Run, Karla, Run!

[Vancouver's Olympic medals. © VANOC/COVAN]

Dreams do come true. I’m going to the Olympics! That’s right, “Run, Karla, Run!” will be entirely dedicated to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver as I rub elbows with Olympians and wear my press pass thin running from event to event.

So stick with me. From Feb. 12 through Feb. 28, I’ll be rink side, mountainside and sheet side following the sports action and the general vibe that is Olympic excitement. I’ll be blogging live from events like speedskating, snowboarding, figure skating, alpine skiing, curling; the list goes on and on. So go ahead, bookmark this blog and check in often for a sneak peek at the Olympic games as they unfold. In addition to sports coverage, I’ll also report on the fans, the culture, the vibe and what it’s like to experience the games first hand. Read the rest of this entry →

There is a plethora of information out there in cyberspace. So many websites, so little time. So here are my favorite online tools for mapping, calculating and generally obsessing over running.

Calculators

The best calculator out there has to be The McMillan Running Calculator. Want to know how fast you could run a half-marathon based on your latest 5K time? Or maybe you’re wondering how fast you could race a mile based on your 4-mile pace? No problem. Read the rest of this entry →