May 2008
Transformation of a Town -- Tallahassee Rapidly Becoming Elite Running's Ground Zero
By Pete Rea/Zap Fitness/Running Journal/April 2008
In the spring of 1988 I took my first trip to Tallahassee, FL, for the TAC (now USATF) National Junior Track and Field Championships. Between events, my coach and I drove to the countryside for runs on the parks and dirt roads that circle the capital city.
Getting Out the Door
By Richard Ferguson PhD/Running Journal/January 2008
The last leaves of fall have been raked off the yard and the snow shovel sits beside the back door. Winter has arrived and you now have time to sit back and savor a successful fall racing season.
List Your Event - Running Network Calendar
Here at the Running Network we want to help get the word out about your race. We have your link to 34 of the best regional running publications and our partner web sites have a link to a National Calendar button. So many ways for runners to find out about your event!
Special: U.S. Women's Olympic Marathon Trials
4-25-08 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Women's Marathon Ends in Historic Fashion
4-20-08 Kastor Rallies to Win U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon
4-20-08 Race Day Commentary from Larry Eder (American Track & Field)
http://www.american-trackandfield.com/news/atfnewswirewomens...
4-20-08 Olympic Trials and Tribulations for DC Area Runners (Washington Running Report)
The Best Preparation Plan For Your Marathon
By Carolyn Mather, RN, PhD/Running Journal/November 2007
As you are preparing for your big winter or spring marathon I want you to include this holiday gift from me in your training package. Then when race day comes, you will have an arsenal of sound advice to prepare you for your best performance.
Cross Training Your Way to PRs!
By Pete Rea/ZAP Fitness/Running Journal/February 2008
Improving Your Running Off the Roads
Running Journal readers familiar with my column are no doubt aware of my belief in relatively high volume training. Whether an athlete is 15 or 65, more often than not I have found it is the athlete who can put in more relaxed to moderate exercise over months and years who will see the finish line first.
Overcoming The Fear Of Failure
By Richard Ferguson, Ph.D/Running Journal/March 2008
Have you ever wanted to try some new activity or sport, but you were afraid to take the chance because you thought you might not be able to successfully perform the skills required?
