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 48 minutes
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 to see a video [...]
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 professional [...]
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 time at [...]
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 losing [...]
Running is Good For Everyone »
Last week we featured a documentary that was produced in conjunction with the Achilles Track Club, an organization dedicated to developing disabled athletes. This week’s video features their head coach, Todd Philpott and tells a bit more about what the organization does and how they do it.
The Long Road – NYC Marathon »
This post is a tribute to all of the members of the RBF who are heading to Staten Island early tomorrow morning to run across the bridge, through Brooklyn and Queens, into Manhatten, over to the Bronx and back to Manhatten to the finish line of the New York City Marathon in Central Park. Our [...]
Nike Women’s Marathon and Half Marathon »
On Sunday I will cut short a weekend of debauchery and beach walking to toe the line at the Nike Women’s Half Marathon. I could skip it and just hang out with my bookgroup but I won’t. I will rise at some obscene hour of the morning and hit the road at 5:00 AM to [...]
It’s Kona Time! »
Today is the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. For triathletes this is our Boston Marathon, our Superbowl, our World Series, our World Cup. Slightly over 1800 athletes ranging in age from 19 to 78 will set out to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run a marathon. Some are pros, some are age [...]
Chicago Winners: Patrick Ivuti and Berhane Adere »
Watch this amazing footage of Sunday’s Chicago’s winners. It doesn’t get any closer or more exciting than this folks! Recent Posts from this Author’s Blog
Haile Gebrselassie Sets New World Marathon Record »
Yes I know, Mark beat me to the headline but really, can you sing the praises of a 2:04:26 marathon finish too often? Not on a site called the Complete Running Network! For this video you need to be able to sing in German, or at least be able to understand it. Since most of [...]
Running for Cause »
I ran my first marathon with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training Program. I raised about $3,700, met some of our mentors (people stricken with blood cancers) and felt really good about my participation. Many of us run for cause. There are many causes to run for, all worthy. I also make a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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!)
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.)
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Video: Lance Armstrong & Matthew McConnaughey »
Because it’s just really funny (don’t ever get famous). [source: Duncan Larkin] -
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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