Book Review: 26.2 Marathon Stories
May 12, 2008 Read more »
26.2 Marathon Stories is a lovingly crafted tribute from two authors who obviously have a deep, personal connection with marathoning.
Book Review: “Running Through the Wall: Personal Encounters with the Ultramarathon”
May 6, 2008 Read more »
While tapering for my own (relatively short) ultra marathon last month I had plenty of time to spare, a lot of which I spent reading. One tome in particular stood out: Running Through the Wall: Personal Encounters with the Ultramarathon, by Neal Jamison.
Thumbs Up for “Spirit of the Marathon”
January 25, 2008 Read more »
You have never seen so many fit and healthy people in a movie theater.
Product Review: Hornet Juice
October 2, 2007 Read more »
Some time last year I became aware of a product called Vaam. It was a sports drink, but very unlike any other sports drink I knew. While most products concentrate on carbohydrates, and a few modern ones advertise their 4:1 carbs to protein ratio, Vaam consisted only of proteins. The intended effect was not to […]
Movie Review - Runners High
August 17, 2007 Read more »
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 […]
Web Site Review: Goalmigo
August 1, 2007 Read more »
If you’ve set your sights on a goal, you might want to set your sights on Goalmigo. Goalmigo is a Web site composed of users who have set goals such as finishing faster at their next triathlon, running 20 miles in a week and eating six servings of fruits and vegetables in a day.
Users […]
Product Review: Saucony ProGrid Hurricane
July 24, 2007 Read more »
Overview:
One of the greatest challenges that I have faced in picking a good all around training shoe is the ability of that shoe to provide good stability while not feeling like I’m running on wooden planks with lead weights attached to them. The latest Hurricane seems to provide a (mostly) no compromise solution for […]
Book Review: ‘Run Less, Run Faster’
June 29, 2007 Read more »
Article Summary: A review of the Runner’s World book “Run Less, Run Faster” by Bill Pierce, Scott Murr, and Ray Moss
Rating:
I first heard about Run Less, Run Faster and the FIRST training program in a brief Runner’s World article in early 2007 and was intrigued by the training concepts presented. The article discussed a […]
Web Site of the Week: The Run Down
May 25, 2007 Read more »
Website Review
Tired of boring and dull race reports? Then you need to make your way over to The Run Down. This growing site with talented writers puts a whole new spin on race reporting. Currently the site recaps ultra-marathons (and only in California so far), but as the audience grows so to […]
A View From the Top: Governor’s Bay Bridge 10K
May 14, 2007 Read more »
The Governor’s Bay Bridge 10K Race (Md.) was cancelled for the 4th time in six years last week. This is a race in distress.
The race, put on by the Annapolis Striders, is a point-to-point 10K race that leaves at 8 a.m. from sea level at the start of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on the […]
Web Site of the Week: Athlinks.com
April 27, 2007 Read more »
(We did a quick review of Athlinks.com a while ago. Here’s a closer look.)
Athlinks.com is a unique and useful Web site for runners, multi-sport enthusiasts, or endurance athletes. The site combines the very popular social aspects of the Internet with race results and event listings.
Some of the main features of the site […]
Featured Web Site: MapMyRun.com
April 6, 2007 Read more »
There is a new—or at least a totally redesigned—player in the route mapping Web space. MapMyRun.com has been online for quite sometime but has just recently released a new and improved beta site. Route mapping sites have become an essential part of my training plan and I think—after a brief review—that this […]
Enhanced Hydration Waist-Pack Bladder Systems
April 6, 2007 Read more »
(Also known as water carriers.)
The New York Times has a nice review of a few of the better known models in “How Dry I’m Not (Sip, Sip),” April 5. Complete with slideshow!
They enticed Masters ultrarunner Steve Smucker to try out five models. The Camelback Flashflo ($40) emerged the clear winner.
Retail Therapy: Epiphany Stretch Short by Brooks
February 14, 2007 Read more »
I’ve been a Nike Tempo shorts girl for some time now. But recently at a trip to my local running store, the clerk suggested I try the Epiphany Stretch Short by Brooks. I did and I love them! This is my new favorite running short!
The mesh panel along the side increases ventilation and […]
Adeo Attitude
February 1, 2007 Read more »
I’ve spent the last several weeks testing a clever little device called the Adeo, a combination GPS receiver/chronograph that works with any MP3 player, and I love it. The idea may sound familiar, but I believe that the folks behind the Adeo have it all over the Nike + iPod system. If you’re in the […]
Retail Therapy: Brooks Vapor-Dry 2 Hoodie
January 25, 2007 Read more »
I don’t know about you, but it seems like winter is never going to end. Heading to your local running store for a little for something new might be just the pick-me-up you need to help you hit the road on a cold day. I sure did and found a very versatile and functional jacket: […]
Book Review: Guide to Road Racing
December 20, 2006 Read more »
I first picked up Alberto Salazar’s Guide to Road Racing while I was in the beginning stages of training for a marathon, I have gone back to it numerous times for various information. This is a solid reference for any runner as well as a good cover to cover read for anyone interested in starting […]
Web Site Review: FitLink.com
November 22, 2006 Read more »
There are many, many fitness related Web sites out there—more than anyone could possibly use or need—and that’s why when I first saw a link to a Web site called FitLink.com, I was not overly excited. However, after visiting the site, logging on, entering some workout information, and learning a little about the site, I […]
New York City Marathon Recap
November 9, 2006 Read more »
Unbelievable might be the best way to describe the women’s and men’s races at the New York Marathon on Sunday. Unbelievable for both the outcomes, which were relatively surprising, but also for the incredulity with which the pre-race favourites reacted to the tactics of the eventual winners.
Pacer Luminita Talpos’ breakaway rabbiting set the tone early […]
Run Like a Girl
October 31, 2006 Read more »
Joan Benoit Samuelson won the first women’s Olympic marathon in 1984. Twenty years later, the Nike Women’s Marathon was born and Samuelson has been a guest of honor each year since it’s inception.
Fifteen thousand runners descended upon San Francisco’s Union Square on October 22nd, 2006, for the third annual event—an event that sold out […]
