We’ve endured 3 days of constant rain and the sun is finally poking its head out. To celebrate we are giving away a few race entries. We’ll select a few winners at random on Monday (11/16). Here’s how you enter: In the blog comment section below this post, list your favorite running website (be sure […]
A Marathon in the Slow Lane…
We seriously doubt anyone running the Blue Ridge Marathon is going to set any personal records. Pretty sure that if you do a Boston qualifying time here you’ll win the Boston Marathon. Heck, if you qualify for the Boston Marathon on the Blue Ridge Marathon we’ll probably give you race entries for life (see us […]
After running the New York City Marathon, Karen Ostergaard immediately began looking around for her next big adventure.
The 32-year-old mom from Asheville finished the 26.2-mile race on Nov. 1 in 3 hours, 25 minutes and 31 seconds, feeling good and strong. So she started planning for a marathon in the spring, and found the inaugural Blue Ridge Marathon on the Parkway, set for April 24. “I checked out the Blue Ridge Parkway […]
Winners Announced – Favorite Ad Contest
About two weeks ago we put up four ads we were working on for the Blue Ridge Marathon on the parkway and asked for your feedback. It is really great to see an event and its ads being created by runners. If you didn’t get to see the ads and comments click here. Based on […]
Natural Running, Barefoot Running & Efficient Running
Develop efficient form with lightweight shoes and barefoot drills The natural running movement is quickly becoming a revolution. Are you onboard yet? Thanks to the advancement of lightweight high-performance running shoes plus a best-selling book and recent stories in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Denver Post, Washington Post and National Public Radio, to […]
Vote For Favorite Ad – Win A Free Entry
Help the race organizers settle on an ad. We’ve narrowed it down to our four favorite but we need your help. Share Your Thoughts below – include why and a way to contact you and you’ll be entered to win a free race entry drawn at random on 10/29 – Heck, we may give away […]
Great Video with even Better Tips
This one is for you runners out there (if you don’t run, forward it to your friends and family members who do, they will thank you for it), esp if you are preparing to run a marathon this fall, watch this essential two minute video! First time marathoner or multi time marathoner alike, it will […]
Livestrong & More Than A Ride Contest
On March 14, 2009, I started the blog “More Than a Ride”, Tammy came up with the name and it has been a perfect name. I had no clue when I decided to sign up for a LIVESTRONG Challenge raising money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation and start this blog that my life was going […]
The Blue Ridge Marathon – How to think about it
Much has been said since we launched plans for the inaugural Blue Ridge Marathon earlier this summer, unveiling what has to be one of the most difficult road courses this side of Pike’s Peak. The non-runners roll their eyes. Most daily runners ask if we were crazy. And many say it’s just for elite runners. […]
Runner Dude’s Blog Giving Away Free Entry
Copied directly from the Runner Dude’s Blog Recently I posted on one the most beautiful and challenging of the spring marathons—The Blue Ridge Marathon in Roanoke, Virginia. The breathtaking course begins and ends in downtown Roanoke. In between, runners enter the Blue Ridge Parkway, where they’ll make three significant climbs and descents. Now I have […]
