Kathyruns on Tips4Running.com
Tips4Running is a running blog for beginning runners. Recently I had a chance to talk to David Tiefenthaler, the brains behind tips4running.com. The full interview is below, but you can check it out on David’ site. tips4running.com welcomes Kathy Simpson. Kathy Runs is Kathy’s blog about running. She also works with two other runners on the website Run Talk Radio.... Read More
Kathy Wallsits
Testing out the legs today on Christmas Eve. A few weeks ago I was involved in a competition that set the record straight about the 5 minute wall sit. Today, I decided to talk about how I do it. Essentials: People magazine, good tunes (although I didn’t have that today), a stop watch, barefoot or shoes (no socks… they slip and make your legs burn more). Read More
Race Report: Dailymile Hot Toddy 10k
Friday, December 11th, nine runners took off for the first Annual Dailymile Hot Toddy 10k. We met at the Sports Basement, some of us did some last minute shopping (how can you pass up Sports Basement?), and then we took off into the night with an objective of trying to soak in the twinkling lights of the Marina, and Pacific Heights. The course took us through Crissy Field past... Read More
Have you seen it? Run Talk Radio
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been working with two running partners of mine to set up and record a virtual conference which has turned into the fun loving, Run Talk Radio. Caleb, Daniel and I met through Dailymile.com and became fast friends through the tubes of the internet. Through Run Talk Radio we’ve gotten to know quite a bit about each other, and hoping our friendship... Read More
Vacation doesn’t have to equal time off
After taking a big stretch break on the two day trip up to Haines and Skagway, Alaska (2 planes, 4 cities, 2 ferries, a truck, and a few mega hilly bike rides), I was able to start enjoying my vacation. The past ten days have been a whirl of meeting up with old friends, trying to pack in sight seeing, and enjoying the woods again. I’ve never been one for mellow traveling.... Read More
Gear meets Technology: Why are Asics shoes so awesome?
In my short seven years of running, I’ve been a dedicated Asics advocate. To really understand which shoe worked best for me, I had to date around. I spent time with Nike, Newbalance, Saucony, and now I occasionally head out for a quick trip around the block with Newtons. All this time with other shoes gives me perspective on my favorite brand, Asics. When I slip on my Kayanos,... Read More
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
“Hello, my name is…” Do you name your device?
Garmin, iPod, Nike Plus, etc. What do you call it? Back in the day I used to be a triathlete (yes, I’m finally admitting to the temporary lapse in judgment), and from there I did a bit of cycle, and mountain bike racing. My bike’s name was Jane, and she was as trusty as my best friend. These days I stick to running. I name my shoes, but keep in simple… our relationships... Read More
Mile repeat yasso 800 Myrtl intervals… what?
The running season kicked off with a bang this year, and it seems like I’m seeing more and more people training for their upcoming fall event. I’m excited about the prospect of many new running buddies, but am wondering how their training is going. There are plenty of free training calendars and programs for novice to elite runners available online, and then there are... Read More
2009 Prefontaine Classic puts excitement into my runs
As a marathon runner, there aren’t too many energy packed exciting moments in my racing life, so I live vicariously through elite runners competing in events like the 2009 Pre-Classic. I’ve never been fast enough to run track events, but the energy at these meets draws me in and I end up glued to the TV watching bits of the coverage on ESPN, or reading FloTrack at the... Read More
