Photo by NCBrianWhen was the last time that you visited your doctor? Were you sick, or were you just getting a checkup? Any time that you visit a fitness website, they always recommend that you visit your doctor before starting a new program and that you keep your doctor informed of what you are doing….
In a continuing collaboration with Scott over at Straight to the Bar, we wrote about great sources of information for the month of November. Today I’d like to wrap up the month by asking what is your favorite running forum? There are a few that I visit off and on, and a couple that I…
This week last year was mostly centered around local news, but there were a few articles that were worth revisiting. Scott continued our themed articles by discussing common weight lifting injuries. This week two years ago I shared Scott’s recipe for roasted vegetables, a mainstay in my diet since then. I pointed out that your…
Update: The 15% offer has now expired, but you can use PCHoliday187 through December 18th to save 10% off of your order. I received the following message in my email this week. I have written before that I wear my Road ID wherever I go, and every Christmas they offer savings for people looking to…
Dirigo RC had a good showing this weekend with strong performances in the Philadelphia Marathon and the New England Cross Country Championships. Sheri Piers and Kristin Barry both ran very strong marathons in Philadelphia, starting and finishing together in 2:45:36! They were 59th and 60th overall, placing 8th and 9th for the women’s race. There…
In a continuing collaboration with Scott over at Straight to the Bar, we will be writing about great sources of information for the month of November. This week, Scott discusses old strength training books. He divides the books up into rough categories based upon when they were published, and provides suggestions about where to find…
The Hannaford Turkey Trot 5k was this morning in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. It was a beautiful day to run, and I wish that I had been. I got to help the kids get through their fun run at 8:30, though, and then got to take chips off of people’s ankles behind the finish line. It…
I felt great after running in New York City, but I can not say that the marathon took no toll on my body at all. It was very obvious after I returned to the weight room this week last year that squats and lunges right after a marathon can leave you sore for a while….
“If it wasn’t for all of you, I wouldn’t be running around in circles wondering what I’ll be when I grow up.” –Joan Benoit Samuelson, November 15, 2007 Joan Benoit Samuelson spoke last night for about an hour at the Maine Running Company. She was the first women’s Olympic Marathon gold medalist in 1984, has…
Rick Karboviak believes that most high school running coaches in this country are training our kids incorrectly, and that it is hurting the sport. He believes that we need to do more to develop the next generation of runners, and provides some solutions and strategies to do so in his book, “Endure!” This book is…