I am obsessed with running, and I have proof
The other day I was experiencing some serious blogger’s block, so I turned to my trusted fix to find some inspiration: Google Running Alerts. I found a plethora of running related news: marathons, track and field events, elite runners, brand new nutrition advice and recipes. And it was then that I realized I have created a runner’s ecosystem in my world that does nothing... Read More
Watching the IAAF Women’s Marathon World Championships
It’s 3am and the women are a good portion into the World Championships Marathon Finals in Berlin, Germany… and I’m awake with Haley, fellow runner and lifelong friend. We’re watching because we’re both in love with American distance runner, Kara Goucher. (It’s a healthy love, don’t worry). This race is very important for Goucher as she... Read More
What is the best birthday present ever? Two world records – Usain Bolt turns 23.
Today he celebrates turning 23, and two world records! Usain Bolt is taking a much needed day off to relax on his birthday and get ready for the men’s 4×100 relay. Usain Bolt is leading his team into track and field greatness, but the Jamaica runners are certainly proving their ability to rocket off the starting blocks and through the finish line. “With his blowout... Read More
Can you run fast? World Champs competition gets tough for the marathon
The Chicago 1/2 Marathon and the NYC 1/2 Marathon saw some fast finishes this year, and as American distance runners are stepping it up, the international running community gets ready for the men’s and women’s marathon finals in Berlin at the World IAAF Championships. I’m continually impressed with Kara Goucher and Ryan Hall as they’re challenged by the... 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
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
Old running shoes as a work of art
As many of you know, over the past six months I have moved myself from one end of San Francisco to the other and back again (just waiting to find the best spot – which I have, thankfully!). I don’t know if this is lucky or not, but with this move comes many opportunities to clean out my running closet. The most surprising part is that I found more running shoes than... Read More
A running affair to remember
Lately I’ve been enjoying running up a peaceful oasis in the middle of a crowded city. I consider San Francisco one of the greatest cities to run in because of the variety and quantity of parks that scatter the landscape. My newest find (not knew to a lot of SF runners) is Bernal Heights Park. It’s a three mile up and back route from my front door and back to my front... Read More
Go Green on Your Run Today!
Happy St. Patrick’s day! Today is certainly all about the celebration, but I decided to be a little less traditional and go green in a different way. This year I cleaned out my running closet and found nearly ten pairs of retired asics, many expired cliff bars, shots, gels, etc., socks that are long overdue for mending, and water bottles with the dreaded BPA mark of chemical... Read More
Five Fingers spotted in the wild
For the past couple of months my friend, Chris, and I have been actively engaged in a tally of how many Vibram Five Finger shoes (the barefoot alternative) we can spot in the wild. Whenever possible we try to photograph the event and so far, we’re up to five wild sightings (unfortunately we were not able to capture each of them on film, they are rather elusive). Ok, let me... Read More
