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Amputee Runner Shatters More Records at Chicago Marathon
On a chilly windy day at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday October 22, Amy Palmerio-Winters, of Meadville, PA shattered another marathon record for female amputee runners. Running on two broken toes not completely healed on her non-amputated leg, and spending Thursday and Friday in the hospital due to anaphylactic shock, Ms. Palmerio-Winters finished the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon in a time of 3 hours 4 minutes and 16 seconds placing 34th in her age group and 148th in the entire field of able-bodied female marathoners.

Top Brands Partner with Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series
Elite Racing, Inc. produces nation's largest marathon and half-marathon road racing series.

Buying Good Running Shoes
Many people go for jogging and running on a daily basis. They will require good shoes to provide cushion for their feet while they run and also prevent injuries to the feet. It is very important that the feet are comfortable while your run, otherwise undue pressure will be exerted on your feet and it will lead to injuries in the long run. Hence, the importance of using good and comfortable shoes for running cannot be ignored. The main problem here is with the identification of the right type of running shoes.

OnlyTahiti.com Celebrating Tahiti and Its Islands Sponsors Las Vegas Marathon
OnlyTahiti.com shines in the cold morning of Las Vegas.

Long Runs During Marathon Training
There seems to be so many theories about long runs during marathon training. How often should you run? How far to run? How many long runs? How fast? It is my turn to give some opinions and theories about this topic.

Ten Things To Avoid When Tapering For A Marathon
Every marathoner wants to tell you all the things to do during your marathon taper. Are you ready to hear what you shouldn?t do?

Local Fitness Club Hosts Marathon, Raises Money For Charity
Ellipse Fitness, which has four locations in Wisconsin, recently held their first annual "Victory Over Violence" fitness marathon to benefit Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs. The fitness clubs raised $7,000, which will go towards the charity's programs and services.

Sports Bras Needed For Marathon Runners
A sports bra is as essential to women who exercise as a decent pair of running trainers, and no more so than in the ultimate running event -- the marathon. Women of all cup sizes should wear a sports bra for any distance of running, especially longer distances such as the London Marathon.

Over 400,000 Marathon Runners Each Year Are at High Risk for Melanoma - The Most Dangerous Skin Cancer
Dr. Sam Speron a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon states many runners visit his office during the summer months as a precautionary visit and he recommends all marathon runners to see a Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist annually.

Marathon Runners Recover Faster with Zensah® Recovery Compression Leg Sleeves
Zensah® debuts at the ING Miami Marathon innovative recovery compression leg sleeves, which speed recovery for marathon runners.

How To Buy Running Shoes
As an athlete or an every day person, buying running shoes is one of the best things you can do for your health. Proper running shoes are critical for a good running or walking experience, and to be able to safely exercise with the right type of support, knowing how to go about buying running shoes is more important than you might think. Your choice in running shoes can really make or break your workout experience, and if you want to get things off to a right start it is important that you choose your running shoes carefully. Chances are, your sales associate is not as knowledgeable as they sound about how to buy running shoes properly.

CelebPoker.com Starts a New Poker Freeroll Marathon with Their '11-11' Freeroll Promotion
CelebPoker Starts a Poker Freeroll Marathon with their new '11-11' Promotion... Players can win over ?20,000 per month through Freeroll Poker Tournament's starting every hour between 11am and 11pm (GMT) with No Rake Requirement.

Women's Asics Running Shoes
Asics is a sport equipment company well-known for the great women?s running shoes it produces. Founded by a Japanese in 1949 Asics at first began by manufacturing basketball shoes in Japan, but it now also designs professional shoes for all kind of sports football, running, martial arts, cricket, golf, wrestling, track & field, cross-training, volleyball and the list is too long to write. Women?s Asics running shoes are some of the most appreciated in the world.

The Perfect Marathon Pacing Formula
I have run 15 marathons and finding the perfect pace has always been a problem. I believe that I have a formula for marathon pacing that works. I will explain how to calculate your pace using a heart rate monitor.

Lowell, MA Jack Kerouac's Hometown, Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Publication of "On the Road" with Marathon Reading and Other Activities
Lowell celebrates its most famous literary figure with a marathon reading of his seminal work, On the Road, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of its publication on Sept. 5, 1957. On Sept. 5, 2007, 43 readers will read from one chapter of On the Road, beginning at 10 am and continuing until it is done, estimated at about 10 pm.