Archive for February, 2010


Matt Hart’s View of the 2009 Endurance Scene

I recently watched this video that was compiled by Matt Hart at Coaching Endurance that shows you the past year’s ultra events through Matt’s eyes. Very motivational; it makes me want to go outside and run right now. (Not that I usually need very much to make me want to do that, heheh…) Here’s the [...]

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Are Ice Spikes Better Than Sheet Metal Screws?

I often recommend to people who want to run outdoors in the Winter that they put sheet metal screws in their running shoes. They are a more effective way to get some traction in slick conditions and cost a lot less than some other solutions such as Stabilicers or Yak Trax. Can there be anything [...]

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Is It Possible to Buy A Defective Pair of Shoes?

Here’s a question I recently answered: Have you ever bought a bad pair of shoes? I got an updated version of my favorite pair of shoes, which were only supposed to have had very minor changes. I went out for a long run, and had really tired and sore feet afterwards. They claimed they only [...]

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Should Runners Feel Entitled?

This letter was written by Susan Reynolds in an email to the Ultra List in early February. I wanted to share it because I think that it is important to remember that the race director is there to take care of everybody, not just you. Enjoy what’s offered, give constructive feedback afterwards, and try not [...]

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Beach to Beacon to Improve Registration Process (Press Release)

Click here for a summary of the changes being made this year in the Beach to Beacon registration process.

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Beach to Beacon » Summary of Changes to Registration 2010

. . . . The Beach to Beacon 10k is a great destination race, especially for a race of such a short distance. A world class field combined with a scenic (and fun) course in Southern Maine serve to provide a great experience for anybody wanting to vacation in the area. The race is very [...]

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