Runner’s Pick: Dog Days Are Over [Steve Pitron & Max Sanna Remix] (2010) Artist: Florence + the Machine It’s hard to get away from this track.  Whether it’s in Julia Roberts’ latest, Eat Pray Love, or totally redone in true Glee form, Florence and the Machine have finally arrived in the U.S. with this upbeat … Read more →

Runner’s Pick: Overpowered [Seamus Haji Remix] (2010) Artist: Róisín Murphy When I think that I’m over you … I’m overpowered. This song about an unbreakable kinetic connection is definitely one to check out. It’s got a slightly dark haunting feel to it and a thumping bass beat that keeps you moving.  How many songs can … Read more →

Runner’s Pick: Take Over Control [Radio Edit] (2010) Artist: Afrokack Feat. Eva Simons Sometimes you just need a song that has a singable chorus and thumping beats to keep you moving through your run.  Take Over Control delivers just that. It’s catchy and easy to get lost in. About a minute into the song, you … Read more →

Like you would expect from the Big Apple, the New York City Marathon is the world’s largest and compares to none.  On a cold, brisk November morning, more than 45,000 runners gathered on the grounds of Fort Wadsworth near the base of the Verazano-Narrows Bridge. Within their first mile, they would climb more than 250 … Read more →

Full 2010 NYC Marathon Training Schedule Details Fort Wadsworth (map) Staten Island, NY, USA 10305 The 2010 New York Marathon will start at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island. Located on the northeastern tip of Staten Island at end of Bay Street (adjacent to the Verrazano Bridge), it is easily accessible by either bus or taxi. … Read more →

Nearly 30,000 runners gathered at the grounds of the Pentagon for the 26th annual running of the Army Ten-Miler. The nation’s largest 10-mile run starts at the Pentagon and takes you across the Memorial Bridge into downtown DC.  The fast and flat loop course includes some of DC’s most beautiful sites: the Lincoln Memorial, World … Read more →

Runner’s Pick: White Knuckle Ride [Seamus Haji Radio Edit] (2010) Artist: Jamiroquai Jamiroquai is back and sounding strong on the promo single from his November 1 release Rock Dust Light Star. Described by the band as a “hi-octane retrospective,” White Knuckle Ride is a funky song about life’s pressures and dealing with it all.  It’s … Read more →

Details The Pentagon (map) Army Navy Dr & Fern St Arlington, VA, USA 22202 The Army Ten-Miler starts at the pentagon, which is said to be the highest-capacity workplace structure in the world and the biggest buildings with regards to floor area. It accommodates roughly 23,000 military as well as civilian employees and around 3,000 … Read more →

There’s lots of new energy out there. This playlist features the recent radio airplay hits from Rihanna, P!nk, and Far East Movement—as well as some higher energy tracks that are a little less mainstream. Too bad iTunes doesn’t have the Fred Falke Radio Edit of Shampain. It adds that little boost that the song needs … Read more →

Runner’s Pick: Loca [Freemasons Remix] (2010) Artist: Shakira Feat. Dizzee Rascal Columbian superstar Shakira is back and she’s having fun. Her latest, Loca, is a carefree, kinetic tune that makes you want to shake your hips too. The lead single from her October release Sale el Sol/The Sun Comes Out, it’s opening directive is “dance … Read more →