winter Trail Races »
To keep runners motivated throughout the winter, the Calgary Roadrunners does a Cross Country Race series called the Grand Prix. It consists of 10 races on various trails throughout the various parks in Calgary. The races are 8 or 4 km and usually one can expect to run on mud, snow, ice, narrow trails and [...]
Video Inspiration: Female Runner With A Message All Of Us Can Relate To »
More often than not, the videos I show here on Saturdays feature male runners. This is not by design. In fact, I often find it difficult to find videos featuring female runners. But today, I found an amazing little gem that brought me close to tears. The video features a young woman with the universal message that running is, for many of us, time where we can reflect on life and sort things out.
Photo of the Week: Cooling Off »
Been there done this. Sometimes the best way to cool off during a race is not to drink the water but to shower yourself with it.
Video: Alan Webb’s High School World Record Mile »
Alan Webb is one of the great hopes for American distance running. In this video clip, he takes the field as a high schooler competing against established world-class athletes including such greats as Hicham El Guerrouj and astounds the world with a time of 3:53.43 in the mile – beating a high school world record previously set by Jim Ryun which had been unbroken for 36 years.
Photo(s) of the Week: The Standard Chartered Greatest Race on Earth »
Think local—run global! The Standard Chartered Greatest Race on Earth, created in 2004, is a relay race across four established marathons in Nairobi, Singapore, Mumbai and Hong Kong. These four marathons represent some of the toughest running conditions in the world and, as such, attract top runners. In 2005/06 there were 24 male and 30 female GROE runners placing in the top 10 of each of the four marathons.
Photo of the Week: Beach Run »
The weather man is promising -20C (dang cold in fahrenheit) where I live by the end of the week. Somehow I think I’d rather be running with this bunch along the beach.
Photo of the Week: Laundry Day »
So is this what your clothesline looks like on laundry day? Photo reprinted with permission from Brooke. Thanks, Brooke. Brooke’s photos can be viewed over at her Flicker site.
Photos of the Week: N (ice) Run »
Here are some photos of Whitemud Creek (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) in the winter. The creek freezes over and is quite safe to run on after a few weeks of cold weather. These ice trails are shared by runners, cross country skiers, snowshoe enthusiasts and hikers.
Photo of the Week: Here Comes Santa »
Yup, in just one more week, here comes Santa. Have you been a good boy or girl? This photo is curtosy of Garvex. It’s from last year’s Santa Run which is not really a run but three laps around the park, untimed, no winners and all money goes to charity. Check out the other photos [...]
Photo of the Week: Oh Christmas Tree! »
This photo made me want to break out singing “Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree…” However, most of my friends would prefer I not sing. I put up my tree today. Is yours up yet or are you out running around like these ladies? Photo reprinted with permission. Adrien is both an artist and a [...]
Photo of the Week: Reflective Runners »
Jeanne of Too Blog-Challenged is one of my favorite photo bloggers. Her photos often express a unique view of races, life and more. This particular photo is from her post on The Celtic Solstice Five Miler. I love how the runners reflect in the water as they run by. Thanks Jeanne for sharing your photo [...]
Video: How a Canadian Dresses for Winter Running »
This video shows what I wear for running in the Canadian cold. How cold? Really cold but you’ll have to watch to find out just how cold. What you should know about this video is that, with what you see me wearing, I am warm while running. With the right gear, you too can run [...]
Photo of the Week: Hydrate! »
This week’s photo is from Justin: It was taken during the 2005 Marine Corp Marathon, in Washington, DC. I had a friend running in it, so I was popping back and forth across the course to try to get pictures of my friend. I walked past one of the water stations and just loved all [...]
Photo of the Week: Santa Wait for Me »
“Santa, wait for me! I have to tell you what I want for Christmas!” So there’s only only 34 days left until Christmas. Have you told Santa what you want this year? This week’s photo is courtesy of the Calgary Roadrunners. It is part of the collection of photos taken by Kathy Taerum at the [...]
Photo of the Week: Swim Start – Ironman Florida 2006 »
Last weekend, November 4th I spent the day on the beach watching thousands of athletes head into the waves as they started out on their journey to become Ironmen. I waded out into the waves to capture this and many other photos. It was pretty awesome to be standing there to capture a photo similar [...]
Photo of the Week: Nice Legs »
This photo is from the Chicago Marathon Oct 22, 2006. If you head over to the original, Vicki has done mouseovers with finishing times of this pack of runners. Photo Courtesy of Vicki Wolkins, a freelance photographer. Be sure to check out her photostream and other great pictures. Got a photo you would like to [...]
Photo of the Day: Boo »
Today is Halloween, so I couldn’t resist more runners in Super Hero costumes. So, what are you dressing up as? Photo Courtesy of Vicki Wolkins, a freelance photographer. Be sure to check out her photostream and other great pictures. Got a photo you would like to share? Please leave me a comment.
Photo of the Week: Winter Color »
Well it’s almost November and for some of us that means running in the snow. This photo is from my own collection and was taken at one of the Calgary Roadrunners Cross Country race series – Weaselhead. One of our runners, Derrick is known for his colorful attire. At least this way he is easy [...]
Via YouTube: Terry Fox »
If you don’t know the story of Terry Fox, you should. The night before his leg was amputated, Terry Fox read about an amputee who ran the New York City Marathon. The article inspired Terry’s Marathon of Hope, an incredible cross-Canada run on an artificial leg to raise money for cancer research. Terry’s story inspired [...]
Photo of the Week: Underwear Run »
Thanks to a friend, Nancy, I discoverd this picture and several others of the Underwear Run over at Ironmitch’s blog. The Underwear Run was started in 1997 by Roch Frey, Paul Huddle along with one other Ironman-in-Training. The run takes place just prior to Ironman Hawaii which took place this past weekend on Oct 21st. [...]
Video: Lance Armstrong & Matthew McConnaughey »
Because it’s just really funny (don’t ever get famous). [source: Duncan Larkin] -
Photo of the Week: Superwoman vs Superman »
You don’t have to be Superwoman or Superman to run a race but sometimes it helps. Do you dress up for a race or save it for Halloween? Other runners in costume can be found amongst Humphrey the Camel’s Marathon photo set. Flicker always has such great picutres. Got a photo you would like featured? [...]
YouTube: More Team Hoyt (Rick and Dick) »
Our World’s Strongest Dad post from a few weeks ago continually brings people to CRN so we thought we’d feature two more video clips by this amazing dynamic duo. These two video clips are more documentary in nature than World’s Strongest Dad was. Are you ready to be inspired? Team Hoyt: An Inspiring Story of [...]
Photo of the Week: Run for the Cure »
Today’s photo is in honor of all those runners, families and survivors that yesterday took part in the CIBC Run for the Cure. All the Calgary city buses had big signs “Paint the City Pink”. The event was held in some 50 locations throughout Canada. Similar events are held throughout the year and around the [...]
Video: Running on Ice »
There are few tests of a runner’s technique better than running on ice. Being able to run on ice — especially at the speed shown in the clip below — demonstrates excellent balance and timing, and efficiency of form (i.e. by not slipping, energy is not wasted). Dr. Nicholas Romanov (originator of the Pose Method [...]
Video of One Very Stylin’ Barefoot Runner »
This video stars a fellow named ‘Yanni’ who is to be found in the Running Barefoot Yahoo Group. Yanni posted this very stylized video of himself running at night in London. This video is so cool we think anyone seeing it might just give barefoot running a try. [source: Running Barefoot]
Video: Toronto Waterfront Marathon »
On Sunday, September 24th, we posted two articles related to the Toronto Waterfront Marathon: Man Runs Sub-Three Hour Marathon While Juggling 75 Year-Old Ed Whitlock Runs Marathon in an Amazing 3 Hours 8 Minutes Turns out one of CRNs very own writers ran the half marathon in Toronto that same day. Adeel finished in one [...]
Photo of the Week: Ironman Florida »
A few weeks ago I featured a photo from Ironman Canada. This week I’d like to feature a swim photo from Ironman Florida. Ironman Florida is only a few weeks away on November 4th. We have several members of the Running Blog Family that will be heading to this event. You’ve trained long and hard; [...]
Video: Children’s Learn to Run Program »
What you are about to see is a Children’s Learn to Run documentary filmed over a 10-week period at the school I taught at in Edmonton. During the 10 weeks, students were exposed to a variety of learn-to-run topics (see running program below video), and completed the program by participating in a Fun Run finale [...]
Photo of the Week: Paris Marathon »
I’m always amazed at the number of participants who enter races. Some of you may not like crowds, but I do. For me it’s a thrill to be a part of that crowd and I love that all these people are out there running. I guess it’s not surprising that some of my favorite race [...]
Via YouTube: Julie Moss Competing in the 1982 Hawaii Ironman Triathlon »
A classic piece of unbelievable determination as demonstrated by Julie Moss. As the announcer in this video said, Ironman hasn’t been the same since.
Photo of the Week: Moose Mountain Trail Race Finisher »
The last few photos I have featured have been of complete strangers. Well at least to me. Today I would like to feature one of my own photos. Karen, a good friend of mine and a fellow RBF member, ran the Moose Mountain 16km Trail Race on Saturday. This event is sponsored by the Calgary [...]
Via YouTube: Paula Radcliffe »
I can’t imagine anyone not being impressed with Paula Radcliffe. She’s not only super talented, she’s super determined. As is depicted in this nifty video-montage, Paula came back after her defeat at the Greece Olympics with a vengeance and won in convincing fashion at New York and in London. Paula, if you happen upon this [...]
Photo of the Week: Elvis Runs, Do You? »
When it comes to running, anyone can do it. Even Elvis. Thanks go to Carajune for this photo I found on her Flicker site. Got a photo you would like to share? Please leave me a comment.
Via YouTube: World’s Strongest Dad »
It doesn’t get any more inspiring than this, folks! For your viewing amazement, here are Dick and Rick Hoyt. Note: This YouTube video may not be visible in bloglines or other feed readers.
Photo of the Week: Ironman Canada »
A couple of years ago I ran my first marathon and for me that was a big challenge. Now imagine swimming for 3.8 kms (2.4 mi), followed by 180 kms (112 mi) of cycling before you head off to run that marathon. Well that’s just what many athletes did over the weekend in Penticton, British [...]
Via YouTube: Legends of Running »
Although the quality of the video could be better, this is a tremendous compilation of some of the best male runners who ever laced ‘em up, engaged in some of the finest moments in running history (it would be great to find one of these featuring women runners). You are about to witness clips of [...]
Photo of the Week: And the Winner Is … »
Welcome to the first Photo of the Week for Complete Running. This week’s choice fittingly goes to the first place winner of the HSBC Calgary Marathon on July 9th 2006. Look at him fly and he’s wearing the perfect hat for an event in CowTown during Stampede week. Jason Loutitt finished in first place well [...]
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