STL NEWS

06.12.14

Teammates

There's a saying that “Together Everyone Achieves More.” It's a nice little quote that just happens to spell out “TEAM.” But is running a team sport? The concept seems odd to many. A large percentage of the population looks at running as a solitary endeavor…

Read More › 06.10.14

Running Increases Sex Appeal

The folks at Brooks recently connected with runners across the country to find out what their sport means to them.  How do your answers compare with those of the majority of runners? Could the running path lead to love? If you’re lucky!  According to the survey, 76 percent…

Read More › 06.10.14

I'm Just Keepin' It Real

I'm just gonna put it out there: I look at my reflection when I run by store windows. Forget that I’m at mile sixteen and it’s a gazillion degrees outside. Forget the sweat, tears, and gastrointestinal discomfort I’ve suffered to hold tempo pace. Forget that I asked my bod…

Read More › 06.6.14

May The Force Be With You

A long time ago in a theater not that far away… a young Coach Cary fell in love with a new movie named Star Wars. Yes, the original. Yes, in the theater. And yes, that does mean I am that old. I, along with millions of others, became instant fans. Disney, which recently purchased the S…

Read More › 06.4.14

Let's Do Inconvenient Things

We are the poodles of human history. I came to this conclusion as I sat at Starbucks with my family discussing the new “Oprah Chai Tea Latte” (hot or iced) and the eventual end of the world. (The first topic may have prompted our foray into the second.) At any rate, the trials o…

Read More › 06.3.14

Runners Club Ice Cream Social (6/7/14)

The FLEET FEET Runner's Club is hosting its annual Ice Cream Run this upcoming Saturday, June 7. The run will start from Fritz's Frozen Custard (506 Jungermann Road, St. Peters, MO 63376) at 7PM Saturday evening. Look for the FLEET FEET Runners Club banner. After the run, the …

Read More › 05.29.14

Hip Mobility and Strength Class

Gluteal Amnesia is the catalyst for most of the common running injuries out there. Wait… Gluteal Amnesia? What the heck is that? Basically, our butts have forgotten how to work. Modern society cultivates such sedentary lifestyles now that our derrieres don't function or fire as fast …

Read More › 05.29.14

Following Kenyans

You don’t have to be in the running world long before you know that the Kenyans are the gold standard for success. Last year, 340 Kenyans broke 2:15 in the marathon. To put that in perspective, the United States had just 13 men go under that time. What is it about this east African cou…

Read More › 05.27.14

Am I a Runner?

On a scale of one to ten—with ten being Meb Kflezighi and one being the guy who makes an annual cameo appearance on the treadmill on January 2nd—what kind of runner are you?  I’m constantly intrigued by the arbitrary evaluation system employed by runners to assess the…

Read More › 05.22.14

Competition

Last weekend was a gorgeous time to get outside and enjoy life. I'm sure our parks and trails were hotbeds of activity. Me? I spent my days at a track meet and a half marathon.  I absolutely love watching people dig down deep and realize they have more in them than they ever …

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