The movie Run For Your Life chronicles the life of Fred Lebow, who was one of the most influential people that brought road racing and major city marathons to the public consciousness. Fred founded the New York City Marathon at a time when the city really needed something positive, and was one of the catalysts…
This Thursday, September 18th, 2008, Bill Rodgers will be running with the crowd before giving a talk about running and marathons. He is a 4 time winner of both the New York and Boston marathons, and was on the 1976 Olympic Team. I will be unable to make it this week, so if anybody wants…
This weekend saw the first running of the Cox Sports Marathon in Providence, Rhode Island, along with the Willow Tree Half Marathon and the New Balance 5k. The weather might have made for a slightly tough 5k, but it was ideal for long races such as the half marathon and the marathon. The average temperature…
This week last year I pondered the psychological aspects of running. The week began when I discussed what goes through your head while you are running. You are to some degree concentrating on the task at hand and distracting yourself from what you are doing. I recommended that you cut your hair before race day…
Photo by seanfragaIt is important that every once in a while that we remember to step back and look at our accomplishments. It is important to plan out what you are going to do in the future, but reminding yourself of your accomplishments is a good way to stay grounded and to reminisce about the…
The Keybank New England Mile was this morning. A fast race through downtown Portland, the course drops 70 feet from start to finish. Prize money is awarded to the winners as well as the leaders at each quarter split. A sub 4 minute mile comes with a $5000 prize. Dereck Treadwell of Milford, Maine, thought…