Regional mountains as backdrop to race
New marathon to offer the opposite challenge: we’re tough. How often have you read ads that say our marathon is fast, great for first-timers?
ARA News
Overnight and early morning rains did not deter spirited milers in Suffield Connecticut. The H1N1 (formerly swine flu) virus delayed RUN A MILE DAY in Flower Mound Texas. Read More
Hollister was a small-town Oregon farm boy who went on to the now-legendary University of Oregon to run for coach Bill Bowerman, the man behind Nike. Read More
American Running Association Executive Director Dave Watt and Geoff Hollister, a retired Nike pioneer and ARA Board Member, ventured to the site of the historic sub-four minute mile to film an interview with Sir Roger Bannister. Read More
Bethesda, MD - The American Running Association and its partner Youth Runner Magazine have selected 16 sites that will be showcased as participating Schools and organizations for the 2nd Annual RUN A MILE DAY on May 9. Read More
ARA Photos
A collection of photos from the Battle XC3. The Battle is an annual cross-country competition between Maryland and Virginia. View Gallery
ARA was at the 113th Boston Marathon to see all the action. Check out the photos we took throughout the event. View Gallery
A slew of photos from the American Running Association archives. View Gallery
ARA Videos
This is a video recap of the 2009 Battle of the Potomac cross-country meet betwen the states of Maryland and Virginia. Watch Video
This is a short music video to highlight the 2009 Battle of the Potomac. Watch Video
Running & FitNews®
Running & FitNews - May / June 2009
This issue addresses physical education, fluid intake, burning fat, running hills, vegetarian athletes and more!
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