If it’s September, you can be pretty sure of two things: Serena Williams will compete at the U.S. Tennis Open after which she will make an appearance at New York’s Fashion Week. Williams, who won her 6th U.S Open title and 18th Grand Slam single last weekend, has fans on and off the court. One of the most recognized …
Every year since I was in 8th grade I have participated in the Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk in Los Angeles, California. The event seeks to improve the lives of cancer patients and survivors though increased awareness, education, research, and diagnostic treatment services. Created in 1994 by Lilly Tartikoff, Ronald O. Perelman and the Entertainment …
“I want to run,” is what 20-year-old Sarah (Sophie Desmarais) tells everyone, including her highly doubtful mom, when asked what she wants out of life. And so, after excelling on her Quebec City track squad, Sarah decides to pack up her stuff and move, along with guy friend Antoine, to Montreal, where she’ll be training for the big leagues …
French Canadian Film ‘Sarah Prefers To Run’ Gets U.S. Platform Read More »
It’s that time of the year again when turkey lovers who love to run gather for an appetite-inducing morning of good-natured competition. On Thanksgiving Day, or very near it, runners across the U.S. lace up their shoes for some version of the trot. And if you anticipate indulging in a huge Thanksgiving feast, you may …
How does a six-year-old girl go about running a marathon? One mile at a time. Six-year-old Keelan Glass ran the Showdown Half Marathon last week in 2:47:30. Not only did she become the youngest to ever run a half marathon she now holds a single-age world record according to the Association of Road Racing Statisticians. By all accounts, the …
Everyone knows runners are all a little bit crazy, so it’s no surprise they have a language all their own. Here’s a list of the most popular terms. A Achilles tendon: The tendon that attaches your calf muscles to your heel bone. Achilles tendinitis can occur in new runners who increase their distance and/or intensity too …
Fartlek and Other Runner’s Terms: Running Lingo A-Z Read More »
National Running Day, held annually on the first Wednesday in June, is a day when runners everywhere declare their passion for running. Wherever you are and whomever you’re with, run—fast or slow, alone or with others, all over town or just around the block. It is a coast-to-coast celebration of a sport and activity that’s …
I recently received the following email from extraordinary ultrarunner Nikki Kimball. Read on – and if you can help support the film in any way, please do so. It’s a worthwhile project with a great message! I am writing to ask for your support in the completion of my friend Jaime Jacobsen’s new documentary film …
Ultrarunner Nikki Kimball is looking for traction on documentary project Read More »
Nikes are my go-to running shoe, so I couldn’t have been more psyched to create my very own custom pair. I customized the Nike Lunarglide + iD which comes with (drum roll please): a lightweight responsive cushioning and a flywire lacing system. I think the flywire feature is really great because it allows for a …
Banana counting, conference calls with Homeland Security, working with local Churches that are on the Marathon route about transporting parishioners for their services on race day…. All in a day’s work for Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Race Director, Patrice Matamoros. Work that has paid off in a big way. Under her tenure, the race …
