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Brenda Barrera has been running and competing in road races and triathlons for over 20 years. She was the National Web Editor for The Running Network as well as Editor for RunMidwest and Chicago Athlete. One of her favorite books is Chicago Running Guide--check out the byline and you'll know why. You can reach her at brendabarreraruns@gmail.com

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Foot Locker Cross Country Champs showcases best high schoolers

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The best and brightest boys and girls raced one of the most memorable Foot Locker Cross Country Championship races today. The girl’s contest...
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Lots of talent at Foot Locker Cross Country Regionals (MW videos)

Fall marks one of the most exciting times for runners, it’s cross country season. For many high schoolers the seasons is over. They’ve...
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Across this great country of ours, families and friends gathered today to sit down and give thanks for their many blessings. But before they did...
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Catch the NCAA Div 1 cross country champs on VERSUS

If you’ve got the day or week off, here’s a TV alert for tomorrow that I highly recommend. The 2009 NCAA Division I Men’s and...
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Basweti and Kosgei win 2009 SunTrust Richmond Marathon (photo gallery)

Defending champion Jynocel Basweti, 22, from Kenya won the SunTrust Richmond Marathon in 2:18:28, improving on his 2008 time by almost four minutes....
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Qualified for Boston Marathon? Don't wait to sign up!

(Ed note: Hopefully you read this before registration closed.) Hey, please heed this notice and also share it with your running friends. If you met...
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Celebrate Veterans Day with a road race (or a quiet run)

I’d like to invite runners to join me on this November 11---Veterans Day---in remembering the service and sacrifices of our 25 million veterans....
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ING New York City Marathon post race stats

I enjoy reading road race, running and sports stats, here are some stats from this year's ING New York City Marathon that came across my desk via the...
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Falmouth’s Kathleen Sherman Named 2009 Race Director of the Year

Congratulations to Kathleen Sherman, Director of the CIGNA Falmouth Road Race who was named the 2009 MarathonFoto/Road Race Management Race Director...
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Blue Moon Wicked 10K a smashing success in Virginia Beach

It is no exaggeration to say everyone was having a "wicked" good time at the inaugural Blue Moon Wicked 10K in Virginia Beach, VA on...
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