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From the Vault: Why I Don’t Try-athlon by Mike Antonucci Posted in: Blog Posts in Running I was watching highlights of an Ironman competition in Lake Placid on TV yesterday while doing the laundry (yes, I’m living the wild life). I admire triathletes and I avoi ... Read on »

From the Vault: Foxy Lady by Mike Antonucci Posted in: Blog Posts in Running A runner in Arizona was attacked and bitten by a fox . While removing it from her foot, it latched onto her arm and wouldn’t let go, so she ran a mile back to her car, det ... Read on »

From the Vault: Two Arms! by Mike Antonucci Posted in: Blog Posts in Running I love running. I don’t love swimming, biking, push-ups, weightlifting, discus throwing, tossing the caber or Johnny on the Pony . Running seven days a week is rea ... Read on »

Happy Almost Presidents Day! by Mike Antonucci Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Now that Washington’s Birthday has been turned into a generic Presidents Day, I’ve decided to celebrate Almost Presidents Day, because I almost took the day off. We sa ... Read on »

10,000 Miles by Mike Antonucci Posted in: Blog Posts in Running About a mile and a half into my run yesterday morning I reached a mark that seems incredible to me. I resumed running in 2002 after a 20-year layoff, but I didn’t start ... Read on »

Running Valentine Cards Are Pretty Lame by Mike Antonucci Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Mr. Research spent an awful lot of time looking for Valentine’s Day cards devoted to running or other fitness activities, and these were the best of a sorry lot. ... Read on »

Unlawful Dedication? by Mike Antonucci Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Police blotters always provide the best running stories, this one from Sudbury, Massachusetts : February 9 - * A jogger was reported running in the middle of the ... Read on »

But Will They Be Able to Turn Right? by Mike Antonucci Posted in: Blog Posts in Running One week before the Daytona 500, at least four NASCAR drivers will be competing in the Daytona Beach Half Marathon . Jimmie Johnson, Michael Waltrip, Kasey Kahne and A ... Read on »

Usain Bolt Set for NBA All-Star Celebrity Game by Mike Antonucci Posted in: Blog Posts in Running I hesitate to say this could be embarrassing , but here’s video of Bolt being played to a standstill by a 7-year old : Read on »

Fat Farm by Mike Antonucci Posted in: Blog Posts in Running USA Today reported recently on an outbreak of obesity in a place you normally wouldn’t expect it – America’s farms . Bigger tractors, better combines and even robots ... Read on »

Atalanta’s Wreath? by Mike Antonucci Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Since strange archaeological finds are in the news this week, we note with interest the discovery of a gold wreath , found buried with a woman in Thessaloniki, Greece, fro ... Read on »

Allyson Felix Models Paleo Running Top by Mike Antonucci Posted in: Blog Posts in Running The other day we mentioned the PaleoBarefoot footwear, little dreaming that Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix would quickly embrace the style and model a matching runnin ... Read on »

BuzzFeed Gives Me the Gift of an Easy Day by Mike Antonucci Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Didn’t have to spend too much time today coming up with something good to post. Sarah Karlan at BuzzFeed provides a list of ” 25 Things Only Track And Field Runners Can Un ... Read on »

Footwear Follies by Mike Antonucci Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Working out usually means being on your feet, and being on your feet means shoes (well, usually). Here are a few items to keep you a few yards ahead when it comes to feet. ... Read on »

Win Her Heart With Running Shoes by Mike Antonucci Posted in: Blog Posts in Running Already having trouble deciding what to get that special someone for Valentine’ Day? Our good friends over at RunningShoes.com have the answer! They are running a cont ... Read on »

That’s Why I Don’t Run in Groups by Mike Antonucci Posted in: Blog Posts in Running I mentioned the video game Grim Joggers in passing when it debuted in 2011 , but thought I would highlight it again because you don’t find too many running-themed games ou ... Read on »

Head, Bath and Beyond by Mike Antonucci Posted in: Blog Posts in Running The latest entry in the “ Running is like… ” sweepstakes comes courtesy of distance running legend Haile Gebrselassie, who recently said : “The run is like a bath fo ... Read on »

Will Taft Race in Clydesdale Division? by Mike Antonucci Posted in: Blog Posts in Running The Washington Nationals major league baseball team is arguably more famous for its foam presidents race at home games. It made national news last October when Teddy Roose ... Read on »

Jason Sudeikis Clarifies Olivia Wilde’s “Sex Like Kenyan Marathoners” Quote by Mike Antonucci Posted in: Blog Posts in Running You may recall last October actress Olivia Wilde made entertainment news headlines when she announced in public that she and boyfriend Jason Sudeikis “have sex like Kenyan ... Read on »

Revenge of Linky Love by Mike Antonucci Posted in: Blog Posts in Running I usually wait until I have five links to share before I do a Linky Love post, but these three sites deserve your immediate attention: 1) One Tough Mother Runner ... Read on »

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