How to Train for a Fall or Winter Marathon
This article discusses how to take long distance running to the next level; how to move from the 10K race and half marathon up to the full marathon. Care must be taken to avoid over-use injuries.
Plodders and Walkers Have a Place in a Marathon
“Plodders Have a Place, but Is It in a Marathon?” was an article in the New York Times last week. My answer to this insulting question is a resounding yes. I explain why.
I Will Do Two Hour Half Marathon If It’s Cold and Knee Holds Up
In my last article, I wrote to you how I came closer and just missed finishing a half-marathon, 13.1 miles, in two hours at Virginia Beach, Labor Day weekend. It will be colder for my next two attempts, Haloween in Greenville, and Kiawah December 12. But will my knee hold up? That is the question.
Three Detroit Marathons Deaths
Three runners collapsed and died during the half marathon in Detroit.
Columbus Marathon- New Record Time?
Prize money has improved for the winner, will there be a new world record?
Visiting Places by Participating in Sports Events
One of the ways to visit new places is to find events to participate in. It will provide a good excuse to visit the place and have a backup plan should the place be a drab.
Motivation Madness
The craze for endurance sports has become huge all over the world and women are leading the pack. Where has this obsession with fitness and running marathons and triathlons come from? What is the draw and who are the likely candidates?
