On August 31, 2008, they had the largest Human Race with almost 800,000 participants Worldwide over a 10 km distance. Even Carl Lewis got involved by being the unofficial starter in Rome, Italy. I don’t know why he wasn’t in Los Angeles where he belongs. My guess is the Jerry Lewis theory… … [Read more...] about Nike+ Human Race 2009 set for October 24
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Nike Introduces New Nike+ SportBand and Enhanced Digital Running Destination
NIKE, Inc. introduced the new Nike+ SportBand, giving runners real-time performance feedback on their distance, pace, time and calories burned with just a glance at their wrist. Nike also redefined the online running experience by merging the successful site nikeplus.com and its close to 2 million … [Read more...] about Nike Introduces New Nike+ SportBand and Enhanced Digital Running Destination
PODCAST – Jack Daniels – The Art and Science of Running
Daniels' Running Formula If you enjoyed the article on Jack Daniels - The Art and Science of Running Video, you are sure to enjoy this podcast. With the closing of the The High Altitude Training Center in Flagstaff, I thought to give Jack Daniels some shameless promotion for his book and DVD, … [Read more...] about PODCAST – Jack Daniels – The Art and Science of Running
Nike LunarGlide+ Innovative Dynamic Support System Running Shoe
BEAVERTON, Ore. – Nike today introduced the Nike LunarGlide+, a new lightweight running shoe with an innovative mid-sole design architecture called Dynamic Support, a patent-pending system which adapts to a runner’s gait with each step, providing superior cushioning and as-needed … [Read more...] about Nike LunarGlide+ Innovative Dynamic Support System Running Shoe
Jack Daniels – The Art and Science of Running Video
Death Valley Marathon and the GARMIN Forerunner GPS Sports Watch
A conventional stopwatch calculates running time and splits, and may include newer features such as heart rate monitors and distance traveled by means of a pedometer. But what happens when you have a GPS enabled watch that can accurately calculate distance, and well as elevation drops? This … [Read more...] about Death Valley Marathon and the GARMIN Forerunner GPS Sports Watch
2009 Death Valley Marathon – Slideshow
If you enjoyed the aerial view google maps of the Death Valley Marathon, you are sure to enjoy this 81 photo slideshow. These photos from 2008 were shot by "badwaterbenjones", a medical doctor in Lone Pine, CA. If you recall last year's weather in California, it was unusally rainly wihich meant … [Read more...] about 2009 Death Valley Marathon – Slideshow
2009 Death Valley Marathon – Part 1
Race Info: Date: Saturday, February 7, 2009 Location: Titus Canyon - Death Valley National Park Location Race Day HQ: Furnace Creek, Death Valley, CA 92328 Distances: Marathon & 30K Every year for the past 5 years, I make the trip to Las Vegas en route to Furnace Creek in Death Valley, … [Read more...] about 2009 Death Valley Marathon – Part 1
Tart Cherry Juice Benefits – The Next Health Antioxidant?
I'm a firm believer in a simple post-workout protein drink spiked with 5 or 10 grams of Glutamine after a hard workout. I even recommend this to my marathon runner friends to lessen the pain in their quads 1-2 days after their race. And for sleep, I simply take Melatonin or Sleepzyme if I need … [Read more...] about Tart Cherry Juice Benefits – The Next Health Antioxidant?
Converting Miles to Kilometers or 400 meters
The quickest way to convert Miles to Kilometers when driving a car is: 1 mile = 1.609 kilometer 1 kilometer = 0.621 miles So when Americans come to Canada and see a "100 kph" posted speed limit, that's really 62 miles per hour! For a track or road running athlete, you know a 10km event is … [Read more...] about Converting Miles to Kilometers or 400 meters
