Year: 2014

This week we talk about the Boston Marathon, including the end to the American drought and several inspiring stories. Nike’s sponsorship of the USATF. Kara Goucher signs with Nuun Hydration. The winner of the Marine Corps 17.75k was disqualified. Ragnar Trail Vail Lake has a new date. Getting ready for the Big Sur Marathon, and our week in training.

Boston Marathon Results

Free Hugs at the Boston Marathon

Runners Carry Competitor Toward Finish

Injured Newlyweds Do Hand Cycle Race

Nike Sponsorship of USA Track & Field

Kara Goucher Signs with Nuun

26.2 Marathon Medals

The Untold Story

Marine Corps 17.75k winner DQ’d

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This week, we talk about the London Marathon including Mo Farah’s marathon debut. We go over the Running USA Annual Half Marathon and Marathon reports. Lake Sonoma 50 was this weekend. A quick update on the cancellation of the Sheffield Half Marathon. Pam Smith and Zach Bitter are victorious at the USA 100k National Championships. Unfortunate race related deaths this weekend at multiple races. And our week in training.

London Marathon Results

Edna Kipligat Wins in London

Running USA Annual Marathon Report

Running USA Annual Half-Marathon Report

Lake Sonoma 50 Results

London Marathon Runner Collapses at Finish

Deaths Mar RnR Raleigh

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This week, we give our race recap of the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Francisco Half Marathon. Paris Marathon was this weekend and Kenenisa Bekele set a new course record. The Sheffield Half Marathon was cancelled. Lake Sonoma 50 is this coming weekend. Mark finally tries Salted Caramel GU, and our week in training.

• Bekele smashes Paris record
• Lake Sonoma 50
• Sheffield Half Marathon
• Sheffield Half Water Situation
• RnR San Francisco

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This week, we talk about the tutu seen around the world (or at least the nation). Running selfies gone wrong. A new American record was set at the Carlsbad 5000. Barkley Marathons was this weekend and there is now a second two time finisher. Some interesting gel flavors from VFuel…bacon anyone? And our week in training.

Lagat Sets U.S. Record at Carlsbad

Self Magazine Apologizes

Glam Runner

VFuel 30 Day Trial

Remy’s World Selfies

The 415k

Barkley Marathons Movie

Missing Runner Found

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This week, we give our race recap of the Modesto Half Marathon. Deena Kastor sets some new Master’s records at Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas. Kara Goucher signs with Oiselle. Mark gives an update on his shoes, and our week in training.

Modesto Marathon

Kara Goucher Signs with Oiselle

Deena Kastor Sets Masters Records

Woman is Overall Winner at Modesto

Wheelchair Athlete Makes History

Hoka Conquest

Altra Olympus

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This week we talk about Shalane Flanagan setting a new American 15k record. Seven ways you can run faster in your next race. Elena shares a discount code for any Ragnar Trail race in 2014.  Mo Farah falls at the New York City Half Marathon but still finishes in second place. Katherine Switzer’s new race series. Tarawera 100k is shortened to 69k and is not a Western States qualifier. Ellie Greenwood makes a comeback at Chuckanut. RRCA reminds us to Run Smart, Run Safe. And our week in training.

Shalane Sets 15k Record

Mo Farah Falls

Tarawera Results

RRCA Run Smart : Run Safe

Katherine Switzer Launches Race Series

7 Ways to Run Faster

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This week, Elena gives her race recap of the Way Too Cool 50k. Registration for the Chicago Marathon is postponed. Ethiopians sweep the LA Marathon. Mark has an update on his Hoka’s. We have a chance to test out the Brooks Transcend. Salted Caramel GU is no longer a seasonal flavor (yeah!). More on the veteran at the 408k race we ran last week. Biggest Loser has a new Theme Park Race series this year. “What if everybody ran?”, by Mizuno. And our week in training.

LA Marathon Results

Biggest Loser Theme Park Series

Chicago Lottery Delayed

WWII Vet is Incredible

Mizuno Researches Impact If Everybody Ran

A World Transformed

Way Too Cool

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This week, we give our race recap of the San Jose 408k. Chicago Marathon lottery opens on March 5. Little Rock Marathon was cancelled and/or re-routed due to weather-there’s still some confusion as to what exactly happened. Elena does some trail running in Utah with Ragnar Trail. The new bag policy for Boston Marathon 2014, which will also be Team Hoyt’s last. Getting ready for Way Too Cool, and our week in training.

• Heroes Run
• Boston Marathon Bag Policy
• Last Boston for the Hoyt’s
• Little Rock Marathon Rerouting
• The 408k
• Tribute to 95 year old Veteran

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This week, we talk about the new runDisney event taking place in Disneyland in November. Controversy at the USATF championship 3000m event in Albequerque. Dickson Chumba sets a new course record for the Tokyo Marathon. A “jogger” was arrested in Austin for jaywalking. Fitbit recalls their force wristbands. A lightning storm ends the 26.2 with Donna race early for some runners. Funny eBibs that only runners will understand. A very interesting article from Outside about the shadiest man in the racing business. Some “buyer beware” tips about registering for races from the Road Runners Club of America. Elena gets ready for Way Too Cool. And our week in training.

• Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon
• Dickson Chumba wins at Tokyo Marathon
• Austin Police Arrest Jogger
• Lagat wins 3000m
• Inside Story of Grunewald’s DQ
• Grunewald Reinstated
• Fitbit Force Recalled
• Lightning Brings Abrupt End to Race
• Shadiest Man in the Racing Biz
• Buyer Beware Tips for Race Reg
• ebibs Only Runners Understand
• I love to run

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This week, we give our race recap of the Bay Breeze Half Marathon and 10k. We share a discount for See Jane Run SF Bay Area half marathon and 5k. Marks shoe dilemma continues, and our week in training.

• Brazen Racing
• See Jane Run SF Bay Area

 Save 10% with promo code: SJRAMB246

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