How To Breathe When Running »

“How should I breathe while running?” How to breathe correctly is one of the most often asked beginning runner questions. This article contains tips, information and videos.

Featured Running Video – Great Wall Marathon »

Looking for an interesting and challenging marathon? You might want to check out the Great Wall Marathon in China. The video provided here

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.

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.

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

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?

You’re Never Too Old – Running at 101 »

So you’re feeling old and tired and like maybe you should hang up the running shoes. As if!

When The Sun Comes Up »

An old African proverb says……

World Harmony Run »

I had not heard of the World Harmony Run until I went looking for some good video and when I found this clip I felt like I had opened a door to a new world – a world where harmony and peace are a priority. The World Harmony Run was founded by Sri Chinmoy in 1987. From their website: The World Harmony Run is a global relay that seeks to

Running is Fun At Any Age »

I want to be just like these people when I grow up. Especially the guy they interview about his 5K time. Watch and you’ll see what I mean

The Boston Marathon – Time Machine »

This remarkable film clip shows Bill Rodger’s 1979 Boston Marathon win

Mt. Cameroon Race of Hope – Conquering a Volcano »

The Mt. Cameroon Race of Hope pits runner against elevation, loose volcanic rock. 50 degree temperature changes and sheer will. For a lucky few there is gold in them thar hills

No Excuses! »

I always feel a little apologetic when I use a professionally produced commercial as the inspirational video of the week but sometimes they just speak to me. As the perenial Queen of Cheap Excuses this one had me at ‘my dog is sick’

How Long Does It Take to Run Across the Country? »

Have you ever considered running from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean?
For a group of students and recent alumni of the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), it is no mere daydream. At the end of 2004, they ran 2,730 miles from Coast to Coast in only 12 days, 3 hours and [...]

Don’t Surrender – Conquer!! Snowshoe Racing »

I have been wistfully wishing for spring but chances are if you live where it’s cold you are probably dealing with piles of the white stuff. Don’t fight it – strap on a pair of snowshoes. If you are lucky there will be a snowshoe race somewhere near you.
Look here [...]

Elite Runner Videos of Ryan Hall & Others – Courtesy of God »

I found a terrific little archive of elite runner videos on GodTube. As of today, there are six episodes including many of America’s great runners including, Josh Cox, Meb Keflezighi, Dan Browne and Ryan Hall.

The Spirit of the Marathon – January 24, 2008 »

There is a one day showing of the movie The Spirit of the Marathon on January 24, 2008. It is playing in many cities across the nation and tickets are available on-line. I’ve included a trailer to what promises to be an inspirational and interesting documentary following the marathon journey of both amateur and [...]

Western States 100 »

The Western States 100 which takes runners from Squaw Valley California to Auburn, over the Western States trail takes place on June 28-29. I will have the privilege this year to man the aid station at mile 85 with my race club Forward Motion Race Club .

Just Run! »

I went looking for a great New Year’s running video and found several that showed people running in the freezing cold and snow. I thought about posting one and asking our readers “how committed are YOU?”. Then I found this little number and decided to ask you other questions.

A Little Christmas Cheer »

This has nothing to do with running but that’s no excuse for you to go off plan.

Strength Training for the Off Season »

Some of us *cough* are not out runnning as often as we should be because it’s cold. All does not have to be lost on the wimpy, though. Winter is a great time to work on strength training. This short video demonstrates a couple of exercises that are useful to runners.

Run Santa, Run! »

What happens in Vegas does not always stay in Vegas. Sometimes it ends up on You Tube. Where else could you see 7,000 Santas take off on a 5K run?

It’s That Time of Year, Again! »

It’s that time of year when it’s dark in the morning and it’s dark in the early evening and it’s cold. It’s that time of year when getting in a good workout means bundling up and facing the possibility of a run made difficult and uncomfortable by the elements.
It’s also that time of year [...]

Turkey Trot »

Did you manage to get out and do a Turkey Trot on Thursday as a pre-emptive strike against gluttony? How about today as a post-prandial attempt at returning to normal? I found this video of a Southern California Turkey Trot that has great shots of all kinds of people out for a great [...]

A Day To Remember »

Today is dedicated to Ryan Shay who died while running in the Olympic Trials in New York City. Ryan’s story is well known to most people who read this blog.
Less well known is the story of Dorothy Barnett-Griffin who died during the swim portion of the Ironman Florida race the next day. After [...]

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