Update » Nike Is Going to Announce Arien O’Connell As A Winner

by Blaine Moore | Uncategorized

Last night, I explained my reasons why I think that Ariel O’Connell did not win the Nike Women’s Marathon this past weekend. After all, she wasn’t the first to cross the finish line. Thanks to a thoughtful reader, though, it appears as though Nike...

Arien O’Connell did not win the Nike Women’s Marathon

by Blaine Moore | Race Results

Arien O’Connell undeniably ran the fastest time at the Nike Women’s Marathon this past weekend. She had a tremendous race, she ran a 12 minute PR, and now she has a great story to tell her friends. What Arien did not do, however, was win the race. Just...

Want to get faster as you get older?

by Blaine Moore | Workout Tips

What would you say if I told you that you could run faster as a 50 year old than you did as a 46 year old? How about if I told you that it’s possible to run within 1 minute of your 5k PR that you may have set in your 20’s when you are in your 50’s,...

The #1 Reason Not to Bandit a Race

by Blaine Moore | Sports

A few months ago, my wife ran in a trail race where a woman fell and dislocated her finger. She had to be driven to the hospital while the race director filled out an insurance form for the park with the information on her registration. Thankfully, she was okay in the...

Back on my Feet » How Anne Mahlum Helps the Homeless

by Blaine Moore | News

What began as a daily jog past a homeless shelter has blossomed into an organization that has helped a lot of people in downtown Philadelphia. Anne Mahlum realized how much she could help the people she ran by through teaching them the discipline and perseverance in...

What do you need to consider when purchasing a treadmill?

by Blaine Moore | PPP, Treadmill Tips

A treadmill is a big purchase, but especially in these times of rising gas costs it can be a cost effective one when compared to paying an annual gym membership, driving to and from the gym, and the loss of the time required for going somewhere other than your home to...

Craig Cup 5k Race Videos (2008)

by Blaine Moore | Race Results

Yesterday I took my new camera to the Craig Cup 5k and got some footage of the race. The first video includes the starting line instructions and dedications for the race, as well as the start of the race itself. The second video includes the runners’ transitions...

Craig Cup Run for Life 5k (2008)

by Blaine Moore | Race Results

This morning held perfect cross country racing weather for fast times at the Craig Cup Run for Life 5k at Twin Brooks Recreation Center in Cumberland, Maine. 104 runners crossed the line in temperatures in the low 60s with a breeze that wasn’t strong enough to...

Tim Montgomery Sentenced to Additional 5 Year Prison Term

by Blaine Moore | Uncategorized

Last year, Tim Montgomery was sentenced to 4 years in prison for his role in a bank fraud scheme. The former Olympian had already had his medals stripped from him, and was convicted of laundering $775,000 through phony checks. His latest set of woes was set in place...

Joan Samuelson will present at Freeport Performing Arts Center

by Blaine Moore | News

As part of their Second Tuesday Speakers Club, the Freeport Performing Arts Center will be hosting a presentation by Joan Benoit Samuelson, the first female Olympic Marathon gold medalist and the creator of the Beach to Beacon 10k. Joanie will discuss the experiences...