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In the span of just 16 minutes, three men collapsed and died while running the 32nd Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon -- the first deaths in the event since 1994.

http://www.freep.com/article/20091018/SPORTS23/91018016/?imw=Y

Labels: Detroit Free Press Marathon Deaths, Trail Running Gear

Trail Running - I am going to get started - soon!

As my kid's get older, I am starting to take more of an interest in thing's that I loved to do when I was younger. Running has always been on top of the that list. The last marathon that I ran, was in Ireland, in 1999. Since that race, (which I ran for the American Diabetes Association) I have NOT made enough time for running.

The years of pavement pounding has done it's toll on my knees, and I really don't think that I can run on pavement for long periods anymore - so I am contemplating trail running as my new hobby. The cost to get started trail running is minimal, basically a pair of trail running shoes from a sporting goods store, shorts and a t-shirt.

By the way, this Sunday is the Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Bank Marathon: http://www.detroitmarathon.com/

From what I have heard from my experienced trail runner friend, trail running is slower paced yet requires a higher level of awareness. It requires consistent focus on footing due to the many turns, hills and uneven trail surfaces.

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The ground is better for bad knees and there is little traffic to contend with, except for an occasional trail biker. Best of all, it is beautiful and you have a greater opportunity to see unusual birds and wildlife.

It's late in the year to start racing - but I found out about this race:

2nd Annual Highland "5.5" Mile Trail Run
4.8 Mile Trail Run / 2 Mile Hike
Sunday November 11th, 2007
Highland Recreation Area (Highland, MI)
http://www.stayintheshade.org/

I'm getting excited to start running again .. I just need a little kick in the behind to get outside and start running!

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Labels: Trail Running Gear