Found on Competitor.com and written by Stephanie Reynolds The great thing about running is that just about anyone can do it. No special equipment or specialized training is needed. You just go out your front door and run. While there aren’t any special pieces of equipment or previous training you’ll need, there are a few […]

Found on ABC7.com AZUSA, Calif. (KABC) — Azusa police arrested a man suspected of threatening people preparing for the Canyon City Marathon with a replica rifle early Saturday morning. Authorities said the incident happened around 4:45 a.m., when the department began receiving numerous calls about a man with a gun near Citrus and Alosta avenues. […]

A United States Army veteran, living in New York City, runs every day as an homage to his brothers in arms. He reflects on his time in active duty, the training he went through and his motivation to always push harder and give more. Thank you for visiting. The “Real Lives. Real Runners.” contest is […]

Found on OCRegister.com and written by Josheph Pimentel RunDisney, the Walt Disney Co.’s race organization, announced Wednesday, Oct. 18, that it is canceling its half marathon and other race events at Disneyland Resort beginning in 2018. Races at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris will remain in place. A Disneyland spokesman said construction of the […]

Found on Competitor.com and written by Sarah Monk In 2014, in an attempt to nail down the golden age for marathon racing, Spanish researchers analyzed the New York Marathon finishing times of over 45,000 athletes. “This information included the top ten runners in both the male and female categories between the ages of 18 and […]

Found on Competitor.com and written by Katharine Lackey Static stretching used to be the prescription for every exercise class in every grade. However it’s been shown that stretching muscles before running without dynamic movement is not a great thing. Here’s why you should refrain from performing static stretches before running. Why you should not static stretch before […]

Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Andrew Dawson Every race has its problems. Sometimes it rains. Sometimes a course error causes runners to go the wrong way, or a train causes delays. More and more often, races have to deal with runners attempting to cheat. But the Mexico City Marathon, held August 27, had problems on […]

Found on Competitor.com and written by Meghan Roos The official sponsor of the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon, Michelob ULTRA, announced today that it will grant 95 athletes the opportunity to compete in this year’s marathon free of charge. Participation for the NYC Marathon is very competitive: most runners needed to meet the race’s […]

Found on Competitor.com and written by Gail Hughes A wealth of documentation proves that running well into Grand Masters age categories brings far more benefits to the body than risks, particularly since the reality of degeneration is inevitable. Running can delay and reduce many of the impacts of aging in exponential measure. A Stanford University study […]

Found on Competitor.com and written by Jason Fitzgerald The marathon is a difficult distance—there’s no doubt about that. At 26.2 miles, it is considered the most difficult road race because of its sheer length. That distance creates more muscle trauma (including your heart!), higher levels of fatigue, and greater damage to the endocrine system than […]

Found on Competitor.com and written by Candice Rasa “If you’re feeling stressed out, lace up those running shoes and take them for a spin.” So goes the accumulated wisdom of studies on how running can reduce stress. But the other mental health benefits of this ancient sport may be less familiar—and potentially even stronger motivation […]

Associated Press, Monday, June 19th ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Patrick Cooper had already turned around after reaching the halfway point in a popular mountain race in Alaska when he somehow veered off the trail and became lost. That’s when the 16-year-old Anchorage boy encountered the black bear that would take his life in a rare […]

Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by M. Nicole Nazzaro Learn from the two viral faux pas at this year’s Boston Marathon and the experiences of a long-time race director. It’s the modern equivalent of writing “I will not behave badly” a hundred times on a classroom chalkboard, but worse: being Internet-shamed for questionable antics at […]

World’s oldest female marathoner will celebrate 20 years of running the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series!   If a 94-year-old can run a half marathon, anyone can, right? If you need a little inspiration, look to Harriette Thompson of Charlotte, N.C. In 2015 she became the oldest woman in history to run a marathon finishing […]

True inspiration! Marine who lost his leg in Afghanistan finishes the Boston Marathon.

Found on Competitor.com and written by Kristian Dietz The Beginning The first Boston Marathon was run on April 19, 1987. At that time, it was known as The American Marathon, with a course that measured 24.5 miles. John J. McDermott of New York finished first out of a 15-man field in 2:55:10. Boston’s now iconic […]

Found on JenReviews.com Running might be one of the healthiest exercises out there. Science is beginning to prove that running should have a prominent spot in your exercise routine. Here are the top 32 health benefits of running, according to science. #1 Running Lessens Your Risk for Endometrial Cancer A recent study published in Cancer […]

Found on NBCnews.com by Stephanie Gosk, Rich McHugh, Tracy Connor After a big marathon, Derek Murphy sits down with his laptop in his western Ohio living room and gets to work, pulling up the online results and looking for red flags. Like half a million other Americans, the 46-year-old business analyst used to run marathons […]

Found on Competitor.com and written by Don Norcross No doubt a faint scar will form inches above John Wilkie’s left eyebrow. There will probably be discoloration on his left elbow and left knee as well—battle scars courtesy of the tumble the 73-year-old Wilkie took at Sunday’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Half Marathon. Wilkie tripped over […]

Found on Competitor.com and written by Lisa Jhung Running shoes get dirty. But don’t let it bother you too much—look at the grime as a sign that you’re putting in good miles. But if your shoes get so dirty or smelly that you’re just dying to wash them, there are ways to clean them safely. […]

Found on Competitor.com Here’s a rundown of celebrities and other notable personalities who ran the New York City Marathon on Nov. 6. Nev Schulman, 3:21:58 Producer, actor, photographer; best known for his documentary and MTV program “Catfish” Raúl González Blanco, 3:26:05 Spanish soccer legend RELATED: Fast & Famous—33 Celebs Who Have Run a 3:30 Marathon Cynthia Erivo, 3:57:07 […]

Found on Competitor.com and written by Brian Metzler A glance at the first two U.S. running shops that sell running gear and serve beer, too. Paul Rakitin has been a committed runner and an aficionado of good beer as long as he can remember. He started running in grade school and has never stopped, running […]

Found on Competitor.com This past June, 72-year-old Wally Hesseltine ran the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run. He was set to be the race’s oldest finisher ever since its start in 1974. “Thirty Hours,” a 12-minute documentary directed by Alex Massey, showcases Hesseltine’s training leading up to the race, the race day itself and his unforgettable […]

Found on Competitor.com and written by Mario Fraioli Q. Mario, In bigger races I always find myself bobbing and weaving through other runners in the first mile and lose a lot of time. What can I do to combat this? Thanks! Lydia S. A. Lydia, Trying to find your rhythm in the early miles of […]

Found on MensHealth.com and written by Ali Eaves Squeezing in a workout before the rest of the world is even awake takes an extreme amount of willpower and dedication, and maybe a bit of insanity. But if you work at it, anyone can become an early riser, says Men’s Health sleep advisor W. Christopher Winter, […]

Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Jenny Hadfield Throw out time goals and make the focus of your training, pacing, and recovery to finish both feeling strong. Chris asks: I made it into the New York City Marathon this year via the lottery. As luck would have it, I also got into the Chicago Marathon, […]

Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Alex Hutchinson It’s worth it in the long run. Training at altitude–that is, between 6,000 and 10,000 feet above sea level–is like legal doping, thanks to its ability to boost oxygen-carrying red blood cells. That’s why Nick Symmonds headed to the mountains of Mexico this past winter, Desi Davila […]

Found on Competitor.com NBC will present 76 hours of coverage from the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials, including nearly 17 hours of track and field coverage beginning July 1st and running through July 10th. The coverage of the track and field trials in Eugene, Ore., will be spread across NBC’s properties, including NBC, cable channel NBCSN […]

Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Jenny Hadfield When the going gets tough, try one of these tactics to finish strong. Whether you’re running a long-distance event or a 5K, late-race fatigue can affect your performance. The great news is there are three simple techniques you can use to power through to the finish line: […]

Found on Competitor.com and written by Matt Fitzgerald In almost every racing scenario, negative splits are the ideal pacing strategy. But first, let’s define our terms: a negative split is when the second half of a race is faster than the first half. For example, if you race a 10K with 5K splits of 25:30 […]

Found on Competitor.com and written by Autumn Shultz Don’t be that runner—ok, we’ve all been that runner. The one that thinks she’s the exception to the rule. We get injured, we need to cross-train, we need to rest, blah, blah, blah. We never want to hear it, but after the umpteenth time a doctor, friend, […]

Found on Competitor.com and written by Mario Fraioli Q. Mario, I’ve been told by my training partners that I run too fast on my easy days and it may be why my race times have stagnated (I’ve run between 3:31:43 and 3:32:30 for my last four marathons) in the last two years. I typically run […]

Found on Competitor.com and written by Susan Lacke What runners say and what runners mean are two different things. Runners are the biggest liars around. It’s not that we intend to lie, mind you – but what comes out of our mouths usually doesn’t reflect the truth. Sometimes it’s because of good intentions, sometimes delusion […]

Found on Competitor.com and written by Jason Fitzgerald If a new runner wants to get faster, what’s the best way to improve on their race times? Surprisingly, beginners should not focus on difficult workouts or faster paces during easy runs. These training strategies have their place, but new runners are most limited by two factors: […]

The person attacked by the bear tells her story: Hi guys, I was the person who got into the tussle with the bear. I will tell you the whole story but first I want to thank a lot of people. The running community is amazing! The first person to come across me after the attack […]

Found on Trailrunningmag.com and written by David Roche Feel fresher on the trails by dealing with soreness before, during and after runs. Here’s a secret no one tells you when you start running: it is almost always somewhat terrible for the first few minutes. There is a dull ache in the calf muscles, a distinct […]

Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Alison Wade Jessica Hoefert’s mother coaches her through the final miles of her first marathon from more than 300 miles away. When Jessica Hoefert, 24, reached the 19-mile mark of the St. Jude Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 30, she knew that the last seven […]

Found on TrainingPeaks.com and written by John Hampshire Runners, and endurance athletes of all types, continue to be drawn to the unique challenge of trail and mountain races. From beautiful locations and stunning terrain to the friendly environment of competitive camaraderie, these events offer something for everyone. If you are looking for your next endurance […]

Found on Competitor.com and written by Susan Lacke This week, I found myself translating for a new runner. Her first race is this weekend, and she wasn’t sure what the race instructions meant by “seeding for the corral.” At first, I scoffed—isn’t it obvious? But then I looked at her face—her confused, slightly scared face—and […]

Found on Runnersworld.com and written by Nova Sienkiewicz Dave Proctor of Calgary exceeds by 1.6 miles the 2004 record, and he set a new 12 hour record along the way. Dave Proctor, a 35-year-old massage therapist, set two world records on a treadmill between 4 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday at an expo center […]

Found on Competitor.com and written by Jason Fitzgerald The marathon is one of running’s ultimate goals. Because of its distance at 26.2 miles, it takes dedication and a considerably lengthier training period to complete. And just as the training must be more serious, so must the marathon recovery. Racing a marathon results in a lot […]

Found on Competitor.com and written by Ian McMahan Symmetry, or so we are told by science, underlies our appreciation of beauty. But what makes for beautiful—and injury free—running? A lack of symmetry, that is relative differences in muscle strength, motion, flexibility, balance, and mechanics between sides of the body, is one element often highlighted as […]

Published by Competitor.com Wednesday, June 1 is Global Running Day! What does that mean? It means it’s a great day to lace up your shoes and go out and celebrate running by going for a run or getting a friend or co-worker out for a run. It’s also a good time to start planning ahead […]

Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Hailey Middlebrook Chris Koch will use a longboard to compete in the Calgary Marthon. When talking about marathon training, Chris Koch, 37, says he’s just like any other runner. He logs high mileage (around 75 miles per week), builds strength with resistance bands, and does core exercises. But Koch, […]

Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Selene Yeager for Bicycling Magazine Running blasts stress, strengthens your heart, and gives you great legs – but it can have some strange side effects. The benefits of aerobic exercises such as cycling or running are unmistakable. But a few of its odder side effects—like tasting blood during a […]

Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Jenna Birch A great running partner (or two) can keep you honest and motivated.  Here’s how to hook up. It’s 6 a.m. You’re just coming to terms with the fact that your alarm went off, and though you’re still groggy, your mind manages to race through all the reasons […]

Shelby Erdahl wouldn’t let one of the most gruesome injuries stop her from crossing the finish line at her final collegiate track meet.

Found on Competitor.com and written by Jene Shaw Ensure that your running stride originates from the body’s main engine. The health risks associated with sitting at a desk all day have made numerous headlines. And outside of the serious health risks, a sedentary lifestyle from 9 to 5 can also have an impact on the […]

Found on Competitor.com and written by Roy Stevenson Using some basic strategies, you may find yourself finishing faster and feeling more confident each time you toe the line. First we can look at the three standard racing tactics and strategies used by semi-serious runners and middle of packers: Positive Splits Race out as fast as […]

Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Jenny Hadfield Jaclyn asks: A friend told me my running stride is on the slow side. I tested it by counting my stride for a minute and ended up with 164. What does this mean? Do I need to increase it, and if so, how? In simple terms, your […]

Found on Competitor.com and written by Brian Metzler Since the 1950s, distance runners have trained by following structured programs and workouts backed by physiological testing and years and years of positive results. Beginning in the late 1980s, heart-rate monitors added a new dimension to training, allowing for the advent of workouts based on specific heart-rate […]

Found on RunnersWorld.com and written by Nicole Radziszewski Keep your big piggie in top shape with these exercises. A runner’s big toe has a big job. When your foot strikes the ground, it helps stiffen the tissues along your arch. This creates a stable platform, giving your foot more ability to propel you forward. But […]

Yes, it’s been a couple of days, but we felt compelled to share: At 100 years old, Ida Keeling set a new world record for the 100-meter dash on Saturday at Penn Relays in Philadelphia. She completed the race against competitors 80 and up in 1 minute and 17.33 seconds — the fastest time recorded […]

Found on Competitor.com and written by Jason Fitzgerald Have you heard of the 10 Percent Rule for increasing your weekly running mileage? Most runners have. It’s a nearly universally accepted way of boosting your training volume. It simply says that you should add no more than 10 percent per week to your total weekly mileage. But this […]