January 2009
Michigan Runner of the Year 2008: Hank Risley
By Charles Douglas McEwen - Hank Risley, who began running just three years ago at age 37, considers himself a late bloomer when it comes to competitive sports.
“I never really played any sports in high school,” Risley said. “Back then, I never would have imagined that I would be running marathons and 50Ks.” (He has run about a dozen marathons and three 50Ks.)
Ian's Innards: Deceived
I’m gnawing on the knowledge that I have been burnt, and I’m learning things that I should’ve already learnt. -Gordon Gano-Violent Femmes - The absurdity of the moment was set aglow as he turned in irritation, acutely aware of my impending approach.
2008 RUNOHIO Grand Prix: Profile of Winners
January 2008 from RunOhio - 2008 RUNOHIO Grand Prix winners are: Open - Matt Folk and Leigh Daniel, Masters - Ron Dorfeld and Connie Gardner, Grand Masters - George Seller and Nancy Smith, Seniors - Nick Zindorf and Patti Habenicht. Read their interviews - The 2008 RUNOHIO Grand Prix was a series of races chosen by runners and the staff of RUNOHIO to be part of the statewide grand prix.
Cold Weather Running Tips from the RRCA
The onset of winter needn't bring a seasonal halt to a runner's enthusiasm or routines. Outdoor exercise in the winter can be a pleasurable experience. The major risk posed by running in subfreezing air is frostbite and minor irritations to the respiratory tract. With some minor precautions these risks can be eliminated.
Ian's Innards: Voice
Either it’ll move me
or it’ll move right through me;
fully, completely.
Gordon Downie-The Tragically Hip
Ian's Innards: Living the Dream
I’m a chicken hawk, huntin’ for a chicken.
Get paranoid when you hear my glock clickin’.
B Real-Cypress Hill
My wife recently underwent a full frenzied political lecture, fueled by the hammering hands of a good friend of ours, warning that change is not to be believed. Hearing of this Bush blooded insight sent me careening through my own American experience.
Special: 2009 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
2009 Coverage! Check back often, this page will be updated!
1/16/09 Race Video (from Walt Disney World)
1/13/09 Running Network TV Disney coverage - Marathon Commentary
The Athlete’s Kitchen: Body Image and Runners
January 2009 by Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD - Question: What are two things dogs and runners have in common? Answer: One, both dogs and runners love to exercise. Two, they both come in different sizes and shapes. Question: What is one thing dogs and runners do NOT have in common?
