Free Running Shoes to 400 Runners at L.L. Bean 10k Again

by Blaine Moore | Sports

Once again, the L.L. Bean 4th of July 10k is going to give away free running shoes to registered runners. The first 400 runners will receive a pair of New Balance 1063 running shoes, their premium neutral-cushioning training shoe. It retails for $125, so if this is a...

Have You Ever Run For A Charity?

by Blaine Moore | Sports

When you race, do you do it for yourself, or do you raise money for others? If you don’t raise money and donate it to charity, then why not? Has it never occurred to you? Did you have trouble deciding who to raise money for? Did you get stuck at the point where...

Race Organization » How to Improve the Beach to Beacon 10k

by Blaine Moore | Sports, Workout Tips

. . . . 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 US Challenges Jamaica to a Dual Meet Series

by Blaine Moore | News

Now this has to be one of the coolest things I’ve heard about in the past couple of years. Doug Logan, the USATF CEO, hand delivered a proposal to the Jamaican NACAC Representative Teddy McCook. The proposal calls for a pair of dual meets between the two...

So What’s a “Fat Ass” Race Really Like?

by Blaine Moore | Movies

Ian put together a video of last weekend’s “Fat Ass” 50k for your enjoyment: Now you, too, can enjoy the excitement of 30 miles in the snow but without all the wet feet and scraped shins! The next TMR Fat Ass is scheduled for March 28th at Bradbury...

The Biggest Benefit For Keeping A Training Log

by Blaine Moore | Injuries, Workout Tips

Training logs are great, especially modern training logs that let you graph workouts and see trends and get the big picture. The single largest benefit for keeping a training log, though, isn’t dependent upon fancy graphs or a searchable database of workouts....

Trail Monster Freeport Fat Ass (2009)

by Blaine Moore | Race Results

Race Reports and Photos Ian Jamie Chuck Danielle Ryan Race Results Photos This Saturday was the first of 2 Trail Monster Fat Ass races this Winter. It was a lot of fun and there was a ton of great food at the aid station. The course had to be changed up, since the...

How fast could you run 3200 meters when you were 10 years old?

by Blaine Moore | Race Results

Would you have been able to run 3200 meters (almost 2 miles) in 11:58.9 when you were 10 years old? I certainly couldn’t have, especially inside. In Louisiana, the state championship meets allow anybody from the school to compete, and some of the schools go from...

Registration Opens for New York » Expenses Guaranteed

by Blaine Moore | Sports

Registration opened this past Thursday for the New York City Marathon, and there is a new fee structure in place that you need to be aware of if you plan on registering. Guaranteed Entry   Open (Age 18-39)   Marathon Half-Marathon Men 2:55:00 1:23:00 Women...

How To Stop Gasping For Air During A Race w/o Slowing Down

by Blaine Moore | Workout Tips

Last night, there was a Yoga for Runners clinic at the Maine Running Company presented by Michael Gaige. He shared a lot of tips on how to effectively implement yoga into your regular routine and pointed out the benefits and dangers. Runners have some special concerns...