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 →

Details Market Station (map) 203 Harrison Street Leesburg, VA, USA 20175 The Leesburg 10K & 20K start at the Market Station Shopping Center. 7:30am – Onsite Registration Available (Online Registration Closes 8/5/10) Other InfoPresented by Capitol One, the event offers a rolling course through the beautiful Leesburg countryside. ChronoTrack timing is used with awards offered … Read more →

What are these awful pains? The term “shin splints” refers to pains in the lower front legs, ranging from dull to sharply severe.  Duller pains typically manifest during the beginning of a run and fade away as the run proceeds.  Often times, these dull pains return in the morning after getting out of bed.  More … Read more →

Runner Rewind: Obsession (1985) Artist: Animotion It’s hard to believe this song only reached number 6 in the U.S. I can’t imagine an 80s compilation or set that doesn’t include this synth-pop classic. Very few songs can be as easily recalled and hummed in your head as this one. “You are an obsession. You’re my … Read more →

A little less energetic than some 5K mixes, this is a set of fun and light songs.  I am loving Take It Off by Ke$ha—and Home by Kelis is great for running. I am sure she didn’t literally mean we were all running in a race—but the song works for one.  She sounds nothing like … Read more →

Runner’s Pick: Need You Now [Jason Nevins Elektrotek Radio Edit] (2010) Artist: Lady Antebellum This remix of Lady Antebellum’s lovesick ballad “Need You Now” adds some extra beats and energy for a run or workout.  It’s not hard to get lost in these lyrics and feel the longing to be with the person you love. … Read more →

With more than 25,000 registered runners, the 2nd Annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon was described as a 13.1 mile block party.  Fast and flat, the August 1 race featured local bands at every mile and cheer stations throughout.  Chicago did not disappoint and crowds turned out to show support all along the way. … Read more →

Details Chicago’s Historic Grant Park (map) Chicago, IL, USA 60643 The Rock-n-Roll Chicago 1/2 Marathon starts at Chicago’s Grant Park. 6:30am – Registration Closed Other InfoThe Rock N Roll Marathon series has been expanding quickly over the last two years. The original series included the Rock N Roll Marathon in San Diego, the Country Music … Read more →

This 5K playlist comes in at nearly 34 minutes so it would be good for any runner between a 10 and 11-min-per-mile pace.  Right now, I’m loving Kelis’ Scream and Wynter Gordon’s Dirty Talk. However, other favorites to run to include Rihanna, Utada, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. I just wish iTunes had her new one: Bittersweet. … Read more →

The only race to run the road bed of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco Marathon may be the most scenic race you will ever run. A loop course, it starts and finishes on the Embarcadero.  The miles in between offer many challenging hills and a beautiful course that crosses San Fran, through Golden … Read more →