Photo of the Week: Beer Run »
This photo gives a whole new meaning to the expression “Beer Run”. Thanks Charlotte for letting us feature your photo. Be sure to check out the rest of her 2007 London Marathon set. We are always looking for interesting photos so if you’ve got a photo you would like featured, please leave a comment with [...]
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 [...]
Photo of the Week: On the Line »
These guys are about to put it on the line and run. Photo curtosy of Orionoir. Be sure to check out the rest of the photos from his bigeast 07 track & field set and other photos on his flicker site. We are always looking for interesting photos so if you’ve got a photo you [...]
Photo of the Week: Mud Puddles »
Some people try to avoid puddles when running, but I think this runner has a better idea. Who says you have to be a kid to have fun? So when you see a puddle, tell us, do you run around it, try to leap over it and almost fall back in, run quickly through it [...]
Photo of the Week: Everyday People »
” I thought it was important to provide balanced coverage of the marathon—to capture images not only of elite runners and celebrities but also the disabled and non-elites (the everyday men and women) who for me are truly the heroes and true winners of the marathon.—Farinhiet451 This week’s photo comes from Farinhiet451′s Flicker set – [...]
Photo of the Week: Shoe Check »
A wise runner makes sure his or her shoes are tied up before the race. Looks like this guy better hurry as the runners are already lined up over at the start. Thanks to pixelroiber for letting us feature his photo. Be sure and check out his other running photos over at flicker. We are [...]
Photo of the Week: Ghost Runners »
This weeks photo comes to us from Kurt’s Flicker site. Using special effects Kurt has created a pack of qhostly runners. The photo was taken just before mile 1 of the Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco We are always looking for interesting photos so if you’ve got a photo you would like featured, please [...]
Photo of the Week: Calgary Police Half Marathon, 2007 »
Race Entry fee – $50 New Runners – $124 Beating my old PR for the course by 24 minutes – PRICELESS This weeks featured photo is a collage of my fav photos from yesterday’s Calgary Police Half Marathon. What an awesome day for a race. This photo is from my Flicker Site. But you can [...]
Photo of the Week: Water Hazard »
Watch your step at water stations. If they are anything like this one they could be a bit hazardous. Those sponges look a little slippery. The photo was taken at the Paris Marathon, April 2006. Thanks to Hughes Leglise-Bataille for sharing this photo with us. Be sure to check out his other photos at his [...]
Photo of the Week: Boston 2007 »
Congratulations to these two Running Blog Family 111th Boston Marathon champs, the incomparable Running Chick With the Orange Hat, and her trusty companion, the unstoppable amazing hip. (jeff, and Dianna, mile 7-ish; photo courtesy Renée Dekona.) According to a story in the April 17 edition of The New York Times, This was the most dismal [...]
Photo of the Week: Boston 1904 »
Today many are running the Boston Marathon. This is what the race looked like back in 1904. Wishing all the runners out there a great race. Photo courtesy of Running Past, Vintage Photos. We are always looking for interesting photos so if you’ve got a photo you would like featured, please leave a comment with [...]
Photo of the Week: Time to Run »
When you’re racing is it time to run or is time running out? Comala, from Caracas, Venezuela, titled this photo “El Tiempo pasa corriendo” which loosely translated means “time passes running”. The time piece overlaid on the photo was once used by her coach during training sessions. The photo brings back memories of her training [...]
Photo of the Week: Here comes the Easter Bunny »
Here comes the Easter Bunny. Only they’re not delivering chocolate eggs they are running the Copenhagen Marathon. Thanks go to Brian Poulsen for letting us feature his Flicker photo this week. You can check out his other photos over at his Flicker site or his personal blog. We are always looking for interesting photos so [...]
Photo of the Week: 99 Luftballons »
Okay, I don’t know there could be more or less then 99 balloons in this photo but it still reminds me of that song, 99 Luftballons. It also looks like a fun way to start off any race. The photo is from the Berlin Marathon. Thanks go to Frankinho for letting us use this photo. [...]
Photo of the Week: In the Green »
Saturday, March 17th was St. Patrick’s Day. Did you wear green? Well many of the runners I raced with did. There were green hats, green shirts, green hair and more. This photo is from the Flicker collection of James Tworow. James is a freelance photograph who photographed a number of runners during the annual St. [...]
Photo of the Week: Women on the Run »
This week’s featured photo comes from Run4Women, a site we featured a while back. This is the start of the Run4Women 8km Race in Winsdor, UK. This year it will be held on September 29. Their official charity is Breakthrough Breast Cancer. I wonder who the lucky fellow is they are chasing. We are always [...]
Photo of the Week: Go Bananas »
It’s the end of the race, your energy is spent and it’s time to eat. Go Bananas! Thanks to Brian Poulsen for this great photo. You can check out his other photos over at his Flicker site. Brian is a full time photojournalist and also has a website featuring stories and experiences from his daily [...]
Photo of the Week: After the Race »
This photo was taken after a marathon and tells it’s own tale of how the runner felt. So how do you feel after running a marathon or any race for that matter? Thanks to Lucy Ireland, aka Lucy in London for this great photo. You can check out Lucy’s other photos over at her Flicker [...]
Photo of the Week: Sprint to the Finish »
The finish line is in site. Do you dog it, crawl or are you a sprint finisher? I’m a back of the pack runner but put a finish line in front of me and I can run like there’s no tomorrow. Thanks to Amelia, aka shutterbug_girl for this great photo. Amelia is training for her [...]
Photo of the Week: Toeing the line »
This photo was taken with 21 miles down, 5 miles to go at the OC Marathon. Thanks to David, aka Darkmatter for this great photo. Be sure to check out this triathlete’s other photos over at his Flicker site. We are always looking for interesting photos so if you’ve got a photo you would like [...]
Photo of the Week: Winter Trail Races »
To keep runners motivated throughout the winter, the Calgary Roadrunners does a Cross Country Race series called the Grand Prix. It consists of 10 races on various trails throughout the various parks in Calgary. The races are 8 or 4 km and usually one can expect to run on mud, snow, ice, narrow trails and [...]
Photo of the Week: Cooling Off »
Been there done this. Sometimes the best way to cool off during a race is not to drink the water but to shower yourself with it.
Photo(s) of the Week: The Standard Chartered Greatest Race on Earth »
Think local—run global! The Standard Chartered Greatest Race on Earth, created in 2004, is a relay race across four established marathons in Nairobi, Singapore, Mumbai and Hong Kong. These four marathons represent some of the toughest running conditions in the world and, as such, attract top runners. In 2005/06 there were 24 male and 30 female GROE runners placing in the top 10 of each of the four marathons.
Photo of the Week: Beach Run »
The weather man is promising -20C (dang cold in fahrenheit) where I live by the end of the week. Somehow I think I’d rather be running with this bunch along the beach.
Photo of the Week: Laundry Day »
So is this what your clothesline looks like on laundry day? Photo reprinted with permission from Brooke. Thanks, Brooke. Brooke’s photos can be viewed over at her Flicker site.
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.
Photo of the Week: Here Comes Santa »
Yup, in just one more week, here comes Santa. Have you been a good boy or girl? This photo is curtosy of Garvex. It’s from last year’s Santa Run which is not really a run but three laps around the park, untimed, no winners and all money goes to charity. Check out the other photos [...]
Photo of the Week: Oh Christmas Tree! »
This photo made me want to break out singing “Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree…” However, most of my friends would prefer I not sing. I put up my tree today. Is yours up yet or are you out running around like these ladies? Photo reprinted with permission. Adrien is both an artist and a [...]
Photo of the Week: Reflective Runners »
Jeanne of Too Blog-Challenged is one of my favorite photo bloggers. Her photos often express a unique view of races, life and more. This particular photo is from her post on The Celtic Solstice Five Miler. I love how the runners reflect in the water as they run by. Thanks Jeanne for sharing your photo [...]
Photo of the Week: Hydrate! »
This week’s photo is from Justin: It was taken during the 2005 Marine Corp Marathon, in Washington, DC. I had a friend running in it, so I was popping back and forth across the course to try to get pictures of my friend. I walked past one of the water stations and just loved all [...]
Photo of the Week: Santa Wait for Me »
“Santa, wait for me! I have to tell you what I want for Christmas!” So there’s only only 34 days left until Christmas. Have you told Santa what you want this year? This week’s photo is courtesy of the Calgary Roadrunners. It is part of the collection of photos taken by Kathy Taerum at the [...]
Photo of the Week: Swim Start – Ironman Florida 2006 »
Last weekend, November 4th I spent the day on the beach watching thousands of athletes head into the waves as they started out on their journey to become Ironmen. I waded out into the waves to capture this and many other photos. It was pretty awesome to be standing there to capture a photo similar [...]
Photo of the Week: Nice Legs »
This photo is from the Chicago Marathon Oct 22, 2006. If you head over to the original, Vicki has done mouseovers with finishing times of this pack of runners. Photo Courtesy of Vicki Wolkins, a freelance photographer. Be sure to check out her photostream and other great pictures. Got a photo you would like to [...]
Photo of the Day: Boo »
Today is Halloween, so I couldn’t resist more runners in Super Hero costumes. So, what are you dressing up as? Photo Courtesy of Vicki Wolkins, a freelance photographer. Be sure to check out her photostream and other great pictures. Got a photo you would like to share? Please leave me a comment.
Photo of the Week: Winter Color »
Well it’s almost November and for some of us that means running in the snow. This photo is from my own collection and was taken at one of the Calgary Roadrunners Cross Country race series – Weaselhead. One of our runners, Derrick is known for his colorful attire. At least this way he is easy [...]
Photo of the Week: Underwear Run »
Thanks to a friend, Nancy, I discoverd this picture and several others of the Underwear Run over at Ironmitch’s blog. The Underwear Run was started in 1997 by Roch Frey, Paul Huddle along with one other Ironman-in-Training. The run takes place just prior to Ironman Hawaii which took place this past weekend on Oct 21st. [...]
Photo of the Week: Superwoman vs Superman »
You don’t have to be Superwoman or Superman to run a race but sometimes it helps. Do you dress up for a race or save it for Halloween? Other runners in costume can be found amongst Humphrey the Camel’s Marathon photo set. Flicker always has such great picutres. Got a photo you would like featured? [...]
Photo of the Week: Run for the Cure »
Today’s photo is in honor of all those runners, families and survivors that yesterday took part in the CIBC Run for the Cure. All the Calgary city buses had big signs “Paint the City Pink”. The event was held in some 50 locations throughout Canada. Similar events are held throughout the year and around the [...]
Photo of the Week: Ironman Florida »
A few weeks ago I featured a photo from Ironman Canada. This week I’d like to feature a swim photo from Ironman Florida. Ironman Florida is only a few weeks away on November 4th. We have several members of the Running Blog Family that will be heading to this event. You’ve trained long and hard; [...]
Photo of the Week: Paris Marathon »
I’m always amazed at the number of participants who enter races. Some of you may not like crowds, but I do. For me it’s a thrill to be a part of that crowd and I love that all these people are out there running. I guess it’s not surprising that some of my favorite race [...]
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