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 [...]
Looking for a different kind of hill work? Maybe indoors? Then you might be interested in Climb MS: Power Up the Tower on March 6 in Winston-Salem. It’s a chip-timed climb up 30 flights of stairs in Winston Tower. That’s right—30 flights of stairs. We don’t know how that translates to miles, but we do [...]
Wow. Just wow. That’s all we can say after reading the ultra-resumes of the nominees for the WNC Outdoors Athlete of the Decade. I mean, how many 135-milers have you run? On a trail. In northern Minnesota. In February. Okay, fine, but did you follow it up a few days later with a short run [...]
MadMayo Running Club once again swarmed the streets of downtown Madison, this time to ring in the new year with the January One and Done 1-Mile Walk/Run. There was plenty of hale and hearty fellowship, walking, jogging, chatting, and even a little—well, let’s be honest—pooping. Fortunately there were plenty of doggie bags to go around. Our numbers even reached double digits! New walk/run buddies were made, and the MMJOD Championship Trophy was awarded in democratic fashion via our world-famous raffle. Refreshments at the Harris residence topped off this MMRC event with a touch of well-organized class. If the January One and Done is any indication, 2010 is going to be a banner year. Read on for the full report >>
Runners are stats-crazy, goal-oriented, number-loving fools, which makes this whole business of New Year’s resolutions a perfect pastime for us when the weather is cold enough to drive us to our treadmills. Of course, a few hardy MMRCers have no issues with icicles dangling from their hair while they speed down local trails. (Dena, we’re looking at you!) To help you get your 2010 running house in order, check out these gadgets, goals, recaps, and more >>
Eddie Wooten at Running Shorts has announced the winners of the 2009 Shorties—and MadMayosians are well represented (or stinkin’ up the joint, depending on how you voted). Be sure to check out the profile of the shy and retiring Barefoot Josh in the “Best Decision That Helped You Get Faster” category. Iris gives a nod [...]
The MadMayosonians are frolicking in the depths of a rare snow event. While we figure out how to work these scraper thingies for our windshields, check out these links for ways to get your run on (or just be happy you’re stuck inside) despite wintry mixes and holiday festivities. Click here for the full rundown >>
Eddie Wooten at Running Shorts is calling on readers to make nominations for the 2009 Shorties—the “people and events that made 2009 a great year for running in the Triad.” Categories (and a few nomination ideas…hint, hint) include Best Race Shirt (Triple Lakes), Best Finish Line Food (Run to Victory), 2009 Goal You’re Proud of [...]
You know those early bird runners lapping the town at the crack of the crack? Yeah, those people. Well, our bright-eyed pre-coffee pals may think they’re getting a better workout, but according to researchers at Liverpool John Moores University in England, “not only are performances better in the late afternoon and early evening, but, contrary [...]
Sunday, December 13, is the Run to Victory in Randleman, NC. The race is about more than just running five or 13.1 miles. It begins at Randleman Middle School and ends at the Petty family’s amazing Victory Junction Camp, where chronically or seriously ill kids from all over get a chance to hang out and [...]