Well he did it! Former trapped Chilean miner Edison Pena completed the ING NYC Marathon in just under 5 hours. Click here for the full story. For those of you not familar with this story, Edison Pena ran 3-6 miles a day while trapped 700m underground in a collapsed mine. To put this into greater …
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Tips to Get Back on Track
If you've had to take a break from running due to injury or illness, getting started again can seem daunting. Here are some tips that can help you get back on track. Plan, Plan, Plan Sit down and schedule some runs into your upcoming week. It will help ease you back into your training without …
Running Resources
I purchased a new pair of running shoes yesterday at Arch Rival in Greenbrae and discovered a local Marin-based running group run by Kees Tuinzing. He's a long time fixture in Marin running. If anyone is interested in taking their running to the next level, check out this website for more information. I'm going to …
Good Luck to SF Runners!
The San Francisco Marathon and Half Marathon is this weekend so good luck to those tackling this fun race. If you are toeing up to the starting line this weekend, here are 3 tips to make your race great! Part of the beauty and splendor of racing in San Francisco are the views and hills. …
Tips for Beginning Runners
Do you want to run but are not sure where to start? Luckily running is a sport that requires little more than a good pair of running shoes. If you are a walker that wants to become a runner or a couch-potato in need of some exercise here are a few great plans to turn …
Marathon Training Starts!
The Portland Marathon is being held on October 10, 2010. Yes, that's 10/10/10 and what a perfectly perfect day to run a marathon! It will be my 7th marathon and takes me closer to my "10 Marathons By 50" goal. My computer crashed in April and it ate all of my saved data, including my …
4 Silly But Good Reasons Why You Should Exercise in the Morning
Most people I talk with are astonished that I wake up so darn early to exercise. The reasons I like to exercise early are numerous but I'm going to give you my top 4 silly reasons you should exercise in the morning. It Sets The Tone If you start your day out by moving your …
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Safety First
I spent 4 1/2 hours yesterday in a CPR/AED certification class. I'm happy to say I passed the class and feel confident in the skills I learned. It is by far the most important 4 1/2 hours I've spent anywhere in a while and a bargain at $60. If you have been meaning to take …
Takin’ It to the Streets
It's no secret that I do not like track workouts. I've done them and I try not to be such a negative Nelly about them but I dread them and when I'm out there each step is a chore. The problem with my lane-dread is that I'm training for a race where I need to …
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