Monthly Archives: March 2012
There Aren’t Any Ref’s for Running: Rules of the track and running etiquette
There aren’t any ref’s in track or cross country, or road races for that matter, but should there be? I know there are plenty of elbows being jabbed in some of those tight, jostling packs of harriers. Sure there is … Continue reading
Pi Day the Runner’s Way: Adding a Sweaty Twist to 3.14159
Pi day. It’s nearly over and I’m late to catch on to this Twitter trending holiday but now that I have, how could I not do a post? Confession: in addition to being a running nerd I’m actually not too … Continue reading
The Case of the 500 Mile Shoe: How Often Do You Really Need to Replace Your Shoes Before You Call Them Dead?
We’ve all heard that a shoe is dead once it hits 500 miles, right? But as with any ‘rule of thumb’ that’s a generalization and just as we are each individuals with individual running quirks, these rules need to be … Continue reading
Filed under injuries, running, running gear, shoes, tips
I CAN’T Cook So Let’s Celebrate Frozen Foods Month!
I am not a food blogger. This much could probably be gathered in about five minutes of reading posts; I do love food, eat pretty healthy, know quite a bit about sports nutrition, but play by the ‘run hard, eat … Continue reading
A Comic For Runners – Runner’s Strip: Meet Your Brain
Sunday is comic time!! All about the Runner’s Strip today… (Click image to enlarge) In case you missed our last comic, revisit Runner’s Strip: Twitter Addict. Hope you’re having a great weekend! 1) What’s the last geeky running thought to … Continue reading
Missing Sleep and Cursing Daylight Savings For All I Could Have Done With That Hour
So tonight we lose an hour.Daylight savings, curse you for depriving me of those precious 60 minutes of sleep!! Sure, I’m not going to lie, seeing the sun past 4pm is going to be wonderful but I’ll still hold a … Continue reading
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More Than a Sport: How running changes lives and gives hope to Ugandan orphans
I truly believe that running is much more powerful than merely a sport or, dare I even say, a hobby. It holds the power to transform lives, instill lessons for nearly all other areas of life, it connects people, and … Continue reading
Filed under cultures, motivation, running, running friends
The Salty and Sweet of Running: Follow Your Taste Buds and Get Both
There were literally two things on my mind the entire time I was getting my workout on: pizza and chocolate chip pancakes swimming in syrup. Fact: that whole bait a horse with a carrot trick is true, I know I’m … Continue reading
Running Through Time: Fashions, Records, and Harriers
Oh, to be running in the 70′s and 80′s.We should all do a collective moment of silence in thanks for technical fibers and moisture wicking clothing. The chaffage and sweat stains that some of those polyester shorts would inflict upon … Continue reading
Filed under cultures, running, running clothes, Uncategorized
Living to Answer the ‘What if’ Questions and ‘Chasing Ghosts’ Book Review
In talking about visualization in my last post, I also touched on goals. It’s important to have them, setting them can be tricky though. You don’t want to aim too low because where’s the satisfaction in that, but it can … Continue reading
Filed under goals, motivation, reviews, running
Hello! My name is Cait, I'm a freelance writer and artist who is more than a little obsessed with running. The Arty Runnerchick is dedicated to connecting with other runners and those sweat obsessed through words and art!