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Sunday Evening Decathlete (12/5/10)
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted December 5, 2010 at 8:44pm

For the uninitiated, the title of this column is a riff on Monday morning quarterbacking.What did we learn this week?Joseph Ebuya is really back. The defending World Cross Country champion started off his cross season with a loss to Teklemariam Medhin, ...more

25 Days of Cheer (Day 5)
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted December 5, 2010 at 2:53pm

Today’s #ProjectCheer is delivered to you by Nicki ( @NickiInNY ) If you don’t know what 25 Days of Cheer is all about, read this! Day 5: Play a game [with kids]. Light It is almost the shortest day of the year. Light is becoming less prevalent ...more

What's on: The weekend in track & field (12/03/10)
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted December 3, 2010 at 1:58pm

Road RacingThe 64th Fukuoka International Open Marathon, an IAAF Silver Label Road Race, will be run in the Japanese city on Sunday. Once the unofficial World Championships, this men-only race is still one of the best in the tier just below the World Mara...more

December Giveaway Number 1: Punk Rock RACING!
by Chic Runner
posted December 2, 2010 at 3:51pm

I ran about 2.5 miles this morning and I am still a little congested. :( I am hoping to run this race this weekend though, and it’s just a little 5k, but I’m going to be in Portland and I thought it would be fun! We’ll see how I feel when I get up t...more

Mizzou Rule #1: Never leave home without an umbrella
by Endurance Meg
posted December 1, 2010 at 7:13am

Update: My student loan check came through, so I am no longer desperately scraping for pennies to pay for my groceries. Woohoo! Thanks everyone for your thoughts and wishes. If anyone finds this red hat, let me know! My first day of work was not too o...more

Pushing through the cold.
by Moving Down the Right Track
posted December 1, 2010 at 12:49am

Hey Guys, QUICK UP DATE- I got my homework and everything done just in time last night, I finished at 11:45pm! I did not get 100% on my quiz this time but I got an “A” so I guess I can take that! MOVING ON So I woke up this morning and it was COLD...more

Trim a Tree Fun Run
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted November 30, 2010 at 9:17pm

Unless you’ve been under a rock, you know that 25 Days of Cheer (#ProjectCheer) is debuting tomorrow. Are you excited? I hope so! But its not just words that will spread cheer, its our actions. So, without further ado, please welcome Trim A Tree Fun ...more

How to not get run over by a car
by Chic Runner
posted November 30, 2010 at 9:10pm

It may sound like a joke, but it’s not. I have had many close calls with cars, especially because I live in a very populated area. I usually always try to run in the daylight, but I live in an area where there are a TON of cars, everywhere, all the time...more

Recovery time comes to an end
by Run Girl Run
posted November 30, 2010 at 8:39pm

Its been a little more than a week since my marathon and I've been thoroughly enjoying my week of recovery. I slept in on the weekends and the week days. Waking up at 6 for work instead of 4:30 to fit in my run has been awesome. And for the first time in...more

Running away from my problems
by Endurance Meg
posted November 30, 2010 at 9:19am

I headed out yesterday for a wee little jog through Forest Park to scope out what everyone has been talking about. And, of course, to clear my head. Dang, did I pick a good place to live. I am practically right across the street from the park, and althou...more

Holiday update: I’ve been good!
by Chic Runner
posted November 30, 2010 at 12:58am

This morning I was still a little sick from working over Thanksgiving so I haven’t gotten much running in lately. With a congested nose and seal like cough, I know it’s my best interest to get better asap. Turkey Trot went great. It was a cold and lo...more

Seven Great Gift Ideas for Runners
by Run Girl Run
posted November 29, 2010 at 7:00pm

Stuck on what to get the runner in your life for Christmas this year? Here are some ideas to get you started. I recommend checking Amazon because they often have the best deals (especially today on Cyber Monday), but I've suggested a few other places you ...more

Race report: Turkey Trot 2010
by Byline to Finish Line
posted November 27, 2010 at 12:40pm

On the bus ride to the starting line, I turned to Sue and admitted what I was feeling: I don’t want to race. The statement came with a full pout that was both audible and visual in nature. I just wanted to run 8K, not race 8K. Couldn’t I have arrang...more

What's on: The weekend in track & field (11/26/10)
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted November 26, 2010 at 6:56pm

Cross CountryThe Budapest Challenge, an EAA Permit cross country meet, takes place on Saturday in the Hungarian capital’s Népliget Park.Meet websiteEAA previewThe fourth meet in the KCB/Athletics Kenya Cross Country series takes place on Saturday in Ka...more

Thanks To My Race Support Crew
by Run Girl Run
posted November 26, 2010 at 2:44pm

I'm thankful for a lot of things this year. Good health, wonderful friends and family, a job I enjoy with coworkers who are fun to be around. But what I'm most thankful for this year is my one-man race support crew: Matt (aka the BF). You see, Matt's...more

Thankful on Thanksgiving. 13.1 version again!
by Chic Runner
posted November 26, 2010 at 2:27pm

I did it last year and I’m stoked to make another round for what I’m thankful for in 2010. Though not too many things have changed this year, I’m still super thankful for tons of things in my life. I still love the Half Marathon distance (excited ...more

Fundraiser for MN Trail Running leaders
by TJ's Turf
posted November 25, 2010 at 4:27pm

If you're in Minnesota this weekend, please consider attending the Larry & Colleen Pederson Benefit Run on Saturday (November 27, 2010). Runners will gather at Afton State Park for a run, potluck and silent auction. The event is open to all and will b...more

Hot to (Turkey) Trot
by Pretty Tough
posted November 24, 2010 at 4:17pm

It’s that time of the year again when turkey lovers who love to run gather for an appetite-inducing morning of good-natured competition. So, what exactly is a Turkey Trot? On Thanksgiving Day, or very near it, runners across the U.S. lace up thei...more

A new fave place to shop
by Chic Runner
posted November 24, 2010 at 12:15pm

So I have been slacking on my shopping in the running department lately. I have been only been doing some online shopping for a few random things for Christmas gifts (ahead of the game!!) and going to the grocery store. BORING! Deciding to run a half the ...more

What's Next?
by Run Girl Run
posted November 23, 2010 at 7:59pm

The Philadelphia Marathon was the last race on my calendar for the year. So with no race in my immediate future, I'm trying to figure out what's next. (Source) Since my legs are still pretty sore, this week I'm focusing on walking and lots of yoga to lo...more

Sunday Evening Decathlete: Special Tuesday Edition
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted November 23, 2010 at 7:48pm

What did we learn at the NCAA Cross Country Championships?No surprise winners. All four of my picks for team and individual champions, as posted at Spiked Up Psyched Up, came through for the wins. I thought I was making very safe picks and going with the ...more

(Almost) Happy Feet: Steps for plantar fasciitis recovery & good shoes
by Musings from a Multisport Mama
posted November 23, 2010 at 10:25am

Okay I still have plantar fasciitis (PF) in my left foot but I'm finally seeing progress again. This is since the disaster in earlier this year in January when I tried running a few miles (2 to 4) per my doctor's okay after having it immobilized in a cast...more

Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap
by Run Girl Run
posted November 22, 2010 at 10:23pm

I did it and I didn't die in the process! Pre-race: Normal routine for Philly races. Wake up ridiculously early, get dressed, make a PBJ for in the car and then hit the road so we can find parking. On my way to find the porta-potties, I bumped into a fr...more

Sheila Reid leads Villanova to 9th NCAA Championship
by anngaff
posted November 22, 2010 at 1:17pm

Villanova women celebrating with their National Championship trophy. Photo courtesy of Chris Nickinson of Runnerspace.com Sheila Reid played her cards perfectly in today's NCAA Cross Country Championships in Terre Haute, Indiana. It was a very windy,...more

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