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The Carnival of Running #112

Welcome to the 112th edition of The Carnival of Running!

Brooks has signed six female athletes and is promoting them with this action movie-style ad:

You don’t normally see elite runners decreasing distance, but Ryan Hall is going to shoot for a four-minute mile.

The nation’s capital turned to running with the ACLI Capital Challenge and the First Lady’s visit with ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes.

This triathlon has running and swimming, but also requires shotgunning a beer. And there’s still time to sign up for the Udder Marathon.

An article on niche marketing provides a free money-making idea for running entrepreneurs.

They’ve banned drunkenness for the Bay to Breakers, which is bad news for this guy:

Some women have claimed distance running prepares them for childbirth. Apparently, it prepares their husbands for fatherhood. I guess it can also help you get ready for the wedding.

This week’s linky love goes out to Running and Some Sauce on Top. Loved the marathon spectator with the sign “Worst Parade Ever.”

That’s all for this week, friends. Happy Minnesota Statehood Day! Submit your posts to carnival@runningisfunny.com. Until next time, run away!

The Carnival of Running #111

Welcome to the 111th edition of The Carnival of Running!

In the grand Internet tradition of stealing other people’s posts, I’m hijacking this video, which first appeared on Half-Fast (hey, he started it):

So many famous Brits ran in the London Marathon, it required a Celebrity Finder for spectators. If they were out of sight, well, at least there’s a list of their finishing times. And don’t forget chef Michel Roux and a horde of costumed runners. And yes, Mr. Testicles was there.

But there’s no one to match Sam Robson, who after completing the London Marathon in 3:45, ran an additional 99 miles back to his home in St. Ives. It was enough to win him a Ridiculous Feat of Strength and Daring award.

Speaking of celebrities, comedian Drew Carey will be running the Marine Corps Historic Half next month. That may not seem that much of a big deal, but Carey served in the Marines. Here’s a photo:

The Boston Marathon used a new kind of racing chip that stays on your bib, not on your shoe. I’ve used it in a local race and it’s one less thing to worry about on race day.

The success of Disney’s Princess Half Marathon prompted the company to add the Tinker Bell Half Marathon next year at Disneyland. Reaction has been mixed.

Reverse running isn’t news to readers of this blog, but some loonies want it to be an Olympic sport.

Commuters learned about the Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5k when the announcement overrode the reception of their car radios.

Old Dude of the Week is Clarence Hartley, who was the oldest finisher at Boston. At age 82, he ran a 4:26:25.

Running Mom of the Week is Kathryn Gassiott, who completed Boston in 3:43 – four months after giving birth.

This week’s linky love goes out to Sistahood of the Traveling Blisters. Or as I call them, the Blistahood Sistahood.

That’s all for this week, friends. Happy Birthday, Samuel Morse. …. — — .-. .- -.– ! Submit your posts to carnival@runningisfunny.com. Until next time, run away!

The Carnival of Running #110

Welcome to the 110th edition of The Carnival of Running!

Geoffrey Mutai crushes the world record at Boston (officially or not):

We have a three-way tie for Marathon Malcontent this week: Jonathan Liew of the London Telegraph, Oliver Jones for the One-Minute Hate column in Asylum, and Lauren Beckham Falcone of the Boston Herald.

The Dutch have a novel solution for the dominance of Kenyan runners in marathons.

The loneliness of the long distance course certifier.

Fatal flaw of most undie runs – too many dudes. Stiletto runs have a lot more women, but they have a different problem.

Hotels leading group runs for travelers? Sounds like a great idea.

A Welsh activist took down the signs for a kids’ fun run because they were written in English.

Marathons are being invaded by mobile signage men (which would be a good name for a sci-fi film).

Microsoft wants to set a record for most people running the 100-meter dash at the same time – inside their homes.

Sometimes, though, technology and running don’t mix well.

If you enjoyed that Runner’s World story about the Barkley Marathons, here’s an article with more detail, and photos, too.

This week’s linky love goes out to Running Joke. Yes, the more humorous running blogs, the merrier!

That’s all for this week, friends. Happy Birthday, Crispin Hellion Glover! I hate you, clown. Submit your posts to carnival@runningisfunny.com. Until next time, run away!

The Carnival of Running #109

Welcome to the 109th edition of The Carnival of Running!

Is the University of Florida’s Albert the Alligator the world’s fastest mascot?

I don’t know. I think it might be Gomer:

There are a lot of dangers to avoid while running, but we’ll have to add flying eggs, fist fights and drunks to the list.

The St. Louis Marathon was cut short for some runners due to the heat, but it’s fascinating to read the different news accounts of where it happened and who was affected. KMOX-TV reported runners were diverted to the half-marathon course at mile 9, while the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported it happened at mile 10. KSDK-TV reported that “full marathon runners not maintaining a 10 mile-per-hour pace” were diverted. For non-math majors, that’s a six-minute per mile pace and would have included virtually every non-elite runner on the course.

In celebrity running news, Olympic speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno says he’s shooting for a sub-four hour marathon in his first attempt (the BBC ponders whether a sub-2 will ever be possible), while Olympic sprinter Carl Lewis plans to run for a seat in the New Jersey state senate. Unsure of whether this will happen before or after his marathon attempt.

Feeling faster than a jet plane? Well, you missed your chance to race on the runway at New York’s JFK airport.

Maybe marathon running really is like childbirth. The secret is to keep breathing.

Lacking motivation while on the gym treadmill? Try defensive sweating.

This week’s linky love goes out to Jamoosh at Last Mile Lounge for his account of the Davy Crockett Bear Chase Marathon, which boasts not only a cool medal, but a teddy bear as well.

That’s all for this week, friends. Happy Day of Mologa! Submit your posts to carnival@runningisfunny.com. Until next time, run away!

The Carnival of Running #108

Welcome to the 108th edition of The Carnival of Running!

Finally, a race that combines two Running Is Funny staples – pancakes and costumes:

Lots of world record news this week. First is Dave Elger, who became just the 22nd runner in history to run a sub-3-hour marathon in five different decades. The Charlotte Running Club believes it has a world record for the fastest 100-person relay – with each runner successively covering a 5k. The time? 30:56:49. A five-man team will go to Boston to run the fastest tethered marathon ever. Gladys Burrill has been certified as the oldest women to ever complete a marathon. At 92, Burrill finished in 9:53:16.

Here’s a novel concept. You can win a free entry to the Seattle Marathon by submitting a three-minute video explaining why you are deserving.

Your post-marathon cold might actually be allergies.

Everything you might want to know about tower running.

In celebrity running news, Maria Menounos ran in a charity event on Chicago’s Lakefront, while Elisabeth Hasselbeck looked like a runner…

…and proved she was by finishing the More Magazine/Fitness Magazine Women’s Half-Marathon in 1:44:32.

Speaking of which, do women runners really pace themselves better?

You can either run the Whiskey Row Marathon or drive the 26.2 miles in your classic muscle car.

This week’s linky love goes out to Zombie Running, Pugs Welcome, which is for “any runner who loves zombies and pugs as much as I do.” But what if you love Zombie Pug?

That’s all for this week, friends. Happy National Tartan Day! Submit your posts to carnival@runningisfunny.com. Until next time, run away!

The Carnival of Running #107

Welcome to the 107th edition of The Carnival of Running!

Dr. Scott Woodburn is this week’s Marathon Malcontent:

Duck! Deer!

Alex Thompson was not impressed by the Los Angeles Marathon.

Heads-up, Mark Remy. Your job may be in peril.

Back in Carnival of Running #92 we reported on the first reverse marathon. Now, of course, it’s becoming a trend.

In celebrity running news, actor Josh Duhamel and his wife, singer Fergie, organized a two-mile run to raise money for Japan relief efforts. To the fan sites, it was a marathon! Meanwhile, former NFL quarterback Troy Aikman displayed his bona fides by running the Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon in 1:48:11.

And here’s a man with the Running Is Funny seal of approval: Evan Wecksell is combining his stand-up comedy tour with marathon training. He’s also raising money for charity.

I’m not sure why I missed the 2011 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships on ESPN a couple of weeks ago, but they used a FlyCam for the telecast, which must have been pretty cool. Here’s a demo video of one at work. 

Here in Sacramento, I’ve joined Team KJ and am looking forward to earning my “Miles With the Mayor” T-shirt.

It’s slim pickin’s if you like running video games (remember QWOP?), but if you go a little further afield you may enjoy Grim Joggers. They look like my last running group.

From the Doggie Dash 5k in Florida to the Jerusalem Marathon, make sure you know your way to the finish line. And sometimes you should keep running even after you’ve won.

This week’s linky love goes out to DC Runographer, who in addition to being a gifted photographer, seems to have a thing for extremely tall women.

That’s all for this week, friends. Happy National Doctors’ Day! Submit your posts to carnival@runningisfunny.com. Until next time, run away!

The Carnival of Running #106

Welcome to the 106th edition of The Carnival of Running!

If you haven’t seen New Balance’s “Pier 54″ ad yet, here it is and here’s an interview with NB’s marketing exec:

Running Is Funny warned you last month that Kelly Gneiting was shooting for the “fattest man to complete a marathon” world record. Well, he did it. And for his trouble, he’s taking a load of crap from a whole lot of people.

The eternal runners vs. walkers feud reared its ugly head in Atlanta as well because of the Peachtree Road Race bib lottery.

While many people jeered the Fat Man, most lauded the McRunner, who set a PR on his 30-day McDonald’s diet.

Evidently it’s not enough to complete a marathon, or run a marathon, or even win a marathon anymore. If you want attention during a road race, you have to be 400 pounds, or 113 years old (supposedly), or dressed as a bear, or Spiderman. Even Galen Rupp thought it necessary to wear a ninja mask.

There a lot of obstacles in marathons, but one you don’t expect to face is a landslide.

Does running ever make you lose your mind?

Beer, Gatorade, coconut water or chocolate fish oil? You make the call! But they all go with free subs.

This week’s linky love goes out to Nitmos, whose 40th birthday post was peppered with old folk jokes. Whippersnapper.

That’s all for this week, friends. Happy World Meteorological Day! This year’s theme is “climate for you.” Uh, who else would it be for? Submit your posts to carnival@runningisfunny.com. Until next time, run away!