The Best Ever Collection of Running Books »
This is a categorized list of the very best running books available on Amazon.com. We’ve scanned hundreds of books to come up with a terrific list of runner books that cover all the bases from heroes to injury prevention to nutrition to women’s running to famous races and much, much more.
Sam Mussabini Wasn’t Talking To You »
In the 1981 movie Chariots of Fire, running coach Sam Mussabini tells Harold Abrahams, “you can’t put in what God’s left out.” The implication is that you’re either born with the natural talent to be fast, or you’re not.
On the surface, this quote seems to imply that if you’re not fast now, then you’re never [...]
Bruce Barton on Achievements »
“Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance.” —Bruce Barton
William James on Second Winds »
Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they’ve got a second. Give your dreams all you’ve got and you’ll be amazed at the energy that comes out of you. – William James
Video: Runners High »
You know the one about how if you fail to attend a meeting all tasks identified at that meeting are assigned to you? It has a cousin called, “Dis da man’s video choice and you get to pick them from now on.”
Actually, I am honored to have been invited to be your [...]
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.
Running Thoughts … »
What do YOU think about when you are running? I don’t know about you, but I don’t listen to music when I run alone so I end up either talking to myself or thinking. Running sure allows for time to do some great thinking and planning of my life. So I guess the question to ask would be “what do I think about?”
Streakers! »
A recent article by Mark right here on CompleteRunning.com got me to thinking about what it means to be a consistent runner. Those thoughts and a short excerpt in Runners World led me to this site: the United States Running Streak Association, Inc., which allows membership only to runners who have logged at least one mile every day for a period of time. Beansprout—you’re eligible—way to go!
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Charity-o-Rama! »
From time to time here at Complete Running headquarters we get asked to promote one thing or another. We (read: I) usually say no, because promoting things can be tricky business—although if you want to advertise with us, we’re all ears!.
But just recently someone wanted to promote his fundraising efforts. We didn’t want to say no to such a worthwhile cause, but we also didn’t want to give one person
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.
New Year’s Day: A Blogger Shows Us We’re All Capable of the Extraordinary »
She’s a runner with average running talent. But what she’s about to accomplish today is definitely not average. No. It’s much more than that. Through goal setting, determination and her passion for running, today, Beansprout will reach a milestone that deserves everyone’s attention.
Tom Fleming on Training »
Somewhere in the world someone is training when you are not. When you race him, he will win. —Tom Fleming
Top 10 Non-running Quotes for Runners »
I have always been an avid collector of inspirational quotations. Through my journey, I have found many great running quotes (that’s another article) that describe the many challenges runners face and their dedication to the sport. I have also found many non-running quotes that apply very well to running. Here are my favorite 10 non-running [...]
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