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Skora releases concept of minimal running shoe
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Consumers saying “no more” to Motion Control running shoes
June 2009 retail figures* are showing that: ‘Motion Control’ shoe sales fell 13%, ‘Stability’ shoe sales fell 2%, while ‘Neutral’ cushioned running shoe sales increased by 16%. I think this is much more than seasonal trend, it’s proof that consumers and runners alike are searching for shoes that are ‘less‘ rather than ‘more’. In...
You’re incapable. Hail the running shoe!
I find it amusing yet disturbing how mainstream running footwear brands try to enforce their belief that there’s something wrong with your body. Somehow you’re born with deficiencies that prevent you to run, thanks to running shoes a remedy was found. Too funny!...
ESPN poll suggests 1 in 3 people would run barefoot
ESPN recently conducted an informal poll asking: “A recent theory in the running world proposes that running without shoes is better for you. Would you consider running barefoot?” The result? The average from coast-to-coast shows 34% would give it a try… Below are the results from over 6,000 respondents across the country. Quite...
MacDougall explains. "The foot is the greatest disciplinarian. You can't over-pronate, can't over-train, can't over-stride ... if you do anything wrong, the foot will tell you `uh uh, don't do that'. Shoes are like morphine: a sedative that deadens the pain."...
New documentaries examining America’s food system
Original post: good.is by Peter Smith There’s a bumper crop of new documentaries examining America’s food system. Here’s a sampler. The slurping of ramen in Tampopo makes me want to run out to the noodle bar. Mario’s Italian food in Mostly Martha turns even humble, dried pasta into something sensuous and ripe...
The Long Run
Spikes Q&A: If I Wasn't a Runner I Would Be...
Recently I had a chance to speak with Steve Landells of Spikes Magazine about my passion for film and what I would be doing if I hadn't become a professional runner. Check it out (link is below). http://www.spikesmag.com/features/shannonrowburyonthebigscreen.aspx...
My Aunt's Ice Cream Cookie Recipe
In 2008, I contributed a recipe to The Runner's Cookbook: Winning Recipes from Some of the World's Best Athletes, a cookbook benefiting the Ryan Shay Memorial Fund and the Jenny Crain "Make it Happen"Fund. The recipe I submitted (Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches) was created by my Aunt...
Bay Area Long Runs & Brunch: Golden Gate Park Loops & Green Chile Kitchen
Recently David Torrence and I started our long run at Beach Chalet (1000 Great Hwy), a restaurant and visitors center at the Western end of Golden Gate Park. This is a nice starting location for runs because there is a ton of parking along the ocean and the downstairs portion...
Bay Area Track Club Press Release
Today the Bay Area Track Club (BATC) made it's first official press release, formally introducing the club to the world. The BATC aims to support elite & emerging athletes, while also promoting health & fitness in the Bay Area. For more information, check out the full press release: http://bayareatrackclub.com/article/post/show/id/19-Elite-Athletes-and-Coaches-Unite-to-Create-the-Bay-Area-Track-Club...
Help the Virgin London Marathon Pick their Soundtrack
"Music and Motivation" is working alongside this year’s Virgin London Marathon and running music producer AudioFuel to encourage runners to vote for their favourite running tracks. They know how much runners love music, and they think having a soundtrack chosen by athletes around the globe is exciting. The songs selected...
Season Opener Indoor Mile in Albuquerque
This weekend I took a quick trip up to Albuquerque for the 2010 University of New Mexico Lobo Opener, where tested out my legs at altitude and burned off some early season rust. I competed in the Mile race, placing 1st in a stadium record time of 4:34. Full meet...
The MS Runner
Two weeks from today is my next attempt at a marathon. The Virginia Beach Shamrock Marathon. The last one (San Antonio) didn’t go too well mainly because I strained my abductor muscle a few weeks before, and they lied about having food at the start. The one before that (Phoenix)...
I found out the other day that I will be on The Runners Roost Race Team. Runners Roost is a specialty running store here in Denver, and every year they sponsor a certain number of people that are runners. Now the good thing is that one does not have to...
The racing season is upon us. By that I mean on any given weekend, there is probably a race somewhere nearby that you can do. A few years ago when I started running, the prices of these races didn’t seem too bad. Now it seems like the prices have almost...
This year, Ashley Kumlien, will be running across the U.S. to raise money and awareness of MS. MS Run The US is a website all about raising awareness and donations towards the fight and cure of Multiple Sclerosis. Ashley’s mother has been battling MS for over 26 years and this...
I decided for sure that I’m doing the Shamrock Marathon in March which is only 8 weeks away. Right now, I could do the half, but I’m way away from doing a full. It should be fun. Tip jars are getting out of hand. There’s a beer store that I went...
It’s that time of year again. No, not college football. It’s “New Years Resolutions” time and I’m re-running a post that I did last New Years (mostly because I’m lazy). To me, this is the strangest time of the year where most people make resolutions that quite simply, astound me. Why...
Running Shoes Reviews and Ratings | Best Running Shoes
Mar 8, Nike Air Pegasus Womens
Nike Air Pegasus Womens Running Shoes is every bit the fitness shoes I had hoped for. It's definitely light and airy which is exactly what I always look...
I just wanna say that this running shoe, the Mizuno Wave Inpsire 6 is awesome! Yes, at times it does hurt my arch, but its really not that bad! Yea so...
I just wanna say that this running shoe, the Mizuno Wave Inpsire 6 is awesome! Yes, at times it does hurt my arch, but its really not that bad! Yea so...
I was not much into running when I bought this Nike Shox Turmoil 2 + men's running shoes. It was all just to appease our family doctor. He has been really...
Mar 1, New Balance Womens Stability Running Shoes
New Balance Womens WR769NBx Stability Running Shoes are definitely eye-catchers and for me that's one of the criteria met for my choice of shoes. Don't...
Feb 22, New Balance Men's MT571 Outdoor All Terrain Trail Running Shoes
I bought this New Balance Men's MT571 Outdoor All Terrain Trail shoes last summer to work as a summer camp instructor during the summer break. I'm glad...
The Trail Running Blog
Trail Run Adventure to the Waterfall
I have been hoping to finally run on some trails for the past couple of months, but things kept getting in the way. First, it was training for my first half marathon and my incessant need to stick to the schedule. Then, it was a matter of actually finding good...
An important running accessory that I’ve started using in my daily routine is the Marathon Stick, a very simple and easy-to-use self-massaging tool to help alleviate sore muscles and speed recovery. There is actually a variety of different Sticks that vary in length and firmness depending on a person’s size,...
Sof Sole Insoles & Socks Review
I was sent a package of Sof Sole insoles and performance socks many months ago after complaining about how my old running shoes had given me massive blisters after running my first half marathon. They were kind enough to send quite a few products for me to try out, hopefully...
Running Update: Trails, Hills & Speed
It has been a while since I wrote a running update. The reason for that is because I haven’t had any breakthrough runs since my race over 3 weeks ago. My typical routine after a race is to take a couple of days off to rest and recover, then just...
Race Pictures: Carlsbad Half Marathon
Here are some race pictures from the Carlsbad Half Marathon a couple of weeks ago. There were actually more, but they were either very similar or really bad pictures of me..But if anyone is interested or daring enough, from Brightroom. The Start – Felt really good, was very comfortable. My breathing...
Product Review: thriv 1st Natural Performance Apparel
I was contacted on behalf of thriv many months ago asking if I was interested in testing out their new and unique fitness apparel brand. It sounds like a new company using a grassroots campaign to get word out on their new products. What sets them apart from other companies...
Running Relays | Guide To Long Distance Team Running Relays
Hood to Coast Movie Premiering This Weekend
When I first heard someone was filming a Hood to Coast documentary back in 2008, I had no idea that my life would revolve so heavily around relays when it premiered in 2010. I was only excited to learn that some of the magic that I felt in the event...
Relay Planning Guide Available For Download
I am really excited to be able to bring you this new feature here on runningrelays.com. I often get questions from new team captains asking if I have any advice – which is a pretty big question when it comes right down to it. I have lots of advice, but...
Ragnar Relay Series Announces New Tennessee Race
Grab your cowboy hats, your favorite country music and eleven of your friends and get ready for Ragnar’s newest event, Ragnar Tennessee. Scheduled for November 5 – 6, 2010, this 185 mile event begins in Chattanooga along the riverfront and follows the river for the first 22 miles of the...
I had the opportunity to sit down with Michael Papworth and Nick Cottle, race directors for the Epic Relay series. I was impressed by their earnestness and desire to create an epic relay experience – scenic, thoughtful courses with runner experience being first and foremost in their mind. One of...
Underwear In the Desert: Ragnar Del Sol
www.runningrelays.com welcomes a new guest blogger – the Fashion Diva. Covering the latest styles hot off the exchanges of the biggest overnight relays, the Fashion Diva will be your guide to relay style and fun, bringing you the best of the outfits spotted along your favorite relays. Of course, Fashion...
2010 Texas Independence Relay Results
Repeating their 2009 victory, The Tornado Revenge (Open Men) took the top spot in the 3rd Texas Independence Relay with a total time of 21:18:50, or a 6:18 average pace. Their blazing time also set a course record. Close on their heels, the Doll N Towel Boys (Open Mixed) took...
The NYC Running Blog
2010 NYC Marathon Application Available 11/2
The 2010 ING New York City Marathon application will be available on November 2nd, 2009, the day after this year’s marathon. From the official NYC Marathon site: By adding 12 weeks to the training schedule, NYRR hopes to attract runners from a wider spectrum of ability, from experienced runners to...
In the News: NYRR Victim of Real Estate Scheme
The New York Times reports that New York Road Runners was the victim of a real estate scheme in Harlem: By May 2008, an independent developer agreed to buy Mr. Vargas’s share for $4.8 million, giving him a $1 million down payment. Five months later, New York Road Runners, the nonprofit organizer...
NYC Marathon Bib and Start Assignments Available
Runners can now log in to find out their bib number and wave assignment for the 2009 ING New York City Marathon. Start color can be determined with using this page....
Paula Radcliffe to Run 2009 NYC Marathon
Paula Radcliffe will be attempting for her fourth win of the NYC Marathon this fall, the New York Times reports. Read More…...
In The News: Lance Armstrong Seeks Role in NYC Marathon
The New York Times reports that cyclist Lance Armstrong has inquired about being a pace setter for Joan Benoit Samuelson during the 2009 ING New York City Marathon, as she did for him in 2006. According to the article: He has not trained for a full marathon, according to Mary Wittenberg,...
Abdi & Meb Enter 2009 NYC Marathon Field
Universal Sports reports that the following American runners are entering the field for the 2009 ING New York City Marathon: Abdi Abdirahman Bolota Asmerom Magdalena Lewy Boulet Peter Gilmore Meb Keflezighi Jason Lehmkuhle Jorge Torres Read More…...
Life on the Run
Happy Valentine's Day runners!!...
Hello everybody how is your Saturday going? Just a few more shipping hours left on the floral services before you end up in real trouble... Might I suggest www.virtualflorist.com ? . FOr our younger or financially challenged readers it offers the option of sending a picture of flowers with a...
Hello readers, Sorry I know I promised a post everyday, but I was reminded that a post meant really having something to say, not just a quick sentence, but also that I write too much... SO I decided to take some time and think about those two statements......
Deep down I knew this would happen. There would come a day that I would not be able to run due to logistical complications. There would come a day that I could not run due to family obligations. There would come a day that I could not run due to...
Hello Readers and Runners, How are things where you are? I am guessing better than our friends on the east coast of the US, apparently the mid Atlantic is being crushed and this is when we finally have our revenge:...
it was -3F with windchill this am......
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CONGRATULATIONS TO MEB KEFLEZIGHI!
The entire Jacobs Family wants to congratulate Meb Keflezighi who has become the first American man to win the New York City Marathon since 1982! Keflezighi, the 2004 Olympic silver medalist, earned his first major marathon title at the NYC Marathon this past Sunday, 11/01/2009. Born in Eritrea, the 34-year-old...
We would like to thank everyone in the running community for their support and kind words at the untimely passing of our son and brother, Adam Jacobs. Adam was a very special human being whose love and concern for others went way past the norm. He reached out to all...
NYC Half Attracts World Championships Medalists
The fourth edition of the New York City Half-Marathon on Sunday, Aug. 16, has attracted some of the world’s best male athletes, including three world championships medalists and four men who have broken the one-hour barrier for the standard 21,097m half-marathon distance. The defending champion, Tadese Tola of Ethiopia (1:00:58 PB),...
Dog Attack Leaves Elite Kenyan Scarred & Shaken
What was supposed to be a routine 25 minute tempo run on a familiar dirt road became a frightening nightmare for elite road racer Haron Lagat. Just a mile and a half into the run a week ago Thursday in Lubbock, Tex., the tall Kenyan was attacked so viciously...
After Two Year Suspension, Ceplak Makes Modest Return
It may not have been the kind of performance she had become used to, but world indoor 800m record holder Jolanda Ceplak was nonetheless content with her first outing after a two-year drug suspension. The 32-year-old Slovenian, who received a two-year ban from the sport after testing positive for EPO in...
Fairytale Race for Vessey in Monaco
In a stunning 800m victory at the Herculis meeting in Monaco today, American Maggie Vessey ran close to a world leading time and all but clinched a spot on her national team for the IAAF World Championships in Athletics next month in Berlin. “Yes, yes!” Vessey chanted after crossing the finish...
Go Faster Food
I do love receiving surprise packages but my joy often turns to disappointment when I find the package contains some techy bike gear my husband has ordered or a present for one of the kids rather than something actually for me. But no, this time it really was for me...
I really didn’t like rice pudding until I started running. It was too sweet, too creamy and just too much like nursery food for my liking. How things have changed…I can’t get enough of the stuff now! Rice Pudding is FANTASTIC recovery food!!!!! After a big bike ride, swim or...
Pappardelle with Prosciutto, Flat-Leaf Parsley, Sweet Red Peppers and Brie de Meaux
Pappardelle with Prosciutto, Flat-Leaf Parsley, Sweet Red Peppers and Brie de Meaux Just a quickie post to jot down a delicious pasta dish I’ve just made for lunch after a joyful 13 miler this morning (I actually sprinted the last mile home, let’s hope the training stays so positive). This pasta...
It’s a fairly tough week - 8 miles with intervals, a nine miler general aerobic, 5 miles tomorrow and then 13 on Sat. Just did an easy 3 miles with some friends this morning, finished the proposal for my new book (Go Faster Food for Kids) and then spent a...
MarathonTalk.com I know there are two camps when it comes to running with music- those who happily plug into their ipods and those who like to listen to their bodies and ‘enjoy the silence’. Well, I’m in two minds about this. For me it depends on my mood and the type...
Inspiration for a dreary February morning
Be inspired! I’m getting loads of really encouraging comments about my chickpea, sweet potato and spinach soup – one of my favourites too, and brilliant for a Monday night’s supper if you’re into making stock out of the leftover bones from you Sunday roast! Being involved involved in the world of endurance...
This Man Runs
After over a year of a silence on my part, please check out AvPiste, my new outdoor sports blog. Thank you all for the support the past couple years making this little project a success!http://avPiste.blogspot.com/ ...
Recent happenings include:1. A nice 20 mile bike ride down the Silver Comet Trail 2 days ago. It's only my third outing with the bike and must say the off-street path is awesome for riding. I wasn't really pushing hard, but trying to get a solid workout. Funny how in...
Review: Sof Sole premium inserts
Recently I had the opportunity to try out two different Sof Sole insert products: The Adapt and Stability. I used them in place of my factory insoles in my Nike Air Equalion +2's and Saucony Hurricanes. "Adapt" overall: 4.5 / 5 starsThe Adapt is a heat-moldable insert (225-degrees in oven...
Running Lately: 10.5 miles sunday afternoon (cool and clear). last week did two 6-milers at 6am at Peidmont Park (yikes COLD!, around 25 and 30 degrees, add some wind). was planning a medium length run tomorrow but looks like the rain will stop me... ...
A couple of chilly runs lately. First was Thanksgiving morning in Florida with a cold high-30s run down some old dirt roads. Ground was a bit damp still but that had the advantage of keeping dust out of the air. Next was not until today back home in...
Wow disturbed to catch on daytime TV yesterday a show called "The Doctors" hosted by that ER guy Stork who was on Bachelor a lifetime ago. What a crappy show, but I guess speaks something about the stay-at-home moms still finding blonde young docs hot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEJMZ51vwuc ...