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Get Your Heart Racing With Running-Themed Date Ideas

We now find ourselves in the mad grips of February. Love is in the air, the stores swell with flowers and candy, and everyone's pulse tends to tick up a notch or two. While runners are familiar with the take-your-breath-away exhilaration of a good exercise high, why not share some excitement with an agreeable cohort?

The following running-related Valentine's (or any time) date ideas are great for spending quality time with someone who makes your heart race.

Race Director Corner - Volume 2, Issue 1

Welcome to 2020!  We are excited for the prospects of the new decade.  We are especially excited for the opportunities in the racing business.  Athlete Guild is now entering its 11th year of operations.  Some of you have been with us from the very beginning and we really appreciate your business.  We always look forward to helping your events in every way possible.  While we are certainly a race timing company, we hope that to you we are so much more.  Those of you who utilize all of our tools recognize the power of our online tools and what we

Runs in the Family

Welcome to 2020! As I spent this past holiday season surrounded by relatives of every stripe, it got me thinking about how families can enjoy fitness together. Let’s kick the new year off right by examining just a few ways families can stay active, healthy and have fun while doing so.

1. Explore the Neighborhood

7 Safety Tips for Women Runners

The world can be a dangerous place, especially for women. A recent poll conducted by Runner’s World Magazine showed that a whopping 84 percent of the women interviewed experienced harassment while out on their daily run. Incidents ranged from cat calls and horn honking to physical groping, foul language, threats, and even pursuit. These numbers, while sickening, are not surprising.

What Can Be Done?

Race Director Corner - Volume 1, Issue 4

Managing your data properly is one of the most important things you can do as a race director.  The data is not only important to you but is also required for the timer, photographer, and possibly the medical staff.  The question is how do you handle that data?

Race Director Corner - Volume 1, Issue 3

As professional road race timers, we have seen a lot of things at road races.  Some are inspiring; some hilarious; and some simply defy logic.  We’ve been timing races since 2000 and over that time have been involved with several thousand events.

Why We Run

As runners, a common reason why we run is simple: running is excellent for your health. But just as each of us — the weekend warriors, the professional athletes, and everyone in between — are unique individuals, we all have unique motivations.

Prepping for Your First (or Tenth) Marathon

Last month, we explored the origin and history of the mother of all races: the marathon. Today I’d like to share some tidbits that every aspiring marathon runner should know, whether this will be your first time at the starting line or a seasoned marathon veteran.

Race Director Corner - Volume 1, Issue 2

When I started Athlete Guild in 2010, my goal was to help non-profits raise money through road races.  In 2010, there were a handful of races throughout the year and only a few companies servicing them.  The problem I was experiencing was that the companies providing service were in my estimation gouging the market.  They were charging outrageous rates and not really providing much in the way of services to the events.  As I was directing several local events for non-profits, it was a constant source of frustration to me.  I would either hire out and take a huge hit

26.2 or Bust!

A History of the Modern Marathon

We’ve all seen the ubiquitous “26.2” oval bumper stickers plastered on cars around town. Most of us understand that the digits represent the number of miles in the modern marathon. A handful of our stalwart readers are probably marathon veterans themselves. But what gives? Where does that seemingly random distance come from? Who tacked that killer final quarter of a mile (am I right, marathoners?) on to the end of a nice roundish number?

It All Started with the Greeks