The Weekly Back Cove Race Series – June 2010
The Back Cove Weekly 5k Race Series in Portland Maine runs from mid-May through early September. During the 2010 season, I tried running with a different crowd for 3 weeks in a row but since they leave at 5:30 so I’m always a minute or two late trying to get there from work.
The 2010 Black Fly in My Eye 10 Miler
The Black Fly In My Eye 10 Miler at the base of Mount Washington mes in 3 loops. The first loop is on the Mountain side of the road and is mostly carriage roads. You then run under the road and climb up the steepest climb for loop 2, coming to a small pond right before you begin coming back down. The second loop was the most fun and was mostly single track. The third loop had more single track than the first loop, but still had a lot of carriage roads which were quick to run on but I still preferred the wooded sections.
The 2010 Weekly Back Cove Race Series
The Back Cove on Baxter Boulevard in Portland, Maine is the location of a weekly Summer 5k race series which kicks off in mid-May each year and runs through the beginning of September. The 2010 season began with temperatures about as great as you could ask for in any race and a nice tailwind for the first mile.
The Exeter-Ganssett Marathon Is a Unique Experience
I ran the first Exeter Marathon in Rhode Island in 2010. Exeter was a little different than most races because not only was there a qualifying standard that you needed to meet in order to run, but it was a strict one; if you didn’t make the standard, then you weren’t allowed to register.
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The Exeter Marathon – Top Notch Volunteers
The Exeter Marathon was a great experience, and I recommend that you run it if you can qualify. Not that it will still be called the Exeter Marathon, as it has moved to Naragansset for 2011, but the race director and volunteers for this race will be the same and they provided a top-notch experience for the runners.
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Proper Running Form Secrets – How to Analyze Your Form for Better Running Performance
There are a lot of ways to analyze your running form. For example you can have your running video taped so you can see if you are really doing what you think you are doing. A frame by frame analysis – will allow you to pinpoint the different form deficiencies you may have.
Beginner’s Running Program – Taking Your First Steps With Running
When I decided at first to start a running program, I didn’t know much about the subject. In fact, at the earlier stages – I concluded that running is hard and shouldn’t be doing it anyway. But at the time, I had a mentor, someone who really taught me well and helped me realize everyone should start somewhere and I should judge myself according to my progress – not holding onto some unrealistic ideal. All runners have one thing in common: a beginning, we all began somewhere…
Running Mistakes and Proper Diet – 2 Diet Mistakes Runners Make and How to Avoid Them
Here are 2 diet mistakes runners make and how to avoid them: Mistake 1: Not taking enough protein Protein has been associated with building big muscles and weight lifting. Therefore many runners make the assumption that they don’t need adequate intake of it, only to witness their performance failing and suffering greatly fro the lack of this important nutrition piece. Protein is essential for normal physiological functions. Not only as an auxiliary source of energy to be used beside Carbs and Fat. Protein is the key to the process of renewal and recovery that the body goes through after any training session.
Make Jogging a Fantastic Experience
Jogging is one of the best exercises to keep you healthy. Make jogging a fantastic experience by choosing the right running aids.
5 Things to Remember When Running
Do you enjoy your running? Are you training for a marathon, or just running to get fit and lose weight? Here are 5 things to remember to help you keep going.
