Hills are your Friends
By Peter Rowell, Aris Running Whether it be a race, long run, or a simple training run, there are few who enjoy motoring up a hill. The burn and break of a comfortable rhythm you…
Why the Boston Marathon Bombings Showed this World is a Good Place
By Peter Rowell, Aris Running Two people wreaked havoc on Boylston Street this past Monday by setting off bombs at the finish line of the 117th Boston Marathon. Two people. Hundreds of spectators and runners…
Sunday’s London Marathon is the Greatest Marathon Field of All-Time
By Peter Rowell, Aris Running There aren’t too many cases where you can say an Olympic gold medalist is not considered a favorite in a race he enters. This Sunday at the London Marathon, the…
7 Cool Places to Run Before You Die
By Peter Rowell, Aris Running Variety is the spice of life, and while your familiar six mile loop might give you comfort on a cold and rainy morning, one of the best ways to keep…
The Center, The Club, and The Pioneers
By Pete Rowell, Aris Running This Monday, thousands of runners will gather in Hopkinton for the start of the 117th running of the Boston Marathon – the world’s most storied footrace. However, this year will…
Coaching a ‘Difficult’ NCAA Athlete
- Jen Fazioli (Head Distance Coach at VMI) Coach enough athletes and you’re going to run into a couple who are challenging (to put it diplomatically) and even downright ‘uncoachable.’ How you choose to handle…
Ten Most Difficult U.S. Marathons
“Where can I run my fastest marathon?” It’s a common question asked by runners, and with so much time and money invested in training and travel the answer can be crucial to a runner’s future…
Ten Fastest U.S. Marathons
“Where can I run my fastest marathon?” It’s a common question asked by runners, and with so much time and money invested in training and travel the answer can be crucial to a runner’s future…
Rating The Difficulty of U.S. Marathons
“Where can I run my fastest marathon?” It’s a common question asked by runners, and with so much time and money invested in training and travel the answer can be crucial to a runner’s…
Full List of U.S. Marathon Difficulty Ratings
“Where can I run my fastest marathon?” It’s a common question asked by runners, and with so much time and money invested in training and travel the answer can be crucial to a runner’s future…