Blog Catalog Group Discussions: Runners, Runners, Everywhere!

How to deal with race fees?'

zoeallen — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:58:56 -0500

I've been entering more races lately, and there are a TON more that I want to enter...but the registration fees are piling up and I don't have that kind of money to keep shelling out. But I LOVE to race!

Any ideas on how to get sponsors or fundraising ideas?

How do you find the $$$ to race?

sneakers blog'

bigtimekicks — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:41:21 -0500

latest sneakers release news
www.nicekicks.com
www.myairshoes.com
blog.bigtimekicks.com

dailymile'

cymrusteve — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:47:33 -0600

Anyone else on dailymile.com ?

Feel free to add me as a friend if you like:

http://www.dailymile.com/people/britishbulldog

Enjoy!

--Steve
--www.runbulldogrun.com

Just Finish!'

cymrusteve — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:23:53 -0600

Quick shout-out for a brand new web site Just Finish:

http://www.justfinish.com/

Created by avid runner Kevin Green, the goal of Just Finish is to motivate and encourage ALL runners, walkers, cyclists, triathletes and endurance athletes....

The community site has only been live for a short time, but there are already 90 members on board. Who will be number 100?

Feel free to add me as a friend (http://www.justfinish.com/profile/SteveSpeirs) when you sign up...

Enjoy!

--Steve
--www.runbulldogrun.com

PLEASE NOTE: Spammers Will Be BANNED!'

cyberpenguin — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:12:03 -0600

In an effort to reduce spam, the following rule has been put into effect:

Please note that anyone who spams this discussion group will be permanently BANNED from future participation in this group. Spam includes unrelated promotions of any kind (including website & product advertisements).

Also, anyone who continually attempts to publish/broadcast blatantly unrelated material, topics, & comments will be booted from the group.

Given the amount of spam that's been posted here (especially over the past several months), the admins of this group might have to consider changing our membership to a closed discussion group, particularly if members are finding it difficult to comply with the above rules. It's really not something we want to do, so let's all keep this group's membership open to all by complying with some very simple guidelines.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

-C

Spirit of the Marathon DVD'

elgerdh — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:05:22 -0600

Amazon sent me an extra Spirit of the Marathon DVD. Let me know if you are interested. It's pretty good

Obesity Summit this Thurs and Fri, Free to Health Bloggers!'

thenewmckechnie — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:04:32 -0600

PLEASE MESSAGE ME ASAP IF INTERESTED SO I CAN PROVIDE YOU A PRESS PASS!

Community Leaders Unite to Tackle Obesity and Worksite Wellness in Houston

Mayor White Addresses City’s Health Care Issues

WHAT:
The results of the recent presidential election mean that change is on its way—a big issue being change in health care. This is just one reason why the Houston Wellness Association (HWA) is hosting the 2008 Wellness Symposium to help business, education, industry and policy leaders discuss the health issues surrounding obesity and worksite wellness. Local experts and community leaders will gather for a two-day event that aims to translate knowledge into collaborative action to enhance the health of the community. Scheduled to address the importance of preventative health care is Mayor Bill White. As part of the HWA Wellness Symposium Steering Committee, Mayor White feels strongly about wellness education and the impact that improved wellness can have on Houston businesses and citizens.

WHERE:
Minute Maid Park, 510 Crawford, Houston, TX 77002

WHEN:
Mayoral Speech: 12:30pm, Friday, Nov. 14
Obesity Summit: 7:45am-5:00pm, Thursday, Nov. 13
Worksite Wellness: 7:00am-5:00pm, Friday, Nov. 14

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES: Get first-hand, one-on-one insight into Houston health care problems from those who know it best—community experts. Talk with concerned Houston residents and get their perspective on local obesity and worksite wellness issues

Obesity speakers and topics:
Molly Bray, PhD with Baylor College of Medicine; Christine Mei, Coca-Cola North America; Bill Klish, MD; Lovell Jones, PhD; Nancy Correa with the University of Texas; Health specialist Cynthia Nickerson; and/or Jonathan Lack, Executive Director of Houston Wellness Association to speak on any of the following:
• Obesity in the City of Houston
• Obesity and wellness programs in schools (specific pilot programs in HISD too)
• Treating/preventing obesity in minority children and communities
• Psychological challenges in weight loss and weight maintenance
• Family dynamics and obesity
FULL SPEAKER LIST AND BIOS HERE: http://www.houstonwellness.org/?id=244

Worksite Wellness speakers and topics:
FULL SPEAKER LIST AND BIOS HERE:
Jon Izard, President and CEO of The Health Museum, William Baun from The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, and/or Jonathan Lack, Executive Director of HWA to speak on any of the following:
• The economies of healthcare and impact on corporate costs
• How the election outcome with affect corporate healthcare costs
• ROI business cases for worksite wellness
• One size does not fit all...worksite wellness programs for various industries
• Fun, effective and low-cost worksite wellness programs almost anyone can administer
• Wellness programs for small- to medium-sized companies
• Obesity in the workplace
• Challenges in building a stress-resilient workforce (especially in this economy)
FULL SPEAKER LIST AND BIOS HERE: http://www.houstonwellness.org/?id=247

VISUALS:
• See Mayor White speak out about Houston health care concerns
• Witness local community leaders and experts address Houston’s obesity issue and propose solutions
• Capture audience reactions to how the election outcome with affect corporate health care costs
• Observe health care specialists as they educate and influence the community

WHAT ELSE:
The general public will receive free admission into the exhibit hall where several local companies will set up booths aimed at displaying their proactive approach to worksite wellness. Here the public will be allowed to explore the different booths and network with the symposium attendees. Exhibit times are 7am-7pm on Thursday, Nov. 13 and 7am-3pm on Friday, Nov. 14. For more information on the 2008 Wellness Symposium, visit
www.HoustonWellness.org or call (713) 357-9515.

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Here's some more info on the conference:

A general video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctl0TUwIKlc

A video outlining 5 tips for getting back on track after Ike: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSJP0iz_XUI

There's also a Symposium Facebook page where news will be put out: http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1483106784&ref=nf

And Facebook Fan Page where ever more news will be put out: http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Houston-Wellness-Association/26411119580

And you can follow HWA leadership and announcements on Twitter: http://twitter.com/houstonwellness

Plus you can always get the line-up scoop and all the details on the Web site: http://houstonwellness.org

There are a ton of healthcare and business leaders involved in this, and we have a range of leaders available for interview between now and November 13.

Runners, Join Our AdRoll "Running Network" '

cyberpenguin — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:55:05 -0500

I'd like to openly invite publishers with running-related blogs & sites to join our AdRoll "Running Network" community. The intended purpose of this specific AdRoll community is to more effectively target like-minded individuals who are interested in anything & everything running-related.

By joining our AdRoll community, you have the potential to greatly increase your earnings per per ad than if you'd advertise independently. Together we earn more!

IMPORTANT: Please note that membership requests/invitations are not automatically approved; all requests/invitations are subject to moderator approval. Sites must be running-related & contain high-quality content. Also, only sites & site owners/administrators which are well-known to group moderators will be accepted for membership. This is NOT done to be exclusive or snobby, but rather to limit potential spam & preserve the group's integrity & (& thus our) attractiveness to potential advertisers.

You & your site can become "known" by forming valid, long-standing associations with existing network members.

For more details about AdRoll, please visit, http://www.adroll.com/about.

Thanks & best wishes!

Sincerely,
Cyberpenguin

Interviews with Famous Running Personalities!'

cyberpenguin — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:08:29 -0500

Have you interviewed an international, national, or local running celebrity? If so, here's where you can promote your articles!

2300 Miles And 4 Million Steps For Charity!'

cymrusteve — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:15:46 -0500

I'm trying to spread the word about a friend's valiant attempt at running from Bangor, Maine to Miami, Florida for charity.

I blogged about it briefly here:

http://www.runbulldogrun.com/charity/four-million-steps-charity-run-from-bangor-maine-to-miami-florida/

but you can read all about it at the Four Million Steps web site:

http://runnerssociety.com/4millionsteps.html

Please donate if you can, but a stumble, digg or other form of promotion would be appreciated too!!

Thanks,

--Steve (who'll be running one of the legs from Newport News, VA to Norfolk, VA - I can't imagine even attempting the whole thing...)

5 Brand New Dean Karnazes Books Up For Grabs!'

cymrusteve — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:02:01 -0500

Time for another competition over at Run Bulldog Run:

http://www.runbulldogrun.com/books/competition-time-win-the-new-50-50-book-by-dean-karnazes/

It's easy to enter and you could win one of 5 brand new books by Dean Karnazes due to be released August 18th, 2008!

Good luck!!

Should Men Race Shirtless?! That Depends on the Man in Question....'

cyberpenguin — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:12:37 -0500

To wear or not to wear, that is the question. Indeed!

Check out this post, http://seecoreyrun.blogspot.com/2008/08/should-men-race-shirtless-that-depends.html, & the original article in Runner's World, http://askmiles.runnersworld.com/2008/08/i-just-got-into.html.

So what do YOU think?! "Eepkay or ixnay the shirt?!" ;-)

Beginner Runners: Here's an Idea'

AgentSully — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:09:57 -0500

I wrote about how I started running. If you like it please pass it along to any friend that you think could benefit from it.

It's been almost 3 months since I started and I feel so great. I feel like I will now be a life-long runner!

The short article shows the "easy" way to become a runner! Here it is:

How to Become a Runner: A Simple Method for Beginners.
Here's the link:
http://lifelearningtoday.com/2008/07/04/how-to-become-a-runner-a-simple-method-for-beginners/

Running Advice/Questions'

cutetoes — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:36:12 -0500

I'm posting because I have a specific question, but I guess this could be a good place for general questions as well.

My questions is whether many of you deal with side aches when you run? I find that a get them fairly frequently. I don't get one every time I run, but maybe 2 out of 5 times. They are almost always on the right side, and they often get bad enough that I have to stop.

They are never predictable, sometimes coming after 1.5 miles, sometimes after a few blocks. It's frustrating, because my body isn't tired. I could run further, if not for the pain.

I always try to drink a lot of water throughout the day when I run, so I don't think it's dehydration.

Does anyone else get these, and what do you do? Any thoughts would be welcomed!

GROUP RULES - READ BEFORE POSTING!'

cyberpenguin — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:05:02 -0500

(1) Please read the existing discussion topics before posting a new topic. Any duplicate topics will be removed.
(2) Also, please do NOT post spam, offensive material, or discussion topics unrelated to running & fitness.
(3) Any posted discussion topics which do not meet the above guidelines will be deleted.

Thanks!
-C

What city are you from?'

cymrusteve — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:51:30 -0500

Ryan Song, founder of RunYourCity.com, is looking for runners to submit their blogs to his recently launched web site. He's also in the process of building a very interesting database of running cities.

Ryan's mission is "to build a central location for all running bloggers to gather".

Seems like a great idea and it will only get bigger and better with submissions from the online running community.

Check out Ryan's site here:

http://www.runyourcity.com

and here's a more detailed post I wrote yesterday about RunYourCity.com:

http://www.runbulldogrun.com/blogroll/runyourcitycom-uniting-runners-on-the-web/

One last thing, if you like Ryan's idea, why not give it a Stumble:

http://www.stumbleupon.com/url/www.runyourcity.com/

Supplement your running with some push ups!'

cymrusteve — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:16:58 -0500

It's never too late to add an extra dimension to your training. Why not supplement all that running with some simple push ups?

Check out the six-week challenge that's currently sweeping the internet:

http://hundredpushups.com/

can you do the hundred?

--steve

ps if you'd like to be listed on the "take the challenge" page, just send me an email or PM...

Running after back injury'

amethystUK — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:49:43 -0500

Hi everyone!
I used to be a very fit runner (between 20-40 miles per week for 3 years) then a few months ago, shortly after I had been feeling at my fittest I had two bouts of bad back pain. Both the osteopath and the doctor thought it might be from hill running in Richmond Park and advised me to stop. I haven't been able to get back(!) into it and I'm missing it hugely :-( (so is my fitness). Has anyone had a similar experience and how did you resolve it? Any tips greatly appreciated!

Thanks! :-)

Twitter + Runners'

hellasound — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:35:11 -0500

Hey everybody!

How many of you are on Twitter? I'd love to hear how you guys are using Twitter in relation to your sites as well as your running. Whatcha got?

I've been meeting a lot of runners recently on Twitter and have been digging the community. Some folks like @runnershigh have started to encourage people to use #hashtags so you can track topics--pretty neat.

At Hella Sound, we've also just rolled out a new feature that is integrated with Twitter: GoRun = Twitter + Runners: http://www.hellasound.com/GoRun Come check it out!

John at Hella Sound
http://www.hellasound.com
http://twitter.com/hellasound

Dynamic Warm Ups'

rougeqc21 — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:38:29 -0500

So new studies show that static stretching actually reduces an individuals ability to produce peak force output. Because of this we need to know how we should be warming up and that is what I discuss in my newest article.

aitank.com/2008/03/25/dynamic-flexibility-part-1-what-is-it/

Comments always loved

Win a "Run, Fat Boy, Run" Private Movie Screening'

cymrusteve — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:21:20 -0500

Just over 5 days until romantic comedy "Run, Fat Boy, Run" is released. Have a bit of fun playing the Blister Bash Game and you may win a private movie screening.....

http://www.runbulldogrun.com/movie/win-a-run-fat-boy-run-private-movie-screening/

Have fun!

--Steve

Building up your legs w/ A great demo routine to try out'

rougeqc21 — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:21:47 -0500

Check out my latest article that talks about the benefits of building up big wheels along with a routine that would be awesome for sprinters.

See it all inside
http://aitank.com/2008/03/09/this-is-your-fortress-legs/

Motivational Quotes: What's Your Favorite?'

cymrusteve — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:37:12 -0600

Have recently added some of my favorite motivational quotes to Run Bulldog Run (www.runbulldogrun.com), but would like to add to the list and make it more of a comprehensive list.

Feel free to reply to this discussion and share your favorite quote. Please mention the author if you know him/her.

To view one of my random quotes, head to www.runbulldogrun.com, wait for the page to load and you should see a "quotes" link on the right hand side. Click the link to view a quote.

The full list (which I'll continue to update) can be viewed by clicking on the "Archive of Motivational Quotes" link.

Thanks for your help!

--Steve aka British Bulldog

Do you hike or run in the snow? '

Food2gro — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:29:46 -0600

I just stumbled upon this:

http://www.kahtoola.com/microspikes.html

I though it was pretty cool!

Explosive Strength'

rougeqc21 — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:07:20 -0600

An article that introduces the concept of fast and slot twitch muscle fiber, how they differ, and what they do for us.

Check it out

http://aitank.com/2008/03/06/are-you-explosive-functional-strength-explained/

World Media Run'

cymrusteve — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:17:06 -0600

Anyone else signed up for the World Media Run?

http://worldmediarun.ning.com/

I can't make it to Miami, FL for the actual 5k event on Friday, but I have signed up on active.com and will be running my own virtual race"

http://www.runbulldogrun.com/5k/world-media-run-to-benefit-special-olympics/

Proceeds go to a great cause - Special Olympics - so even if you can't make it to Miami, why not run your own virtual race this weekend and be part of a unique event?

The tech t-shirts sound cool too :)

Happy Miles!

--Steve

Online Running Stores -- List Your Favorites Here!'

cyberpenguin — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:41:22 -0600

As I was creating that last discussion thread about favorite places to buy running sneakers, it occurred to me that it would be useful for us to have a separate discussion thread for sharing our favorite online shopping resources for purchasing general running apparel products. So, here it is!

Please only mention online stores that you have personally tried, or at the very least, have been highly recommended to you by another runner.

OK, I'll start first:
http://altrec.com (Their customer service is excellent & they had a good range of high-quality products & brands.)
http://backcountry.com (Bought Smartwool socks here.)
http://campmor.com (Bought multiple items here. Great prices, quality products.)
http://essentialapparel.com (Bought Smartwool socks here.)
http://holabirdsports.com (Great prices!)
http://nike.com (Yes, they probably charge too much for their running apparel, but I'll still buy their running sneakers, because they feel the best on my feet!)
http://runworldwide.com (Good products, but they need to get their act together with their customer service. They also have good sales from time to time, if you can put up with their sub-par customer service & poor online/print catalog product descriptions! ;-) You can read my review of their company & others, at http://seecoreyrun.blogspot.com/2007/11/running-apparel-tip-5-review-of-online.html.)
http://sierratradingpost.com (I've purchased several items here & have been really happy with my purchases thus far.)
http://sockcompany.com (Bought Smartwool socks here. Yes, I like this brand of socks! ;-) )
http://target.com (Bought Champion C9 apparel here. I absolutely LOVE C9, & now so do many of my family members & friends as well, after I introduced them to it! ;-) Well-priced & surprisingly sturdy!)

And lastly & probably most surprisingly:
http://amazon.com (Bought various sports-related items through their 3rd party vendors, including, yes, you guessed it, Smartwool socks! 8-) )

Also, here are some good online retailers, in which I've had positive buying experiences in their store locations, but have yet to purchase items from their online store:
http://www.patagonia.com
http://rei.com

And here are a few that I haven't bought from yet, but have gotten good reviews:
http://www.exofficio.com (I did buy one ExOfficio item from REI, which I really liked, but have never bought directly from their online store.)
http://www.rnjsports.com
http://roadrunnersports.com
http://www.triathletesports.com

Where Are Your Favorite Places to Buy Running Sneakers?'

cyberpenguin — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:16:19 -0600

Where are your favorite places to buy running sneakers? Please mention online stores as well as local retailers in your area. Thanks!

Kanga boots. Woof!'

PetMono — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:46:46 -0600

Hello, I joined this group awhile. Here is first post. Enjoy and share...

http://www.petmonologues.com/pet022207/2008/kanga-boots-woof/731

Who has a Running Mantra they'd like to share?'

cymrusteve — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:51:09 -0600

How many of you use "mantras" when you train or race?

Corey recently wrote a great post about mantras and how they help steady the mind and body.

She also shared her favorite running mantra and quoted the one I often use too.

If you have a favorite, why not post it as a reply here or on Corey's blog:

http://seecoreyrun.blogspot.com/2008/01/running-mantras-share-yours-here.html

Also, feel free to Digg or Stumble the post to help spread the word..

http://digg.com/other_sports/Running_Mantras_Share_Yours_Here

http://www.stumbleupon.com/url/seecoreyrun.blogspot.com/2008/01/running-mantras-share-yours-here.html

What's Your Opinion of the Garmin Forerunner 305?'

cyberpenguin — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:22:32 -0600

Here's your chance to put in your own two cents about this very popular GPS.

--What's been your experience using this GPS?
--How easy do you find it to use?
--How does it compare to other GPS models you've used in the past?
--What issues, if any, have you encountered while using this GPS?
--Would you recommend it to others?

My First Competition! Win a $15 Road ID Gift Certificate.'

cymrusteve — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 11:28:19 -0600

Easy to enter competition where you could win a $15 gift certificate from www.roadid.com

More details here: http://www.runbulldogrun.com/competition/win-a-15-road-id-gift-certificate/

Good luck and here's to a successful 2008 whatever your personal goals may be!

--Steve

Who's Training For What?'

cymrusteve — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:19:18 -0600

Ok, I've only got 3 more races planned for 2007 - a 10 Miler and 2 10k's - with my next "A" race being the Shamrock Marathon in March 2008.

What are everyone's short term and long term goals?

Help Us Get Our Own Category on Digg!'

cyberpenguin — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:48:39 -0600

Hi Fellow Bloggers, Runners, & General Sports Enthusiasts,

I'd like to ask you to take 2 seconds & email feedback@digg.com to let them know we could use our own separate "running" category under the Sports section.

Please check out the following links for further information:

http://seecoreyrun.blogspot.com/2007/11/calling-all-runners-bloggers-help.html

http://seecoreyrun.blogspot.com/2007/11/my-letter-to-diggcom-running-category.html

And please don't forget to Digg the above articles as yet another way to get Digg to pay attention to us! We are several million strong & it's about time we get recognized by Digg. ;-)

Thanks so much for your participation in this group discussion topic & of course, for your help towards this effort!

-Corey (a.k.a. "Cyberpenguin")

Which Marathon Races Are Best For First-Time Marathoners?!'

cyberpenguin — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:16:18 -0600

Calling all experienced marathoners! Now's your change to show off your knowledge & share your wisdom with those of us first-timers in training, who are looking for good races to enter.

So tell us which marathons you'd recommend to newbie marathoners & why?! Thanks!

Tell Us What Running Products Are On Your Holiday Wishlist!'

cyberpenguin — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:10:17 -0600

What favorite running-related items do YOU want for the holidays?!

Post your wishlist items here!

And then all you have to do is drop the not-so-subtle hint to your friends & family by sending them the link to this discussion thread. Hahahaha.

Runner & non-runner blogger pals alike will also be grateful to you, as it might give them an idea of what to get their fitness-oriented friends & family members! ;-)

So help yourself & everyone else out by telling us what's on your holiday wishlist this year!

List Your Running Blog Here!'

cyberpenguin — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 11:57:47 -0600

If you've got a running blog, please post it here. If you see a blog listed here that you particularly like, please feel free to add it to your blogroll! After all, we are trying to build a bigger & better blogger-runner community at large, so anything we do to actively support each other (diggs, technorati faving, comments, link exchanges, etc.) will help to make that happen. Thanks!

Recommend Running Products Here!'

cyberpenguin — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 11:21:42 -0600

This list can include any health or running-related product (equipment, apparel, gadgets & gizmos, etc.), as long as it has some quantifiable, direct benefit to runners!

Jeff Galloway's Run/Walk Method'

BasilandSpice — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 10:32:27 -0600

Anyone use this method? I interviewed Jeff for my website--www.BasilAndSpice.com: Author and Book Views On a Healthy Life.

Jeff is a former Olympic athlete, runs a well-known program, has written numerous books, and is still in terrific shape himself.

My sister is a fan of his--she runs marathons.

What Are Your Favorite Road Races?!'

cyberpenguin — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:23:22 -0600

Tell us which road races are your favorites to run!