Running Sites
By Bonnie Snyder
March 26, 1999
Running sites generally fall into one of three categories: events, training and news. These four cover that spectrum; the first provides a little of everything.
RUNNER'S WORLD
http://www.runnersworld.com
Unlike the fitness-oriented Runner's World magazine, the Web edition (updated almost daily) serves all levels of runners. One of its best features is a daily Q&A with a running figure usually an athlete, but sometimes one of those colorful characters that make the sport accessible. A database offers less experienced runners loads of training and nutritional information.
WASHINGTON RUNNING REPORT
http://www.runwashington.com
The Capital Running Company, which puts on some of the most popular area races, runs this site, so its events show up most prominently. But there's also a comprehensive calendar of local races, an up-to-date results section and links to entry applications for many events. Also see RacePacket for local-event info.
DO IT SPORTS
http://www.doitsports.com
This site's running section (it also has cycling and mountain bike categories) links you to many of the most prominent marathons and distance races in the United States; click on "road events" to find events in other part of the country, searching by region and month.
ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA
http://www.rrca.org
The Arlington-based RRCA specializes in running safety and women's running programs; its site lists clubs around the country and offers info for distance and recreational runners. Another good "official" page, geared toward the track crowd: http://www.usatf.org, the outpost of USA Track & Field, a one-stop site for records and meet results.
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