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Women's Boston Marathon Preview
by carabyrd
posted April 11, 2012 at 10:02am

It has been 40 years since the first official field of women ran the Boston Marathon.  Bobbi Gibb was the first woman to complete the Boston Marathon in 1966 (banditing). Kathrine Switzer was the first women to offically enter and complete ...more

Meggan Franks on the 8 Mile Tempo Grind - never lose sight of the big picture
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted April 7, 2012 at 11:04am

On Tuesday I had planned on running an 8 mile tempo at goal half-marathon pace (5:55-6:00) with one of the MSU distance girls. To not embarrass this young lady, I am going to call her Rachel. Rachel is a red-shirt sophomore.  Her freshman year ...more

Pittsburgh Marathon Director is Pretty Tough
by Pretty Tough
posted April 1, 2012 at 8:58am

Banana counting, conference calls with Homeland Security, working with local Churches that are on the Marathon route about transporting parishioners for their services on race day…. All in a day’s work for Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsbur...more

5 weeks from Montreal (Half-Marathon)
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted March 26, 2012 at 8:36am

This was my last week of “recovery” after NOLA Marathon, I did my best to run less than I wanted to. My legs feel good, and I’m itching to crank up my miles. I ran 65 miles this week and it feels like I barely ran at all.Wednesday was my...more

2012 Arkansas Marathon Race Report
by Chic Runner
posted March 8, 2012 at 3:41pm

I truly thought this race was one of my favorites that I’ve run thus far.  It was hands down my slowest race by far. I really enjoyed the course, fellow runners, course support and overall race. What an experience. I am very glad I’m endi...more

Meggan Franks reflects on her win and PR at Rock n Roll New Orleans Marathon
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted March 7, 2012 at 11:29pm

Results: Marathon in 2:49:06* for 1st! + bathroom break after the half-way point (36 seconds from door to road) So 2:48:30 without it?? I’ve heard there are no potty break conversions in the marathon. :( Splits: Houston, Maddy and I h...more

WTS Member Meggan Franks wins Rock n Roll New Orleans Marathon in 2:49:06!
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted March 5, 2012 at 12:54pm

Rock N Roll New Orleans Marathon: 2:49:06 for 1st female.Bathroom break, stomach issues. But a PR is a PR!Recap coming soon...for now, video below! Thanks for all the love and support!Run Happy :) ...more

Rock 'n' Roll New Orleans Marathon 7 Day Countdown
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted February 26, 2012 at 2:13pm

I over did it on the taper this week but I would not have been able to do much more running if I had wanted to. Houston has been out of town since 5:00am Thursday morning, so I have been in one-parent mode during a busy week/weekend.Monday: 9 miles very e...more

Distance Running: The Importance of Early Adjustment
by alangelier
posted February 24, 2012 at 6:12pm

Tips on how to become a more resilient and flexible runner....more

Mercedes Half-Marathon Race Recap: PR, 2nd Female.
by Meggan's Running Blog
posted February 17, 2012 at 1:23am

As I have already posted: Mercedes Half-Marathon: 1:19:38 for 2nd female$500 (spent most of this on registration/travel/bad hotel)Running this race was a logistical nightmare. We (Husband, Maddy, myself) did not have anything planned out and were scrambli...more

Cross Country Nationals 2012: Race Recap
by Fast at Forty
posted February 14, 2012 at 1:17am

Dear USA Track and Field:Let me start off by saying how much I appreciate your continued support of Masters running (although something has to be done about the age-grading crap). Staging championship events at multiple disciplines allows for competitive ...more

Joanna Zeiger takes on Nerve Block Redux
by Fast at Forty
posted February 10, 2012 at 10:41am

About 18 months ago, I had an intercostal nerve block, which I wrote about here. In short, an intercostal nerve block is a method of injecting a numbing agent and cortisone, under x-ray guidance, right into the nerve root between a particular rib with the...more

Smart Marathon Training Event in Washington, DC!
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted February 7, 2012 at 6:26pm

I am so excited to be joining Jeff Horowitz at the Water Street Gym this Sunday, February 12, 2012 for the Smart Marathon Training book event! Jeff Horowitz is not only a great friend, but he is a great author and ultra-marathoner, as well! Join us, and h...more

Taking It To The Streets: A Guide To Marathon Running
by Run Girl Run
posted January 23, 2012 at 11:29pm

Guys I am a major infographic nerd, so when I came across this cool chart on marathon running, I had to share it. My favorite section is the part that deals with race fears. I used to be so afraid I'd come in last at races that I only signed up for huge r...more

Measuring Up The US Marathon Olympic Medal Chances
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted January 19, 2012 at 8:06pm

Now that all the dust has settled from the Olympic Trials marathons, what about the team we’ve selected? What are their medal chances? First off, I don’t think there’s much doubt that we ended up with our best team possible. The only ...more

Lauren Fleshman: The Olympic Marathon Trials (and my buddy Steph)
by Ask Lauren Fleshman
posted January 19, 2012 at 11:02am

How can you not do what this woman says?! Just look at her! Whenever I’m in Phoenix, I think about going up to Flagstaff and visiting my buddy (and Picky Bars partner) Stephanie Rothstein, but it never happens. The drive is over two hours each wa...more

2012 Women's Olympic Trials Marathon: Observations and a Little Inspiration
by alangelier
posted January 17, 2012 at 1:52am

A little perspective on the psychological side of this past Saturday's race....more

Joanna Zeiger's Houston 2012 Olympic Trials recap
by Fast at Forty
posted January 16, 2012 at 2:19pm

Warning, this is a long one. But there are lots of good pictures, so keep reading!I think one of the reasons I am so strong mentally is because I can be so fragile physically. Most of my races have been fought with some kind of ailment: asthma, injury, GI...more

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