I haven’t done a giveaway in ages…kind of got out of the habit/lost my interest in doing one. But…I do appreciate my readers, so if something good crosses my desk that I can share with you, I’ll do it. I think you’ll agree that this one is something good! Sunglasses Shop offered me a chance to try the Oakley Women’s Ideal sunglasses and then offer [...]
Who wants to run the Blue Ridge Marathon?
October 12, 2012 by 45 Comments
If you’re tough enough to give it a go (and I know LOTS of you are), the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon, set in Roanoke, Va., and billed as America’s toughest road marathon, is offering up one reader a free entry. Not up for the full? There’s a half marathon option, too. Let me tell you about this race, which promises to be spectacularly beautiful. [...]
Have you planned your spring marathon yet?
September 13, 2012 by 27 Comments
No? You’re still concentrating on your fall marathon? That’s all good and well, but it doesn’t hurt to get out the 2013 calendar and look ahead at race possibilities. Before you know it, the holidays are going to be steamrolling you, so why not take care of some spring plans now? Here’s what I suggest: consider adding the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon to your [...]
Help me FIGHT
July 2, 2012 by 28 Comments
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that I’m doing two triathlons this season, one as part of Team Fight, which benefits the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. I’d support this organization no matter what, because it is a fantastic one, focusing on a demographic that is often left without the proper resources when faced with cancer. But I also have personal reasons for [...]
How’s a free pair of Mizunos sound?
June 22, 2012 by 160 Comments
Not long ago I received a mysterious email from Mizuno asking for a mailing address for a special project. Being the cynic that I am, I gave them a P.O. box number. What arrived was an invitation to be a part of the Mezamashii Project. What’s that, you ask? I did too. The Mezamashii Project, according to Mizuno, is a grassroots effort by Mizuno to [...]
The art of the recovery run (and a winner)
May 15, 2012 by 46 Comments
When I first started running, I’d always end my week with my long run, then take the next day off. This worked fine, but a few years back I started experimenting with a shorter, very easy run the day after my long runs. This has been routine ever since because I find I get much more out of it than pure rest. Making a run [...]
Altra Zero Delilah review and giveaway
May 8, 2012 by 137 Comments
When I was at the Boston Marathon expo, I sought out the Altra Zero booth because this was a shoe I had been eyeing. I’d read good things about it and thought it might be a great shoe to give a go post-marathon. Lucky for me, Altra Zero was open to giving me a pair of Delilah’s to review, and one to give away to [...]
How’s your balance? (and a MOTOACTV winner)
April 27, 2012 by 51 Comments
Can you stand on one leg for 30 seconds? Go try it….. How’d you do? Maybe not so hot, huh? I was like that not too long ago, but after some concerted effort, I’m much improved. Check out my video below to learn why balance is key to running, and how to improve it. I forgot to mention it in the video, but do this [...]
Need a GPS watch? (MOTOACTV review/giveaway)
April 20, 2012 by 186 Comments
I’m the first to admit that I am a low-tech runner. I’ve had a Garmin for two years and it is sitting in my drawer, collecting dust. I don’t run with music. I don’t track my miles online. I pretty much train like the old fart that I am. However, even I will admit I was pretty enamored of the MOTOACTV watch that Motorola sent [...]
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