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 →