Running
Setting Your Rules
During the race planning process you and your committee will need to set ground rules regarding participation in the event. These are the rules you will kindly ask your racers to follow and they should be effectively communicated on the race brochure and on your web-site.
What types of rules you set will depend on the [...]
Beginner Training Tips: Staying Injury Free
There is nothing worse than having your training on track only to encounter an injury that slows you down. Hopefully it is only a minor nuisance such as a blister that will quickly heal, but if a more serious condition arises it may require you to take a break which could greatly influence your ability [...]
The Bourbon Chase Overnight Relay
There is nothing quite like the Bourbon Trail throughout the state of Kentucky in autumn. Rolling hills, vibrant bluegrass, horse farms and fall foliage make for a beautiful drive…or maybe a run? Of course! Who wouldn’t want to run on such a gorgeous course, and that’s one reason why The Bourbon Chase will take place [...]
Relays Make Longer Distances Achievable
Yesterday, in the town where I’m living in Brazil, there was a marathon. This wasn’t your standard, one person runs 26.2-miles marathon though, it was actually a relay. After hearing about this event, I was reminded of how great an option relays can be if you have a course of longer distance and would like [...]
Benefit of Non-traditional Event Distances
When it comes to run/walk events it seems there has always been a group of specific distances to choose from – 1-mile fun run, 5K, 10K, half-marathon and marathon. (There are also ultra-marathon distances, but I consider that to be a category all its own.) Browsing through race calendars lately I’ve noticed that there is [...]
Trail Running: For the Race Coordinator
Last Wednesday I announced information about National Trail Running Day on August 22nd. This brings up a great opportunity to talk a little about the option of a trail run if you are a race coordinator.
The trail provides yet another venue to hold a charity fitness event. If you are looking to offer an event [...]
National Trail Running Day 2009
If you’ve wanted to try trail running then it’s time to take the next step and get outside. On Saturday, August 22ndorganizations around the country will be celebrating National Trail Running Day! According to the web-site for the event National Trail Running Day is
… a day to promote, celebrate, and experience the sport of Trail Running. [...]
Donate Your Old Running Shoes
If you are an avid runner participating in many fitness events you likely find yourself purchasing new running shoes a few times each year. Experts recommend seeking out a new pair once you’ve logged anywhere from 300 to 500 miles on the shoes you are currently wearing.
Depending on how much you run and what type [...]
Get Support by Showing It
When planning a fitness event we all wish to have the support and participation of like-minded organizations in our community. Even if your event isn’t large enough to have several groups on the planning committee you still hope they come out and support your event by running or walking.
The best way to get support in [...]
I-Dot, Tool for Assessing Exercise Body Temperature
My husband took part in a 5K in Lexington, KY this past week. He crossed the finish in under 23 minutes, by the way, so congrats to him. Before the race he was approached by some folks who asked him to wear an “I-Dot” during his run. Above is a picture.
This small, adhesive dot is [...]
