People, places and stuff we like.
Wayne Fish
When Wayne isn't running with MBRC or competing in the Senior Olympics, he writes for the Calkins Media Incorporated ( the Bucks County Courier Times, Burlington County Times and Doylestown Intelligencer -- ) - you can read his blog here (he tells me the website will be overhauled sometime soon - i.e. end of 2009, so bear with me if this link breaks!)
Racing NJ
A small team of experienced runners and coaches dedicated to promoting the sport of running in NJ. They provide Race Management and Timing, Timing & Finish Line Management, Race Design & Consulting, Race Promotion, Race Direction, Course Verification. See http://www.racingnj.com/
Coach Kaehler - endurance sports coaching
Bob Kaehler is a three-time Olympian, four-time world champion rower. Trained as a physical therapist and strength and conditioning specialist, Bob has helped hundreds of athletes recover from injuries and attain their fitness, wellness and athletic goals. He has worked with athletes of all levels ranging from juniors to elite, and world and Olympic champions. Bob recently conditioned the US mens 8+ to their bronze medal finish at the Beijing 2008 Olympics.
Check out his website for sessions in our area.
The D&R Canal
The Delaware and Raritan Canal is a fantastic resource for runners, walkers, cyclists and anybody who needs a breath of fresh air. They even have a Blog.
Stores:
The Running Company has stores throughout NJ and into New York - and the one we love on Nassau St. in Princeton. If you need a new pair of shoes and need expert advice before you buy, this is the place to go. Everything for the Runner/Walker of any level: Shoes, Apparel, Accessories & Sports Nutrition.
Email them at princeton@therunningcompany.net
Your Guide To Princeton:
Princeton Online provides an updated guide to what's going on in the Princeton area. They also provide a comprehensive suite of web services from design to hosting, and generously host the Mercer Bucks Running Club website.
Other Clubs:
Jersey Shore Running Club - If you want to swap the woody hills of Princeton for the scenic Jersey Shore go spend a day with JSRC. Baby they were born to run (through Asbury park).
Princeton Running Club - The running club for University Students. They are young, smart and fast on their feet. What's not to like?
New York Road Runners - Another local running club. They only have 40,000 members but apparently are growing.
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Bucks County Roadrunners - Our friends south of the Delaware. Look out for a future Washington's Crossing Triathlon in period costume on Christmas eve!
General Interest:
Healthy Heart ExpertsPulse Rate Chart: Find Out if Your Pulse Rate is Normal... and other tips to help educate everyone out there about how to have a healthy heart, get in shape and eat well.
www.healthyheartexperts.com
Running in the USA:
Running in the USA is the largest online directory of races, results and clubs. www.runningintheusa.com
Cool Running - free on line training guide and link to local running clubs
Active.com - a great resource for finding local races. The website is a bit chaotic, but there's good info here.
Runners World - It's a magazine, not a resort.
Jeff Galloway - injury-free marathon training program
Furman Institute of running & Scientific Training
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Metro Race Forum - Applications & Schedules for the New Jersey Runner and Multi Sport Athlete
USA Track & Field - sanctions and supports sports for everyone - for life!
Pretzel City Sports - provides race timing, promotion, consulting, event design & management services throughout Central & Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland.
Games for Long Runs (or Car Trips): Running in a group? Need a distraction for your long run or long car trip? Another alternative: run with people who are interesting to talk to!
For female runners
WomensRunning.com - "The Women's Running mission is simple: to create a high-quality magazine for smart, successful women who use running to balance and enrich their lives". So I guess if you use running as an outlet for your frustrations or to compensate for failure, this would not be the place for you.
For the beginning runner:
Active.com's article on 'How to Start Running Today'
About.com article: '5K Race Training: Train for Your First 5K'
About.com article: 'How to Get Started With Running'
Recommended routes:
Call it convergence, but the 7 Million year-old art of running meets the rather more recent technology of the internet and GPS mapping on several of these route-mapping sites. To see runs mapped by MBRC members check our our favorite runs page:
http://traininglog.runnersworld.com
