Bomb Scare Disrupts Pittsburgh Marathon

Last Sunday's Pittsburgh Marathon was halted briefly by a bomb scare and it was no fluke. Good thing the cops have disposed it even if it was believed to be not a live one.

Packaged in a microwave oven on the sidewalk next to the Greyhound bus station, the suspected bomb was spotted Sunday morning after race leaders have finished the course. And as the bomb squad identified there were contents resembling to an explosive, police immediately cleared the area. But they have yet to specifically name the components since it is still in the investigation stage.

If you recall last Saturday, thousands of tourists and pedestrians along the vicinity of Times Square in New York were evacuated for 10 hours after a car-bomb scare. "After we witnessed what happened in New York City last night, we took (this) very seriously," Police Chief Nate Harper said.

Could this hamper the participation turnout of other running events to come? We'll see.

Nike Free Run+

To run barefoot is to be free. It keeps your motor running without the hassles of injury and stress. That's why Nike again defines comfort in running with its new Nike Free Run+ design. You would ask, "Man, there's soo many designs already I can't even choose which fits my needs.!" If you choose comfort to the point of running barefoot, this is the shoe design for you.

The flexible design "closely mimics the natural movement of your foot." With this feature, you are close to running barefoot without straining or injuring your feet.

Here are some of its features:

-More flex grooves promote an even more natural, barefoot-like stride

-Increased support under the arch for improved stability

-More cushioning for an exceptional ride

-A completely new midsole design for a better fit

-A precisely engineered upper for targeted support

-Asymmetrical lacing for added comfort

-Nike+ ready


If you wanna know more about Nike Free Run+, check it out here at their site.

It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over

No, this is not some groovy Lenny Kravitz serenade. This adage is a lesson from a video I have just bumped into recently. It feature a championship game in a basketball professional league in Eastern Europe. Just as the other team prematurely celebrated as they grabbed the lead with less than a second to go, the opposing team wasted no time swooshing a three-pointer to win the ball game. Well, for the losers, they were just dumbfounded in disbelief.

Lesson learned here to never let your guard down. Always be on the defensive end even if you are in the lead. Just like running, be sure to focus on your strategy and always be on guard for possible threat from your opponents. One thing more: never give until the final second of the ball game. Until the finish line tape hasn't been reached, there is always a possibility for you to catch up and win the race. Enjoy!

Food Pyramid Day is now 18

Time flies so fast that it was just in 1992 when the Dept. of Agriculture introduced the Food Pyramid, an initial attempt at a geometry-based dietary recommendation tool.

Kind of reminds what I ate today, since it's my so-called 'cheat day' to rest my body after that 5 mile run yesterday. And reviewing the USDA guidelines just made me go "whut?!" in amazament. I nommed some cheetos and cheeze chicken sandwich for starters, then a couple of cans of sodas - which doesn't belong to the chart as I have observed.

I better consult with my wife for that. Maybe she knows this. And another "whut?!" moment: 42 servings (a day!) of fruits and vegetables. I should prolly be living in barn.

35 Best Costumes At The 2010 London Marathon

Here's another humor post from Buzzfeed. In a typical marathon event (or any event, for that matter), you can't help but notice some sideshow reels. These people, though haven't got the slightest of a chance to win, will do the darnest to get attention. Here, you got the best of many worlds. It's like a virtual zoo out there, with the parade of tiger, giraffe, or camel costume. Even the blue man AND the blue toilet man is in the picture. But what gives me the happies is the hippie Darth Vader. Oh, BTW, what's up with the Angel of the North Thingie, dude? I would go for the Predator look, instead, to complete this Holloween Party on the road.

25th Big Sur Int'l Marathon Wraps Up

With 4,600 registered marathoners, a total of 8,254 runners joining different events crossing the finished under a perfect spring day, the 25th offing of the Big Sur International Marathon was a resounding success.

It was also a big day for 23-year old Castroville native Daniel Tapia, a neophyte runner who clocked in at 2:26:09 to become the first Monterey Champion to win the event. "I didn't know what to expect," said Tapia. "It was amazing. It's a very emotional win for me. I couldn't ask for more."

In the women's division, 28-year old Veronica Clemens of New York finished first with 2:55:17 while fellow New Yorker Melinda Schwartz, 32, of Buffalo finished 13 minutes behind. “It was a really good run. All I’d heard coming in was how hard the course is,” said Clemens. She admitted that she started hurting at the 16th and 17th mile, "but otherwise I felt good," she said.

In all, the BSIM got runners from all 50 states and 29 countries. For the Boston 2 Big Sur Challenge (special division for runners who competed in the Boston Marathon and traveled to compete in the Big Sur event), more than 300 showed up.

Unexpected Things You Would See in a Marathon

A typical run will give you a panoramic shot of the alps. Or if trailing the forest, you would squeak through the woods and the towering trees would look down on you as you splash your foot down the stream to cross the river. But what if you see female urinals, some ADD-sick douche riding on a giant bike or some stray dog enjoying his newfound freedom?

These are just some of the zany images produced by Buzzfeed as they entertain you with their post called "15 Things You Wouldn’t Want To See While Running A Marathon ." Though all those pics can be true, I don't dig that guy wearing an Eiffel Tower costume. Gosh, what people do to get noticed these days!