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Calling all Race Directors
Are you in charge of a Running/Race Event? Would you like to promote it to some of the most loyal runners in the world? You've come to the right place.
As a public service to our sport - Race Directors can promote their events Free at kickrunners.com. We've set up an area in the Articles Section for Race Reviews. You can post your Race Review and all the pertinent information about your event there.
Once posted, the race events will be rotated on our front page. Register now here at kickrunners.com. Registration is Free and Promoting your Event is ENCOURAGED!
Welcome HOME to Kickrunners.com: Your On-Line Running Community!
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» Kickrunners 2010 |
2010 is the 5th anniversary of kickrunners.com. It's hard to believe how far we've come in 5 years. I am excited to see what the next five years will bring!
We've gone from a small MSN user group with 5 people to a full service site with over 3000 members and over 1000 active members. Here's a quick run down of the what kickrunners has to offer:
- A complete and very active community - on any given day you're bound to find a topic that meets your needs and piques your interest. From serious running to just day to day banter, the community here offers much more than the typical 'forum' communities.
- A customized Running and Exercise log - The free version of our log is limited in scope and has just a running log but our expanded exercise log that comes with our premium membership allows you to record multiple sporting events and share your log. You can let your trainer review all of your log or just the graphs - it's completely up to you. The log has been designed with the input of our members.
- Training and Exercise Calculators - The newest add on to kickrunners.com are the calculators. These are available to all registered members. Originally designed by Owen Barder to go with his book, "Running for Fitness". Owen graciously allowed us permission to use his formulae here at kickrunners.com.
- Training Programs - Written by our members and available free with registration, the training programs are designed for every level of conditioning and covers distances from 5k to 50k. The authors are always available to assist you in your training.
These are just a few of the many features we have here at kickrunners.com. So what's coming down the pipe for kickrunners.com in 2010?
- A New Look! Vbulletin 4.0 has been released and our plan is to migrate our site to the newest version of vbulletin. Because of our custom coding, this process will take a great deal of time and effort to accomplish, but in the end it will be worth it.
- A New Server! In the upgrade process, I'll be moving kickrunners to a newer server. Several reasons for the move - Performance and ease of migration to the new platform. This will ensure kickrunners won't have to be taken down. We'll get the new site up and live and then 'flip the switch' - much like we did when we moved from first server to being on our own.
- New Running Log features - My goal for 2010 is to increase the reporting functionality of our running log and allow users to get a 'raw' download of their log for importing into excel or other programs. I'd like to have a direct link to google maps to allow you to 'map' your runs as well.
If you've not considered subscribing to kickrunners.com and would like to subscribe, your commitment to kickrunners is what allows us to not only stay online, but more importantly grow and become a better site and community. As always - if you want to subscribe, but simply can't afford it - send me a private message; we've got 'scholarship' options that help offset the cost of the subscription - up to and including a 'full ride' scholarship!
So, as we move into the next 5 years, allow me once again to thank each of you for your contribution and presence at our site. I hope you enjoy being here as much as I enjoy providing the site! Together, we can make the next 5 years even better than the last five!
Warm Regards,
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» Welcome To Kickrunners! |
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Welcome to kickrunners.com!
This site was started by a small group of friends who met at Kicksports.com many years ago (well, in 'Internet years' anyway). We started as an MSN group and we've gone through many iterations since then to become what you see today.
We have a great group of members who frequent our site. Check out the forum area to see what it's all about. From Extreme Running and Ultra Distance Running to just 'goofing off' in The Post Race Tent - the forums have something for everyone.
We also offer Free Training Programs - They're located in the Articles section (You must register to see that area). There's a forum set up to discuss your training program and the authors of the programs will be happy to help you! From 5k beginners to running your first ultra marathon - we have a program for you
A Free Running Log! Yes, we have a completely free running log. Track and graph your results - but again, you have to register to use it.
There is so much more here - so take some time and look around. But to really experience all that kickrunners.com has to offer, you have to register. And that's free too! So what are you waiting for? 
Welcome HOME to Kickrunners.com! Your On-Line Running Community!
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» Whats New In our Racing Forums |
| Ultrarunning magazine |
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Mar 11, 2010 - 3:48 AM - by Flounder
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So I asked for and received a subscription from Santa Clause - I received my January/February magaizne.
I have not received March yet - I am unsure when they usually come, Should I be contacting them or be patient?
Thanks
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| Boston Starting Line bus options? |
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Mar 10, 2010 - 3:25 PM - by Alaska Mike
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The past couple of years I took a private coach/bus to the starting line of the Boston marathon. The bus was arranged by a Chicago area running group that trains for the Boston marathon. I wasn't part of the group but always managed to get a seat.
I may or may not be able to snag a seat on that bus this year and I'm looking for other options. Anyone aware of other clubs that will be ferrying members out to the starting line on a private bus that might have available seats?
Thanks,
Mike
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| Dinner Tonight--Hump Day! |
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Mar 10, 2010 - 2:27 PM - by juliemboyle
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- Pesto haddack with tomato
- Broccoli rabe (first time trying this since I was 25)
- Steamed new potatoes
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| Workouts - Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 - First Call |
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Mar 10, 2010 - 1:51 PM - by Alaska Mike
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On this day in history - 1876 - the first successful voice transmission over Alexander Graham Bell's telephone took place in Boston as his assistant heard Bell say "Mr. Watson, come here I want you". (nytimes.com)
Coach Carla had a 3 hr ride this morning so we got an early start on the group trainer ride at 3:30 am. Some good early morning conversation. I went two hours and stayed in zone 1/2 like I was supposed to.
Masters swim tonight.
Be heard, tri-peeps!
Mike
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| Tapering |
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Mar 10, 2010 - 11:54 AM - by Floridaboiler
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For the first time in a long time I feel like I am in good shape and now I don't know how much to taper before my 15K on Saturday morning. I did 8 on Monday, 6 yesterday, 5 planned for today and 4 tomorrow. Ugh.
I guess I should go back and look at some of my old training logs and see what I used to do.
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