UltRunR - So You Want to Run Ultra's

UltRunR - So You Want to Run Ultra's: "I've been in ultrarunning now for 9 years, which is pretty much mid-pack in terms of longevity. There are a few things I would say in my experience as a runner and coach of ultrarunners that are true for MOST runners:"

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Inspire to Run

Inspire to Run: "I run for many reasons, many of which I rarely give thought to at this point in my life as a runner. One of the reasons to run that I take frequently take for granted is weight control. I love food and if I did not run, there is a decent chance that I would be overweight as a result of that love. Running allows me to eat whatever I want and as number of miles I run increase, food becomes more necessary than ever to keep my weight and energy up."

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4 Speedy Steps to Faster Running

4 Speedy Steps to Faster Running: "I may not be doing much any running right now, but that doesn’t mean I can’t talk about it, right?

{In case you don’t know, I’m sidelined with a running injury- my IT band revolted against me. I might have possibly mentioned it once or twice or a billion times.}"

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Hacking Plantar Fasciitis: Curing the Vampire Bite of Running Injuries

Hacking Plantar Fasciitis: Curing the Vampire Bite of Running Injuries: "I crested the top of the hill, the hot summer sun beating on my bare shoulders. I had just finished my eighth hill repetition on a narrow, winding trail near my home town of Lexington, MA.

It was August, 2004. I was running close to 80 miles a week and preparing for the fall cross country season of my Junior year at Connecticut College. My mileage had almost doubled since my spring training in outdoor track."

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Table: Half marathon: An eight-week programme | Life and style | The Guardian

Table: Half marathon: An eight-week programme | Life and style | The Guardian: "Half marathon
An eight-week programme"

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I hate running - Ro Blogs

I hate running - Ro Blogs: "So now it's all over. I can't believe it. From wrapping up for a sprint through the snow in December, to lathering on the sun tan lotion for race day in mid April. Quick as a flash, now it's done. "

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Races — Kath Eats Real Food

Races — Kath Eats Real Food: "You know the saying that your only competition is yourself? Well I don’t even think you can compare yourSELF race to race because there are just so many variables. Races are not science experiments!!!!!!! Factors like sleep, temperature, HILLS, crowds, GI tracts, fuel, hydration, weather, emotions all create so much variation that you really can’t even compare annual races."

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Marathon Training Week Eight and Nine

Marathon Training Week Eight and Nine: "As Jess moves into the most intense part of her training for an upcoming marathon, she reflects on how the desire to run has taken over her life."

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Run Barefoot : FITBLOGGER

Run Barefoot : FITBLOGGER: "The Vibram Five Fingers are a barefoot running technology intended to simulate running without shoes. Compared to your typical running shoe, the Vibram’s provide minimal support and stability. Your foot, not the Vibram’s, are intended to do the work and provide the stability. It’s defining feature includes little pockets for each of your toes- “toe pockets.”"

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Police: Naked Man Runs 3 Miles Through Beaver Co. - News Story - WPXI Pittsburgh

Police: Naked Man Runs 3 Miles Through Beaver Co. - News Story - WPXI Pittsburgh: "BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. -- Police in Beaver County said a naked man led them on a three-mile foot chase through several communities.
Investigators said the man was first spotted near a busy intersection with a lot of traffic on April 20."

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dailymiler of the week: Rose B. | dailymile community blog

dailymiler of the week: Rose B. | dailymile community blog: "Thanks to team member Jodi C., we have an incredible dailymiler of the week. Every time I read stories from dailymilers like this one from Rose B. I’m pretty much overcome with a sense of pride for the community. Check it out, this is one badass runner chick."

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Average Time to Run a Mile

Average Time to Run a Mile: "Running a mile is not a very difficult task and pretty much anyone can do it. But the difference is apparent when you compare the average time to run a mile for different people. Read on to learn about the average time it takes people to run a mile..."

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