Running Green at the Nike Women’s Marathon
I started road racing about four years ago in Nashville, TN at the Rock n’ Roll 1/2 marathon. Along the way I was awestruck at the people cheering, the volunteers, the music, and of course, the amount of waste thousands of runners can generate. There were gu packets, plastic cups, emergency blankets, tossed aside clothing, etc., everywhere I looked. The common practice is... Read More
Running takes a long time, but you can do it forever: Kara Goucher reflects on Boston 2009
Congratulations to everyone who ran in Boston 2009! Read More
Outrun your fears: staying safe while on the run
I am a woman, I am a runner, and I do the majority of my workouts on city streets. Sadly, this combination can be deadly if I don’t take precautions when I’m outside enjoying a run. We all think we’re invincible until one day something out of our control turns a great run in to a frightening and sometimes terrifying experience. Since I want to enjoy my sport for... Read More
book review: Marathon Woman by Kathrine Switzer
Marathon Woman: Running the Race to Revolutionize Women’s Sports by Kathrine Switzer Marathoning had always been a sport for men until Kathrine Switzer. In Marathon Woman, she details the challenges she faced while trying to popularize the woman’s marathon. Switzer’s passion for running exceeds her drive to support woman’s running, and through this book... Read More
book review: Food for Fitness by Chris Carmichael
Chris Carmichael’s Food for Fitness by Chris Carmichael My review rating: 4 of 5 starsCarmichael was a nutritionist for Lance Armstrong. Could you get better advice? This book is great for nutrition nerds like me, but I think it would bore some folks who aren’t into the science. That said, it’s still fun to get into, and Carmichael throws in some clever... Read More
book review: Run by Ann Patchett
Run by Ann Patchett My review rating: 3 of 5 starsMy introduction to Ann Patchett was through this book. I believe her intent is to unify her readers by drawing unique and surprising comparisons between race, and class through athletics and politics. The story is good and I enjoyed reading the book, however it left me wanting more. The major story lines were too subtle; with... Read More
book review: What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami My review rating: 5 of 5 starsHaruki Murakami is an interesting man. He’s done so much with his life, and it is always surprising to me to hear about his life as a runner. Through this book, he is extremely humble about his running, which works to his advantage in expressing to the reader how important the... Read More
book review: Women who Run by Shanti Sosienski
Women Who Run by Shanti Sosienski My review rating: 5 of 5 starsInspirational stories about highly motivated and driven runners… and they’re all women. This book is a must read for all women who run, especially if you’re looking for that extra push out the door with your running shoes on. Granted, it wont make you look like the woman on the cover, but it... Read More
book review: Fast Track; Training and Nutrition Secrets from America’s Top Female Runner
Fast Track: Training and Nutrition Secrets from America’s Top Female Runner by Suzy Favor-Hamilton My review rating: 4 of 5 starsGreat book if you want to get technical. It offers some quality training advice, but where the book shines is in its nutrition content. A warning, though… unless you’re a nerd about nutrition for runners/athletes, this is going... Read More
