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Twitter Updates for 2011-03-31

Published by bart yasso on March 31, 2011 under Twitter

@surfdiva123 That is so awesome, see you in Boston !! #
@pooleyRLfan Yes you need to gauge your training pace off of your max HR. If your max HR improves that is a good sign of fitness. #
@surfdiva123 Awesome !!!! see you in Boston in a few weeks. Taper down and show up ready to run fast. #
@strawf Thanks for all the team names I really like Bart's stars.Keep up the good work, you are a funny man. #
@simpsoka Thanks, awesome questions I will call you later today I hope your not up at 4:38am. #
@vnithin @runnersworld That is so awesome, congrats !!!, Two hours is great start I'm sure you will keep improving. #
Toronto Marathon Sunday May 15th beat the fee increase by registering by March 31st. #
The 2011 Kauai Marathon, Half, & Team Relay, price increase on April 1st, Join me on Sept 4th http://www.thekauaimarathon.com http://fb.me/tq2UH7U3 #
I will be attending the Pittsburgh Marathon May 15th.The 2011 course will be quite similar to 2010 course with some minor changes. #
@FirstApe Sorry to hear about the Lyme disease. I hope your feeling better. #
@sutahonthebeach bummer, I will be in an airplane at the time of the movie tonight. #
@THESFMARATHON @NellieR13 I would adjust my marathon time a bit becuase of the hills in SF. Keep on doing those Yasso 800s. #
Ted Danson stopped by our Runner's World office yesterday to discuss his book, Oceana, a passionate cause of his… http://fb.me/ULVWKwhc #
Details on our Boston Marathon shakeout run Saturday, (4/16) – 8am Puma Store 333 Newbury Street. #
@simpsoka Thank you, it was a fun interview for me. #

Twitter Updates for 2011-03-30

Published by bart yasso on March 30, 2011 under Twitter

If you missed the twittersession today,your favorite marathon/half marathon. You can find the thread at #BartChat #
@C_Hanson_SBR 3:25 is great goal I think you get near 3 hours in the near future. Did u do 10 X 800 with 400 recovery?What marathon ru doing #
@C_Hanson_SBR Awesome, I like the 200 recovery, You have time to do a couple 10 X 800 workouts before you start your taper.C U in Boston 12 #
@drudawsky I'm excited about coming to St Louis for the marathon. see you in St Louis. #
@C_Hanson_SBR Stay at 200 it's working for you. #
Check out my buddy, Dean Karnazes' book, RUN!, as he runs across the country. He's midway thru Kansas now on day… http://fb.me/KZNB03v2 #
Ted Danson is in the house. Ted is in our office talking about his new book Oceana.
Ted Danson in Emmaus, PA. #
Saturday 1pm April 23rd-8th annual George B Yasso golf scramble @ Southmoore north of Bethlehem, PA.In my brother’s memory. #
Book signing/seminar with my buddy GP-Sneaker factory Long Branch, NJ Tuesday April 26th 6pm-8pm. #
Big Sur marathon & Runner’s World challenge.Mother Nature intervened making the course out & back but it’s still Big Sur baby, so excited. #
@rwchallenge—training program to help you run your 1st or fastest #halfmarathon or marathon! http://ow.ly/4pJSa #
@gasparem It was nice to meet, Ted Danson was awesome. #
@notarunnerBlog Let me know how those Yasso 800s go for you. Very funny name for a workout LOL. #
@melsmiley That is so cool to hear I'm so happy you enjoyed my book. #
On my way to my book signing at the Barnes & Noble Promenade shops in Center Valley, PA. #

Twitter Updates for 2011-03-29

Published by bart yasso on March 29, 2011 under Twitter

@runstutzrun @runnersworld You can email me at bart.yasso@rodale.com I would love to help solve the problem. #
@SportsTalkwBo Chicago is a classic and a world major. I'm sure Chicago will come up tomorrow. #
@birdieruns My wife spent a month in Jordan and loved it. I'm ready to go back. Boston is less then 3 weeks away. #
@runanskyrun The trip was amazing I feel very lucky to travel the world and run in these awesome locations. #
@gfreeislife Thank you !! I hope to return to Columbus someday. #
@AjaxRunner It's a must do race, Jerusalem is amazing. #
@abigail_hiles @EugeneMarathon I Love Eugene I'm sure the Eugene Marathon will come up tomorrow. #
@DP_Turtle I'm dragging but happy. #
@thedcc I will be posting some photos soon. I will post the link. #
@braddulay You must rest, it's best to under trained then injured. Rest, rest and more rest. If you can aqua jog that would be a big help. #
@sarayelich @runmeb Get out there and run tomorrow. #
@melissaWINK I hope you can get over your injury and return to running healthy again soon. #
Check out our Runner's World Challenge I will coach you for your next race. http://bcove.me/17fzn2ry #
Want a running coach take the Challenge http://fb.me/XbM7HmfT #
My twittersession today @ 1:30-2:30 east coast time:Q&A, I want to hear about your favorite marathon or half marathon. #
I have a book signing tomorrow evening 6 to 8pm at the Barnes & Noble Promenade shops in Center Valley, PA. #
Heading back to Richmond,VA this weekend for the Monument ave 10k run. Richmond is such a vibrant running community, I love it. #
I will be attending the St Louis marathon, doing the relay with my new running buddies Trish, Shelly & Margie.I need a clever team name. #
@Zensah Amazing buddy I loved it. I thought about you & your family often. Did the Jerusalem marathon, Dead Sea,Masada & Tel Aviv. #
just finished the Jerusalem marathon this past Fri-was one of the most fascinating races I've ever run.They do a marathon/half/10K #BartChat #
@JenaYannarella I've never done OBX but I heard rave reviews. Steamtown has that hometown feel and a very fast BQ course. #BartChat #
@manny2santos The @ATLtrackclub puts on some of the best races in the country. I'm sure this will be a top notch marathon #BartChat #
@MrsSchwartzkopf That's a new one to me I've got to check it out. Love the name-HHH-they have 3 of the 4 H's going for it #BartChat #
@raceitforward Chicago is 1 of the fastest courses in the country-40K runners.Chicago Half-Marathon on 9/11 : http://ow.ly/4oRQi #BartChat #
@raceitforward @Nopattern The Runners World Challenge will be coming to the Chicago half marathon on Sept 11. #rwchallenge #BartChat #
@amyk262 Chicago and Boston are part of the 5 world majors. Boston is the most prestigious.Chicago right on its footsteps #BartChat #
@amyk262 The fall race for the #rwchallenge we picked the Philly Marathon. A fast course tends to have cool weather. #BartChat #
@UC_SID @Abe_Cortes @mmomof4 I did Flying Pig last year.Classic race-you have to train on some hills.Cincy-great running community #BartChat #
@satrijoe Mistakes like this are rare in our sport but can happen to the best of them. Maybe that was the Halloween trick or treat #BartChat #
@Abe_Cortes @mmomof4 The Pig has its uphills but also rewards you with some nice downhills. Race organizers are top notch #BartChat #
@amyk262 @niffer8 I want to be a volunteer at the Nike Womens 1/2 putting medals on women. SF-challenging course& awesome race #BartChat #
@abigail_hiles I will be the host at the Kauai marathon in Sept. Tough course but awesome scenery. Cohost will be DeanKarnazes #BartChat #
@abigail_hiles Every island has a marathon. I've done 5 of the islands. Maui is another classic & Honolulu gets 25K runners #BartChat #
@abigail_hiles Hawaii – Put the medal around your neck, jump in the Pacific and order a pina colada on the beach. That is living. #BartChat #
@JakesJournal Nothing like NYC closing down the streets of the city. The int'l appeal,over 20K runners-it's a race like no other #BartChat #
@amyk262 That is one I haven't done but I would love to from someone who has run it. #BartChat #
@Abe_Cortes @JakesJournal New York is absolutely as special as Boston. It just doesn't have the 115 year history #BartChat #
@UC_SID @Abe_Cortes @mmomof4 Juggling family, work and running can be a chore but you gotta make the best of it #BartChat #
@UC_SID @Abe_Cortes @mmomof4 You are the lucky one to have hills. My running buddies in Chicago& FL have to invent hills.Dreadmill #BartChat #
@lcilek I've done a lot of int'l races Rome, Jersusalem,Medoc and Mt. Kilimanjaro are some of my faves #BartChat #
@CbusMarathon @uc_sid I love Columbus-had a fun visit a few weeks ago. Columbus Marathon is a fast course #BartChat #
@abigail_hiles Eugene is all about running. Pre will live forever. Eugene Marathon finish is epic. #BartChat #
@UC_SID I'm running St. Louis on a relay team. I will be around race weekend – hope our paths cross. #BartChat #
@niffer8 The growth in women's running are fueling these all women races around the country. I'm going to volunteer. #BartChat #
@simpsoka @dailymileteam thx for the reread I'm looking forward to the interview.My life can't be that interesting read it 2x LOL #BartChat #
@amyk262 the running market is very competitive. Race directors have to keep up with all the changes to stay a top notch event #BartChat #
@mmomof4 Richmond was part of our challenge the past 2 years #rwchallenge The Nov race date tends to have that cool weather #BartChat #
@satrijoe There are some novelty races out there which can be very fun to do like Bay to Breakers, Bare Buns Run #BartChat #
@Annie_J828 Country Music is 1 of the largest 1/2.The half is gaining in popularity.We chose the Chicago half for our #rwchallenge #BartChat #
@TheCranberryKid 1of the toughest things these days is just getting entered into these races. I hope you get picked in the lottery #BartChat #
@JakesJournal @abe_cortes and the standards got tougher in 2013 but that is what makes Boston Boston #BartChat #
@Abe_Cortes @annie_j828 Chicago was a tad warm this year but normal temps that time of the year are perfect for running #BartChat #
@undercvrmexican The race course was a tour of this fascinating city. It was hilly but unforgettable.Post race soak in Dead Sea #BartChat #
@AlwaysTri Sarah is my all time hero. She picked NYC as her first and has been rocking races around the world ever since. #BartChat #
@RheaB Gotta add Maui to the Hawaii bucket list #BartChat #
@satrijoe Yes Santiago marathon and I've done a race in Buenos Aires. Also in Lima, Peru. Hoping to run the Panama Canal some day #BartChat #
@JakesJournal @lvhalfmarathon @gotri Excited to have Garmin as part of the Lehigh Valley halfmarathon pace teams #BartChat #
@simpsoka @dailymileteam when I did the Bare Buns Run they gave me bib # 1. What does that tell you? #BartChat #
@TheCranberryKid Little Rock is the biggest Comrades is my most special Myrtle Beach Half was a surfboard/bottle opener #BartChat #
The 10 best marathons for first-timers: http://ow.ly/4oSgU #BartChat #
Best location to find a race with the RW Racefinder: http://ow.ly/4oSf7 #BartChat #
@JakesJournal I just hit the wall but I found some Gatorade and sports beans under my desk…I'm gonna keep going #BartChat #
@AngieTaylorSTL The finish line of any race is an honorable place. Every runner that takes the challenge is my hero #BartChat #
@Abe_Cortes @JakesJournal No shortcuts in running – you must be patient. If you can train consistently you will make it to Boston #BartChat #
@jmillercrs A great race with an unbelievable cause in Memphis #BartChat #
@RheaB it's a road run and the website will tell you it's a tough course but the scenery is breathtaking – worth the challenge #BartChat #
@SeaOfSlowTwitch Plenty more half marathons to choose from.Philly has a standalone 1/2 in Sept & #rwchallenge half/marathon in Nov #BartChat #
Closing with Chicago half as part of our #rwchallenge Chicago Half-Marathon on 9/11 : http://ow.ly/4oRQi #BartChat #
Same BartChat next Tuesday, same BartTime, same BartChannel and always about running #BartChat Get out there and run! #
@HeathBar6 @krzimmer Very good point, I love it when you guys give this type of feedback #BartChat #
@colinmcgill Dude you better be happpy with that workout. I never got close to that 2:29, you the man. #
@TracyEndo Congrats on finishing that hilly, amazing event. I'm ready to go back and cheer next year. #
Boston Marathon weekend I should be easy to find at the Runner’s World booth. Run with me Sat & Sun morning along the Charles. #

Twitter Updates for 2011-03-28

Published by bart yasso on March 28, 2011 under Twitter

I made back to my Runner’s World office, my butt is dragging.Two 12 hour red eye flights in 5 days,a marathon & touring Israel. #
I made it back to my Runner’s World office, my butt is dragging.Two 12 hour red eye flights in 5 days,a marathon & touring Israel. #
Twittersession tomorrow 1:30-2:30 east coast time:Q&A, I want to hear about your favorite marathon or half marathon & why #BartChat #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-03-27

Published by bart yasso on March 27, 2011 under Twitter

@patrickbeks Do you know anyone else in the world named Yasso ? Amby Burfoot named after me. #
@Oblinkin @HATRun Congrats !! The Hat run is a great race. After your first ultra you get hooked forever. #
Monument Avenue 10k has hit its cap of 40,000 runners. "Since we hit 40,000 over the weekend, registration will… http://fb.me/D6btoU4h #
Take the Runner’s World Challenge! Train w/RW Editors, get plan, 1-year access to RW experts + VIP treatment on… http://fb.me/UdGgNSST #
STRIDES FOR SHELTER JIM BELLIZZI MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK 4/16 Bethlehem, PA http://www.stridesforshelter.com/ http://fb.me/Y5YyvTxA #
Wednesday I’m heading to the first ever Jerusalem Marathon. I will do best to send updates & post photos. #
I will host a Twittersession tomorrow Tues Mar 22 @ 1:30-2:30 east coast time: Q&A on Boston, the marathon is only 4 weeks away. #
@dctalk007 Never I feel very lucky that I can run. It can be one mile or 26.2 I always feel lucky. #
@therunsNYC Tune in tomorrow it's Q& A thru Twitter. #
@dctalk007 I've run races up to 146 miles. I love the longer races. #
@gsdrunner @rwchallenge Congrats on the 1:54 I'm sure you will run sub 1:50 down the road. #
@CJG329 @runnersworld Thanks for coming last night. Jack is a legend I could listen to him for hours. #
@tobadwater Those 8 X 400 will come in handy at Badwater someday. #
Join in my Twittersession today @ 1:30-2:30 east coast time: Q&A on Boston, marathon day is less then 4 weeks away. #
@Ladysnail69 Awesome stuff I'm so jealous and you didn't curse my name. #
To follow all the answers and questions plus keeping everyone in the loop use #BartChat on your tweets #
I've been to the Boston Marathon every year since 1982 so I am heading back for my 29th visit to the Boston Marathon #BartChat #
It's a great reference to study this prestigious course Mile-by-mile #BostonMarathon course tips: http://ow.ly/4jICX #BartChat #
@TFFlyer The BAA has owned the race since 1897 #BartChat It's been that way in the past-maybe some of the new changes will help the future #
@ToddAnthony For your 1st one you should try to BQ. If you run a negative split the Boston course can be fast & a BQ race #BartChat #
@mikeberta My goal back in 1981 was to run 2:50 to get in Boston. In 1982 the BQ standard for open was 2:50, that was my incentive #BartChat #
@TFFlyer Yes 128, 100% Heartbreak is a series of hills and if you don't go out too quickly you don't even notice they're there #BartChat #
@runnernavymom I was only 5 when I did Boston the first time. OK I'm joking I was a young lad of 27 #BartChat #
@TheCranberryKid Nobody knows for sure but my guess would be it will sell out at the 10 minute standard. http://ow.ly/4jIxE #BartChat #
@amyk262 Thanks for being part of the #rwchallenge I think you will be back. You may not BQ in Boston but maybe a fall marathon #BartChat #
@TFFlyer I agree-nobody knows for sure we will see how it shakes out over the next few years.The standards were tough when I did it#BartChat #
@ToddAnthony I will be there. I might be on the course at about mile 25.5 on the right hand side of the road for the high 5 #BartChat #
@mikeberta not sure what you mean by your question but my best BQ was in Boston 2:40 #BartChat #
Video: #BostonMarathon course tour w/ race director Dave McGillivray http://ow.ly/4jIRG Helpful info #BartChat #
@TFFlyer totally agree. The earlier start has made a big difference. Race started in the noon time sun for over 100 years. #BartChat #
@amyk262 @ToddAnthony It can be fun to get out of the Boston groove and try other marathons around the world #BartChat #
@mikeberta got you. For me it was definitely CIM in Sacramento CA. I ran 2:42 there at age 43, that course has to be fast #BartChat #
@TFFlyer In Boston 1983 it was around 2500 runners were sub-3 in the race and the race only had about 5500 runners #BartChat #
I'm very excited I've coached a lot of runners thru our #rwchallenge program running Boston. @RWchallenge: http://ow.ly/4jIjQ #BartChat #
@amyk262 @ToddAnthony to be a good 50 stater you can't repeat a lot of states. I've done something like 45 marathons in CA #BartChat #
@fastestfruit they only allow oranges and kiwis into Boston. #BartChat #
@fastestfruit Just kidding – bananas are perfect in Boston – love my potassium #BartChat #
@TheCranberryKid No I think the standards set are going to stick around for a few years.They need to go easy on those older AG 70+ #BartChat #
@ToddAnthony @amyk262 Sorry we won't see you in Big Sur. I'm coaching a few runners doing Boston and Big Sur 13 days apart. #BartChat #
@aaericks I don't run the race any more but I go there to coach and cheer on 25,000 runners every year. It's special every time #BartChat #
The greatest changes @ Boston that I have witnessed has been the % of women running the race.Women did not officially run til 1972 #BartChat #
@TheCranberryKid When the winners cross the finish-the wheelchair athletes-1st woman& 1st male. Nothing like seeing that up close #BartChat #
@amyk262 @ToddAnthony Work can get in the way of running.I feel very lucky to work at Runners World connecting with runners #BartChat #
@fastestfruit Get on the first banana boat and get your butt over the pond! The TSA guys frown on fruit on airplanes #BartChat #
@Josh_Runs Driving is hard on the legs, especially hamstrings.You have to light stretch pre drive & a more extensive stretch after #BartChat #
@aaericks My 1st Boston was 1982 known as the duel in the sun, Beardsley & Salazar.Still one of the most compelling finishes ever #BartChat #
I will be easy to find Boston race weekend at the Runners World booth or the seminar room. Please stop by and say hello. #BartChat #
@ToddAnthony @amyk262 It is the Superbowl of marathons – you better be psyched #BartChat #
You can do an easy run with me Sat & Sun mornings along the Charles. More info will be on runnersworld.com & I will tweet about it #BartChat #
@LShane262 Sub 2:40 @ Boston I would be going thru the 1/2 @ 1:22 running that 2nd 1/2 in 1:17ish. Hold back in those early miles #BartChat #
@simpsoka I would be more than happy to do the interview. Email me at my Runners World account bart.yasso@rodale.com #BartChat #
@MVNUSID @nate_winters If he can come by my seminar at 3:00 on Sat I will get him fired up for the big race. #BartChat #
@petemiller3000 The North End is a must for every runner to visit and also Bill Rodgers running store – 2 must do's race weekend #BartChat #
@GSWoodward I'm doing this solo going as fast as I can answering every question sent my way. Not sure what more I can do. #BartChat #
@GSWoodward It's tough when you're limited to 140 characters for every response. #BartChat #
@Xaarlin it's a personal preference but like 6-7 pm always worked for me. #BartChat #
See ya in Boston! #BartChat #
Runners interested in participating in the 2011 AJC Peachtree Road Race on 7/4 have only a few more days to enter the lottery at ajc.com #
@slilley That is so awesome, see you in Boston. take it easy those last 2 weeks prior to the big day. #
@seacoastrunner @amyk262 I look forward to running with you in Boston. Nice easy runs along the Charles to start the day. #
@abigail_hiles Thank you & thanks for being part of the Boston chat today. #
@vlalor I'm not running the race I will be in Boston working all weekend.
For the past 20+years I work race weekend and don't run the race. #
@GSWoodward Got ya,Thanks, I'm doing my best to help my fellow runners.I'm open to any topics I really want a two way feed going. Thks again #
@marnewein Thank you I hope you get in to NY it's one awesome race. #
@Jewelzz_ The real job can get in the way. I hope you join us next week. The BartChat tag should help follow the flow. #
@RunnerLuis Thanks for heads up I saw this on CNN. #
@aviva4ever Sure thing I'm departing tonight out of JFK my blackberry should work 610-393-6151. #
BOA Shamrock Shuffle 8K in Chicago to Feature U.S. Olympian Amy Yoder Begley
& National Record Holder Simon Bairu. #
@runstutzrun I would say you are ready. #
@tri4tim You will crush it, congrats on the killer workouts. #
@TheCranberryKid @bostonmarathon I say YES!!! #
I just finished the Jerusalem Marathon I consider it the most historic marathon. The race course was a tour of this fascinating hilly city. #
I’ve been telling everyone in Jerusalem I was born in Bethlehem. It’s true I was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. #
@aviva4ever Those hills just never ended but I loved that course. #
Lance Armstrong's Endgame http://fb.me/xTV7eHvV #
Jerusalem Marathon highlight, a post race soak in the Dead Sea. I know ice baths are best but the Dead Sea soak felt pretty good. #
@EdgarElenes No clue,Lance has raised Millions for cancer & raised the spirits of thousands of cancer patients, pretty cool legacy. #
@SaraHall3 Yes, it's funny to see skinny runners floating on the surface. #
Heading out to hike up Masada. #
@Sharidgateley congrats keep on doing those 800s. #
@votedeadsea the hike was awesome. Perfect weather. #
Leaving Israel. Had an amazing trip – hope to make the pilgrimage next year! #

Twitter Updates for 2011-03-27

Published by bart yasso on March 27, 2011 under Twitter

Heading out to hike up Masada. #
@Sharidgateley congrats keep on doing those 800s. #
@votedeadsea the hike was awesome. Perfect weather. #
Leaving Israel. Had an amazing trip – hope to make the pilgrimage next year! #

Twitter Updates for 2011-03-26

Published by bart yasso on March 26, 2011 under Twitter

@aviva4ever Those hills just never ended but I loved that course. #
Lance Armstrong's Endgame http://fb.me/xTV7eHvV #
Jerusalem Marathon highlight, a post race soak in the Dead Sea. I know ice baths are best but the Dead Sea soak felt pretty good. #
@EdgarElenes No clue,Lance has raised Millions for cancer & raised the spirits of thousands of cancer patients, pretty cool legacy. #
@SaraHall3 Yes, it's funny to see skinny runners floating on the surface. #

Twitter Updates for 2011-03-25

Published by bart yasso on March 25, 2011 under Twitter

@tri4tim You will crush it, congrats on the killer workouts. #
@TheCranberryKid @bostonmarathon I say YES!!! #
I just finished the Jerusalem Marathon I consider it the most historic marathon. The race course was a tour of this fascinating hilly city. #
I’ve been telling everyone in Jerusalem I was born in Bethlehem. It’s true I was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. #

Twitter Updates for 2011-03-24

Published by bart yasso on March 24, 2011 under Twitter

@runstutzrun I would say you are ready. #

Twitter Updates for 2011-03-23

Published by bart yasso on March 23, 2011 under Twitter

@marnewein Thank you I hope you get in to NY it's one awesome race. #
@Jewelzz_ The real job can get in the way. I hope you join us next week. The BartChat tag should help follow the flow. #
@RunnerLuis Thanks for heads up I saw this on CNN. #
@aviva4ever Sure thing I'm departing tonight out of JFK my blackberry should work 610-393-6151. #
BOA Shamrock Shuffle 8K in Chicago to Feature U.S. Olympian Amy Yoder Begley
& National Record Holder Simon Bairu. #