Tag: Boston Marathon

Boston Strong With Adidas

Energy-Boost-2Next Monday TODAY’s Natalie Morales will take part in the Boston Marathon while wearing a custom Adidas Energy Boost 2 thanks to a generous donation from adidas Running to One Fund Boston. Natalie will be one of several wearing these limited edition shoes on race day, which represent supporters from around the world as a part of Adidas’ #weallrunboston campaign. Thanks to the passion and support of thousands, Adidas raised and donated more than $1.3 million for One Fund Boston in 2013. This year, to help Natalie’s fundraising efforts benefiting One Fund Boston and Challenged Athlete’s Foundation.

“I’m running in honor of the victims of last year’s attacks and hope to raise money for Boston’s One Fund,” said Natalie Morales, TODAY co-host. “Their resilience and ‘Boston Strong’ attitude have been a huge inspiration to me and to so many of you across the country.”

Today: Natalie Morales Official Website

New Balance Runs Back to Boston

M890BOS4-Limited-Edition-BoNew Balance is once again offering a special running shoe to commemorate the Boston Marathon. This year the Limited Edition Boston 890v4 (M890BOS4) is ready to hit the streets of Bean Town, and is a tribute to the supports and competitors of the historic race.

It features a custom color along with the image of Massachusetts ghosted on the side. This shoe uses no-sew construction to keep the wearer’s foot secure at any speed, while responsive REVlite midsole and ABZORB crash pad will ensure runners can go the distance.

New Balance Limited Edition Boston Marathon Running Shoe Official Website

Weekend Reading List (04.12.2014): Sport Studies, Name Game, Weight Loss

Sport Studies

Sport

From Sport Techie: #SportsInSTEM Series: Applying Sports to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Issues
In recent years, the United States has fallen behind other nations with educating students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Only 16 percent of U.S. high school students are proficient in math and actively pursuing STEM careers. In a world run by technology, where the majority of jobs in the near future will require advanced education in technical fields, these trends are troubling and must be reversed. Continue reading Weekend Reading List (04.12.2014): Sport Studies, Name Game, Weight Loss

Back to Boston

Boston-StrongYou can’t keep Boston down, and even after last year’s tragic and cowardly attack on the Boston Marathon – this year the race will go on. Competitor Group Inc. shows its support with its “Boston Strong” hubt, which includes videos, articles on the course, a spotlight on key Boston players, and facts on the growth of the Boston marathon including breakdown of the runners and number of finishers over the past few decades.

The 118th Boston Marathon will take place on April 21, 2014. Continue reading Back to Boston

The Hole Nine Yards and Much More!

Larry-GroginWe recently heard about a particularly extraordinary Boston Marathon Story, and it involves Larry Grogin, a 59-year athlete who took part in last year’s Boston Marathon. On April 13 he’ll set out to run 250 miles from his home town of Franklin Lakes, N.J. all the way to the Boston Marathon and average about 32 miles a day. A long-time volunteer for the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, an organization founded by Paul Newman that helps children suffering with serious illness, Grogin was running for his favorite charity that day and was just turning the corner toward the finish when the first bomb exploded.

“I have run hundreds of marathons all over the world, but the Boston Marathon is like no other. Filled with patriotic messaging, people saluting, crowds cheering and chanting “U-S-A”…it is hard to describe the incredible vibe,” he said.

Like so many, he did not get to finish the marathon that day and has a very hard time forgetting the horrible unfolding of the day’s events. Having been told by the police to get away from the scene, Grogin was unable to help victims of the tragedy and suffers from tremendous “Survivor’s Guilt.” He is, however, inspired by the remarkable children at Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and has now made it his mission to help raise funds for a cause so dear to his heart. Continue reading The Hole Nine Yards and Much More!

Back to Boston

BostonDespite last year’s tragic and cowardly terrorist attack on the Boston Marathon the race will go on! Even if you can’t be there to run in Boston you can be there in spirit. This month B.A.A. (Boston Athletic Association) launched the Boston Marathon World Run app that virtually connects runners around the world and their social networks with the 2014 Boston Marathon. The mobile app, which is available on the web as well as for Android and iOS devices, allows runners to participate in the athletic spirit of the event regardless of ability or geography.

Participants, whether individually or in teams, can log miles alongside past champions and elite athletes and can achieve their self-determined running goals by April 21 to receive bib numbers and digital training and finisher badges. Boston Marathon World Run is also encouraging runners to contribute to One Fund Boston through voluntary online contributions, which will be updated in real time.

Boston Marathon World Run Official Website
One Fund Boston Official Website

Pasadena Marathon Cut in Half

Pasadena-MarathonFollowing last month’s terrorist attack on the Boston Marathon security had other races has been greatly increased. This isn’t just at running races, and some cycling events are banning hydration packs, while back packs are being banned at almost all events.

However, the Pasadena Marathon will still go on – but only as a half marathon, while still keeping the name. The Pasadena City Council decided not to issue a permit for a marathon as just 813 finishers last year was reportedly too small to justify closing down the necessary parts of the city. We can’t help but wonder if this isn’t also fallout from the attacks in Boston.

Might other cities look for excuses to reduce the size of events?

2013 Pasadena Marathon Official Website
[Via Runner’s World: City of Pasadena Denies Marathon Permit]

Weekend Reading List (04:20.2013): Snowboard Sales, UCI Puts on the Disc Brakes, Marathon Hero

Snowboard Sales

Snowboard

From Transworld Business: Snowboard Sales Hit Three-Year High In February; Inventories Drop
While snowboard industry season-to-date sales are still down, brighter days appear to be on the horizon thanks to a healthy dose of late-season snow across the country. February saw a 12% uptick in snowboard gear sales from last year and inventory and carryover sales both shrank, leading to a positive outlook for next season. Continue reading Weekend Reading List (04:20.2013): Snowboard Sales, UCI Puts on the Disc Brakes, Marathon Hero

Shoe for a Midnight Ride

New-BalanceWhile Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride was cut short by the British, he might have made it had he worn the New Balance Limited Edition Boston 890v3. This shoe is a special version made for the upcoming Boston Marathon – which sort of is trying to be in step with Asics’ recent Los Angeles Marathon running shoe. The Boston 890v3 features glow-in-the-dark stars on the midsole and a nocturnal design that is ready to warn of impending invasion. Best of all this shoe is made in America! Catch them if you can.

New Balance Limited Edition Boston 890v3 Official Website

Treadmill Marathoner Looks to Set Record

There is the loneliness of the long distance runner, but those looking to run a marathon can at least take in 26.2 miles of scenery. And then there is the loneliness of the long distance runner who runs on a treadmill.

As Competitor noted, marathoners Michael Wardian and Kim Duclos are attempting to set new world records for the fastest treadmill marathon at the John Hancock Sports and Fitness Expo on Boston Marathon weekend, April 14 and 15. They will do so using Virtual Runner Software technology from Outside Interactive. The reason is simple too reports Competitor: “Because of its point-to-point net downhill layout, the fabled 26.2-mile course that runs from Hopkinton to Boston will never be home to the marathon world record, but that doesn’t mean Boston will forever be excluded from the running record books.” Continue reading Treadmill Marathoner Looks to Set Record