A highly recommended race, the Spirit of Columbus Half Marathon features green and water views that are simply beautiful.  Running the gradual point-to-point downhill course, participants may find a PR within reach. Pre-race is smooth. Water and bagels are available for any runners who missed breakfast and lots of bathrooms by the start results in … Read more →

Runner Rewind: Call Me (1980) Artist: Blondie It’s hard to believe this song was recorded in 1979. More than 30 years later, it’s still a slick and cool track.  The theme from the Richard Gere classic American Gigalo, it was immediately popular. The sudden success of the song interrupted the release of the Eat to … Read more →

Runner’s Pick: Cooler Than Me (2010) Artist: Mike Posner If I could write you a song and make you fall in love … From the first lyric to the last, Cooler Than Me is a fun ride.  This 22-year-old recent Duke grad is definitely pretty cool.  And he’s putting his sociology degree to use in … Read more →

Album: Teenage Dream (2010) Artist: Katy Perry Skimming everything from lost love to a relationship with a drug-addicted partner, Teenage Dream tackles a lot while staying light and poppy and even uplifting and encouraging. From the Natasha Bedingfield feel of Firework to the Pat Benatar anthem energy of Circle the Drain, it’s a sound addition … Read more →

Runners of the Bronx Half got a mix of downhills, uphills, and flat roadways. With more crowd support than any of the other 5 boroughs and beautiful summer weather, it’s a great race. Part of the NYRR Half Marathon Series, the Bronx run is the only one that takes place on the mainland USA. It’s … Read more →

This 5K playlist is a mix of some of my current favorites for running.  I’m loving the feel of Mike Posner’s Cooler Than Me and the remix of Lady GaGa’s Dance In The Dark.  Combined with the punk feel of Starstrukk and the tribal mix of Hook Up—it’s definitely an eclectic set. However, I think … Read more →

Runner’s Pick: Get Outta My Way (7th Heaven Radio Edit) [2010] Artist: Kylie Minogue A catchy electronic tune, it’s the 2nd single from Kylie’s eleventh studio album, Aphrodite.  The pulsing track is being remixed like mad.  From the almost tribal version by Idriss Chebeck and Michael Brun to the energetic mainstream mix by Bimbo Jones … Read more →

Album: The Remix (2010) Artist: Lady GaGa Having sold more than 500,000 copies worldwide, the compilation album contains remixes from The Fame and Fame Monster.  From a strong digital dance version of Bad Romance to a current, thumping ‘relift’ of The Fame, The Remix is a solid add for any fan of the outrageous diva … Read more →

Runner’s Pick: Acapella (2009) Artist: Kelis Known for 2003′s Milkshake, Kelis goes tribal in Acapella—and it’s a perfect electronic boost for a run or workout.  The lead single on her fifth studio album is a strong dance collaboration with DJ-turned-producer David Guetta.   He describes working with her as an honor—citing that he had played many … Read more →

One of the area’s leading mid-sized races, the 22nd annual Leesburg 10K was hosted on Sunday, August 8.  This was the 7th running of the affiliated 20K.  Nearly 1200 runners lined up in front of Market Station at 7:30 a.m., hoping to beat the heat and humidity.  This worked well for about the first hour. … Read more →