THE CONNING TOWER by Keith Conning: Running USA

Sunday, November 13, 2016

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Running USA Weekend Briefing

Get to Know Running Writer Jen A. Miller - Jen A. Miller, a frequent contributor to the New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Runner's World and ESPNW, regularly shares observations, insights and personal accounts on running - Read the Interview (Running USA)

Learn the Magic of runDisney Events at the Race Director Challenge - Organized by Running USA member DMSE, the Race Director Challenge weekend is a great opportunity to learn best practices from some of the industry's best race organizers - Learn More (Running USA)

Alamo City Moving More Than Before - An in-depth profile on the rise of a healthier, more active San Antonio, much of which is attributed to a growing running community - Read More (San Antonio Express-News)

Application Period for the 40th Anniversary of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is Open - Executive race director Carey Pinkowski says, "The 40th anniversary will be a celebration of our heritage and the event's impact on runners in Chicago and beyond" - Read More (Running USA)

HMC Announces Increased Elite Prize Purse for 2017 Chevon Houston Marathon - A total of $278,000 in guaranteed prize money will be awarded to the top finishers in the four races on January 15th - Read More (Running USA)

Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Technology in Running? - As marathon running participation numbers have skyrocketed, so has the investment in running apparel, equipment, and technology, but the question remains whether too much technology is a bad thing for runner - Read More (TGDaily)

BMW Dallas Marathon Announces "Beat the Press" Relay Challenge - The challenge pits a team of North Texas' favorite TV anchors, sports broadcasters and radio hosts against the rest of the field in a race to the Behringer Relay finish line - Read More (Running USA)

Pic2Go USA Introduces Performances Videos for Endurance Events - The company has released a comprehensive solution for in-route performance tracking and an innovative data visualization on participants' photos and videos - Read More (Running USA)

Register for the 2017 Running USA Industry Conference Today - A registration price increase is set to go into effect this coming Wednesday, so book your spot and join us at the running industry's premier event, learning from leading experts on best practices, new trends, ways to grow your event and much more - Learn More (Running USA)

2016 Akron Marathon Race Series Winner Announced - Israel Merkle and Becki Spellman claimed top honors in the men's and women's competitions, respectively, after accumulating the greatest number of points in the Akron Children's Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series - Read More (Running USA)

Running's Last Mount Everest: In Pursuit of a Two-Hour Marathon - With marathon times continually improving and our frames of reference perpetually moving, Jack Rennison considers whether a two-hour marathon is really possible - Read More (The Saint)

Mayor Steve Adler Invites Runners to Austin Marathon - Adler, a former finisher of the Austin Half Marathon, talks about the Mayor's Cup, challenges businesses to sign up for the Corporate Challenge, and highlights what makes the Austin Marathon one of the greatest marathons in the country - Read More (Running USA)