Archive for January, 2010
Why Accounting Is the Appropriate Profession for Me
MMRCer and accountant extraordinaire Blair has an issue or two with literalism, especially when it comes to his choice of training routes. But running isn’t always about taking the easiest path, is it? Well, sure, unless of course that path happens to intersect the one to your front door. Read on >>
There Ain’t No Such Thing as a Free Cupcake
MMRC groups runs and events are free (despite the headline), but even so, we always wrangle a little added value into every outing. Who knows what participants might get post-run: fudge, coffee, primitive trophies? Yes to all of those! This January saw the first of many Cake Runs, wherein the added value is pretty obvious—and totally worth coming out for. Barefoot Josh knows his way around a pastry recipe, that’s for sure. Read more about the January Cake Run >>
Diane van Deren: Medical Miracle, Ultrarunner Extraordinaire
MMRCer Jack has a talent for finding fascinating running stories, like this New York Times article about ultrarunner Diane van Deren‘s upcoming speed ascent of Argentina’s Mount Aconcagua, the highest summit in the Western hemisphere at 22,841 feet. While this is an amazing feat in itself, several elements make it even more remarkable. Van Deren, [...]
Monthly MMRC Farris Park Run/Walk
UPDATE: First Farris run/walk postponed to March 20 due to poor trail conditions. Spring is right around the corner, so it’s time to start marking our calendars for regular group runs/walks! All levels of runners, run/walkers, and walkers are invited. We start together, but everyone goes at their own pace for as much time/distance as they like. Making time for these outings is a great way to keep your fitness plan on track—and meet new workout buddies! Read on for more information >>
January Cake Run
What: Casual group run with cake.
Where: Laps at Battleground and Country Parks in Greensboro, meeting in the parking lot on Old Battleground.
When: Saturday, January 23. Meet at 11 a.m. Cake will be served NOON FIFTEENish.
Why: Cake. I mean, birthdays. In January. This month, Tamara and Iris contemplate their lost youth.
Sunday Links
Sure, Sunday is allegedly a day of rest, but we all know that runners can’t truly rest. Even on rainy Sundays when we’re parked on the couch snarfing down ginger cookies, we’re busy looking for ways to improve our finish times, garner loot, and be recruited for medical studies. Well, at least some of us are…
Treading, Not Dreading, the Trails
Few running experiences can top a really good trail run. Few things in life are as grueling as a bad trail run. How can a runner influence the whims of fate in his/her favor? I’m probably not the best person to give advice on the topic; however, that won’t stop me from sharing my thoughts—so long as you don’t hold me liable. [Photo by Shannon Johnstone]
Not Born to Run? Try These Tips
Not born to run? These ideas might help: Start walking. Get an inexpensive pedometer and count your daily steps—there’s evidence that it can motivate you to walk more. A San Diego State University professor tells the Los Angeles Times, “We don’t know why exactly, but keeping a number, a prompt, in our consciousness on a [...]
Anne Lundgrad Voted WNC Outdoors Athlete of the Decade
Again, wow. Just wow. From the Asheville Citizen-Times: “Anne Riddle Lundblad … an extreme mountain running phenom, takes the title of the Citizen-Times Western North Carolina Outdoors Athlete of the Decade.” Lundblad, 43, entered her first ultra, the Uwharrie 40-miler, in 1999, and tied for first place. Since then, she’s dominated the ultradistance field on [...]
Sure, He Was Running Naked, But Did He Wear Shoes?
But did he leave his shoes on? The windchill in Washington, D.C., hovered around 25 degrees today. Sounds like the perfect day to, oh, take off all our clothes, stuff ‘em in a duffel bag, and go for a quick run around the White House! What, you disagree? Well, according to NBC: The man apparently [...]
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