Old Dominion 100 Endurance Run
Course Overview and Strategy
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The Old Dominion 100 Endurance Run --- A Reason to Get Strong Since 1979. Peregrune runner David McCartney tackled the Old Dominion 100 Endurance Run. David is an ultrarunning veteran and took the time to...
Bluenose Marathon:
Race Overview and Strategy
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If you are looking for a hilly Boston qualifier that passes historic Halifax architecture, surreal coastal parks, and has a scenic bridge crossing, the Bluenose Marathon is for you. Known for being a ‘little hilly’,...
Training for Atlanta's Finest 5K
Course Overview
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Congratulations! You are running the Atlanta's 5K presented by the Atlanta Track Club. That means you are fast and fit! But are you ready for the Hills, Heat, and Humidity of Atlanta? Fortunately, the weather...
USATF Masters 5K Championship
Course Overview
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Congratulations! You are running the USATF Masters 5K Championships presented by the Atlanta Track Club. That means you are fast and fit! But are you ready for the Hills, Heat, and Humidity of Atlanta? Fortunately,...
Training for the Atlanta Braves Country 5K: Hosted by the Atlanta Track Club
Posted by George Parker onHills. Heat. Humidity. If you live in Atlanta, you know what I am talking about. You also probably love Atlanta Braves baseball. Why not run a 5K hosted by the Atlanta Track Club around the...
Training for Cardiac Hill on the AJC Peachtree Road Race 10K
Posted by George Parker onHills. Heat. Humidity. If you live in Atlanta, you know what I am talking about. If you are visiting on July 4th for the Peachtree Road Race, welcome to Atlanta! You will know what I...
Small Problems. Small Reactions.
Posted by George Parker onThere’s a student-run store at my son’s elementary school. It only opens on Fridays and only in the mornings for 30 minutes. Everything is $1 or less. The most popular items are “designer” pencils, erasers,...
Turmeric vs. Omega-3 Fish Oil
Posted by George Parker onA Peregrune runner asked me whether it was better to take Turmeric or Omega-3 Fish Oil to help with inflammation. It's a great question, and I thought I'd share my email response with you all....
Congratulations to Peregrune Boston Marathon Runners!
Posted by George Parker onCongratulations to all the Peregrune runners who completed the 126th Boston Marathon! Boston is a special marathon to me. Maybe the history enthusiast in me is enamored with the world's oldest annual marathon set in...
14-Mile Treadmill Long Run: No More Treadmill Guilt!
Posted by George Parker onYou can do quality workouts, including long-runs, on the treadmill and achieve fitness. No more treadmill guilt! If the treadmill is your best solution for the workout, then go for it! Here's my 14-mile long-run,...
What's the difference between running race predictor calculators?
Posted by George Parker onI'm currently trying to qualify for the NYC Marathon with a time standard in either the half marathon or marathon. I was curious what my "predicted" half marathon time currently is based on my December...
Runners and Vitamin D Deficiency in the Fall and Winter
Posted by George Parker onI recall this graphic every winter. Vitamin D is a top vitamin deficiency for adults during winter. Your skin synthesizes Vitamin D when exposed to UV radiation in sunlight. During Fall and Winter, the sun's angle...
The Accessibility of Running
Posted by George Parker onThis evening, I’m taking my boys to a minor league ice hockey game. I went to these games with my dad when I was their age. I grew up in Georgia, so going to ice hockey...
Nike React Infinity vs. Brooks Ghost/Adrenaline
Posted by George Parker onI've been a lifeline Brooks running shoe user. But I recently switched to the Nike React Infinity as my main training shoe. Here's why I'm liking the change: Transcript:New shoe update, I have been...