Posts Tagged: running

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Mr Ulster does Good Form Running

Over the past three years Running Times has reported on what is known as minimalist running, which is based on the concept that every human, regardless of weight or stature, actually runs a natural stride barefoot (ie. a midfoot strike),

20120605 New Balance 890 Baddeley

Mr Ulster does Good Form Running

Over the past three years Running Times has reported on what is known as minimalist running, which is based on the concept that every human, regardless of weight or stature, actually runs a natural stride barefoot (ie. a midfoot strike),

Last sync at Nike Plus

I was an early adopter of the Nike+ system, and have over 5 years’ data on their site. However, today is the last run I will sync there. Five years ago, the introduction of the Nike+ feature was revolutionary, and

Last sync at Nike Plus

I was an early adopter of the Nike+ system, and have over 5 years’ data on their site. However, today is the last run I will sync there. Five years ago, the introduction of the Nike+ feature was revolutionary, and

Digitising exercise logging

As part of my year-round running training in high school, it wasn’t long before I began logging my daily entries in Bill Rodgers’ green, landscape oriented, spiral bound log books. There was a sense of satisfaction calculating the weekly total

Digitising exercise logging

As part of my year-round running training in high school, it wasn’t long before I began logging my daily entries in Bill Rodgers’ green, landscape oriented, spiral bound log books. There was a sense of satisfaction calculating the weekly total

Bastille Day in Ballygowan?

A Ballygowan resident inadvertently celebrating Bastille Day else using French flag for red, white and blue substitute. I shouted, “Vive le France”, as I jogged past, just in case.

Bastille Day in Ballygowan?

A Ballygowan resident inadvertently celebrating Bastille Day else using French flag for red, white and blue substitute. I shouted, “Vive le France”, as I jogged past, just in case.

Handing off the Tasuki (Running Times)

Handing off the Tasukihttp://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=20000Brett Larner (Running Times)July 2010   Handing Off the Tasuki How Japan’s marathon traditions are changing By Brett Larner As featured in the JulyAugust 2010 issue of Running Times Magazine Distance running in Japan is facing change.

Handing off the Tasuki (Running Times)

Handing off the Tasukihttp://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=20000Brett Larner (Running Times)July 2010   Handing Off the Tasuki How Japan’s marathon traditions are changing By Brett Larner As featured in the JulyAugust 2010 issue of Running Times Magazine Distance running in Japan is facing change.

The Colossal Crack (Running Times)

The Colossal Crackhttp://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=19841&PageNum=1Rachel Toor (Running Times)June 2010   The Colossal Crack A story of peaks, canyons and trying to out-pace grief By Rachel Toor As featured in the June 2010 issue of Running Times Magazine She died four weeks after

The Colossal Crack (Running Times)

The Colossal Crackhttp://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=19841&PageNum=1Rachel Toor (Running Times)June 2010   The Colossal Crack A story of peaks, canyons and trying to out-pace grief By Rachel Toor As featured in the June 2010 issue of Running Times Magazine She died four weeks after

GAA: The Athletics connection (Irish Runner)

A very interesting article in the September/October 2009 issue of Irish Runner, by Ronnie Bellew, on the history of the Gaelic Athletic Association’s successful takeover of Irish athletics in the 1880s (transcript below, as Athletics Ireland doesn’t provide any archives).

GAA: The Athletics connection (Irish Runner)

A very interesting article in the September/October 2009 issue of Irish Runner, by Ronnie Bellew, on the history of the Gaelic Athletic Association’s successful takeover of Irish athletics in the 1880s (transcript below, as Athletics Ireland doesn’t provide any archives).

Haile Gebrselassie: The man who runs the world (Spikes Magazine)

I look forward to my complimentary quarterly copy of Spikes Magazine; anyone can get a free subscription with issues sent to your door. Spikes Magazine is produced by the UK’s IAAF. The 60-odd paged magazines are smart-looking and feature-packed. They’re

Haile Gebrselassie: The man who runs the world (Spikes Magazine)

I look forward to my complimentary quarterly copy of Spikes Magazine; anyone can get a free subscription with issues sent to your door. Spikes Magazine is produced by the UK’s IAAF. The 60-odd paged magazines are smart-looking and feature-packed. They’re

Zola Budd: After the fall

A thorough and most interesting article by Steve Friedman on the story of Zola Budd, in the current issue of Runner’s World: “Zola Budd: After the fall”. I remember reading a previous feature article on Zola Budd, in a 1983 issue

Zola Budd: After the fall

A thorough and most interesting article by Steve Friedman on the story of Zola Budd, in the current issue of Runner’s World: “Zola Budd: After the fall”. I remember reading a previous feature article on Zola Budd, in a 1983 issue

Zola Budd: After the fall

A thorough and most interesting article by Steve Friedman on the story of Zola Budd, in the current issue of Runner’s World: “Zola Budd: After the fall”. I remember reading a previous feature article on Zola Budd, in a 1983 issue

Zola Budd: After the fall

A thorough and most interesting article by Steve Friedman on the story of Zola Budd, in the current issue of Runner’s World: “Zola Budd: After the fall”. I remember reading a previous feature article on Zola Budd, in a 1983 issue

Zola Budd: After the fall

A thorough and most interesting article by Steve Friedman on the story of Zola Budd, in the current issue of Runner’s World: “Zola Budd: After the fall”. I remember reading a previous feature article on Zola Budd, in a 1983 issue

Zola Budd: After the fall

A thorough and most interesting article by Steve Friedman on the story of Zola Budd, in the current issue of Runner’s World: “Zola Budd: After the fall”. I remember reading a previous feature article on Zola Budd, in a 1983 issue

Book review: The Day the World Stopped to Run

On 31 August 2008, I participated in a global event, the Nike Plus Human Race 10K. About 800,000 runners ran in 25 cities, representing 142 countries. The Day the World Stopped to Run (978-1595910516) is a lushly photographed, oversized, 260

Book review: The Day the World Stopped to Run

On 31 August 2008, I participated in a global event, the Nike Plus Human Race 10K. About 800,000 runners ran in 25 cities, representing 142 countries. The Day the World Stopped to Run (978-1595910516) is a lushly photographed, oversized, 260

Achilles Heel running shop

I was in the market for a windbreaker jacket, as it tends to be a bit rainy and windy over here, especially in the winter. Wanted something not fleecy or bulky; something I could use as an outer shell. After

Achilles Heel running shop

I was in the market for a windbreaker jacket, as it tends to be a bit rainy and windy over here, especially in the winter. Wanted something not fleecy or bulky; something I could use as an outer shell. After

Mr Ulster runs Nike’s The Human Race

I participated in a global event today. Nike organised an international10K road race, whereby runners in 25 host cities would have their timesuploaded onto a single results listing: The Human Race 10K.They are aiming for 1,000,000 runners. If you’re not

Mr Ulster runs Nike’s The Human Race

I participated in a global event today. Nike organised an international10K road race, whereby runners in 25 host cities would have their timesuploaded onto a single results listing: The Human Race 10K.They are aiming for 1,000,000 runners. If you’re not

Runner’s Log 20071104

1.2 miles, 10:04 Just ran a short circuit, as it’s been a while since I’ve last ran. Felt good to do. Sunny weather, mild for autumn.

Runner’s Log 20071104

1.2 miles, 10:04 Just ran a short circuit, as it’s been a while since I’ve last ran. Felt good to do. Sunny weather, mild for autumn.

Runner’s Log 20071104

1.2 miles, 10:04 Just ran a short circuit, as it’s been a while since I’ve last ran. Felt good to do. Sunny weather, mild for autumn.

Runner’s Log 20071104

1.2 miles, 10:04 Just ran a short circuit, as it’s been a while since I’ve last ran. Felt good to do. Sunny weather, mild for autumn.