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14 Compelling Running Links for April 2012

Published on April 29, 2012 By Greg

Top running links this month include a focus on building speed and your aerobic fitness, more arguments for losing weight if you want to boost your race performance, and even, well, romance advice.

The Predawn Runner Book – Running Ahead of the Sun

Published on April 9, 2012 By Greg

I’m pleased to announce the completion of my first book. Focusing on the 2011 fall marathon season, concluding with the Towpath Marathon, Running Ahead of the Sun combines some of the content from this blog with daily training journal entries and selected comments from dailymile to portray the journey from injury to race.

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.

Major Announcement: GPS Watch Race Results Now Considered “Official”

Published on March 11, 2012 By Greg

In a shocking announcement, the Boston Marathon announces that it will no longer certify race courses, and will instead rely on individual runners’ GPS watches to determine qualification, thus avoiding the threat of a lawsuit.

Running Shoe Review – Saucony Kinvara 2

Published on February 19, 2012 By Greg

The Saucony Progrid Kinvara 2 has been described by Pete Larson at Runblogger as a “gateway shoe” on your way to minimalism. But might it really be your last stop on your journey?

The Secret Fueling Formula for Beating the Bonk

Published on January 22, 2012 By Greg

If you’ve ever suffered a bonk or “hit the wall” in the marathon (i.e., if you’ve ever RUN a marathon), then this Coach Jay Johnson podcast is for you. Dr. Trent Stellingwerff of the Canadian Sport Center – Pacific shares his keys to successful fueling for the marathon.

Turning the Page on 2011

Published on December 21, 2011 By Greg

Call it closing the book, or turning the page, or moving on, but it’s time to look back with some satisfaction at a successful 2011 and share some thoughts on the outlook for 2012.

The Benefits of High Mileage Training for Short Races

Published on December 4, 2011 By Greg

A season-ending “short” 4-mile race shows the value of high mileage training across the spectrum of distances, even when lacking race-specific preparation.

Relaxing to the Win – 2011 Towpath Marathon Race Report

Published on October 11, 2011 By Greg

High mileage training and a steady, relaxed pacing strategy led to a completely unexpected win at the 2011 Towpath Marathon.

Race Report – Going by Feel at the River Run Half Marathon

Published on September 13, 2011 By Greg

Despite having handicapped myself a bit at the River Run Half-Marathon by forgetting my watch, the scenic downhill course still yielded a new half-marathon PR of 1:23:33 and a 2nd place finish in the age group.