Running Through the Smog

At the 2014 Beijing Marathon on Sunday competitors took to the streets for the 34th annual race. Despite the air conditions in the city, almost 30,000 runners participated.
http://sinosphere.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/10/19/foul-air-deters-some-but-not-all-marathoners-in-beijing/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0

Marine Corps Marathon Meals

Running the Marine Corps Marathon? Many of the restaurants in the surrounding area have offered deals to anyone participating. Just bring your bib or mention it and you can save!
http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/blog/top-shelf/2014/10/running-the-mcm-these-restaurants-want-to-salute.html

Running Against the Odds

Bill Strong, who has pushed his daughter Gwendolyn in previous races before will be racing the Santa Barbra Marathon this Saturday. Bill’s daughter suffers from Lou Gehrig’s, but it hasn’t stopped her from crossing the finish line.
http://www.independent.com/news/2014/oct/23/sports-running-against-odds

Halloween Themed 5k’s

This collection is from some of the best Halloween themed 5k’s from across the nation! From Vegas to Maine, all of these races are in great spirit for the coming holiday.
http://spryliving.com/articles/best-halloween-themed-5ks/?utm_medium=syndication