Friday Question: Long-run fueling
A friend asked me recently how I handle fueling during long runs. As I started to tell him what I do, it occurred to me that it’s a very individualized thing, so I tossed the question out to the Erie...
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The Pittsburgh Relay Rocks
You didn’t the mini maracas at the race, but we totally scored a bunch of Dos Equis stuff when their marketing reps showed up at the bar & grill we ate at the night before the race. I’ve been...
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Terry Stanley, three-time Erie marathon winner, inducted into marathon hall...
Erie Times-News file photo Terry Stanley, 62, the Bradford area man who has won the Erie Marathon three times, was one of four inducted into the Pittsburgh Marathon Hall of Fame, which added its...
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Cleveland 2015 report
In may ways, Cleveland rocks. I love the city. The Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame is awesome. The hotel rates are reasonable. They have a really unique aquarium. And, I love the marathon and think they do...
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Run Cuba
Looking for a truly unique running experience….or maybe the story to top all marathon stories at your holiday gatherings? Now you can race in Cuba. We are excited to announce a new division of Velo...
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Springing forward
This is an old plan…so ignore the “Your First Day” dates here. Um….you guys, I know it’s not even 2016 yet, but…if you’re planning on doing one of the area 2016 spring marathons (Boston, Pittsburgh,...
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DIY Portable Fuel
I don’t know about you, but I hate shelling out big bucks for the chemical sh$%#storms that are manufactured and neatly packaged for marathoners who need mid-run fuel. Given the choice, I’d prefer...
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Interview with an Erie Ironman
Ted Williams is a long-time Erie-area runner and triathlete. You’ve probably seen him at the races or volunteering at ERC events, either directly for the club or with his “Thundering Herd” running...
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Yeehaw! Erie Runners Do Well in Nashville
Pre-race carbo loading A group of Erie-area runners, including yours truly, headed south this past weekend to participate in the Nashville marathon & half marathon. We cleaned up, with most of the...
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We asked: Marathon mistakes (learn from those who learned the hard way)
I asked local runners: What did you learn the hard way at your first 26.2 race? (In other words…what did you learn never to do at a 26.2 again)? Definitely bundle up in layers if you have a long wait...
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