"BE A MILER" - 25 Host Communities with nearly 20,000 students nationwide will run the mile during NATIONAL RUN A MILE DAYS 2012 - May 6-12
Arlington, Va. – March 28, 2012 – PBS Distribution today announced it is releasing “AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: JESSE OWENS” on DVD and broadcast in May... Read More
“You were a Navy guy? Me too” said Geoff Hollister the first time we met in the spring of 2002. Navigation was our skill and our mindset. Read More
Four months after a brilliant bronze-medal performance in the 2008 Olympic 10,000 meters, Shalane Flanagan made a risky career move... Read More
If you’re among the growing number of people looking for not just fun but fitness on your vacations. How about a run up north and view the Northern Lights? Read More
Meb Keflezighi led the way for the Mens' 2012 Team USA Marathon as Ryan Hall and Abdi Abdirahman take 2nd and 3rd for Olympic Marathon berths Read More
Part 2 - RUN A MILE DAYS at Grove CIty Middle School in Grove City PA View Gallery
7th and 8th grade Boys & Girls in Grove City, Pennsylvania on NATIONAL RUN A MILE DAYS 2011. Timing services donated by AMAA Board Member Mark Courtney for the 3rd straight year. View Gallery
Photos of the 2011 Boston Marathon as seen from the pre-race Athletes Village to the Hopkinton Green Start Line with a view of top elite runners just past the finish line on Boylston Ave in Boston View Gallery
Girls Championship 5K race at Portland Meadows in Oregon - Dec 4, 2010 View Gallery
BEST OF from Mark Hall at the 5th annual Battle of the Potomac XC Championship View Gallery
This is a video recap of the 2009 Battle of the Potomac cross-country meet betwen the states of Maryland and Virginia. Watch Video
This is a short music video to highlight the 2007 Battle of the Potomac. Watch Video
The message that "Exercise is Medicine" is certainly evident in its role in preventing Parkinson's disease and hastening its development. Learn more in this issue. You can also read about marathon training from Olympic marathoner, coach, author, and exercise physiologist Pete Pfitzinger; achieving optimal performance through recovery; and a surprising nutrient-packed food.
Q:Am I at risk for diabetes?
A:I’m a 63-year-old male. I‘ve been running for 22 years and run about five miles six days a week at 1... Read More
May 16 1:53 p.m.
Article by: ARA Staff
Are we fat or just big boned? "THE WEIGHT OF THE NATION is a presentation of HBO and the Institute of Medicine (IOM), in association with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)" Read More
May 07 11:50 a.m.
Article by: ARA Staff
Do runners live longer? Study says: yes. Read More
May 01 11:43 a.m.
Article by: ARA Staff
"A big goal of the AMAA is to recreate family focused fitness with a focus on youth. They are sponsoring a national Run a Mile Day May 12. Our community will play as we invite all children 10 and under to our free 1 mile fun run at the Harpers Ferry Half Marathon. For children 10-18 we will offer free entry to our 4 mile trail run/walk through the School House Ridge Trails of Harpers Ferry National Park. What's the catch? A free event? There is none, but we highly encourage the child to bring a parent to run or walk with them." Read More
BE A MILER! MAY 6 - 12: Get out and RUN THE MILE with friends, students and family...co-workers too! Send us photos of your MILE Read More
"BE A MILER" - 25 Host Communities with nearly 20,000 students nationwide will run the mile during NATIONAL RUN A MILE DAYS 2012 - May 6-12 Read More
Eric Graf of Jefferson HS for TEAM WV became the 2nd West Virginia boy in successive years to capture the Battle of the Potomac XC Championship View Photo
a blog by Dave Watt
Jun 21 2:53 p.m.
Article by: Dave Watt
Meets are long and considered boring by many track & field observers. Stars are absent from the media. Athletes are tied to Shoe Companies; what to do? Read More
Jul 25 6:59 p.m.
Article by: Jeff Venables
In late June and earlier in July, published media reports bared headlines saying "Drinking Diet Soda Leads to Dramatic Weight Gain"! Is this true? Read More
Jul 22 4:11 p.m.
Article by: American Running Association
What do you do when the outside temps hit or approach 100? Do you avoid all activity outdoors? Our "hot" tips on dealing with the heat... Read More
Apr 17 8:12 a.m.
Courtesy: AMAA
Runners have gone from hunter gatherers chasing food to runners with heavily structured and cushioned shoes on our feet. Are we abnormal? Read More
Mar 04 1:02 p.m.
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Galen Rupp was set to race a 10K in New Zealand but the tragic 6.3 earthquake in Christchurch led to a cancellation in the track meet. With his fitness ready, Galen is coming to NYC on March 20. View Photo
Aug 13 12:16 p.m.
Article by: Jeff Venables
Going away on vacation does not have to mean sitting still. Some trips include zip lines across a rainforest canopy or rafting down a river. Read More