On becoming a runner, by Haley Kristine Cloyd
Running and racing is an empowering combination. When a couch potato becomes a jogger, a jogger becomes a runner, and a runner becomes a racer, there’s a moment when the world opens up, and they’ve realized that they’re a part of the ever growing club of dedicated, enlightened runners around the world. Guest Blogger, Haley Cloyd, talks about getting into running after many years as a swimmer. She recently trained for and completed her first half marathon, the... Read More
Favorite Frolicing Fashion for Fall
I have to admit, I love new gear. It represents all the untold adventure that fills me with excitement… and it happens to be new, shiny, colorful, and it makes my old shoes jealous. So now that Fall is officially here, it means two things: Go into the closet and get out last years running clothes Go to Sports Basement and indulge… buyers remorse? Nah, I’ll run off the guilt later. Buying new fall clothes isn’t for dummies, however. You don’t want... Read More
Gebrslassie’s focus: “I have no other distance, only marathon.”
World record holder for the marathon distance, Haile Gebrselassie, will be running the Berlin marathon on Sunday, September 20th and the man is driven. I consume a lot of running news, blogs, videos, books, magazines, short stories, photographs, etc., and I’ve come across some bold statements (mostly from the mouth of Steve Prefontaine), but Gebrselassie takes confidence to a new level. “Berlin is not a problem – it is more like flying,“ he says with a smile on his... Read More
The mystery of the naked runner
I believe it all started when runners decided to take off their shoes and strut their bare feet around town starting the barefoot running revolution that is sweeping across the nation, provoking imaginative products, and if you’re part of the club, you can sport a barefoot runner’s t-shirt! One runner in North Carolina decided to take the barefoot trend one step further by stripping down and getting back to basics in the nude. Just as our ancestors did, this brave... Read More
At the crack of dawn: The most interesting way to see the city
Lately I’ve been running in the wee hours of the morning. This requires a lot of planning, motivation, determination, and just plain stupidity. Luckily, I have a live in running partner who helps with the first three requirements and shares in the last one. Together we rise from our beds, and the success of our run is completely dependent upon whether or not the other one hears footsteps in the hallway. Sometimes it’s me who is the first one up, sometimes it’s... Read More
A shout out from Kara Goucher
Via my friend, Daniel N. over at DailyMile. Kara spoke at Nike Town in New York for Fashion’s night out, and then went for a quick three mile run around the city. Daniel was lucky enough to get a chance to run with her, and awesome enough to get her to record a shout out for me! Thanks, Daniel! How’s that for motivation? Read More
A message from Kara Goucher in my email inbox
I returned home from a great couple of days in the Sierras to an email in my inbox from Kara Goucher. Of course this message took priority over the multitude of unread emails that had accumulated during my four day internet absence. The email came to me through a fan page on Facebook, so I can only feel as special as the the rest of the few hundred fans on Kara Goucher’s facebook page. Regardless, it was a much welcome surprise. Dear amazing people in my life, I really... Read More
Donate food and run for a cause!
Fellow runner and blogger, Caleb, has taken on the challenge of feeding the local community. Who’s local community? Anyone’s! Through his blog, Bonkproof, he’s calling on people to donate canned food supplies to their neighborhood food pantries, soup kitchens, schools, churches, community centers, etc. His goal is to reach 2,620 cans by the time he runs the Portland Marathon on October 4th. You can help by donating cans and checking back on his blog to watch... Read More
Get inspitred: a letter from endurance athlete, Terri Schneider
Last weekend I ran the in Aptos, CA (nearby Santa Cruz). This was my first trail race and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. There’s something about all women events that are incredibly motivating, empowering, and just plain fun! The race was organized by Terri Schneider with the help of Penni Bengtson. They organically put together a successful, green event that, from where I was standing, was highly organized, friendly, and professional. Terri is one... Read More
