The First Maine Trash Running Meetup: 450 Pounds of Crap
When you run, does anything actually get done? Or are you just traveling from one point to another, which often happens to be the same point? I’ve spoken in the past about using running as a means of transportation, and even literally running your errands rather...Pineland Farms Trail Challenge » Volunteers Needed
I got an email from the folks at the Pineland Farms Trail Challenge and Festival of Races this morning looking for volunteers, so here is some information about what’s going on and what’s needed. If you’ll be in Southern Maine on Memorial Day...Boston Marathon Registration Will Open on October 18th This Year
The Boston Athletic Association has set the date and time when registration will open for the Boston Marathon next year: BOSTON, Mass. – Registration for the 2011 Boston Marathon® will open on Monday, October 18, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. (ET) and will be conducted online at...Tyson Gay Sets New World Best With 19.41 200 Meter Sprint
Tyson Gay is, as I like to say, not quite slow… On a straight track in Manchester, U.K. this morning he ran a 19.41 second 200 meter race, beating Tommie Smith’s 19.5 second race on a cinder track in San Jose, California back in 1966. He faced a slight...Power Wheels Are Way Faster Now Than When I Was a Kid…
I was a bit tired when I got out for my run this evening after work. I figured that the run would give me some energy so I didn’t waste any time getting out the door. About 2.5 to 3 miles into the run, a kid on one of those razor things or whatever they are are...Weekly Back Cove 5k Kicks Off For 2010
Portland’s weekly Summer 5k race series kicked off this evening with temperatures about as great as you could ask for in any race and a nice tailwind for the first mile. Of course, that meant that there was a pretty stiff breeze in the last two miles but all in...Do Your Shoulders Hurt When You Run?
There can be a lot of reasons for shoulder cramps and shoulder pain when you are running, some which aren’t very serious and some that are very serious. If your shoulders hurt, then it is probably worth seeing your doctor or physical therapist to make sure it isn’t one of the more serious problems such as a problem with your heart (cardiac angina) or spleen, or some sort of bursitis or spinal problem. More than likely, it’s just a minor muscular imbalance or weakness or a minor issue with your running form that a coach could help you correct. Here are 5 areas that you can address to see if they provide relief.
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