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Running Articles & Writings

One of the best ways to become a better runner is to become a smarter runner. The best way to become a smarter runner is to read everything you can about your sport. The links on this page will help you to do just that.


25 Dynamic D's To Running
This article tells of the 25 things that are necessary for you to be a better runner. Follow the items listed here, and you are guaranteed to me an extraodinary pr. This was taken from the October issue of RunningTimes Magazine.

Follies & Bloopers for Runners
After reading about these whacky racing and running events, you will find yourself laughing so hard that it may hurt. Many of us can relate to at least one of the follies from our own adventures during a run through town.

Alan Webb: the sky is the limit!
Alan Webb. Junior, from South Lakes Virginia. 4:06 as a Sophmore. 12:18 at Van Cortland park. Next step: 4 minute mile. Will he achieve this seemingly impossible feat? An American boy hasn't ran sub-four in 33 years. Could the streak be coming to an end?

10 Ways To Improve Your Running
10 Great Tips for runners of all skill levels. Created by a staff writer for the RunningTimes, this article tells you what is needed to make yourself a better runner even before you lace up the shoes for te first time.

I'm Hungry!!! Feed me!!!
A cross country runner tells his tale of what the insides of your stomach feels like after a draining workout. Reading this is a guarantee to make your sandwiches taste better!

Steve Prefontaine Quotes
Looking for motivation? This is the man to look for all of it! Straight from Coos Bay, Oregon, these are some of the sweetest words a runner will ever hear. When Steve Prefontaine speaks these words, everyone sits in awe. 12:36. Great Work Steve.

T ~ Shirt Slogans
Looking to make a t-shirt for your team? This is a great link, with about 75 to 100 short t-shirt sayings.

Van Cortland Park Cross Country Course
From armorytrack.com, this is a brief summary of the history of the Mecca of Cross Country Running: Van Cortland Park. Did you know that a family is actually buried atop Cemetary Hill? Read on to find out.