The fall running and racing season is now well under way.  Every weekend has several interesting events from 5k’s to longer distances up to full marathons.. October is probably the busiest month of the year with...

Dropping temperatures and brisk air makes October an ideal time of year for running. There are a number of races on the calendar in the New York City area covering a variety of distances. Among these are five races that...

The federal government shut down took effect today October 1, 2013.The shutdown impacts many people and it also will impact runners.  While that impact may be trivial in comparison to the overall impact it is still significant for...

Forty miles in 98 degree weather is quite a challenge. The water bottles were so warm the taste of the liquid isn’t very inviting. One hundred miles is pure misery. That was the challenge for the participants of...

The 17th Annual Allaire 5k was held on Sunday, September 29, 2013 in Allaire State Park in Wall, N.J.The weather was near ideal for the runners at the 8:30 a.m. start of the race on the...

If you're going to do an Ironman-distance triathlon and you live in Chicago, Ironman Wisconsin is the closest. Held in Madison, Wis., in early September, it's close enough to the city to train on the...

Trail runners and mountain bikers unite. The newest race in the Portland area pairs the two outdoor athletes and those who cross both lines because - let's face it - one thrilling outdoor sport is never enough. It...

On Sunday September 29 some of the world's top pros faced off in Ironman 70.3 Augusta when the starting gun sounded on the banks of the Savannah River in Georgia.It was difficult to predict a winner...

If you’ve ventured north of downtown Greenville along the Swamp Rabbit Trail in recent months, then you’ve likely remarked on some noticeable changes being done on the popular pathway.  From the entrance to Falls Park...

The last several weeks leading up to a marathon are critical.  Months have gone into training and there are still a couple of long runs to get in.   Many runners feel the urge to up their training...

Just announced: A new half marathon in Philadelphia this spring: the LOVE RUN will be held on March 30 at 8am at Eakins Oval.  The course is very similar to November's half marathon and boasts Philadelphia...

The 20th Annual Little Silver 5k will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2013 in Little Silver, N.J.The race starts and finishes at Red Bank Regional High School, 101 Ridge Road, Little Silver, N.J. 07739.  There...