"Diesel Dean" Runs The Chicago Marathon Twice
2009-11-14 21:49:00 Dean Karnazes ran the Bank of America Chicago Marathon twice this year. After 26.2 miles, he crossed the finish line and did it again!Pizza, a few cups of coffee and plenty of time to take pictures with fans and Dean made the 52.4 mile journey look easy.Check out this video of his journey and to follow along with Dean and his adventures click here....
Watching my first marathon
2009-10-16 03:52:00 I had never been to watch the marathoners run the annual Chicago Marathon. This year I decided to head out and support my friend Catherine and the rest of the runners. I woke up on Sunday morning and waited for a friend to pick me up. Unfortunately, we didn't plan very well, because the streets were blocked and they could not get to me to pick me up. So I hopped in a cab and bypassed all the traffic. I was not going to miss seeing my friend Catherine. Catherine had set this goal to run the marathon months ago. She began training with the National Aids Marathon Training Group and raised money to support the...
What Did I Get Myself Into- My Marathon Story.
2009-10-14 03:47:00 Warning- It is never a smart idea to try and run a marathon with only two weeks of training. The first guy to run a marathon died. Do not try this at home. I am a child and I think we established that I have no common sense at all.What did I get myself into? That's what I was thinking as I stood in the back of the pack waiting to start the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Two short weeks before the marathon, I announced to the city (or 12 readers of this blog) that I was going to run with the slowest runners in Chicago, to experience their journey.The problem is, the slow runners had trained for the...
Alexx Dupri from Power 92 talks about Chicago Marathon
2009-10-12 20:03:00 The Morning Jump Off...Runs the Marathon! Alexx Dupri See the dynamic Power 92 news anchor on Garrard McClendon Live tonight at 6:00. She will talk about her her radio career, battle with asthma, and completing the Chicago Marathon. Cal 877-358-CLTV tonight. ...
#redeyerun: Chicago Marathon meets social media
2009-10-12 01:15:00 Photo courtesy of @twitchkoff, from his apartment window on LaSalle.Well, even though I didn't run Sunday's marathon, I feel like I finished strong - thanks to all of you.Last week, I asked for your tweets, photos, videos - anything and everything to do with the marathon, whether it's actual running, preparing for the race or even something you did instead of running like hit a neighborhood bar.And as usual, @redeyechicago's social media mavens came through in a big way. We have photos, video, tweets - everything - including the amazing shot you see above. Well, almost everything. I kept hoping someone would send in a photo of spaghetti and garlic bread. See, I was hungry when I created the original post and...
"Chicago Marathon Womens Champion Liliya Shobukhova"
2009-10-11 22:49:00 "Chicago Marathon Womens Champion Liliya Shobukhova (Bright Pink) in just her 2nd Marathon. WOW!" Posted by @robertgray....
"Chicago Marathon Winner Sammy Wanjiru"
2009-10-11 22:48:00 "Chicago Marathon Winner and New Course Record Holder Sammy Wanjiru (Yellow) running near my house." Posted by @robertgray....
Chicago Marathon 2009: You came, you saw, you ran
2009-10-11 21:33:00 Political statement or cold-weather gear?Were you running in the 2009 Chicago Marathon? Were you one of those guys with no shirt on? I bundled up and stepped over to 18th Street and Blue Island when the 4:15 pack was coming through and have to admit your willingness to train for months and brave the early winter temps inspired this desk jockey to consider jumping in next year. Super trooper Amy Guth made it to mile 14, WITH A CANE, before calling it a day. If any of you took her advice on finish line photos, we'd love to see them. Toss a link in the comments or email them to us.Here are some parting tips, for your next challenge or...
Chicago Marathon 2009 Results: Course record sparks Twitter reaction
2009-10-11 19:11:00 Samuel Wanjiru of Kenya won the Bank of America 2009 Chicago Marathon with an impressive 2:05:41, a new course record. It was his first marathon in the United States. On the women's side, Liliya Shobukhova of Russia finished in 2:25:56 to win....
Marathon Weather Update and Tips.
2009-10-10 23:10:00 From Marathon Web Site and Bank of America Chicago Marathon Medical Director Dr. George Chiampas The Bank of America Chicago Marathon's Event Alert System (EAS) is a color-coded communication system that will communicate the status of course conditions to participants in advance of the event, as well as on race day. The Alert Levels range from Low (green) to Moderate (yellow) to High (red) to Extreme (black) based primarily on weather conditions, as well as other factors.According to the advance local weather forecast, the weather on race day is projected to be partly cloudy, with low temperatures in the low to mid 30's (degrees F) and high temperatures in the upper 40's (degrees F).Based on this forecast, the Event Alert...
Wanjiru ready for World record assault - Chicago Marathon preview
2009-10-10 22:57:00 Jim Ferstle IAAF When asked what was the most memorable about his 20 year tenure at the helm of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, executive race director Carey Pinkowski answered the three World records that have been set on the flat, fast course through the neighborhoods of Chicago. On Sunday's 33rd running of the event, weather permitting, there may be a fourth record to add to those memories.The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is an IAAF Gold Label Road Race.Beijing Olympic champion Sammy Wanjiru demonstrated in that race in 2008 that he is capable of lowering Haile Gebrselassie's 2:03:59 mark and two other Chicago entrants, Morocco's Abderrahim Goumri and Kenya's Vincent Kipruto, whose personal bests, like Wanjiru, are also...
Chicago marathon: how to get a kick-ass finish line photo
2009-10-09 13:30:00 Don't, whatever you do:Don't look down, even though you're going to be so ready to just be finished already. Don't mess around with your watch check your time the second you are crossing the finish line. Don't obscure your bib number with your arms (or by hunching over) if you can help it. Don't drag your feet, even though they might feel like cinder blocks by mile 26.2. Don't make the "kill me now" face. Don't get so excited with your accomplishment that you whack others runners with wild arms. Don't, whatever you do, do not cross the finish line with a cartwheel or by walking on your hands- your timing chip might not connect with the finish line sensor...
Chicago marathon: How to navigate water stops
2009-10-09 01:24:00 Amy GuthAmy Guth is a marathon runner, a writer, a rock star athlete. She posted this on another part of Chicagonow, and I wanted to re-post it to share with all of you. To read more of Amy's work (there is a ton) start here. The Chicago marathon is upon us in a matter of days so let's talk about how to navigate a water stop. Because there is a right way and very, very wrong way. And, here at ChicagoNow, we're looking out for you. We don't want you to be that guy. Or gal.Which guy? Picture this: deciding to use the water stop at the last second, a jerk sweeps in, cross foot traffic, snags a cup...
The Ultimate Marathon Playlist
2009-10-08 18:30:00 If you are running with an Ipod or Mp3 player and aren't sure what music you need to carry you the entire 26.2 miles on Sunday in the Chicago Marathon. Have no fear Moji is here!The kids at Moji put together The Ultimate Marathon Playlist for the journey through Chicago this week and New York in a few weeks.There are over 100 songs broken up for different parts of the race. Here are the top 5 for each category. To get them all click here.Miles 1-5: Starting Gun JamsFootlooseRebirth of SlickBeautiful DayDancing With MyselfRump ShakerGo to Miles 6-10: Getting into the GrooveSons and DaughtersBlack BettyYeahBuild Me Up ButtercupPurple HazeMiles 11-15: Yes, I CanLife is a HighwayO Valencia! Finished Symphony 99...
Chicago marathon: How to navigate water stops
2009-10-08 13:30:00 The Chicago marathon is upon us in a matter of days so let's talk about how to navigate a water stop. Because there is a right way and very, very wrong way. And, here at ChicagoNow, we're looking out for you. We don't want you to be that guy. Or gal.Which guy? Picture this: deciding to use the water stop at the last second, a jerk sweeps in, cross foot traffic, snags a cup of water or gatorade out from under someone else, gulps it down then throw the cups and remaining water on the ground, causing other runners to wipe out. So, here's what you do so you're not that guy:...
Nike Chicago Marathon merchandise, not just for marathoners
2009-10-08 00:26:00 This year Nike has created an amazing line of merchandise in honor of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Many of these products are specifically designed for the individuals running in the race (and of course runners in general). Yet, this year's merchandise is so creatively designed that it can be worn by anyone in Chicago. I have expressed my love for this city numerous times before, and I am definitely going to purchase some of the marathon apparel. I think you will fall in love with it as much as I have. When meeting with Cindy, the NIKE PR rep for Chicago, she explained that this year's Chicago Marathon theme was built around, "the race's unique spirit and storied...
Getting Ready for the Chicago Marathon with Nike
2009-10-07 22:51:00 We are about 3 and a half days away from one of the biggest events in Chicago. Thousands and thousands of people will come to our city and participate in one of the most physically challenging events in existence. Most of these individuals have trained for months in order to finish the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. For some, this is not their first marathon. These experienced marathoners know the importance of having the right clothing and equipment in order to successfully complete the marathon. To help out the new marathon runners and update the old, I met with the Nike PR Rep in Chicago to learn what clothing and equipment Nike has to offer our marathoners. Here is some...
A marathon of an idea
2009-10-06 18:14:00 When the weather is cool and dreary, I like to keep my mind running. Well, running got me thinking about this Sunday's marathon. And the marathon got me thinking about spaghetti and garlic bread.And social media, of course.So how can we combine all of those elements and make for a fun social media project? Easy. Pictures, video, Twitter and Facebook.Here's what I'd love to see, and these are just examples:...
How to eat before the Chicago half marathon
2009-09-12 20:40:00 About 20,000 people will be headed to our great city of Chicago tomorrow for the Chicago Half Marathon. This 13.1 mile race gives runners the opportunity to prepare for marathons coming up while enjoying the view from Lake Shore Drive. For those of you entered in tomorrow's race I hope that you have prepared your body well, both physically and nutritionally. Many racers wonder if they should carbo load the night before the event. Most runners these days have forgotten the notion of eating heapfuls of pasta the night before. Many experts suggest that you do not eat anything that will bother your digestive tract the night before. So if you're not used to an overly large meal of pasta...
Asthma and marathon training updates
2009-09-11 15:40:00 It’s generally been a rough couple of months on the asthma front. This disease has been kicking my butt. Seems like Ive been sick more often than not. A couple weeks ago I started flaring again pretty severely, and as a result, had to up my prednisone to 50mg for a few days. The prednisone did it’s job this time and kept me out of the hospital, but weaning back down was really tough. I always have a difficult time tapering down below 25mg…. my peak flows bottom out and my symptoms come back with a vengeance. I probably wean too fast, but I know my body, and I would rather risk rebounding and breath crumby for a few days, then to stay on the higher doses and suffer the side effect of the prednisone itself. A few weeks back I had a sleep study and echo-cardiogram done to see if they might shed some light on why I’ve been having such a difficult time with my breathing at night. I’m short of breath pretty much 24/7, but more recently , especially in ...
By: Baycitywalker
Chicago Shoreline Marathon Makes a Big Splash in Lake Michigan
2009-08-27 13:44:00 Chicago is hosting two world class events this weekend, both filled with Olympians and future Olympians battling it out in their sports. We know about The Chicago Triathlon, but the Chicago Shoreline Marathon is an event worth checking out, these men and women are hard core. Athlete's from as far away as South Africa are in Chicago to do battle with Lake Michigan and each other, this isn't just the leisurely paddling you see on the Skokie Lagoons, this is 26 miles of hard work against the waves.The Chicago Shoreline Marathon is the only world class race to paddle Chicago's Lake Michigan and the shores ofChicago. All skill levels are welcome to participate, the event includes a beginner relay, and...
TweetBuzz: Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon
2009-08-03 01:33:00 Excessive tweets came in this weekend on participating in Chicago's first Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon....
Dynamic Duo Rule Marathon National Championships
2009-07-07 17:19:00 Husband & Wife Teammates Win in BreckenridgeSubaru Gary Fisher teammates, Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski and wife HeatherIrmiger each dominated their respective event. The Firecracker 50 is held inBreckenridge each year, and this years course featured a start line elevationof 9,000' with climbs up to 11,000'. The fifty mile race is recognized as the USNational Marathon Championships.JHK and Irmiger smashed the competition as each of them set new courserecords. JHK raced his Gary Fisher Superfly 100 equipped with XX components, and RockShox Reba suspension fork and Monarch rear shock.Heather raced on her Gary Fisher Superfly built with SRAM X.O, RockShox Rebasuspension fork and Monarch rear shock, Avid Juicy Ultimate disc brakes, andTruvativ Noir cranks.Congratulations!...
10 Really Good Marathon Tips
2009-06-23 18:32:00 It is never easy running a full 26.2 mile marathon. Every helpful hint, tip, and trick you can pick up from experienced marathoners can give you more an advantage on race day. I don’t consider myself an expert, but I have run five marathons and learned a lot over the past five years of marathon ...
The not so glamorous side of being a severely asthmatic marathon walker.
2009-06-01 20:15:00 Yeah, I made it to Boston , Ive walked the Rome and Portland marathons a couple times, and yeah Ive been written up in lots of walk magazines and medical journals, but I think a lot of people who hear about me or read my blog, assume that because Ive done all these things, that I lead an exciting life and that my asthma is well controlled and more of a nuisance than anything else. What they don’t see, and what I rarely write about unless I’m really sick, is the hell I go though on a daily basis when I’m not doing all these fun things. Most days start out pretty good with my best breathing occurring during the morning hours , but that effect rarely extends into the afternoon. Generally ,as the day progresses, so does my breathlessness. If I eat even a small meal for lunch or dinner, the bloating that results, only adds to my breathing discomfort. By early evening I’m usually so short of breath , that I will have to take neb treatments every hour or two un...
By: Baycitywalker
Mini Marathon Video
2009-05-30 07:51:00 I completed my 4th attempt at the 500 Festival Mini Marathon in Indianapolis, Indiana, One of the best things about this event is that over 35,000 people participate in this event with over 4,000 volunteers and you are able to do a complete lap of the Indianapolis 500 racetrack as well. Watching this ...
By: Ramble Redhead
A few more Boston Marathon Photos
2009-05-15 21:49:00 You’re probably getting sick of hearing about the Boston marathon, but here’s a few more photos . These were taken mostly after mile 18… and it sure shows on my face. They’re high resolution photos and were bogging down this page, so I moved them over to Picasa. You can still enlarge them , but not like before.
By: Baycitywalker
Katelyn Tanis wrote a new blog post: 1/2 marathon and long car rides.
2009-04-28 20:22:00 Katelyn Tanis wrote a new blog post: 1/2 marathon and long car rides. So the weekend was a crazy one, but a fun one. For some reason Joe, Colleen, and I thought it would be a good idea to drive 14 hours to Nashville to run a 1/2 marathon and then come back the next day. We set up a bed in the back of Joe's car so that ... By 'kt831'
2009 Boston marathon trip/race report
2009-04-28 20:14:00 We did it! WARNING…This is a longgggg post. I apologize in advance for any typos. I whipped this thing out in a hurry and will probably add to it as I start remembering more things. *******************************-************************* OK, so I didn’t PR. Actually, I set a new PW ( a personal worst) time of 7:31 . But hey, I made it to the TOP FINISHERS list..lol Before I get into the details of the trip, first of all let me just say what an incredible experience this has been for me (and Im sure for the other 25,000 runners). All the hype that you hear about the Boston marathon is absolutely true. There is simply no other marathon like it on the planet. This was absolutely the best marathon experience Ive ever had! It’s the runners themselves, along with the fans and the people of the Boston area that make this event so special. It’s difficult to put into words the emotions you experience when you have a half million people rooting you on mile a...
By: Baycitywalker
2009 Boston marathon trip/race report
2009-04-28 20:14:00 WE DID IT !!! WARNING…This is a longgggg post. I apologize in advance for any typos. I whipped this thing out in a hurry and will probably add to it as I start remembering more things. *******************************-************************* OK, so I didn’t PR. Actually, I set a new PW ( a personal worst) time of 7:31 . But hey, I made it to the TOP FINISHERS list..lol Before I get into the details of the trip, first of all let me just say what an incredible experience this has been for me (and Im sure for the other 25,000 runners). All the hype that you hear about the Boston marathon is absolutely true. There is simply no other marathon like it on the planet. This was absolutely the best marathon experience Ive ever had! It’s the runners themselves, along with the fans and the people of the Boston area that make this event so special. It’s difficult to put into words the emotions you experience when you have a half million people rooting you on mile...
By: Baycitywalker
marathon. monday.
2009-04-24 05:35:00 How to race a crit. Or, not. “it’s always better breaking at inappropriate times so that the rest of the field considers you slightly insane.” -A-dub This weekend was a double dose of everything — double the races (cycling and running), double the Prey’s (Dana and Jenny). Yes, The Twin was in Boston for the marathon to ...
By: dpnation
2009 Boston Marathon Results: Merga and Kosgei Win
2009-04-20 19:21:00 The 113th Boston Marathon was held on Monday in Boston. The male winner was Deriba Merga from Ethiopia. The top female was Salina Kosgei from Kenya. Each winner won a cash prize of $150,000 along with several other nice prizes. Top 5 Boston Marathon Male Finishers Deriba Mega (Ethiopia) 2:08:42 Daniel Rono (Kenya) 2:09:32 Ryan Hall (USA) 2:09:40 Tekeste Kebede ...
Marathon Training and Muscle Loss (Part 2)
2009-03-18 06:00:00 So what are you options if you want to train for a marathon or half marathon, but still want to continue your current weight training efforts? This question isn't a problem for the marathon runner who accepts the inevitable loss of muscle mass that long-distance running entails. But what if you
Marathon Training and Muscle Loss (Part 1)
2009-03-11 06:00:00 Have you ever wanted to run a marathon or half marathon, but worried about muscle loss or wondered how preparing for such a race might affect your current weight training efforts? Recently, I was approached by a co-worker in his late 30s who is thinking about competing in his first half marathon. "H
MARATHON is now 42 KMS, features Mandira-Purab-Samir - News
2008-12-24 19:30:00 MARATHON, which has been ready for more than a year, is getting ready for a release in 2009. The film has been re-titled as 42 KMS, something that does go with the theme, since it revolves around the Delhi & Mumbai marathon.The film is an amalgamation of five ordinary but unique stories with different journeys and different destinations. The drive is still the same – 42 kms to run! read more
... Malibu Stacy - Marathon ...
2008-12-07 11:14:00 •Dave - Malibu Stacy - tournée "Marathon" - concert à la salle des fêtes de Droixhe, Liège, 5 décembre 2008une organisation les Ardentes Festival.... Malibu Stacy (myspace) - Los Angeles ...
By: Clik & Clak
Jason Becker: ron coolen runs the marathon in a stunning time!
2008-11-09 21:01:00 News: 09-11-2008: Kudos to Ron Coolen who Ran the New York Marathon in astonishing time. I'll leave it to Ron to explain: Mission completed ! After 10 months of intense training I have finished the New York Marathon last Sunday November 2. It was an INCREDIBLE and FANTASTIC experience running through the streets of New York City with 40,000 runners, being cheered by 2 million New Yorkers. My... This is a content summary only. Visit Truth In Shredding to find out more!
Jason Becker: best wishes to ron coolen and his new york marathon run for j
2008-11-01 11:28:00 News: 01-11-2008: Ron Coolen says: New York here I come ! Countdown has started, only a few days left before I will run my **s off in the New York Marathon, this Sunday November 2. This is where I lived and trained for during the last 12 months and I am very confident that I will pay a great tribute to Jason Becker, since I also do this on his behalf. To all New Yorkers: it would be great if... This is a content summary only. Visit Truth In Shredding to find out more!
Cold Weather for Marathon Day
2008-10-12 07:25:00 Those of you that know me well know that I truly hate cold weather. So naturally a cold spell hit here in northern California this weekend just in time for my marathon tomorrow. As you can see above it’s going to be a cold one. I have several layers I hope to shed throughout the ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Cold Weather for Marathon Day", url: "http://bumpshack.com/2008/10/1-1/cold-weather-for-marathon-day-/" });
Travel Day to Marathon #3
2008-10-09 06:41:00 Hey Folks, I will be traveling and away from the computer most of today. I am heading to the cold mountains of Northern California for my third marathon. My goal this time is simply survival. I set my personal record (PR) at my last marathon which took place in Tucson, Arizona. I finished Tucson in 3 ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Travel Day to Marathon #3", url: "http://bumpshack.com/2008/10/0-8/travel-day-to-marathon-3/" });
London Marathon 2009
2008-10-04 15:17:00 Results of the ballot for London Marathon places in 2009 have been announced… and I have a place to run! There’s still the opportunity <a href=”http://www.london-m-arathon.co.uk/”>to run for charities in 2009, or sign up for 2010!</a> Good luck to all runners! Ronald
101 tu?i v?n ch?y marathon
2008-09-20 03:56:00 C? ông Buster Martin, hi?n ?ang gi? danh hi?u ng??i lao ??ng già nh?t n??c Anh, gi? ?ây ?ang tham v?ng tr? thành v?n ??ng viên ?i?n kinh l?n tu?i nh?t th? gi?i. N?u thành công, c? s? ?n m?ng thành tích này b?ng 1 v?i bia và 1 ?i?u thu?c láV?i dáng ng??i ho?t bát, c? ông 101 tu?i ?ã hoàn thành m?t n?a ch?ng ???ng ?ua c?a gi?i Marathon London v?i th?i gian 5 gi? 13 phút h?i cu?i tu?n v?a r?i. Dù ?ã ? tu?i "x?a nay hi?m", c? Martin v?n làm vi?c t?i m?t nhà máy ? mi?n nam n??c Anh ??u ??n 3 ngày/tu?n. C? cho bi?t c? ?ã và ?ang t?p luy?n r?t tích c?c ?? chu?n b? cho gi?i Marathon London s? di?n ra vào ngày 13/4 t?i. C? Buster Martin nói: ?Tôi ?ã nói là tôi s? c? g?ng. Nh?ng tôi không nói mình s? hoàn thành ???ng ?ua. N?u có th? làm ???c thì tôi s? làm. Tr??c ?ây tôi ch?a t?ng ngh? s? tham gia nh?ng m?t ng??i ?ã ?? ngh? tôi th? s?c ?? quyên góp ti?n cho m?t t? ch?c t? thi?n. V?y t?i sao l?i không tham gia nh???. Toàn b? s? ti?n mà c? Martin quyên góp ???c s? t?ng cho Rhys Daniels T...
Jurassic Fight Club Marathon
2008-09-10 21:00:00 As of right now, The History Channel is airing a marathon of Jurassic Fight Club showing the following episodes: T.rex Hunter, Gang Killers, The Bloodiest Battle, Hunter becomes Hunted, and Deep Sea Killers. This is a precursor to tonight’s premiere of the next episode of Jurassic Fight Club, Biggest Killers, where scientists examines evidence to ...
Experiment Marathon Reykjavik
2008-09-03 01:33:00 Experiment Marathon Reykjavik15 May ? 07 sept 2008The Experiment Marathon Reykjavík is a large-scale exhibition and a program of related events that will open at the Reykjavik Art Museum?s downtown location, Hafnarhus on May 15, 2008 as part of the Reykjavík Art Festival. For three months the museum will be turned into a laboratory where leading artists, architects, filmmakers, academics and scientists create an environment of invention through a series of installations, screenings, performances and experimental films.Listasafn Reykjavíkur - Experiment Marathon Reykjavik
By: weblogART
Laguna Phuket International Marathon 2008
2008-06-08 09:24:00 A scenic route along some of Phuket’s most spectacular west coast bays makes this an event that attracts runners ready to achieve a personal best. Some marathons shine brighter than others in this highly competitive field of events. The Laguna Phuket International Marathon is one of them, due its incredibly scenic route along some of the island’s best beaches and on roads that wind through shady rubber plantations. Now in its third year, the marathon will attract as many a 1,500 runners from 40 countries, who will complete in a variety of events, 15 June, including the 42 km marathon, a half marathon, a 10.5 km and 5 km walk. Of course, the fun starts on the evening of the 14 June when runners meet for the traditional pasta party, a carbo loading exercise to prepare them for the demanding races on the following morning. Laguna Phuket’s chef conjures up a mammoth buffet at the hotel, the official headquarters for the event, while Thai musicians and dancers e... |
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