The Sound of Silence

Most of us like running road races, but few of us are aware of all the rules and regulations that guide those events. Most of us don’t even notice when slight rule changes come into effect. There has been one notable exception to that recently, though.

Running to The Beat

Last week Mark was kind enough to open up to us and share his music playlist. I find this a very bold move, afterall musical tastes are very personal. But then he offered us a challenge:

Share Your Music Playlists!

It’s no secret that the iPod and MP3 players in general have become quite an important part of many people’s running experience. I, myself, have never been one to run with music …until now.

Your Running News Roundup

One of the biggest controversies in my running club is whether to allow headphones during races. Last year USA Track and Field banned portable

Retail Therapy: Holiday Gift Blowout, Part One!

Let’s get one thing straight; Runner Susan celebrates all holidays that involve the giving of gifts to Susan. All kidding aside (and I actually wasn’t kidding) I’ve put together a fantastic list of gifts anyone can give me. Or even give to the runner in your life! From $1.99 to $1,999.00, there is something [...]

Nike + iPod: What if You Don’t Run in Nike?

When the Nike + iPod kit came out, I thought it was really a cool idea. The thought of integrating your music and a time/distance tool in to one neat little kit was really intriguing. The downside for me was the fact that I don’t really care for Nike shoes. Never have. [...]

Safety: Nike + iPod Sportkit Surveillance?

The University of Washington School of Computer Science and Engineering recently proved that the new Nike/iPod Sport Kit can be used in covert surveillance activities. In an article titled Devices That Tell On You: The Nike+iPod Sport Kit the author shows that with a little know how and ingenuity the Nike foot [...]

The New Apple Nano & Shuffle: Perfect for People Who Enjoy Running to Music

With all the coolness and innovation surrounding Apple products, it’s no wonder they sell so well. For people who like to run with music, it’s been nothing but good news followed by even better news. Specifically, Apple’s Nano has always been a terrific product for runners, but it got even better when Apple and Nike [...]