Archive for the ‘Running’ Category

Run Like the City for a Good Cause

Friday, July 20th, 2007
Manhattan runners can join Nike’s Run Like the City challenge, which allows them to represent one of three sections of the city – uptown, midtown or downtown in a Neighborhood Challenge.  Runners can log completed mileage on NikePlus.com and it will be added to their respective neighborhood’s total.  For each mile entered, Nike will donate $1 to one of three worthwhile causes: The Fresh Air Fund, Team for Kids and Team in Training. Currently, downtown leads the neighborhoods with more than 112,000 miles logged.

Car-Free Central Park Trial?

Monday, June 4th, 2007
According to StreetsBlog, the newly-appointed NYC Transportation Commissioner, Jannette Sadik-Khan, is considering a summertime trial of a car-free Central Park.

More Great Running Weather Ahead

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007

Central Park Photo by Stig Nygaard

According to The National Weather Service forecast, the next seven days in New York City will be clear and in the mid 60's, and starting to get warmer around Tuesday of next week.

Photo by Stig Nygaard

NYRR Clinic: Runner’s Knee, Ankle, and Foot Pain

Tuesday, April 17th, 2007
Wednesday night is the NYRR Clinic: Runner's Knee, Ankle, and Foot Pain.

Spring is Really Here

Tuesday, March 27th, 2007

NYC Skyline

According to the National Weather Service Forecast, the weather for the rest of the week should be perfect for running in New York City.

Photo by FreaksAnon.

The Runners’ Station Has Relocated

Monday, March 12th, 2007
The Runners' Station is now located at 16th Street and the West Side Highway. It offers runners personal lockers, bandages, hair elastics, mats, stretching rails, running maps of Hudson River Park and refreshments. It is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm.