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Running Gear For Your Noggin

You have your running shorts, shirt, socks, shoes, water, and a bit of fuel to keep you going.
Depending on the conditions of the day, a rather simple piece of noggin’ gear can add to the enjoyment of the run. It really can! For example, salty sweat dripping into your eyes throughout a two hour run [...]

Boston Marathon Live

You can follow 113th Boston marathon live online at Universal Sports starting at 9:30 Eastern today (Monday).
Enjoy the race! My pulse is already raising and it hasn’t even started yet.
I wish all athletes a safe 26.2 miles.
Be active – Feel the buzz!

Kara Goucher – Top U.S. Female Runner At Boston

Unless you are really deep into U.S. running you probably don’t know Kara Goucher.
Goucher (age: 30) is the top U.S. woman at this year’s Boston marathon and in her marathon debut at the 2008 New York City marathon, she finished on the podium with 3rd place (2:25:53). Goucher competed in the 2008 Olympics in both [...]

Running and Life Wisdom as Ryan Hall Prepares for Boston Marathon

A little over a week until the Boston marathon!
For the Ryan Hall groupies (Do they exist in the running world?) out there or those just wanting insight from a top American long distance runner, here are a couple items you may enjoy.
Competitor Radio Interview with Ryan Hall on Boston Marathon
The radio interview is fairly short [...]

Boston Marathon: Past Champions Return To Defend

With less than three weeks to go till the 2009 Boston marathon I thought I would share some information that I found concerning the returning champions, Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot and Dire Tune.
Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot
Kenyan Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot practically owns the Boston marathon over the last few years and currently holds the course record (2:07:14 in [...]

How to Consume More Calories During Marathon or Trail Running Races

Typically our body can only absorb 30-60 grams of carbohydrates per hour during an endurance event.
Do you know there are ways to increase your carbohydrate consumption beyond these values?
While reading Vegetarian Sports Nutrition by D. Enette Larson-Meyer, PhD, RD I learned of some very interesting scientific studies that may allow you to consume up to [...]

2008 Year In Review and 2009 Plans

After a bit of a holiday blogging/fitness break, I am excited and ready to get back to writing and moving this out of shape body.
Before I move onto my 2009 endurance plans, I thought I’d take a look at my 2008 season and share some of my lessons learned.
The 2008 Numbers

Total miles: 1812.42 miles = [...]