From Trials to Trails: A Q&A with Alicia Shay

From Trials to Trails: A Q&A with Alicia Shay: "A two-time NCAA Division I collegiate 10K champion (2003 and 2004) from Stanford University, Alicia Shay showed nothing but promise after she graduated in 2005. She went on to become the U.S. 20K champion in 2007, with a time of 1:06:56."

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Would You Donate Your Shoes to Help a Fellow Runner Finish a Race? | Brooks Blog

Would You Donate Your Shoes to Help a Fellow Runner Finish a Race? | Brooks Blog: "Alex Slocum was staying at her friend Christa’s house the night before the Amica Marathon in Newport, Rhode Island, when she realized she’d forgotten to pack her Adrenaline GTS shoes. Alex wears a size 9, but after searching the house, the closest alternative they could find was Christa’s mom’s size 8. Alex decided to go for it."

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Run out of 2012 and into 2013 - Newark Running | Examiner.com

Run out of 2012 and into 2013 - Newark Running | Examiner.com: "The Year 2012 is coming to a close and runners can run out of 2012 and into 2013. There are still several great events scheduled for the final days of this year and on New Year’s Day several Hangover type of runs are scheduled."

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The Best Running Shoe of 2012 | Fitness | Washingtonian

The Best Running Shoe of 2012 | Fitness | Washingtonian: "Here’s the thing about fitness crazes: People fall for the newest big thing, spend crazy money on them, and then six months later move onto the next gimmick."

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Running Blog Spotlight: Running is a Journey | Complete Running Network

Running Blog Spotlight: Running is a Journey | Complete Running Network: "Jessica has written considerably for us here at Complete Running – mostly focusing on the ultra and trail running scenes. She’s been particularly busy lately over at her blog
– Running is a Journey – writing up a boatload of reviews. Here’s a sampler of what’s been on tap at Jessica’s lately:"

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100 Beginner Running Tips | Complete Running Network

100 Beginner Running Tips | Complete Running Network: "Welcome to the Complete Running Network 100 Beginner Running Tips. This first top 100 post is the CRN teams first group writing project — everyone chipped in to come up with the list. We hope you like it and that it becomes a place you refer to often. Do you have tips that should be on this list? Feel free to comment below!"

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25 Celebrities Who’ve Run a Marathon | Complete Running Network

25 Celebrities Who’ve Run a Marathon | Complete Running Network: "Ever wonder who among the rich and famous have run a marathon and how you stack up against them? So did I so I set out to compile a list. An hour of googling later I found out Wikipedia beat me to it but that list was a bit boring so I decided to have a little fun with it. Here’s the result – CRN’s list of 25 Celebrities Who’ve Run a Marathon."

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Recipe for Resentment: Claims of Running Prowess - NYTimes.com

Recipe for Resentment: Claims of Running Prowess - NYTimes.com: "From the moment it appeared online last month, an editorial in the journal Heart became a Rorschach test for opinions about runners."

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Fitness: Running can be beneficial to your health at any age | The News-Press | news-press.com

Fitness: Running can be beneficial to your health at any age | The News-Press | news-press.com: "Recently, there has been a wave of articles touting the dangers of running. True, it wasn’t that long ago that the term “mature athlete” was considered an oxymoron. We associated mature athletes with aged or elderly folks who used to exercise and we certainly didn’t consider people over 40 to run marathons."

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Inspired to run | allaboutrunning.net

Inspired to run | allaboutrunning.net: "Whenever I do a marathon - especially a large one with anything up to 10,000 entrants - I love lining up with all my fellow runners at the starting line and wondering what story each person has to tell. 10,000 runners equals 10,000 ordinary people getting out there and doing the extraordinary; 10,000 different reasons for getting out there and exploring the limits of what you can do. Everyone's story is truly unique and inspiring, no matter what speed they are intending to run, and sometimes I wish I just had the time to hear them all"

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What Motivates a Runner

What Motivates a Runner: "What would drive someone to jump out of bed in the early morning hours and run for countless miles before most people even hear the alarm go off? Are they crazy? Maybe, but probably not."

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No Need for Snobbery

No Need for Snobbery: "Recently, I was asked what my opinion is on slow runners. More specifically, “are slow runners ruining the sport?”"

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