Mountain Masochist 50+ Mile Trail Run 2007
1 Comment Published by Casey McGuire May 20th, 2008 in VideosUncontrollably Drawn
0 Comments Published by Casey McGuire May 16th, 2008 in Running Quote of the DayUltra runner gears up for endurance test
0 Comments Published by Casey McGuire May 15th, 2008 in Trail Running News
by Peter Gardiner
Racing 80 kilometres through the wilds of the Glass House Mountains is not exactly what recreational runners would consider a warm-up. Yet Nic Moloney, who loves the open-air beauty of trail running as much as the challenge, will use the Cook’s Tour run this Sunday for a far more loftier appointment with pain. Continue reading ‘Ultra runner gears up for endurance test’
The Best Running Surfaces
0 Comments Published by Casey McGuire May 15th, 2008 in Trail Running News
by Sarah Wassner Flynn
Taking a long run through the city streets early in the morning can help center your day. Trekking along dusty soft trails through the mountains is a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Getting in a quick run in your neighborhood is a great way to get in some exercise without driving to the gym. Running is one of the best workouts to burn calories, boost your cardiovascular fitness, and relieve stress. But, the type of surface you run on can impact your training and, in some cases, contribute to injuries. However, you can prevent pain and injuries by staying on these safe running surfaces. Continue reading ‘The Best Running Surfaces’
Break Your Bad Running Habits
0 Comments Published by Casey McGuire May 15th, 2008 in Tips and Training
by Kara Mayer Robinson
In 2001, Melisa Christian was a 3:30 marathoner plagued by stomach cramps and frequent porta-potty stops. But she never sought a doctor’s help. “I thought it was either a normal part of training or race-day anxiety,” says the 31-year-old Dallas dentist. Three years later, Christian was diagnosed with food intolerances. After she eliminated wheat and dairy from her diet, her symptoms vanished. In November, she ran a 2:41:57 personal best in New York City. “I no longer have the mindset that because I’m a runner I can’t benefit from a checkup,” she says. Continue reading ‘Break Your Bad Running Habits’


















