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Some changes to my training
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted November 26, 2009 at 4:11pm
October and the beginning of training for next season became a troublesome time with the trip and fall in the stairs, followed by a period of illness. Now I'm back in a good rhythm and running is fine. It's just that I would like and was hoping that I wou...more
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What is a Turkey Trot?
by Pretty Tough
posted November 23, 2009 at 11:28pm
It’s the time of year for Turkey Trots. So, what exactly is a Turkey Trot? On Thanksgiving Day, or very near it, runners across the nation lace up their shoes for some version of the trot. And if you anticipate indulging in a huge Thanksgiving f...more
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Mental Toughness
by Endurance Meg
posted November 20, 2009 at 2:13pm
This year's training for the Wisconsin Ironman was really ... enlightening. Not only was IMWI the first triathlon I ever signed up for*, but it was my first real just-get-over-it-already experience. Let me explain.I spent the winter training for a spring ...more
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Sore hammies like me?
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted November 19, 2009 at 12:46pm
I guess I'm not surprised. But I woke up this morning and felt pretty sore and tired in my legs. Last nights session wasn't so hard, but had many elements of sprints, jumps and strength training. After second session tonight I decided to test my CEP Power...more
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USATF Cross Country: Bringing up the Rear
by Laura Landgreen
posted November 17, 2009 at 9:30pm
Well, I have done it again. Last year on this very day, I swore that I would not get talked into running another cross country race, but here I am, sweaty and exhausted, sitting down at my computer to recap the 2009 Southern California USATF Cross Country...more
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You get 2
by LHiggs
posted November 14, 2009 at 9:51pm
When I was in college and things were not going particularly the way I wanted, I would go through the following list of what sucked:
a) Running
b) School
c) Love
I would be running well and getting the attention of my flavor of the mon...more
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How to survive an Ultra Marathon
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 10, 2009 at 1:42am
This September I competed in my first ultra marathon – a 50K (31 mile) trail race in The North Face Endurance Challenge series! If you’re surprised, trust me, I was too! I actually thought I was competing in a 20-miler! But, you know what, when it c...more
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Too dark for running?
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted November 9, 2009 at 4:13pm
(Photo: http://www.hermitagemarketing.com/. ../8970/AFDE/H7.jpg)I'm not a huge fan of treadmill running. But there are many reasons to use and love a treadmill during winter. Until King Winter knocks the door, I try to run as much as possible outside. Thi...more
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Weekly Twitter Wrap
by LHiggs
posted November 6, 2009 at 6:32pm
With the introduction of lists in twitter, we have been working hard to make lists so that it is easy for you all to follow sports that you are interseted in. We also have a Pro Athletes list, which I have been meticulously adding athletes to. The huge up...more
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Derartu Tulu: What sports are about
by Women's Sports Blog
posted November 2, 2009 at 1:28pm
Good lord, there have been a lot of Big Important Stories on the blog recently. I promise some light-hearted banter next. But I have to relay the amazing tale of yesterday's New York Marathon winner, 37-year-old Derartu Tulu. The first black African...more
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New York Marathon: Meb won!
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted November 2, 2009 at 12:14pm
(Photo:www.chooseurfun.com)Ok, no doubt, the highlight of my day was the ING New York City Marathon. I watched the first hour on Eurosport. But it's usually the second halft of a marathon which is really interesting, and Eurosport decided to show tennis f...more
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PAC-10 Cross-Country Championships Recap
by anngaff
posted October 31, 2009 at 4:29pm
Photos courtesy of Laura Landgreen.
Lucky for me, the PAC-10 Cross-Country Championships were in Long Beach yesterday, just 10 miles up the 405 from where I live. I packed Jaelyn and her stroller into the car and drove up to Skylinks Golf Course to watch...more
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When training be safe out there
by Endurance Meg
posted October 29, 2009 at 7:27pm
While training this summer for triathlon, I was out on the road a lot by myself. I couldn't always keep up with the guys, and I wouldn't always call a friend to go for ride right after work. When I'd have Women's Cycling Nights in Lake Linden, I'd ride th...more
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Nike Human Race 10k Race Recap
by Chic Runner
posted October 27, 2009 at 2:31pm
So it was the Nike Human Race this past weekend. The race took place in LA around the campus of USC and by the Coliseum. The race also started at midnight. Yes, you run the race in the dark. I came home early from work because I had a migraine and was a l...more
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Battle of the Countries: We won!
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted October 27, 2009 at 2:17pm
Norway won "The Battle of The Countries - Northern Europe" Challenge. It led up to the Human Race on Saturday October 24. Rumors say that the Norwegian Nike crew logged another run and got extra mileage Saturday night - only hours before the deadline. Tha...more
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Weekly Twitter Wrap
by LHiggs
posted October 23, 2009 at 5:07pm
Everyone seems to be utilizing twitpic and the like more and more these days. Last Friday (when the twitter wrap was on vacation in Vegas), I even felt compelled to send notice with just a picture and no words. A picture of the pool seemed explanation eno...more
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Five states down: 45 to go
by Endurance Meg
posted October 23, 2009 at 12:22pm
I've now completed a marathon in five states since I started running marathons two years ago.Since Columbus was so much fun, I thought it might be worthwhile to have a rundown of the races I've done. What marathon has been my favorite so far? Which was th...more
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What to do on Sundays?
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted October 22, 2009 at 4:25pm
There's probably many many things you can fill your Sundays with. The first Sunday in November and December and the following months, there will be a race in Frognerparken, Oslo. There will be three distances to run: 1 km, 2 km and 3 km and the start is 1...more
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Workout: Brick me up, Scotty!
by Chic Runner
posted October 22, 2009 at 1:27pm
So, this morning I went to the gym. Again. I know, who am I right? I hop out of bed at 5:30 like it’s my job and before I know it I’m working out my T-rexy arms with the meatballs of the world. Anyways, I’ve been doing a lot of spinning and working ...more
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Training Plan for Long Beach
by Chic Runner
posted October 21, 2009 at 12:22pm
So I’ve received numerous questions about the training plan I used for Long Beach. As you all know, the main purpose of my running is to have fun and because I’m crazy and truly love to run. Sometimes people ask me why I run and most of the time I can...more
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Peanut butter and Jelly time!
by Chic Runner
posted October 20, 2009 at 5:55pm
So you probably all remember the fact that I get pretty sick when eating/taking GUs or any type of endurance ‘food’ along my run. I tried shot blox, GUs, hammer gels, crank fuel and everything I tried made me miserable. I know it’s important to eat ...more
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Run away with Runaway!
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted October 20, 2009 at 5:55pm
(photos from swicheasy.com)Found this little plastic thing at loplabbet.se the other day. Ordered it at switcheasy.com for $8.99. I already have the Marware and I'm pleased with it. Because I've been quite busy logging mileage at nikeplus.com and I don't ...more
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