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Archive for February, 2010

Posted Feb. 23 2010

running stride…long or short?

Message posted by: Bernie R.
This is where a coach would probably come in handy..lol.
Trying to improve my running form and times, which is my achilles heel, no pun intended (ok maybe) I have been reading articles and net webbing (is that a word?lol) quite a bit, and I find conflicting informations about proper …

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want to run a full marathon 15 days after a triathlon. advice?

Message posted by: Cesar V.
I am currently training for the SF Treasure Island Triathlon taking place on July 10th 2010. Im also interested in doing the SF Marathon on July 25th. I haven’t registered for the SF MArathon but would like to. Is that a good idea or just plain crazy? The trithlon …

Posted Feb. 18 2010

zoots, sockless running, and blisters

Message posted by: Terence H.
I just picked up some Zoot Energys and tried them out on my first ever sockless run. After about 10-15 minutes I could feel the blisters forming on te side of m achiles on both feet. The shoes may have been a tad tight so I traded …

Posted Feb. 17 2010

long runs

Message posted by: Dan R.
Just finished my 20 mile long run for the New Orleans Marathon coming up on the 28th.
My legs feel great and could easily go another 10 miles, however my feet are killing me after fifteen miles. My shoes have less than 300 miles on then and I even have …

Posted Feb. 14 2010

myrtle beach marathon

Message posted by: Susan S.
My husband was suppose to run in the Myrtle Beach marathon yesterday, but they decided Friday night at 10:30p.m. to cancel due to the weather. Now we are originally from IL so one inch of snow is no big deal to us. We just don’t understand why …

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training for boston, looking for running partner in nyc central park/or nearby to boost my training

Message posted by: matthieu c.
Hi Everyone,
I am training for Boston Marathon.
Ran NYC 09 in 3hrs for my first time and want to beat 2.50 in Boston in April.
I have started training but would like to boost it a approaching the event. And also cut with the routine for training by myself.
Would help …

Posted Feb. 13 2010

wellington, new zealand, or south korea – swimming & running?

Message posted by: Julian W.
Anyone around here online these days training for Olympic length tris in Wellington, NZ. (or in Gwangju, South Korea)?
If so, and if you want company for a swim and/or run,
and if you’re on facebook:
Julian Warmington
Skype:
julian.warmington
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Posted Feb. 09 2010

this month’s runner’s world

Message posted by: Jim K.
Has caused me a quandry, so I need some help…..who’s hotter, Natalie Coughlin or Kara Goucher? Discuss…..
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Posted Feb. 08 2010

anywhere to run/ride in key largo

Message posted by: david h.
We are going on vacation to Key Largo next week, and just wondered if there is anywhere decent/safe to run and/or ride whilst down there. I’ve looked on a map and it looks like the only decent long road is the US 1 which links all the islands. …

Posted Feb. 05 2010

garmin forerunner 305r

Message posted by: David W.
I just got my new garmin 305 and I love it! However after following the instruction on how to use the auto stop/resume function I still cant get it to work and have to manually stop and start at stop lights etc. My 301 was easy just …