Instructional Running DVDs »

RunningDVDs.com looks to be just getting going but, from looking at the samples on their web site, they show great promise. From their site:
The goal of RunningDVDs.com is simple – to provide athletes with resources to run faster. The first DVD is called “Building a Better Runner: Building from the Ground Up,”
RunningDVDs says their product [...]

Age & Weight Grading Calculator Analyzes Race Success »

There was a three and a half year gap between my previous and new PR marathons.
I had made a number of changes in how I trained for the latter marathon. I could chalk the PR up solely due to those changes, but I also must recognize that I’m seven pounds lighter now.
Naturally, I’ve been wondering [...]

Quicklinks: Athlinks.com »

Am I the last one to know about Athlinks.com?
Athlinks is the most comprehensive database of endurance race results and events anywhere in the world. We currently provide coverage in the U.S. and parts of Canada and Mexico for six different race categories: Running (over 3 K), Swimming (open water and/or over 500 M), Cycling, Mountain [...]

Getting Fit with FitLink »

I recently wrote a review of FitLink.com. The site impressed me and the review I wrote caught the attention of Chris Charlier, one of the founders of FitLink.com. With this, I took the opportunity to ask Chris a few questions about him, the site, and his team’s vision for the future.

Training Tips for the New Year »

This year has almost come and gone. Soon it will be New Year’s Day and the start of a new training calendar. Speaking of which, do you have one to log your workouts on?
Logs for tracking/planning 2007
I did a Google search and got a list of over 40,000 some odd logs for tracking training. [...]

Featured Website: Sport Tracks »

Sport Tracks is a website for a handy tool to track your activities and more. It can be easily downloaded and installed on your PC. Besure to check the minimum requirements first. The site features a Demo Center, Downloads and a User Forum. Its all free but you can make a donation, if you like.
I [...]

Slow Down, You Move Too Fast »

During my drive for Boston last year, I distinctly remember hammering through nearly every run, thinking to myself, “If I can” t handle a six mile run at x:xx pace, how can I expect to run an entire marathon at that pace?” As race day grew closer, the aches and pains of the effort began [...]

Runner’s Tool Box: Race Conversion Calculator (Predicts Finish Times Based on Other Race Distances) »

Instructions

Enter a distance (a number) you have run recently.
Select kilometers or miles (1 mile = 1600 meters = 1.6 kilometers, etc.).
Enter the time it took you to run that distance.
Enter the distance (a number) you want a prediction for.
Select kilometers or miles for the race you want a prediction for.
Click on calculate.

I have run:

KilometersMiles
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I want [...]

Runner’s Tool Box: Suggested Training Pace Calculator »

How do we know how fast (or slow) our training runs should be to run goal speed for different race distances? This tool, based on the studies of famed running coach Jack Daniels, can help.
Directions for use:

Enter the number of miles or kilometers for your goal race.
Select Kilometers or Miles.
Enter the time you want to [...]

Runner’s Tool Box: Split Calculator + Pace Band Maker »

In the days before GPS and Speed+Distance monitors (not very long ago!), the old-fashioned way of pacing was to use a watch, a pace band and race course mile-markers. Many runners still prefer this tried and true method of pacing—especially those who don’t want to spend money on the latest monitoring gadgets. By selecting your [...]