Daytona Beach Half Marathon

Click here to get more information of this exciting new event. It looks like they are trying to model the Festival 500.

Upcoming Events

For upcoming races, please check the "EVENT CALENDARS" section located on the sidebar which you will find on the left side of this blog.

Keys 100 Ultra-Marathons

The Florida Keys will be hosting Ultra Marathon Races on May 17, 2008:

100 mile individual race starts at 6:00 AM
Key Largo to Key West

50 mile individual race starts at 10:00 AM
Marathon to Key West

100 mile team relay race starts at 6:00 AM
Key Largo to Key West

Please click the title bar for more information about this inaugural event.

Foam Roller

This is an excellent stretching tool for runners. Especially for the ITB band. The demonstration video from YouTube is being brought to you by Diet.com.

No Headphones Icon

Source: Road Runners Club Of America

Arlington, VA - As race directors struggle with the RRCA guideline against the use of headphones in RRCA insured events along with the USATF ban on headphones at sanctioned events, the RRCA is encouraging race directors to adopt the new universal NO HEADPHONES symbol on race entry forms and race materials.

The RRCA has promoted a guideline against the use of headphones in running events that dates back to the mid-1980's and this guideline has been re-affirmed several times by the RRCA membership since then.

Five Points of Light Marathon/Half-Marathon

Want to finish an event in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, on the University of Florida campus? Check out this event in Gainesville, FL. which takes place next weekend.

A1A Marathon/Half Marathon Results

Click on the logo to see the results from this year's event.

Ocean Drive 5K Run

I know there are several 5K Events, but this is March 8 event takes place in South Beach. Click the title bar or logo above for more information. Enjoy the video.

When Sugar is Good For You

Source: Chicago Athlete; January, 2008

We sometimes think that all types of sugar are bad under all circumstances. This article looks at the issue. Please click the title bar above to view this article.

St. Paddy's 4 Miler

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Road Runner's Club (GFLRRC) coordinate this March 8 race. If you want to run a bit over the 5K distance, this event may be for you. Click the title bar or Leprechaun to get more information.

Gas Cap Hat

This is a new type of hat for runners or long distance athletes, where the participant has space to hold certain items. Please click the title bar or hat above to get a better view and understanding of this accessory.

PattStrap

This is a strap that you can place below your knee for knee support and above your knee for ITB support. You can learn more about the item by clicking the title bar above. Several different companies manufacture this item and you can also find it available at your local running store.

Merrell Converge and Brooks Defyance Previews

Runner's world previews the Merrell Converge and Brooks Defyance which are considered neutral shoes.

ING Georgia Marathon/Half Marathon

Approximately 14,000 runners participated in the inaugural event. The event takes place on March 30, 2008 and no mail-in entries after March 19. Approximately, 7500 individuals had registered at the time of this post. Please click the title bar or logo for more information.

7 Mile Bridge Run Information

This race takes place entirely on the Seven Mile Bridge located near Marathon, FL in the center of the Florida Keys. The 6.8 mile race will occur on Saturday, April 19 on one of the more unique settings in the country. Please click the title bar above to get information about attaining an application. The cap is 1,500 runners.

The McMillan Running Calculator

The McMillan Running Calculator is a useful tool in assisting the runner find a training pace, as well as, estimated times on specific distances based on past performance. Please click the title bar to access this tool.

Disney Minnie Marathon Weekend

Registration for this unique event is still available. You can access all of the information by clicking the title bar or logo above. Click the register button whether you intend to register by mail or on-line. In terms of eligibility, please make sure you read the information very carefully.

ING Miami Marathon Results

Please click the title bar or picture above to view the results from today's event.

Rain forecast for Miami Marathon

Source: Miami Herald

It's marathon day in Miami, and, if the weather forecast holds, it could be another wet one -- at least for the first part.

'As we always say, `If you don't like the weather, wait about 15 minutes and it will change,' '' ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon director Robert Pozo said. ``Last year for the start of the race it did just that. It rained for the first 15 minutes, and five minutes [later] it stopped.''

The forecast called for 40 percent chance of showers from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., with a low of 63 degrees and high of 71. The event begins at 6:15 a.m. for runners and 6:05 a.m. for wheelchair participants.

Nearly 13,000 had registered for both races, about 8,700 for the half and 3,600 for the 26.2-miler. This year, participants come from all 50 states and 47 countries, with 52 percent men and 48 percent women.

Garmin Watch 405

Runner's World presents a three minute video on the Garmin Forerunner 405. As a user of the Garmin 205, I am very impressed with the product. The 405 is a GPS watch that looks like a watch. Please click on the watch to view the video.