Run to Win in 2007

by Blaine Moore | Run To Win Website

2007 has been a really busy year here at Run to Win. The website has really grown. I wrote more this year than I did last year, and received about half again as many comments and trackbacks. More than twice as many people visited me this year than did in 2006, and...

2012 Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifying Standards

by Blaine Moore | News

The qualifying standards for the men’s US Olympic Marathon Trials have been changed and no longer differentiate between an “A” qualifying standard or a “B” qualifying standard. Had the new rules been in place for the 2008 trials, the...

Bobby Doyle died this weekend at the age of 58

by Blaine Moore | News

Rhode Island marathoner Bobby Doyle died this weekend after having chest pains as he was on his way to the hospital. He was one of the best marathoners to ever come out of the Ocean State, having finished in the top 10 at the Boston Marathon 10 times and having run in...

The Benefits of a Home Gym

by Blaine Moore | Fitness

In a continuing collaboration with Scott over at Straight to the Bar, we will be writing about taking advantage of your location for the month of December. This week, Scott discusses the advantages of having a home gym. I have some equipment in my home, but I rarely...

Moderating Water Temperature in Extreme Conditions

by Blaine Moore | Workout Tips

Photo by McKay SavageHave you ever been out for a run, opened your water bottle or taken a sip from your hydration pack, and discovered that the water is either frozen or so warm that it is unpalatable? On those days when it is really cold out or really hot out, you...

“Rob” got lost at the New York City Marathon

by Blaine Moore | Sports

The humor group “Improv Everywhere” creates humorous situations in and around New York City. Some of their stunts have included an annual “No Pants” subway ride, synchronized swimming in Central Park, and a lost fan in Yankee’s Stadium...

This Week Last Year: Gyms and Cross Country

by Blaine Moore | Last Year

This week last year was full of topical information, so it was a light week when looking at what is worth looking back on. I went in depth about working out at a commercial gym and the 3 principal reasons that somebody might have for...

Sheri Piers interviewed by Runner’s World

by Blaine Moore | Sports

Runner’s World has published an interview today with Dirigo runner Sheri Piers, who recently qualified for the 2008 Olympic Trials with a time of 2:45:36. The interview touches on her running history, her long break from competitive running, and how she trains...

WADA embraces stronger doping bans

by Blaine Moore | News

Less than a month after the World Anti-Doping Agency passed the Madrid Resolution, WADA President Dick Pound met with former BALCO owner Victor Conte about ways to prevent and catch athletes using performance-enhancing drugs. The Madrid Resolution calls for stiffer...

Ted Corbitt passes away at the age of 88

by Blaine Moore | News

Ted Corbitt passed away earlier this morning in Houston, Texas at the age of 88. He was the first president of the Road Runners Club of America and a strong supporter of race course certification and a masters racing category. Ted was one of the countries first...