Maine to DC: Update #2

Gary got about 90 miles through yesterday, and today has already passed the 100 mile mark. It looks like he will be running through Portland tomorrow for anybody in the Brunswick to Biddeford area that wants to join him for a few miles or to bring him some food or...

Maine 2 DC: Update #1

I just heard from Gary, and he’s left us an update from the road about 2/3 of the way through today’s run. You can listen to it below: Click the play button to hear Gary’s update: Click here to Download [ 0:03:38 | MP3 | 5.2 MB ] Gray ran 45.3 miles...

Gary Allen Begins Running from Maine to DC

Gary Allen, founder of Crow Athletics and the race director for the Mount Desert Island Marathon and the Great Cranberry Island Ultramarathon, has begun his run today from the top of Cadillac Mountain to Washington, D.C. His goal is to raise money for the Wounded...

Can Running Help You Stay Dry in the Rain?

As I write this, I’m watching the rain come down from my living room as the world supposedly comes to an end. Then I came across this video from minute physics, and it seemed to appropriate not to share. Will you get wetter if you run through the rain, or if you...

Should Olympic Medalists Be Taxed?

Senator Marco Rubio introduced a bill yesterday that would exempt Olympic Athletes from being taxed for earning medals at the Games. Medalists earn an honorarium depending on their medal, $25,000 for a gold down to $10,000 for a bronze medal. The amount they are taxed...

Last Day to Win My Name is Big Book

Today is the last day to enter the first week’s contest at the 1 More Mile Challenge website. The prize is for a copy of the new book, My Name is Big. Entering is very easy, you only need to leave a comment on each of the first 4 updates of the challenge. Here...