The Yarmouth Clam Festival Classic (2007)

by Blaine Moore | Race Results, Sports

The Pat’s Pizza 5 Mile Classic at the Yarmouth Clam Festival was this morning. Pat Tarpy came back to Maine to attempt to set the course record. Two years ago, he ran a course record 24:29 but was soundly beaten by Matt Lane, who ran an impressive 23:48. This...

This Week Last Year: The Clam Festival, Sleep and Ice

by Blaine Moore | Last Year

This week last year was pretty busy, with the Clam Festival and some site news. I spent a lot of time talking about health, both from the taking care of yourself and the treating injuries perspective. I continued my series on icing with a description of how to ice...

What is a velomobile? Have you ever ridden one?

by Blaine Moore | Equipment

Last night, I got to learn a little bit about velomobiles. A velomobile is generally defined as those funny looking recumbent bicycles with shells around them. The shells can provide a measure of protection against the weather, and make the vehicle much more...

What should I wear to my first race?

by Blaine Moore | Equipment, Reader Questions

Since I have been getting a few more reader questions lately, I thought that I would make a slightly more regular feature out of it than has previously been the case. If you have any questions that you would like me to answer, then please feel free to email me....

Patrik Sinkowitz charged with doping before Tour de France

by Blaine Moore | Sports

Photo by Tim BigarelliPatrik Sinkowitz signed the UCI charter that states that he is not involved in any sort of doping, and that he would have to pay back a year of his salary if he was caught and was given a 2 year ban from competition. His “A” sample...

John L Parker, Jr will be speaking at Maine Running Company

by Blaine Moore | News

I am a big fan of Once a Runner. I have read it a few times, although my copy has been missing in action for the past 5 or 6 years. The book is out of print and can be difficult to get your hands on for less than $90 or $100. Thankfully, though, you do not need to...

Should I run an ultramarathon before the Marine Corps Marathon?

by Blaine Moore | Personal

I have decided that I want to run two marathons this Autumn, and I am already committed to running the Marine Corps Marathon. I found out about a new marathon in New Hampshire, the Manchester Marathon. This would be an ideal race to run, because we have friends in...

Oscar Pistorius has had a bad weekend

by Blaine Moore | Sports

(Source: ESPN)Oscar Pistorius ran this weekend in Sheffield, where he was the last finisher in 47.65 seconds. Unfortunately, he was disqualified for running out of his lane. The fun does not stop there, however. The IAAF has had some hidden cameras watching...

Wii Fit and Wii Sports

by Blaine Moore | Equipment

In a continuing collaboration with Scott over at Straight to the Bar, we will be writing about the technology of fitness equipment throughout the month of July. This week, Scott talks about the Nintendo Wii and what its role is as an extra tool in the fitness arsenal....

This Week Last Year: Running and Shoes

by Blaine Moore | Last Year

This week last year saw a lot of information on running and running shoes. Nick had a great suggestion that I wish that I had done. He suggested that you take before and after pictures for new exercise programs. When you are starting a new program, there may be some...