Running News: Head of NY Road Runners Under Fire; Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc Is For Real

Hostility Lingers Over Marathon Cancellation: New York Times
The head of the New York Road Runners is probably going to need some time away.

Philly Marathon Opens 3,000 Spots for NYC Runners: Runners World
All is not lost NYC Marathon runners, Philly has 3,000 spots open via lottery.

Servicemembers find challenge, reward in ultramarathon competition: Stripes.com
Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc is a four-race challenge spanning the dramatic Alpine environs. Good luck.

On The Run

NYC Marathon: Show Mustn’t Go On: ESPN.com
As I stated yesterday, resources and spirit is needed elsewhere.

In Shape, But Out Of Focus: NYTimes.com
Great take on the absurdity and privacy-stealing industry of in-race photography

ZemGear 360 Ninja Running Shoes: Barefoot Running Shoes.org
The shoes are ugly and the trend is silly.

Why The Marathon is The Last Thing New York Needs: Businessweek.com
Hey, I’m just sharing the links.

Running around the Internet

Photo from Mashable.com

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NYC Marathon will go on, despite storm issues: CBSnews.com
Inspiring emotional rebound or just too damn soon?

Where everything bites, stings and scratches: Cactus Rose Ultra-Marathon: Dallas News Running Blog
Are un-aided ultra-runs safe?

Marathon Runners Stop Aging Out of the Race: Wall Street Journal
More older folks are doing ultras as well.

Running a scam: New York Post
Cheaters, liars and identity thieves will make their way to the NYC Marathon finish line.