This is for anyone that thinks they can’t do this or it is too late. This is a race report I wrote 2007 about my early days of ultra running. I now compete on a regular basis in the UK and have have some good successes, placing in the top 10 of a few races. Read More

October 30, 2011

Sawtooth 100 race report

For my second hundred mile experience and my focus race of 2011, I decided to do the Superior Sawtooth 100.  I’ve been wanting to do this race for the last two years.  Ever since I saw the write up on it in Ultrarunning magazine. It was a short write up but the finishing times told Read More

September 5, 2011

Race Report: Green Lakes 100k

About me: Green Lakes was my fifth ultra. I’ve done two timed ones (8 hour, 12 hour) and two 50 milers. This was my first attempt at 100k, and my goal race for the summer. I’m a 47 year old woman. Training: I had an injury this winter (VMO atrophy) which kept me from running Read More

A lot of people visit Maine for the lobster.  On Saturday, July 16, my wife Ruth and I, joined by more than 70 other runners and their friends, traveled in search of lobster all the way to tiny Great Cranberry Island.   We found the lobster, but only after we ran the 5th Annual Great Cranberry Read More

On this episode of Marathon & Beyond Monday, we hear racewalker Lawrence Block’s entertaining story of an unforgettable marathon experience in New Orleans. For a a free PDF file of this story complete with color pictures, click here; or you can scroll down for the full text of the article. To subscribe to the magazine, Read More

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On this episode, we feature the editor’s pick from the popular running magazine, Marathon & Beyond. This week’s story is about a mom’s love for running and her daughters; it’s titled “Bun in the Oven” by Elizabeth Thompson. Click here for a PDF file of the story with pictures, free compliments of M&B magazine. And Read More

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In this episode of Marathon and Beyond Monday, author Gail Kislevitz tells the story of the treasure trove of running history that legend Ted Corbitt left behind after his passing. Find out about Corbitt’s impact on the world of running and much more. To get a free PDF file with pictures of this episode’s story, Read More

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In this episode of Marathon and Beyond Monday, running legend Hal Higdon shares stories of his experiences on the “original” marathon course in Athens, Greece, as well as historical insight on the marathon history. To get a free PDF file with pictures of this episode’s story, click here. Or, scroll down for the full text Read More

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In this episode of Marathon and Beyond Monday, we have a century-old tale of two running stars who battle in front of thousands in a marathon showdown. To get a free PDF file with pictures of this episode’s story, click here. Or, scroll down for the full text of the story. And check this out: Read More

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This week on The Endurance Planet Hour, we look at the aftermath of extreme challenges. We'll talk with Jim Parry---Mr. Parry---who completed a 24-hour run to demonstrate to his elementary school students in Stewartville, Minnesota the concept of perseverance. We'll talk with Mike Siltman of Illinois who pushed through a 200-mile footrace even Read More

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