Comments on: Thursday Thoughts

By: Michelle B

Michelle B — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:39:21 +0000

In the Chicago area there is a very established runners organization (www.cararuns.org). It lists all of the certifed races. I’m sure if you google race orginazations by state/city/area, you might have luck with finding local races.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 13:11:08 +0000

I am doing half marathon training for a race at the end of May as well (Boston’s Run to Remember) and, coincidentally, have also diagnosed myself with runner’s knee. Interestingly, my knee only really hurts when I run on a treadmill and never when I run outside. I’ve read a lot about it and the consensus seems to be that it has something to do with my quads not being strong enough, so I’ve started doing some quad-strengthening exercises such as wall-sits, squats and leg lifts. I also plan on getting new sneakers this weekend since I, apparently, am an over-protonator (i.e. flat-footed). Stretching helps so much, as well as reminding myself to not over-do it and to cross train frequently. Hope this helps and good luck with the job interview!

By: roni

roni — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:33:52 +0000

Thanks Michelle!

By: Cinemarie

Cinemarie — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:47:04 +0000

Thanks for sharing so many great links Roni! Wow! :)

By: kathleen

kathleen — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:05:54 +0000

coolrunning.com – great resource for runners, tons of great articles as well as state by state race listings

By: Andrea@WellnessNotes

Andrea@WellnessNotes — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:58:20 +0000

I have to start doing yoga again… It makes me feel sooo good! :)

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:04:12 +0000

Hey Roni,

How are things. 1. Have you tried yogadownloads.com? I love this website. It gives you the yoga class and it’s cheap along with pose guides. There’s another group of bloggers which I follow who are also putting together a blogging summit as well: Jenna @ eatliverun.com and Caitlin @ thehealthytippingpoint.com. Just spreading the info.

Happy knee recovery!

Michelle

By: Lauren

Lauren — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:25:27 +0000

Ohhh a workout, good food, weight loss blog conference type event sounds like fun! I hope it’s close enough to go to. :)

By: roni

roni — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:46:47 +0000

BigTickles – Most the races I’ve run were recommended to me be friends. I do search on active.com and there is a local running store that advertises them on their site. I just pick it based on date and distance. Prestige is nothing that has ever entered my mind. Actually I may run a 5k this weekend just for the heck of it because someone mentioned it to me, never heard it before, it’s just an excuse to run. :)

By: BigTickles

BigTickles — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:39:09 +0000

Speaking of running, is there one reliable site that lists races per state? Also, how do you choose which race you run? Is one more prestigious than another?

Thanks!