Blind Microsoft engineer setting triathlon records - GeekWire

Blind Microsoft engineer setting triathlon records - GeekWire: "At the Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas competition three months ago, Microsoft software engineer Patricia Walsh put in an impressive time of 11 hours and 50 minutes. That was good enough to earn the 30-year-old athlete a 13th place finish among women. Now, here’s the truly impressive part: Walsh is blind."

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Beginner Runners - How to Train to Run a 5K

Beginner Runners - How to Train to Run a 5K: "Running a 5K is an excellent goal for new runners. You'll get lots of motivation, as well as enjoyment, from participating in a race, and 5K (3.1 miles) is the perfect distance for first-timers. Even if you're a couch potato, you can be ready for a 5K in a couple of months."

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Run Faster, Boost Endurance, and Beat Boredom

Run Faster, Boost Endurance, and Beat Boredom: As a two-time Olympic marathoner, I can testify: Running can be boring. And frustrating. Especially the way the typical guy does it—the same 4- or 5-mile jog, day after day, week after week, year after year. Then along comes some race for some cure, and ponytailed old dudes and even a few thirtysomething moms pass him.

World's oldest marathon runner prepares to take on eighth race aged 101 | Edinburgh News | STV Local

World's oldest marathon runner prepares to take on eighth race aged 101 | Edinburgh News | STV Local: "World's oldest marathon runner prepares to take on eighth race aged 101
Fauja Singh took up marathon running at 89 and runs 10 miles every day to make sure he is in shape for the race next year."

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Marathon Training - Beginner Marathon Training Schedule

Marathon Training - Beginner Marathon Training Schedule: "Congratulations on your decision to train for your first marathon! This training schedule (see table below) is perfect for a beginner runner and a first-time marathoner whose goal is to finish the 26.2-mile race. To start this beginner marathon training schedule, you should have been running for at least six months and should have a base mileage of 12-15 miles per week. If this schedule seems too easy for you, try this advanced beginner marathon schedule or check out even more marathon training schedules for other options."

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Running But Not Running Away

Running But Not Running Away: "My youngest son asked me the other day why I like running so much. I didn’t really know how to answer him. Aside from the healthy body thing, my reasons for running are deeply personal and come from a strange place full of desire, passion, fear and fury."

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26.2-mile Inca Trail Marathon launching in 2012 | Washington Times Communities

26.2-mile Inca Trail Marathon launching in 2012 | Washington Times Communities: "NEW YORK, August 22, 2011—Traveling to run a marathon is a long-held tradition. Runners routinely cross the country and the globe for races."

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How to Start Running

How to Start Running: "If you've done a lot of walking, but you've never run before, you might feel a bit intimidated to get out there and start running. This eight-week plan will help you ease into the sport. "

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Bulletproof Your Next Race (Behind the Scenes of My Race Day Routine)

Bulletproof Your Next Race (Behind the Scenes of My Race Day Routine): "If you’re a beginning runner or someone who hasn’t raced much, race day can be terrifying."

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My current training plan... A long overdue update. | Running For 365 Days!

My current training plan... A long overdue update. | Running For 365 Days!: "One of the difficult things about writing a blog about running every day is getting the time to write consistently. I promise I’m working on that"

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5/3 River Bank Run 25K Recap : FITBLOGGER

5/3 River Bank Run 25K Recap : FITBLOGGER: "On Saturday, May 14, 2011, I did something I said I’d *never* do. I ran 15.5 miles. I set 2 PRs that day – distance and time. A pretty good way to start off a Saturday morning."

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Pace Calculator - Chicago Area Runners Association

Pace Calculator - Chicago Area Runners Association:

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