Category: Readers Roundtable

Should You Buy Used Running Shorts?
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It was one of our more philosophical discussions: if a crotch sweats on some pricey running shorts but you weren’t there to see it, and then you buy those same shorts for a very low price on eBay, did the crotch sweat ever really happen? What if you wash the sweated-on shorts twice before you wear them? Three times?

In other words, would you buy used running shorts? How low does the price of used name-brand or “designer” running shorts have to be to make you even consider putting them on? Read more >>

Reader’s Roundtable: 2020 Boston Qualifying Standards
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So the Boston Marathon has changed its qualifying standards once again. A few years ago, the open women’s time (ages 35 and under) went from 3:40 to 3:35. Now, as of the 2020 Boston Marathon, that standard is moving down to 3:30. And it’s not just young women: The B.A.A. tightened qualifying standards across the board, all ages and genders. We want to know what you think: Read more >>

Roundup and Roundtable: April 17, 2018 – Boston Marathon ‘I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying’ Edition
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Des Linden ©2017 Kyle Gorjanc for Salty Running

It’s a very Salty special edition of the Roundup and Roundtable, BOSTON MARATHON style! Where do we begin???

Des. We believed. It was hard to have a “favorite” going into this race but man, we’ve got a lot of Salty love for her. This time last year, we published “That Desiree Linden, She’s Second to None.” And now — finally — she’s first. Winning Boston is her first marathon win. Ever.  Read more >>

Roundup and Roundtable: April 9, 2018
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At the Cherry Blossom 10 miler in D.C. Rue, center in pink, finished 9th. Spearmint, long sleeve on the left, finished 8th! Tea was 25th and Pesto 28th!

It was a very Salty Cherry Blossom 10 miler this weekend! American women took 7th through 10th, including two Saltines! Emma Bates was 7th, followed by Spearmint, Rue, and Alphine Tuliamuk. PLUS Tea in 25th and Pesto 28th! Read more >>

Roundup and Roundtable: March 26, 2018
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Becky Wade, left, at the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships. Photo: @beckyswade via Instagram.

The women’s-only half marathon record dropped to 66:11 this weekend at the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in Spain. Ethiopia’s Netsanet Gudeta defeated race favorite, Joyciline Jepkosgei (Kenya), by 43 seconds. Jepkosgei holds the mixed-gender women’s WR of 64:51 but was dropped by Gudeta around mile 8.5.

For the U.S., Emma Bates set a new personal best of 71:45 for 27th place. Becky Wade was 41st in 72:31 and Elaina Balouris Tabb 64th in 74:55.

“For sure the coolest race I’ve run yet and a big honor to wear the USA in a world-class field,” Becky posted on Instagram. She’s racing the London Marathon in four weeks.

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Roundup and Roundtable: March 19, 2018
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One of my all-time favorite races was this weekend — Shamrock Virginia Beach. Kara Goucher was there using it as a training run and generally being super-awesome — check her Instagram for cute posts of Colt doing the kids’ run!

Nicole DiMercurio, left, and Joanna Thompson, after taking the top two spots at the Shamrock Virginia Beach half. Photo via ZAP.

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Roundup and Roundtable: March 12, 2018
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Molly Huddle (right) wins the USATF 15k championships ahead of Molly Seidel (left) and Jordan Hasay. Photo by Michael Scott, @urimiscott via Twitter.

Ah, March, when the racing circuit heats up but apparently not the actual temperatures. We’ve got some big-name results this week, including the USATF 15k championships and a couple of our own Salty speedsters in the mix!

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Roundup and Roundtable: March 5, 2018
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Photo via Sandi Morris on Instagram.

If you were a tad disappointed by the ol’ US-of-A’s performance at the Winter Olympics, the IAAF Indoor Track World Championships should leave you yelling “‘Merica!” again. The U.S. brought home 18 medals — no other country earned more than five — including six golds.

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Roundup and Roundtable: Feb. 19, 2018
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Welcome to #cheaterweek! It’s the perfect follow-up to Valentine’s Day, right? This week at Salty Running we’re talking ALL THINGS cheating, from running club hook-ups to doping, course-cutting to creative training log edits. We’re starting with tonight’s #SaltyChat on Twitter at 7 p.m. EST!

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Roundup and Roundtable: Feb. 12, 2018
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Photo via Instagram / @joanbenoitsamuelson

Just want to point out that halfway through this week we’ll be halfway through February which means we’re close to March! I have noticed a marked difference in when the sun is up in the mornings, which brings me joy because this running-in-the-dark-everyday thing is wearing me down.

Meanwhile, the marathon scene is heating up in the southern states — quite literally. The 26.2 with Donna brought racers 71º temperatures, 13 mph winds, and 91% humidity on Sunday. (And our own Angelica still prevailed!)

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Roundup and Roundtable: Feb. 5, 2018
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Emily Infeld / Photo via @USATF on Instagram by @urimiscott.

The groundhog saw his shadow and the “big game” is over. Now we can go back to talking about what’s important: running. Catch up on running and racing news, join in our roundtable below, and catch us on #SaltyChat tonight!

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Roundtable and Roundup: Jan. 15, 2018
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Sun’s out, buns out, right? Racing season has officially begun, with Houston and Rock ’n’ Roll Arizona both this weekend. We’ve updated our Monday morning post to bring you awesome stuff happening in the world of running (and beyond) and give us a place to discuss it! We’ve got a lot to share today, so let’s get cracking.

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