Girls on the Run Kicks Off Fall Season

Girls on the Run Kicks Off Fall Season

As Girls on the Run of Greater Baton Rouge kicks off their Fall 2012 season this week with 440 participants, the organization also announces their expansion to include 14 additional parishes in the state of Louisiana.

Brew Ha-Ha’s “Big Top Birthday” and 8K Fun Run

Brew Ha-Ha’s “Big Top Birthday” and 8K Fun Run

While attending Brew Ha-Ha’s Big Top Birthday this past Saturday, Mayor Kip Holden declared September 8, “Brew Ha-Ha Day.” Brew Ha-Ha, a local café famous for its cake balls, invited the community to celebrate their eighth year of business…

Louisiana Coaches Nominated for 2012 Brooks Most Inspiring Coach

Louisiana Coaches Nominated for 2012 Brooks Most Inspiring Coach

Brooks Running has chosen two Louisiana coaches, Julie Fink and Pete Boudreaux, as finalists for their 2012 Most Inspiring Coach Award. Included in the Top 25 finalists, Fink and Boudreaux are…

8 Tips For Passing on the Gift of Running

8 Tips For Passing on the Gift of Running

Who introduced you to running? Were you apprehensive? Or did you dive right in? Take a moment to remember how your journey began and who brought you into the sport. Though sometimes difficult, introducing a person…

My Take on Minimalist Running Shoes

My Take on Minimalist Running Shoes

Along came my good friend Ryan Green, manager of Varsity Sports Mandeville, a running expert who holds a Ph.D. degree in Kinesiology. Ryan suggested there was significant merit to idea of positioning our running feet in a more natural position…

Weekend in Review: 4th of July Edition

Weekend in Review: 4th of July Edition

Thanks to BASF and Club South Runners, this years Fourth of July Freedom Mile was another success. The Freedom Mile is a series of point to point races starting with Masters and Grandmasters competition…

RRCA Coaching Certification New Orleans

RRCA Coaching Certification New Orleans

The Road Runners Club of America is hosting a coaching certification course in New Orleans, LA on Saturday, September 15, 2012. The two-day course includes 16 hours of lecture, group work, and interactive exercises, providing the foundation of education…

Triathlete Runs for Special Olympics Charity Team

Triathlete Runs for Special Olympics Charity Team

“Life is short and not guaranteed, so if you can help others and make a difference in their lives along the way than why not make an effort to do so,” says 26-year old Andrew Durdin of Baton Rouge, LA…

Top Ten Runners Superstitions

Top Ten Runners Superstitions

You’ve heard people talk about them. You probably have one or two of your own. Call it a habit, a ritual, a personality trait, or whatever you would like. As runners we bond over our love for everything that comes with the sport…

Weekend in Review: 6/22-6/24

Weekend in Review: 6/22-6/24

From the Peach Fest 5k in Ruston to the 5150 Triathlon out in New Orleans, endurance enthusiast were out in the Louisiana heat this past weekend competing. Here are multiple recaps from events around the state of Louisiana…

Club South Runners Summer Series Race #2 Recap (Photos)

Club South Runners Summer Series Race #2 Recap (Photos)

Wednesday evening runners gathered for the second Club South’s Summer Series 2-Miler at Pennington Biomedical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. The crowd consisted of runners of all ages, many thankful the summer rain was not threatening their run….

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