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
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
When I add songs to my music library, I generally have four main types of running songs: High Energy: Just as it sounds, those songs that pump you up and keep the tempo going. Adrenaline: Slightly less energetic, but solid running songs. Everything from an uptempo rock song to pop, dance, or electronic music. Pace … Read more
MusicNmiles.com is a site dedicated to music and running. From album reviews to tracks for running, the site is intended to be a resource for music lovers and runners. The site addresses the two separately—and as integrated topics. Music and running go hand-in-hand. A good playlist can make a huge difference in a run. This … Read more
Runner’s Pick: Hands (2010) Artist: The Ting Tings The British pop duo known for That’s Not My Name is back with a retro 80s-feeling song that works really well for a run. The throwback vibe and mellow upbeat feel make it great for maintaining an even keel during exercise. The video appeared on YouTube on … Read more
Runners find motivation in many places. Behind each is a story. Here is why one trained for the 2010 New York Marathon and raised money for the American Heart Association: “Let me start by saying, I am not a very competitive runner. That said, I do enjoy the challenge of a long distance race. A … Read more
Runner’s Pick: Not Giving Up On Love (2010) Artist: Armin van Buuren & Sophie Ellis-Bextor It’s been nearly 10 years since Sophie Ellis-Bextor gave us the dancefloor hit Murder on the Dancefloor. That track was enough to make me a permanent fan and keep me following her. It was also on dance charts for more … Read more
Held Sunday, September 19, the Inaugural Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon drew more than 3200 runners from 33 states and D.C. The rolling course started at Mt. Vernon and followed the path of the GW Parkway Classic for about 8.5 miles. Then it veered right and carried toward the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, on which a … Read more
Energy abounds in this mix. Have fun with the new Taio Cruz and Ke$ha collaboration or the punchy Hey Hey by Dennis Ferrer. You can also sample a couple of Dave Aude remixes. Great for running, he injects energy without overdoing it. At 32.1 minutes, this playlist is slightly more than a 10 minute per … Read more
If you’re looking for a fun beach race with a fun finish line party, the Bottle and Cork 10 Miler doesn’t disappoint. It offers a fairly flat course that takes you from Dewey Beach to the heart of Rehoboth, back along the entire boardwalk, past Silver Lake, winding through beautiful neighborhoods, and ending at the … Read more
Runner’s Pick: Wonderful Life [Freemasons Radio Edit] (2010) Artist: Hurts Songs that tell a story often work really well for a run. Somewhere around mile 8 you may find yourself needing the distraction of lyrics that weave a tale. This one is about a suicidal man who stumbles across someone unexpected as he is preparing … Read more
More than 18,000 racers were treated to some great running weather, amazing crowd support, and a flat and fast course at the 2010 Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon. Runners experienced the best race conditions in it’s 10 year history: 67 degrees at the start and 70s along the way. Hurricane Earl steered clear … Read more
This 5K playlist includes Katy Perry, a cool remix from the Scissors Sisters, and a couple songs that are blowing up right now: Xxxo and Club Can’t Handle Me. Another great track is 4th of July by Kelis. Too bad iTunes doesn’t have the WAWA Remix—it works the best for a run. Also, The Underdog … Read more
Runner’s Pick: Chica Bomb [Extended Version] (2010) Artist: Dan Balan I have to turn the fan on The heat is getting stronger I know I’m not the only one I’m sweatin’ I’m sweatin’… Yes, the lyrics are a bit much. The song’s indulgent and cheesy—in much the same way that Rico Suave was in the … Read more
