Seen While Running: Eaten By Trees
One of the pleasures of running is the ability to observe everything as you trot along. You see little subtleties that you wouldn't notice as you race past in a car. I have run the [...]
Walking Between Miles Could Save You Time
For many runners, walking is a sign of failure; they only walk when they literally can no longer run. We have all walked at some point. In fact, a good method to build up mileage [...]
Only 24 People Finish 100 Mile Hawaii Marathon
There is an endurance race in Honolulu, Hawaii appropriately called the H.U.R.T 100. The race is hosted by the Hawaiian Ultra Running Team, is 100 miles long, and allows a maximum of 100 competitors. This [...]
Take a Dump In Your Pants If You Need To
I get a kick out of the signs that people hold during road races. Marathon signs are always particular interesting because people train so hard to run one and they get their whole family involved. [...]
A Review Of “Spirit of the Marathon”
Last night I joined thousands of other people across the nation to see Spirit of the Marathon in theaters. Entering the movie, I expected it to be about the history of the marathon and some [...]
10 Non-Health Reasons You Should Start Running Today
We all know that running makes you thinner, stronger, and all-around healthier, but the benefits of running even go beyond health. Here are 10 other reasons you may want to start running: Meet good-looking people. [...]
Surefire Way to Shave 17 Minutes Off Your Marathon Time
Lose 20 pounds. Few things are guaranteed when it comes to racing, but one thing is certain: the less weight you're carrying to the finish line, the faster you will get there. Below is a [...]
The Legend of Cliff Young: The 61 Year Old Farmer Who Won the World’s Toughest Race
The story of running legend Cliff Young is fascinating, inspiring, and thought-provoking. If you’re not already familiar with this accomplished athlete, read on to discover this terrific tale. An Unlikely Competitor Cliff Young Every year, [...]
Running Behind a Carrot
It's fairly taboo to talk about carrots in public but we all know we talk about it in private on long runs with our friends. Carrot, I must point out, is not a sexist label [...]
The 7 Ultimate Achievements In Endurance Running
Below are brief descriptions of some of the greatest accomplishments in endurance running. Even if you've never run a mile in your life you have to respect these athletes for their achievements. Three men ran [...]