Photos are available in various places on the internet for this year’s Beach to Beacon race. Here are the ones that I am aware of; please email me the website address of any other photos that you know about. Elite Athlete Press Conference & Media Photographers Meeting Official Photos by Action Sports International Don Penta’s…
This week last year, I got married. Despite that, the website was pretty busy even after I started to ignore it. The end of this week last year and a good portion of the next week were devoted towards a series that I wrote ahead of time about shoes: how to choose them, and how…
Photo by billacOne of the more aggravating problems of warming up is when you get your race clothes wet. Standing at the starting line when you have wet feet or a sweaty singlet does not help to put you into the correct frame of mind for a race. Bring an extra set of running clothes…
Next Thursday, August 16th, there will be a free coaches clinic at Falmouth High School at 6:00 p.m. The panel will feature accomplished cross country and track coaches who will present on topics relating to cross country. Preparing for the season, injury prevention, and nutrition are just a few of the specific subjects that will…
A common question that I have seen on a few forums is how to drink water during a race or during training runs. Knowing when you need water, and how often to drink it, can make or break your race whether you are in the race or still preparing for it. Especially if you do…
Last week, John Parker spoke at the Maine Running Company about his book, Once a Runner, and the upcoming sequel. During his talk, he mentioned that the easiest money in the world is to sell the options to your book to somebody interested in making a movie about it. Up to this point, he has…
Jeremy Wariner won the 400m in Stockholm, Sweden today. He set a stadium record of 43.50 after running the fastest 400 meters in the world so far this year and the 6th fastest in history. “Very good race, this is now my personal record,” said Wariner, who won the one-lap race last year in 44.02….
Just a quick reminder that tomorrow evening’s Back Cove Weekly 5k will feature a run with the top Beach to Beacon finishers. The race begins at 6:00 p.m., and you can register for free in the parking lot across the street from Hannaford’s. Click here for more details.
In a continuing collaboration with Scott over at Straight to the Bar, we will be writing about training and media influences throughout the month of August. I would like to start the discussion about how much the media colors our perceptions of athletes, specifically referencing Dean Karnazes. Dean Karnazes is almost a household name. He…
This week last year, just like this week this year, involved a lot of preparation for and the running of the Beach to Beacon 10k. At least there was not nearly as many doping scandals this week last year as there were two years ago. The Beach to Beacon was won by Tom Nyariki last…