5 reasons to run the Key West half marathon
In mid-January when much of the United States is shivering, thoughts often turn to warmer climates like Florida for a much-needed...
JFK 50 winner found running and love at first ultra
Ultra running turned out to be a life saver when Kate Pallardy needed it most. Twelve years ago Pallardy was a college senior “in a weird...
Top 5 reasons to run Hot Chocolate Indianapolis
I’m back for the chocolate — and the fun. The March 30 Allstate Hot Chocolate race in Indianapolis is officially on my race calendar,...
Redemption, part one, at the Chicago Marathon
On my way back home from the Chicago Marathon Sunday, I stopped at a red light at a nondescript intersection a few miles from home....
Fox Valley 20-miler: A PR and so much more
My training plan included a 20-miler as a final long run before my first Chicago Marathon. As I started scanning race options close to...
Nutrabolt Oktoberfest offers super swag, helps children’s charities
There are just too many interesting races to fit on one’s race calendar, especially in the fall. For most runners, even those who...
The 10 best cities to run in
San Diego is easily in my top 10 cities in which to run. (Photo by Clay Lomneth) I’ve been fortunate to have traveled to 45 states, all...
A runner’s survival: ‘Not today, mother f-----'
Kelly Herron had zero hobbies and no passion. “I just went out with my friends on the weekend,” she recalls. “I didn't really do...
Lessons from running six marathons in six months
Jessica Murphy, co-founder of BibRave and avid marathoner, set out on a doable but inspiring challenge starting last year, running six...
Hot Chocolate 15K: Safety first at inaugural Indianapolis event
After a Did Not Start in my planned marathon last month due to injury, I had been looking forward to the Allstate Hot Chocolate 15K in...
