Madison Sprint Tri
September 15, 2009 by Mr Bimble · 3 Comments
It may not be common knowledge but the veritable dynamo who competes under the name Scoobie, finished the Madison Sprint Triathlon on September 12th in a time of 1:42:07 and placed first in her age group. Bravo Scoobie!
To see the full results, click here.
Wasatch Watch
September 11, 2009 by forrest · 7 Comments
Watch Mr. Bimble’s progress at the Wasatch Front 100 here
Intel Star
What has the feature video go to do with running? Rumor has it the commercial was inspired by Booman! 
The Big Blue Trail Run
Just a quick note about Sunday’s run, as I am sure there will be a more detailed report from another Bimbler later Read more
Beetroot juice ‘boosts stamina’
August 6, 2009 by Mr Bimble · Leave a Comment
Drinking beetroot juice boosts stamina and could help people exercise for up to 16% longer, a UK study suggests. A University of Exeter team found nitrate contained in the vegetable leads to a reduction in oxygen uptake – making exercise less tiring. The small Journal of Applied Physiology study suggests the effect is greater than that which can be achieved by regular training.
Vermont Race Report
At the Vermont 100 Sandy Beauvais introduced us to her friends, Tammy and John, who she met at last year’s Leadville 100. She later forwarded them links to the race reports from Vermont that were posted on the BS. In reply, John sent the following……
Great write up. If you would send the following passage to the website I (and am sure Tammy) would greatly appreciate it. Read more
Organic has no health benefits
July 29, 2009 by Mr Bimble · 6 Comments
Organic food is no healthier than ordinary food, a large independent review has concluded. There is little difference in nutritional value and no evidence of any extra health benefits from eating organic produce, UK researchers found. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) who commissioned the report said the findings would help people make an “informed choice”. Read more
Bite of the Bluff #1
July 12, 2009 by Mr Bimble · Leave a Comment
The first Bluff Bite went off without mishap or loss of runners. El Toro did cause a little concern when it was discovered that he hadn’t returned after the course markers had been taken down! Thankfully he did eventually emerge from the woods, a little dehydrated and sporting a bread growth that seemed longer than when he started!
Iggy put together a great movie of images she took before, during and after the run. If you haven’t seen it, click here.
For details of the next Bite, click here.
100 Miles Nothing Flat
June 23, 2009 by iggy · Leave a Comment
Words by local journalist Steve Sellers with pictures from a more familiar face. This is an article on ultra running that recently appeared in the summer edition of Elan Magazine printed by the Shore Publishing Company. Read more
New York Mini 10k
June 4, 2009 by Mr Bimble · 2 Comments
Deena Kastor was the last winner of the New York Road Runners Mini 10k road race, winning the world’s oldest women-only race in 2004. This year’s race is this Sunday, June 7 in Central Park
