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Tripped-Out Running – Moving through Madrid

Published on March 25, 2012 By Greg

Running while traveling can be exhilarating, as Jenny Poore shares in this post about her trip to Madrid. But tacking a race on during your stopover on the way home? That is downright challenging.

Tripped-Out Running – Tempo in Tokyo

Published on December 14, 2011 By Greg

The most populous city in the world, Tokyo presents both challenges in the form of traffic (automotive and pedestrian) and opportunities in the form of outstanding parks for the predawn runner.

Tripped-Out Running – Tapping through Taipei

Published on December 11, 2011 By Greg

Like many major Asian cities, Taipei presents both challenges and opportunities to the runner. But if you get out early and plan ahead, you can make some great discoveries in this unique city.

Tripped-Out Running – Surging through San Francisco

Published on July 20, 2011 By Greg

San Francisco offers infinite possibilities for runners in a climate that is nearly perfect for the sport year-round. While downtown is fun to explore, it is only in getting away from the dense streets that you can really get to know the beauty of this city and the surrounding peninsula.

Tripped-Out Running – Vaulting through Silicon Valley

Published on April 11, 2011 By Greg

The bustling suburbs between San Francisco and San Jose provide plenty of opportunities for running. As one example, Mountain View offers both city street and paved trail options for exploration, with a year-round climate conducive to running while traveling.

Tripped-Out Running – Ambling at Altitude in Albuquerque

Published on April 4, 2011 By Greg

Situated at 5200 feet (roughly a mile) above sea level, Albuquerque provides an accessible high-altitude running experience, with adequate sidewalks, sand, and paths. Just don’t try it barefoot as the burrs are a bear.

Tripped-Out Running – Shuffling through Shanghai (or Plodding in Pudong)

Published on March 31, 2011 By Greg

The Pudong New Area of Shanghai is a very runnable part of the city, if you invest in a little research and get out early, before the pedestrian and vehicular traffic (and smog).

Tripped-Out Running – Prancing through Portland

Published on December 20, 2010 By Greg

With a great climate, terrific paths, and well-established “culture” for running, it is no wonder that Portland is emerging as an epicenter of US distance running. If you get the opportunity to visit and stay downtown, head down to the Willamette River to enjoy unobstructed paths and views of the city from both banks.

Scratching the Nine-Year-Half-Marathon-Itch at the Cleveland Fall Classic

Published on November 23, 2010 By Greg

With 8 weeks of training after the Akron Marathon, I was able to improve on the predicted 1:27 finish time from various online calculators and deliver a 1:24:45 at the Cleveland Fall Classic Half-Marathon, a new PR by over 10 minutes.

Predawn Profile – Brian Vinson (Reverend Run)

Published on October 11, 2010 By Greg

One of the cadre of predawn runners I have seen post consistent improvement in performance throughout the past summer is Brian Vinson (aka Reverend Run Vinson on Dailymile). Brian often provides vivid descriptions of the Central Ohio trails on which he runs, and truly brings you along for some breathtaking scenery. As you might have guessed from his handle, Brian is a pastor, and his blog, My Brother, The Thief, mixes spirituality and running in a unique way.