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Here are the Top 30 finishers from the NorthCoast 24 Hour Endurance Run that took place this past weekend in Cleveland, Ohio.

“The 2011 North Coast 24 was selected as the 2011 USATF 24-Hour Run National Championship.”

Congrats to Philip McCarthy who was the overall winner with a total distance of 153.37 miles and Connie Gardner who was the overall female winner with a total distance of 144.72 miles.

Place – Name – Total Miles – Total Time

1. Philip McCarthy – 153.37 (23:56:43)
2. Jonathan Savage – 146.28 (23:56:32)
3. Kai Horschig – 145.56 (23:53:40)
4. Connie Gardner (F) – 144.72 (23:53:05)
5. Harvey Lewis – 140.58 (23:59:59)
6. Byron Lane – 133.07 (23:53:03)
7. Debra Horn (F) – 131.75 (23:55:00)
8. Serge Arbona – 129.77 (23:59:59)
9. Volodymyr Balatsky – 127.07 (23:52:33)
10. Lisa Bliss (F) – 125.98 (23:50:33)
11. Randy Ellis – 119.32 (23:55:29)
12. Matt Clay – 117.82 (23:53:02)
13. Rick Meyers – 116.38 (23:58:52)
14. Christian Creutzer – 113.61 (23:59:48)
15. Laura Bleakley (F) – 112.53 (23:44:29)
16. Leon Rothstein – 112.17 (23:54:17)
17. Phillip Apel – 111.93 (23:58:11)
18. Mark Godale – 111.69 (22:24:13)
19. David Corfman – 111.27 (23:55:10)
20. John Geesler – 110.61 (23:52:56)
21. Bonnie Busch (F) – 108.51 (23:53:47)
22. Joe Winch – 107.55 (23:56:50)
23. Tammy Massie (F) – 107.19 (23:59:59)
24. Pamela Rickard (F) – 106.53 (23:56:47)
25. Vikena Yutz (F) – 106.05 (23:52:27)
26. Ric Munoz – 105.69 (23:56:03)
27. Anna Piskorska (F) – 105.39 (21:32:08)
28. Roy Pirrung – 105.39 (23:21:44)
29. Hideki Kinoshita – 104.79 (23:57:33)
30. Juli Aistars (F) – 104.55 (23:59:05)

View Complete 2011 NorthCoast 24 Results (HERE)

NorthCoast 24 Hour Endurance Run Website

Many of you have seen this but here is the Kilian Jornet in a newly released Salomon Running video called “Kilian’s Quest S3 E07 – Slow Motion.”

It was recorded at 1,000 frames a second and uses excessive slow-motion technology to show Jornet shredding some intense trails.

ESPN’s First Take anchor Dana Jacobson finished her first half marathon on Sunday in Philadelphia at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia 1/2 Marathon.

Jacobson ran the 13.1 mile course in a time of 2:19:49.

Congrats to Dana and her coach Bart Yasso who helped her train via one of his patented Runner’s World training programs.

Dana tweeted afterwards, “The @RunRocknRoll folks are amazing put on a great show! Made me feel so welcome can’t wait for another.”

So it looks like Dana has the bug like the rest of us now!

[image: @djacobsonespn]

Elite runner/cyclist Lisa Buohler was riding her bicycle on Wednesday when she was hit by a car in Lehigh Acres, Florida.  Buohler suffered a broken back and bruised liver.

“Being propelled 20 feet in the air and landed on the grass, I have to consider the facts – I’m extremely lucky to be here,” she said. “You can be as careful and safe as you like, and it just takes one.”

Buohler and her friend, Mary Rine, were supposed to be traveling to Spain today to compete in the Duathlon World Championships.  Buohler was going to be competing for the first time as a United States citizen, something she was very excited about.

Buohler has been a Facebook friend for several years.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Lisa as she recovers and heals from the accident.

I hope everyone will use this as a wake-up to be even more careful while running and cycling on the roads.  Many behind the wheel are impaired or simply not paying attention.

Earlier this year we lost elite marathoner Sally Meyerhoff who was killed when a semi-truck collided with her bicycle while she was cycling.

Lisa Buohler’s Facebook Fan Page

[images: Lisa Buohler]

Complex Magazine has published it’s list of ‘The 50 Greatest Running Shoes of All-Time.’

Perhaps a better name would have been ‘The 27 Greatest Nike Shoes of All-Time and 23 Others.’

I don’t know if Nike owns Complex or if the Complex writers were simply trying to remember the 50 most popular pairs of shoes they saw their friends wearing through the halls of junior high school.

The #1 shoe on Complex’s list was the Nike Air Max 1 from 1987.

I’m no shoe snob and have only been running a decade or less so I don’t recognize most of these shoes, but in the past decade MANY really good shoes have been made that should have made this list.

1. Nike Air Max 1 (1987)
2. Nike Air Max 95 (1995)
3. adidas ZX 500 (1984)
4. Nike Air Max 90 (1990)
5. New Balance 1300 (1984)
6. Nike Cortez (1972)
7. Nike Air Huarache (1991)
8. adidas SL 72 (1972)
9. adidas EQT Torsion Support (1991)
10. ASICS GT II (1986)
11. New Balance 1500 (1988)
12. Nike Bermuda (1979)
13. Nike Air Stab (1988)
14. adidas ZX 8000 (1989)
15. Nike Terra T/C (1981)
16. ASICS Tiger X-Caliber (1982)
17. Nike Zoom Preston (2000)
18. ASICS Gel Lyte III (1990)
19. Nike Air Footscape (1995)
20. New Balance 577 (1989)
21. Nike Zoom Talaria (1998)
22. Saucony Jazz (1981)
23. Nike Air Rift (1995)
24. adidas Fire (1986)
25. Nike Waffle Trainer (1975)
26. adidas EQT Running Support (1992)
27. Nike Zoom Spiridon (1997)
28. Nike Air Huarache Light (1993)
29. adidas APS (1986)
30. Nike Epic (1984)
31. Nike Zoom Citizen (1999)
32. Nike Omega Flame (1983)
33. Brooks Chariot (1983)
34. Nike Cram Vendetta (1985)
35. adidas Torsion SP (1995)
36. New Balance 991 (1999)
37. Nike Air Tailwind (1978)
38. Reebok Insta Pump Fury Road (1994)
39. Nike Air Mariah PR (1990)
40. adidas Oregon Ultra Tech (1991)
41. Nike Air Windrunner (1987)
42. Nike Air Pegasus 92 (1992)
43. Etonic Quasar (1984)
44. Nike Free 5.0 (2004)
45. Nike Zoom JST (1998)
46. Reebok ZL6000 (1986)
47. Nike Air Span (1989)
48. Nike Lunar Racer (2008)
49. Mizuno MZ-84 (1983)
50. adidas ZX 930 (1988)

View Complex’s List Complete with Photos and Commentary @ Complex

Most runners agree that Nike makes horrible running shoes. I wore them for my very first marathon and could barely walk for two weeks afterwards.  I haven’t even thought twice about lacing up a pair of them since.

However, those that I know who wear Nike running shoes are usually elite runners and they are often wearing the Nike Lunar Racer.  The only shoe from the 2000’s that made this list.

Others I recognize on this list are the Nike Air Cortez (1972) which created a huge hoopla in the running community in the early 70’s, New Balance 991 (big boys wear), Nike Air Pegasus, and of course the Nike Air Max versions.

The list is laughable in the fact that a Reebok Insta Pump (#38) made the list.

What’s up with a shoe named after Mariah Carey (Nike Air Mariah PR #39) making the Top 50?  Surely that’s not really named after Butterfly Carey is it? Although, she first made it big around that time.

What is your favorite running shoe of all-time?  What do you think about this list?

Hat tip to @katierunsthis

Memphis runner Feb Boswell crushed the Bartlett Park Ultra (BPU) 50K course record on Saturday in Bartlett, Tennessee with a blazing time of 4:02:12.

Feb on Facebook after the race, “Pretty stoked with doing a training run at the BPU 50K this morning and getting a course record! Great race put on by some great folks!”

The previous course record for the BPU trail ultra was 4:07:10 by Eric Charette back in 2009.

Stacey Shaver-Matson broke the female 50K course record with a 5:16:27.

BPU 50K Top 5 Results

1. Feb Boswell – 4:02:12
2. Trapper Presley – 4:21:56
3. Erno Lindner – 4:51:47
4. Joseph Antoine – 4:58:02
5. Stacey Shaver-Matson  (F) – 5:16:27

The beauty of the BPU race is that you have three options.  You can stop at the 50K or continue to run either a 40 miler or 50 miler.

Matt Walker set a record, as well on Saturday, for the BPU 40 Miler – finishing in a time of 6:37:30.  The previous course record for the 40 miler was by Mark Denherder in 6:48:02

Second place finisher Chris Estes had the fourth fastest time in the 40 mile course’s history running a 6:52:32.

BPU 40 Mile Top 5 Results

1. Matt Walker – 6:37:30
2. Chris Estes – 6:52:32
3. Christy Scott (F) – 7:06:20
4. Gary Thornton – 7:49:50
5. George Peterka – 8:07:23

But the most impressive performance of the day came in the BPU 50 Miler where Podog Vogler demolished the course record by over 72 minutes, running a 7:28:12 to beat Harry Camp’s record of 8:40:27 from 2007.

Karen Martin also broke her own female 40 mile course record by nearly 35 minutes.

BPU 50 Mile Top 5 Results

1. Podog Vogler – 7:28:12
2. Karen Martin (F) – 9:01:10
3. John Loucks – 9:39:27
4. Michael Poole – 9:42:25
5. Bruce Tanksley – 10:12:04

Congrats to all three men who set course records in the 50K, 40 miler, and 50 miler on Saturday. Impressive feats on a trail with so many roots and turns.

Race director Mike Samuelson and his team of volunteers do a really great job of putting on this race every year.

Bartlett Park Ultras Official Website (Link to Full Results as well)

Marathon running god Hal Higdon in his latest blog entry warns runners against excessive barefoot running, especially on pavement, but does believe that ‘going bare’ in moderation is good to strengthen the feet and ankles (and help with athlete’s foot).

…But I worry that the movement toward minimalist shoes is merely a marketing fad ignited by a best-selling book. How can a shoe be barefoot? Isn’t that some sort of oxymoron? And I saw one ad for “barefoot vegan” shoes. So now there are different models depending on your diet? I continue to do some barefoot running (which is good for the muscles of your feet), but only on grass, soft tracks or hard beaches. If the fad sends someone out on a 5-miler barefoot on pavement, unless that person was born in Ethiopia, it’s going to result in more business for podiatrists…

Read Hal’s Full Blog Entry on the Dangers and Benefits of Barefooting

Here are a few responses to our Tweet asking, “Where are ‘YOU’ running this weekend?” You can follow us on Twitter @runitfast

Joshua Holmes – @bayou – Bartlett Park Ultras 40 Miler (50K & 50 Mile options as well, will see how it’s going)

Dave Elario – @runner_dave01 – The Chicago 1/2 marathon in tribute to those lost on 9/11 and all of our brave soldiers!

Anthony Holly – @tony_holly – Rio Del Lago 100 miler in Sacramento, CA

Mirian Oliveira – @miamiaa13 – 10 Milhas Brasil-PUMA – (in Brasilia!)

Harry Jamerson – @6ftfive – the chicago HM &5k

Crystal P – @muttizwitschert – I’m Running Marathon du medoc!

Alex Sullivan – @AlexPSullivan – #bristolhalf on Sunday as a build up race before #Abingdonmarathon

Eric Stanbro – @ess286 – 15 miler long run on my usual route

Ace – @PhotoByAce – 5K for the Paw Paw Wine Festival (speed), then 20 miles on the Kal-Haven trail (distance). #Michigan #running #busyweekend!

Joey – @mz_joey – Cronulla in Sydney Australia! Beach views are a great backdrop for a weekend run…

Taylor G – @HokieTay – Outside around the neighborhood!

Massiel Sanmartin – @massielSm – I’ll b running in Dallas, I’m in training for a 1/2 marathon in October.

Alen Adepto – @alenAdepto – Varazdin halfmarathon #croatia , 5k race

Iris Mckines – @Ambitious_Iris – through the streets of Queens, New York! 3 or 4 miles :-

In Training – @Runs_26_2 – trying for 12 around #newarkde

Lynn Weber – @lsmaxx21 – Donner/Tahoe…altitude run!! =)

Joe Montanez – @zonajoe – I plan on running 16 on the Perkiomen Trail PA if it’s not flooded.

Adrienne – @AdrienneRunsAZ – ARR I Did a Green Run 10k

Maria Millsap – @bananablossom – Will be running around at a local park with the ladies from @runningevolve. It’ll be a scorcher – well, by Seattle’s standard.

Fit to Fat – @SlowandFattoFit – very hilly hour and half – Cathkins Braes, Glasgow.

Lizstroebel – @Lizstroebel – audubon park! #audubon

Amy Trent – @amylynnetrent – Knight’s Crossing!

Taryn L. – @Taryn_87 – Red, White, and Blue.<3 #svxc2011

Steph – @scrooge19 – LOL – I’m not doing anything significant (as usual) except logging a few miles in the local trails with my dogs! My best to you!

Elizabeth Rehmer – @turtlegirl00 – 2 events this wknd! 🙂 bozemonster sat (5k w/10 obstacles) and bozeman 1/2 marathon sun

Be safe and best of luck to everyone running this weekend!

Actress Reese Witherspoon was hit by a car while out jogging yesterday in Santa Monica, California. Witherspoon was treated for minor injuries at a Santa Monica hospital after the accident.

The driver of the car was an 84-year-old woman, who failed to see Witherspoon crossing the street and plowed into her like a bull in a china shop.  The woman was cited for failure to yield to a pedestrian and released from police custody.

The woman was reportedly driving around 20 MPH when she hit the Legally Blonde actress.

Reese has been released from the hospital and is resting at home according to the report.

Luckily Reese is doing alright, but the national interest of the accident should serve as a wake up call to motorists and runners, as well, to be more careful out on the roads.

Political hot-button Sarah Palin, the controversial star of Tea Party gatherings across the country, ‘secretly’ ran the Storm Lake (Iowa) Half Marathon (website) yesterday in a time of 1:46:10.

Palin has been traveling all across Iowa giving speeches to rouse up the Tea Party and interest in her own Presidential ambitions (she has yet to say she is running for the office).

She signed up for the half-marathon under her maiden name Sarah Heath.

Several runners eventually noticed Palin who started near the back of the pack before working her way past the walkers:

This afternoon, Palin tweeted “Thank you, Storm Lake, Iowa. You put on a great event & we loved meeting some great folks in your beautiful town today!”

The official results showed that Palin (Heath) came in 2nd place in her age division, just 1 minute and 5 seconds behind the age division winner.  The overall female winner, Lindsey Meyer, ran a 1:38:10.  Justin Helbing was the overall winner with a time of 1:18:52.

Palin is an avid runner and has completed marathons in the past.

[image: L.A. Times]