Mapping out Race Courses at Sunday River

by | Sports

This morning, my friend Erik Boucher picked me up and we went up to Sunday River to scout some trails for the Mountain Epic trail races next Autumn. The original plan had been for a half dozen of the Trail Monsters to head up and spend two days on the mountain, but...

2009 Weekly Back Cove Race Series » Week 6

by | Race Results

Under some blue skies and lots of wind, there were 161 runners out in the 70 degree temperatures for tonight’s Back Cove 5k. Scott Gorneau ran it in with Kurt Wente in 17:18 and 17:28 (respectively); this is Scott’s second race this season after having not...

Runners Wanted…Have Trails…

by | Sports

Last year, the Mountain Epic took place at Sunday River, a race that brings the runner about 4 miles as they ascend and then descend a peak before going through an obstacle course and mud pit. This year, there may very well be the existing 1 peak and an additional 5...

L/A YMCA Fit Fest (2009)

by | Race Results

This year’s Lewiston/Auburn Triple Crown 5k Race Series has now gotten underway with this morning’s YMCA Fit Fest. The race saw some tremendous growth, with over twice as many finishers this year as there was last year (534 and 249, respectively.) Henry...

Why Run the Las Vegas Marathon?

by | News

As far as I can tell, the Las Vegas Marathon is no more, which is good news for all concerned because now the Rock’N’Roll folks have taken over and are running their version of a brand new marathon there this December. In an unprecedented move, the...

2009 Weekly Back Cove Race Series » Week 5

by | Race Results

Last night was the 5th Back Cove Weekly 5k, and was my 3rd as I missed the past couple of weeks. Cooler temperatures and a little precipitation didn’t deter 187 people from coming out to race. There was a good contingent of college guys that just finished their...

2009 New York City Marathon Lottery Results

by | Sports

Just a quick note that if you entered the lottery for the 2009 New York City Marathon, the results are available. Just do a search for your name in their entrant database: They are also looking for folks to update their emergency information while they are checking on...

USATF Now Lets Members Ask About Drugs & Supplements

by | News

The USATF has teamed up with The National Center for Drug Free Sport to allow free access for all of their members to the Resource Exchange Center, a subscription service of Drug Free Sport. The REC is a portal where athletes and coaches can ask questions about drugs...

Lyme Disease Prevention for Trail Runners

by | Workout Tips

I love where I live. Maine is called Vacationland for a reason, with many state and local parks and trails for a runner to explore. Unfortunately, one of the dangerous parts of taking advantage of such a setting is that you have to check yourself over for ticks. A few...