{race report} Shamrock Marathon 2011

March 31, 2011

Suffering a small case of PTSD after my Chicago Marathon experience, I was so happy to cross the finish line at the Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach.   The goal was simply to finish, and that was accomplished.  Time/pace didn’t discount in any way (my slowest marathon time yet–3:41) the euphoric moment of a passing [...]

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Is this a test? 10 running tips for passing winter training

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My LDFs and I are headed to Virginia Beach for the Shamrock Marathon on March 20.  I am very excited to have the group together (there are 8 of us going- three of us for the marathon, the rest for the half).  It’s not often we can all commit to the same race because of crazy work and [...]

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Best Workout Music: Fitness Playlist w/ 140 – 180 bpm songs

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At its inception, the purpose of bold pace music was to provide running playlists to help my wife Monica with her training. I’ve since made several more with different BPM (beats per minute) to match other runner’s cadence/pace. But I’m now finding these playlists also really help me at the gym.  I travel often, so having music at the hotel gym is [...]

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{10 Questions} for authors of Run Like a Mother [for a holiday gift]

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There is a running revolution taking hold and it’s wearing a skirt—a running skirt that is.  Women are making their way to the starting lines of marathons and halfs in record numbers.  They account for almost half (or even more than half) of the field these days.  Olympic runners like Paula Radcliffe, Kara Goucher and Deena [...]

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Best Indie & Alternative Christmas music for running

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Is there a rule that all Christmas and Holiday songs must sound sappy, slow, and performed by someone who is ancient? Or must they be so obviously commercial that they make “Rock Star” by Smash Mouth sound like a lyrical masterpiece? Furthermore, if you want to get into the holiday spirit on a run, what [...]

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{race report} Cooper Norcross Bridge Run — NYC Marathon Lottery Opens

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As I was running up the Ben Franklin Bridge this morning during the Copper Norcross 10k Bridge Run (on a steller fall day-Monica and LDF Heidi pictured with bridge), all I could think about were those running the NYC Marathon today.  That bridge during the marathon at mile 15 stands out in my mind.  I [...]

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A Change of Pace – Philly RW Challenge Run

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When the alarm went off this morning at 5:45, I was on the fence about getting up for a run with strangers.  I could easily have slept in. If it wasn’t for the fact that I thought they might be waiting for me, or that I had just had a conversation the night before with [...]

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Hey Runners, Food Matters: Mark Bittman’s Newest Cook Book

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My 17 year old daughter and I are making a conscious effort to eat better.  It’s not that our diet is poor…challenged is more accurate.  Her life as a high school junior is filled with a challenging academic schedule, tennis team, studying for the SAT, college considerations, and most importantly, fun with friends.  My concerns are more about my [...]

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Best Running Music Playlist: #5 — Marathon mix for 10 – 11.5 min pace (130 – 150 bpm)

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If you’re looking for good running music, you won’t be disappointed. This running music playlist has songs at 130 – 150 bpm (building from slower bpms at start, to faster as you continue). This would translate into running a 10 – 11.5 minute mile pace. If you like alternative/indie rock and power-pop, but also like [...]

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{race report} Heavy Medal at the Philadelphia Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon

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The Philadelphia Distance Run gave way to the Competitor franchise’s more flashy ING “Rock ‘n’ Roll” version on Sunday.   It was a sold out race complete with what seemed to be every type of runner.  An impressive elite field was on hand to round out the specticle promised by the steep $90 entrance fee.  I love the organized potty [...]

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