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Embrace Running 128: Track Championships and Western States

This week, we talk about the USATF National Outdoor Championships. The medal for the 415k race was revealed. Western States 100 was this weekend and we were at the finish line. Elena attended the Medical & Science in Ultra-Endurance Sports Conference and gives a quick recap.

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Embrace Running 127: Double Dipsea and See Jane Run

This week, Elena gives her race recaps of Double Dipsea and See Jane Run Half Marathon. And our week in training.

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Embrace Running 126: Dangerous Animals for Runners

This week, we talk about tips for transitioning from the road to the trail. The most dangerous animals for runners. Boston Marathon makes an announcement about their registration process. A local runner runs a race while having a heart attack. The Oatmeal has a new comic. A quick preview of Western States Endurance Run contenders. The most common injury for new runners. And our week in training.

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Embrace Running 125: Ragnar Trail Snowmass

This week, Elena gives her race recap of Ragnar Trail Snowmass. We go over the distances run in a typical game for various sports. A suspicious cancellation of a half marathon. runDisney registration for Star Wars Half Marathon weekend opened, and is now full. And our week in training.

Ragnar Trail Snowmass

Distances Run In Various Sports

Half Marathon Cancelled

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Embrace Running 124: A Divas Race

This week, Elena gives her race recap of the Divas Half Marathon. Galen Rupp breaks the American 10,000 meter record. The Minneapolis Marathon is cancelled due to weather. A 91 year old sets a new age marathon record at RnR San Diego. June 4th is National Running Day. Anybody want a Runbell? RnR race series announces their Running Festivals. And our week in training.

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Embrace Running 123: Mountains 2 Beach Marathon

This week, we give our race recap of Mountains2Beach Marathon.  runDisney announces it’s new race. Bolder Boulder was this weekend. A conflict between USATF and Oiselle. San Francisco Marathon will be offering free race pictures this year.

Disney Presents the Star Wars Half Marathon 

USATF Reprimands Oiselle

Mountains 2 Beach Marathon

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Embrace Running 122: Back to Back Marathons

This week, we talk about tips on running back to back marathons. Registration changes for the Big Sur Marathon. runDisney has a new challenge that includes a cruise. Elena is excited to try the new GU flavor. And our week in training.

Big Sur Registration Procedures

Castaway Cay Challenge

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Embrace Running 121: Happy Pace

This week, Elena gives her race recap of the Mermaid Run East Bay. A report on non-traditional running events. The Transvulcania Ultramarathon was this weekend. The OC Marathon winner is caught cheating-or is he? Dathan Ritzenheim is moving back to Michigan. And our week in training.

Mermaid Series

Non-Traditional Running Events Report

Transvulcania Results

OC Marathon Winner Disqualified

Ritzenhein Moves

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Embrace Running 120: Wings For Life World Run

This week, we talk about our experience at the unique Wings for Life World Run in Southern California. Seven things runners do on long runs but probably don’t admit. Roger Bannister ran the first sub 4 minute mile sixty years ago today. A three time Chicago Marathon champ is banned for doping. And our week in training.

Wings For Life World Run

Wings For Life Coverage

Kara Goucher Signs with Skechers

7 Things Runners Do On Long Runs

Chicago Marathon Champ Banned for Doping

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Embrace Running 119: Big Sur Marathon

This week, we give our race recap of the Big Sur International Marathon. Updates from Boston Marathon bandits. Nike Women’s San Francisco eliminates their full marathon this year. Ragnar Trail Zion is called early due to a snowstorm. And a runner finishes third at the Canadian Half Marathon Championships despite a fracture.

Big Sur Marathon

Boston Bandits

Fake Bib at Boston

Runner Finishes with Broken Leg

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