Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:49:13 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/ MyNextRace.com en-us http://mynextrace.com/images/mynextrace_logo.gif http://mynextrace.com/ peter@mynextrace.com http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=778 By Tom Held of the Journal Sentinel Jan. 5, 2009 “You know what I did once…” Few can deny the great motivational tool in that phrase. The right to say it and raise eyebrows with the closing line pushes millions of runners through miles of exhaustion and monotony every year. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:49:13 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=777 As 2008 winds down, I'm taking some time to look back and relive some of the best running moments of the year. Stay tuned for a number of articles on the subject. Today, I present to you my five favorite men's running moments of 2008, in no particular order. They may not be the best, but I think they're pretty cool. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:25:59 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=776 Last week the men had their moment in the sun with my article outlining my favorite men's running moments of 2008. Today it's the women's turn! Below are my favorite women's running moments of the year, in no particular order. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:21:09 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=775 Championships attract up to 180 for each meet and include strict etiquette Three years ago, Didi Mann was recently retired and contemplating a life "sitting at home reading books and eating chocolate", when she read an article about Cani-X (pronounced "Cani-cross"), the sport of cross-country running while harnessed to your dog. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:48:30 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=773 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:23:00 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=772 Many ways to work on that swim technique.... Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:08:28 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=771 Olympic Gold medalist makes bold statement translated by Brett Larner Beijing Olympics men's marathon gold medalist Samuel Wanjiru, 22, in Tokyo for a Nov. 28 press conference announcing his sponsorship deal with Meiji Seika, spoke to reporters afterwards. "Next year I'll run 2:03," he predicted, boldly stating his intention to break the current world record of 2:03:59. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:23:06 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=770 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Cool temperatures fueled several thousand enthusiastic runners, walkers and disabled athletes, who took their marks and competed in the fifth annual Marathon of the Palm Beaches on Sunday. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:12:59 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=769 (12-07) 10:46 PST LAS VEGAS, (AP) -- An Ethiopian man from Las Vegas edged a Kenyan from Minnesota on Sunday to become the first local resident to win the Las Vegas Marathon, while a Russian from Gainesville, Fla. won the women's race by more than 8 minutes. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:02:19 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=768 Terenzo Bozzone wins in Clearwater Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:13:25 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=767 Cervelo leads the way As Cervelo's Fletch Newland walked through the transition area at the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3, he was impressed by the level of bikes being ridden by the competitors who were getting ready to take on the flat, fast, Clearwater course. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:23:33 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=766 Paula Arab, Calgary Herald Published: Thursday, November 27, 2008 Marathon runners like to chant a mantra while training for the big day: It's not crossing the finish line that matters, but getting to the start of the race. The point being, it's better to achieve the level of fitness that comes from preparing for a marathon than it is to be able to complete the 42.195 kilometres on race day. Yet, according to the province's new fitness bill, marathon runners won't be deemed eligible for the $500 tax credit, unless they pay membership fees somewhere, either to a gym or a running club. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:25:04 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=765 Getting ready for I.M. in my new, snazzy MyNextRace.com cycling jersey, with the sleeves cut off naturally! Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:44:36 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=764 Fred Costa was running for Team in Training. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:36:44 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=763 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:21:25 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=762 "Wrong way Silva..... Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:05:14 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=761 Surviving the Welland Canal swim, easiest swim anywhere... Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:02:09 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=760 From November 4th - 9th, twenty four of the World’s Top Chasers traveled to Marrakech, Morocco to represent their country in the 2008 City Chase World Championships. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:16:55 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=759 TORONTO. November 17th, 2008. Online Registration is now open for all Canada Running Series '09 events, including Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, at www.canadarunningseries.com . Registration for '09 includes the popular COMBO PACKS, that offer runners major savings and the chance to build their own personal "pack" of major, "goal" races for next year, available only until February 28th. The Series is "a selection of Canada's best runs" that provide international-class running "experiences" in 5 events in Toronto, 2 in Vancouver and one in Montreal. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:00:11 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=758 Olympian and U.S. Trials Champion Ryan Hall seeks American win in Boston BOSTON, MA, November 18, 2008—In its 24th year as the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial today announced the signing of Olympic marathoner and American half marathon record holder Ryan Hall for the 113th running of the race on April 20, 2009. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:48:18 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=757 The following is part 3 of 3 in a series of articles from the inaugural Crank the Shield earlier this fall. Fall is in the air on the last day of summer as Ontario’s First three-day mountain bike stage race comes to a close SEPTEMBER 21, 2008 – The last stage of Crank the Shield ends with a brisk morning in the heart of Ontario’s cottage country, finding riders waking up in Camp White Pine to single digit temperatures. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:42:24 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=756 The following is part 2 of 3 in a series of articles from the inaugural Crank the Shield earlier this fall. Heads through Minden and ends in Haliburton in the ‘Wilderness to Village’ stage SEPTEMBER 20, 2008 - Ontario’s first three-day stage mountain bike race, ‘Crank the Shield’, ended today in Camp White Pine, just outside the town of Haliburton. To get there, racers rode through the town of Minden and enjoyed some of the rough, multi-line riding that Ontario is known for. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:37:38 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=755 The following is part 1 of 3 in a series of articles from the inaugural Crank the Shield. Crank the Shield starts with great weather and great course Day One of “Crank the Shield”, Ontario’s first three-day stage mountain bike race, hosted by Chico Racing, kicked off today with a huge success. Riders were met with outstanding weather, a challenging 75km course that took racers from Buckwallow Cycling Centre near Gravenhurst to Camp Kandalore, near Minden. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:32:24 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=754 Southland Fires and Resulting Poor Air Quality Posed Safety Concerns Pasadena, Calif. (Nov 16, 2008) - For the health and safety of all participants, race organizer Pasadena Forward has announced it will cancel the Kaiser Permanente Pasadena Marathon scheduled to run today, Sunday, November 16, as a result of the significant wildfires in the Los Angeles area, the many evacuations, and the resulting unsafe air quality caused by the fires. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:32:29 -0500 http://mynextrace.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=753 By CHARLES ODUM, AP Sports Writer Nov 14, 1:55 pm EST ATLANTA(AP)—The Tour de Georgia canceled its 2009 race because of financial struggles, yet plans to return in 2010. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:29:07 -0500