Links

1. Sweet!

Sweet there's an entire site that is a directory to hundreds of running-blogs, i plan to use this a lot and hopefully add myself to the list.

2. Running Skirts

Plain and simple i think the idea of skirts to run in is stupid. I've seen them, i don't doubt that they're comfortable, but i don't like them...none the less there's still some decent info on this site.

3. Back to my roots

This is the Section 2 website, i spent hours each night in high school perusing this site scoping out my competition. I still check it from time to time to see how my dads team is doing (yep, my dad was my coach).

4. Shout-out to Saint Rose

The College's athletic website, gotta represent.

5. Shoes!

Possibly one of the most important things, you'll understand soon enough.

6. One of the best magazines on earth, next to Cosmo : )

I said it all in the link, i lovesss it.

7. Another good mag

I don't subscribe to it, but i check it out online often. Maybe when i place myself on a larger budget I'll be able to grab this one too.

8. Injury Prevention

This is a good site for runners who are just beginning, or runners who are uneducated in the field of injuries. A lot of whats on this site is second nature knowledge for me because I've been around this lifestyle for so long, it's still helpful tho.

9. Map My Run

I use this often to log my miles for my coach, to figure out how long certain routes are, or to plan my run if i want to switch things up a bit, it's REALLY helpful for training.

10. Running Network

This website features a wide array of information on running, and what's going on in the running world, competitively and non competitively.

11. Book of woman's running

Here's a link to a book i like produced by my favorite magazine, next to Cosmo of course, (Runners World) it's all about woman's running.

12. USATF

This is a great organization USA Track and Field, they put on A LOT of races, have a wealth of knowledge and an organization i belong to.

13. Shoes AND clothes!

Another site full of running shoes and running gear, it seriously becomes very important for comfort and injury prevention.

14. Cross Training

HUGELY IMPORTANT, whether you're already injured and have no choice but to cross train or you want to get more in shape, and balanced so you don't become injured cross training is key.

15. Fashionable Runner

This is a fun blog based out of NYC, the blog was launched by 2 woman looking to create an apparel line for functional and fashionable running.

16. 518 Fevaaa

518fever.com is an entertainment based website about the Capital Region (hence the 518 area code) there's a blogger named Maria on the site, who runs for Albany Running Exchange, who discusses running.

17. Running Raw

This website is pretty intense, it's an entire project dedicated to running, and being an athlete on a completely raw vegan diet. WOW a lot of people have controversy about this because they feel athletes can't rebuild muscle w/o protein. He also has a blog portion to his site.

18. RunYourCity

A running website with the basis to unite fellow runners from all over the place, i hope to also be added to this directory, a lot of great things on this site.

19. The Happy Runner

A blog i recently came across, another Albany native, who recounts her running, thoughts on running, and running-related tips and information.

20. Albany Running Exchange

The Albany Running Exchange is a unique organization. With hundreds of members of all ages and abilities, daily group runs, our own races, several organized trips to races throughout the northeast, and a high-level website that tracks everything from your race history to how many miles are on your shoes.