The Ultrafit Multisport Training Series Athletes in every sport except running devote enormous attention to perfecting even minute details of the movements they will be required to produce in competition. Running coaches just tell their athletes to run longer and harder. Runners, and their coaches, have basically ignored technique for years, assuming that their natural Read the rest…

Men’s cross-country: When Hales pains, he soars By martin renzhofer The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Nov 12, 2010 05:38PM MDT Paul Pilkington, cross-country coach at Weber State, remembers the exact moment he knew Brett Hales was a runner to watch. As the two were running side-by-side up a mountain during Weber State cross-country camp, Hales, Read the rest…

After running a marathon in Indianapolis last Saturday, David Chavez rewarded himself with a meal of whatever he felt like eating, even if he knew it wasn’t the best recovery food. Read more on Daily Illini Each year millions of people resolve to get fit, but quit when their gym sessions dont reap immediate results. Read the rest…

Foot gear is crucial. Learn about the equipment and gear you will need to compete in the running portion of a triathlon in this free online training video for athletes. Expert: Carey Kepler Contact: www.boundless-energy.com Bio: Carey Kepler avidly participates in triathlons all around the country, as well as trains other triathletes. Best swim strokes Read the rest…

Charity events in any form are always popular, but increasingly, many organisations are choosing to recruit their fundraisers through more interactive events such as walks and runs. A charity walk or run is not only a healthy way for your participants to raise money for a good cause, but also a very visible way of Read the rest…

Learn what to eat and drink when training to run a marathon with expert exercises and preparation tips in this free how-to train for a marathonvideo clip. Expert: Angela Joyce Bio: Angela Joyce is a fitness instructor and teaches cardio fat burning exercises, muscle toning, and healthy lifestyle habits. Filmmaker: Nolen Quinn www.therunnersguide.com Marathon training Read the rest…

Mathew Chesang has given weekend warriors everywhere somethingto shoot for. Chesang won the GO! St. Louis Halloween 10K on Sundayless than 24 hours after winning the Kansas City Half-Marathon. Read more on St. Louis Post-Dispatch Tina Stec set out Sunday morning down Gilbert Street looking forward to her first-ever road race alongside her son. Read Read the rest…

The Shoewallet is an excellent option for carrying the nickel sized sensor that also allows you to use the Nike+iPod Sport Kit with any running shoes. Be Smart. Be Safe. Carry ID. This is the message and Safe Roads and Trails campaign we’ve been promoting since March, 2004. It’s important for walkers and runners, of Read the rest…

A short video of the 2007 North Pole Marathon. Participants run a standard marathon of 26.2 miles on the Arctic ice floes and get to stand at the exact Geographic North Pole. It’s the northernmost marathon on earth, a member of the Association of International Marathons & Road Races (AIMS) and contained in Guinness World Read the rest…

The Baltimore Running Festival kicks off Sunday with a marathon, half marathon, relay race, 5K and kids’ race. Nutrition plays a key role in optimizing performance on race day. Read more on Baltimore Sun Here’s what you need to know for Sunday’s big races through the streets of Detroit. Read more on Detroit Free Press Read the rest…