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East Coast Marathon DOUBLE Experience
(By Ric Hart) The day finally arrived that I've been plotting for since the first of the year. My first attempt at a marathon weekend double, two East Coast Marathons: Steamtown and Hartford.
Superathletes share their motivations — and sweet rewards
Seattle outdoor jocks tell why they go to extremes, and share strategies for going the extra mile. By Richard Seven, Seattle Times staff reporter: Brock Gavery insists there are times in which he lolls on the couch and zones out on movies and sports on his TV. "I like being lazy," he says. "But I'm a big proponent of earning the laziness.
Strategies for going that extra mile
Brock Gavery shares his tips to stay active: Take it step-by-step: If you have been inactive, start slowly and progress slowly in terms of pace and distance. Even if you're somewhat active, you need to find motivation so you can build upon what you're doing and be willing to make sacrifices. The motivation doesn't have to be a tangible distance or time, either.
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Sehome's Carlyle, Moore earn conference MVP honors
(Sports Desk - THE BELLINGHAM HERALD )The Sehome girls' and boys' cross country teams continue to sweep. After winning both Class 2A State titles in Pasco on Nov. 8, the Mariners also swept the All-Northwest Conference top honors.
Brooks Introduces Video, Raising Funds for Breast Cancer Research
( Bothell, Wash., November 13, 2008 ) Leading performance running company Brooks Sports, Inc. today launched Dream, a short animated film that follows the imaginary path one woman takes as she envisions her ideal run. To celebrate the launch of the video, Brooks will donate five cents to breast cancer research for every view of the Dream video through December 21, 2008.
Skagit Prep Cross-Country
(Skagit Valley Herald, November 02, 2008) TACOMA — The Mount Vernon Christian boys’ cross country team qualified for the state meet for the first time in the program’s history with a third-place finish at the state-qualifying meet.
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Ferndale's Morrison makes state
(THE BELLINGHAM HERALD, November 1, 2008) Ferndale's Megan Morrison earned a trip to state, finishing 9th overall at the 3A Northwest District girls' cross country meet at South Whidbey High School on Saturday, Nov. 1.
NYC Marathon | Paula Radcliffe breezes to her 3rd victory
(JASON DECROW / AP )NEW YORK — Paula Radcliffe of Britain glanced over her shoulder to see the competition lined up in single file behind her.
Bears boys, girls teams reach state
LAKEWOOD – The Olympia boys and girls cross country teams each qualified for state with fourth-place finishes at Saturday's West Central District III championships, held at American Lake Golf Course.
Three Rivers Road Runners Need You
Volunteers Needed for Marathon - We have the biggest field ever for this Sunday’s (October 26) marathon and need 10 more volunteers for aid stations and traffic control. Please contact Ron Hayden if you’re able to help.
