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Owl-Truism

by William Harwood November 19, 2009

An Owl Attack Opens the Mind of a Trail Runner

Breathtaking Feat

by Graham Averill November 19, 2009

This fall Iraq war veteran Jeremy Soles set a world record by running the half-marathon at the U.S. Army X-Country Festival at Maymont in Richmond, Va., wearing a gas mask. The feat—recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records—was done to raise funds and awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project.

Pain with a Purpose

by Graham Averill November 19, 2009

Looking to give meaning to your miles? The Splashdown 15K and 6K Trail Runs raise funds for the World Olympiad of Water, an educational festival about world water issues. The race takes place Saturday, February 6, near Black Mountain, N.C. on some of the most scenic trails in Southern Appalachia.

Ask the Expert

by Graham Averill November 19, 2009

Q: Is it okay to run on the school track with my jogging stroller? A: It is okay, but only if you jog in the outside lanes. Those strollers take up some room and you typically don’t run as fast with them, so it’s important to stay out of the way. Some tracks don’t allow [...]

Runaway Favorites

by Jedd Ferris October 22, 2009

These running shoes and gear will take you higher, faster, and farther. Inov-8 Roclite 305 The lightweight 305 is super-fast and springy while still providing outstanding underfoot cushioning. The sturdy sole can handle the toughest of trails without weighing down the feet, and the flexible last and mesh upper make it run-ready out of the [...]

Marathon Man

by Jedd Ferris July 20, 2009

D.C. runner Doug Eldridge is three quarters of the way through what he is calling the 10-12-100 Challenge. Eldridge, a sports agent, is running 10 marathons this year with a goal of raising $100,000 for the Wounded Warriors Project, a nonprofit that assists wounded war veterans. The son of a soldier, Eldridge decided to give [...]