I tell people that I have been running a million years. Of course, I have not. I am only 51 years old. Yes, that is true. I do not mind telling people my age. I am the self-proclaimed poster child for the 50 plus fabulous. My first foray into running was when I joined Army ROTC in college. I was pitiful. My father, a former drill sergeant would go out more » Read more
5 Free Ways to Show Your Support for Boston
Let’s face it, this week has been rough. Really rough. We’ve all felt the sting of the Boston bombings. Whether we were there or not, we were shocked to our core, and united by our determination to run on. Usually our Friday 5 is on the sillier side, but we’re still at a loss for words, and just not ready to make light yet. So instead, let’s talk about how more » Read more
The Letsrun Interview, Part 2
Last week, we brought you Part 1 of our interview with Letsrun.com’s Robert Johnson. And what an interview it was as Rojo had some interesting things to say about women’s athletics. Today, we bring you Part 2 of our interview. We continue to explore the sport of running: how to make it bigger and how to keep it clean. We then have a little fun talking about who to watch in 2013, more » Read more
The LetsRun Interview, Part 1
Say what you will about the world’s most popular running site, Letsrun. As we told you in our Girl’s Guide to Letsrun.com, it can be controversial, rugged, and rough around the edges. But it truly is the internet home of the sport of running. Its founders, twin brothers Weldon (aka Wejo) and Robert (aka Rojo) Johnson, started the website back in 2000. Since then, the site has risen to the top of independent websites more » Read more
The Case for Meeting our Neighborhood Runners
Mark Matthews, an author and Salty friend, recently posted a hilarious essay about his reaction to strangers running through his neighborhood. “Yes, if you run by my house, my nose will detect your scent, I’ll watch you like a junkyard dog, my spidey sense will tingle, and I’ll be thinking, ‘Wait, why don’t I know you? You are a bit of a stranger here? Did you just move into this more » Read more
My “New” Running Career
Imagine walking into your office greeted by running posters hung on brightly colored walls, and cubicles decorated with race bibs and medals. Imagine that while talking with your co-workers in the break area, you discover that if you don’t double, you’re in the minority. Imagine instead of asking, “Have you ever run a marathon?” your coworkers ask, “How many marathons will you run this year?” And imagine being a part more » Read more
Celebrate the Holidays, Runner-Style!
I know, I know, it’s just barely December. However, this time of year can be so full of holiday hustle and bustle that you need to plan ahead! Hopefully amongst all of the potlucks and parties, you can carve out some time to celebrate the season with your running friends. Here are a few ideas for ways to establish some new traditions – and make memories along the way! Related more » Read more
2013 Is Your Year to Volunteer!
As the end of the year approaches, we’re all beginning to turn our attention to 2013. Whether your race season is ending or, in the case of those living in the super-warm south, just beginning, you’re most likely putting the final touches on your race calendar. While I know you’ve pretty much picked out the races that you’ll be training for this winter and spring and maybe even zeroed in more » Read more
Spirit of Marathoning Alive and Well in New York
No matter who you are, training for a marathon is a serious undertaking. It requires months of preparation and hours of training. We sacrifice nights out with our friends and time with our families so that we can get those miles in before and after work. Instead of sleeping in and relaxing on weekends, we’re up early to run for several hours before getting to the rest of our day. more » Read more
The Original Drinking Club with a Running Problem
Okay, already! I have had so many requests to explain the Hash that I’m finally caving! To be clear, I’m not talking about drugs or anything, I’m talking about the original drinking club with a running problem, the Hash House Harriers. Note: This post is SFW, but only barely. Read more