Author: Mark

This week, we give an update on Mark’s arm warmers and the winner of our first contest. We talk about the New York City Marathon including the 35 best signs seen at the race and the first 100 shoes that crossed the finish line. The USA Track and Field Championships are heading to Sacramento in 2014. Runtastic’s new scale the Libra will be available this month. RunDisney revealed medals for the Tinkerbell half marathon, Princess half marathon and Glass Slipper Challenge. Lake Tahoe will be hosting a new 200 mile race in 2014. The hydration belt company iFitness is now Fitletic. The random draw for Nike Women’s DC half marathon is now open. The Zombie Run takes over Run for Your Lives events. And our week in training.

• New York Marathon Ponchos
• Track and Field Championships return to Sacramento
• First 100 shoes in NY
• 35 Best Signs
• Tahoe 200
• Runtastic Libra Scale
• ifitness is now Fitletic

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This week, we talk about new qualifying standards for Western States Endurance Run 2015. Charity entries for the New York City Marathon are down this year. Mark looks for his arm warmers. Elena’s race recap of the Rocky Ridge Half Marathon. And our week in training…

New this week, our first contest:

1. Head over to our facebook page at facebook.com/embracerunning and like the page.

2. After you listen to this episode post a comment on facebook with your funniest or most creative idea on where you think Marks arm warmers might be. Be sure to comment by November 4th, 5pm PST.

3. One winner will be selected to receive a pair of Asics arm warmers and a few other special surprises. Must be U.S. resident to win.

• Brazen Racing
• Western States Qualifying
• NYC Marathon Charity Entries Down

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This week, we talk about a six year old running a half marathon. Ryan Hall is not running the New York City Marathon. Running on the horse track at the inaugural Let’s Go 510. Elena’s race report on the Nike Women’s Half Marathon in San Francisco. And our week in training.

• 6 year old runs half
• Ryan Hall out of NYC Marathon

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This week, we talk about sightseeing in Chicago and eating deep dish pizza. Also our full race recap of the Chicago Marathon.

• Chicago Marathon
• Kimetto Wins Chicago

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This week, we talk about the Marine Corps Marathon going to a lottery system next year. Bay to Breakers has new owners. Races being cancelled and courses being changed due to the government shut down. Race tips for when you have under trained. A funny video about the 8 Stages of Marathon Running. Recommendations we received for Chicago,  and our week in training.

• Bay to Breakers New Owners
• Shutdown Affecting Runners
• SkinnyRunner
• Chicago Marathon

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This week, we talk about Wilson Kipsang setting a new world marathon record at the Berlin Marathon. A woman wins a marathon in Utah. American River 50 mile Endurance Run has a new course for 2014. The Marine Corps Marathon also bans hydration packs and vests. RunDisney reveals the medals for the 2014 Disney World Marathon weekend. UROC was this weekend. A woman accidentally runs a marathon in Ontario. Rocky’s 50k might actually become a reality. Mark is running in Hoka’s. Getting ready for the Chicago Marathon, and our week in training.

• World Record
• Races Ban Hydration Packs
• UROC Results
• American River 50
• Rocky Fun Run
• Utah Woman is Overall Winner
• Accidental Marathon
• Hoka One One

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This week, we talk about Kara Goucher withdrawing from the New York City Marathon. New locations announced for Ragnar Trail. How far Rocky ran on his training run in Rocky II. Registration for Boston Marathon 2014 is closed. Our experiences with running Ragnar Relay Napa Valley, and our week in training.

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• Rocky and his Training
• The Ditka Dash
• Boston Race Director Interview
• Kara Goucher out of New York
• Ragnar Napa

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This week, we talk about the big names and exciting finish at the Great North Run. The new Garmin Forerunner 620 and 220 GPS watches are coming soon. The Hong Kong Marathons’ anti-selfie campaign. Getting ready for Ragnar Relay Napa Valley. And our week in training.

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• Great North Run
• Anti-Selfie Campaign
• Garmin 220 and 620

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This week, we talk about Killian Jornet being rescued from a mountain. Registration for qualifiers for the Boston Marathon 2014 opened today.  Trying on Hoka’s. A controversial Pearl Izumi ad. Active.com owes Iowans refunds. Updated security measures for the Chicago Marathon. The worst long run ever. Getting ready for Ragnar Relay Napa. A race report from the Bean Run and as always, our week in training.

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• Kilian Jornet Rescued
• Iowans Get Refunds
• Pearl Izumi Ad
• Chicago Marathon Security

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This week, we talk about an Ironman winner nearly losing at the finish line. A death at Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach. Competitor Group cancels their Pasadena half marathon and St. Petersburg half marathon. The Boston Marathon expands its field by 9,000 for the 2014 race. Wave starts will now be used at RnR San Jose. Our race recap of the Disneyland Dumbo Double Dare. And our week in training.

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• Run Disney
• Runner Dies at RnR Virginia Beach
• RnR Cancels Races
• Wave Start at San Jose
• Ironman Winner Nearly Loses
• Boston Will Have 36,000 Runners

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