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Sequel To My Life On The Run?
It seems like it must be time I come out with a sequel to My Life on The Run. So many people I meet who have read My Life On the Run, are ready to read more about my crazy adventures. They keep asking when is my second book coming out and what’s it going to be called. I don’t know when it’s coming out but I’ve already heard some crazy suggestions for titles. My wife jokingly has already named the second book numerous times.
Titles:
My Life on the Couch
My Life as a Sofa Spud
My Life as a Joggernaut
My Life with the Kitty Cat
and the bogus titles go on and on.
Susan, a former co-worker of mine came up with this fake book cover last year: My Hair On The Run. See attached pdf of the fake prequel. My life as a long-haired hippy is a book in itself!
http://www.bartyasso.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/myhairontherun1.pdf
Forgive Me, Bart, for I Have Sinned ~ by Mark Remy
This was written by my buddy Mark Remy and published on Runner’s World Online yesterday.
http://dailyviews.runnersworld.com/2009/08/forgive-me-bart-for-i-have-sinned.htm
It’s been 13 months since my last confession.
What is my sin? I didn’t run yesterday.
This wouldn’t be a huge deal, if I weren’t training for two fallmarathons. Which I am. The Marathon Challenge (Advanced) Plan that I’m following, designed by our very own Bart Yasso, is tough — it has me doing a hill run, a marathon pace run, and a long run each week, with just one rest day — but I’d been keeping up very well. Until yesterday.
Yesterday, I lapsed. Yesterday, I let Bart down. I let myselfdown.
It’s worth noting that I didn’t spend the day lying around in a robe, watching TV and eating powdered donuts. I did 3 1/2 hours’ worth of yard work, including a crazy amount of edging — using one of those old-school, low-tech edgers, not a fancy gas-powered one. By the time I was done, I was filthy, soaked in sweat, and dehydrated. This morning I woke up sore, feeling worse than I did after last weekend’s 14-miler.
So, at least I hurt. That counts for something, right? And yesterday’s run, while “long,” was a scale-back 10-miler — not 16 or 18 or anything — which made it more skippable, right? And I’ll do my penance on tomorrow’s 8-mile hill run. Right?
Either way, since misery loves company, I figured it was time to re-open the RW Daily Confessional. If you’ve committed a running-related sin recently, share it in the Comments section, below. Then go forth and run.
And remember: No matter what, Bart loves you.
Warriors Tour Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Runner’s World’s Bart Yasso Supports Troops in Baghdad
by Running in The Warrior Tours
7 Races, over 7 Days, at 7 Bases
New York, NY — June 30, 2009- Bart Yasso, Runner’s World Chief Running Officer, heads to the Middle East on July 6th as part of The Warrior Tours: “America’s Races Salutes the Troops” (http://www.thewarriortours.com). Over the course of seven days, “The America’s Races Salutes the Troops” will visit seven U.S. military bases in the Middle East supporting the troops in the semi-annual Armed Forces Physical Fitness Test.
“When I got the go ahead for this project, Bart was the first person I called to come along,” said Rob Powers, America’s Voice of Running and founder of The Warrior Tours. “Bart is one of the best known names in running, has military ties, and is an amazing motivator. Who better to take along to support our troops?”
“My dad served in the Navy during World War II on the USS Oklahoma City, and to have the opportunity to tie my love for running with my family’s history, and support our troops is very special,” said Yasso.
At each base, “The America’s Races Salutes the Troops” will produce world-class running events including evening entertainment, professional digital tag timing, announcing, and race T-shirts and awards donated by more than thirty of the top running events around the United States. Competitors will be given a race T-shirt (from the race closest to their hometown), a finish medal, and have their results posted the day of the race on The Warrior Tours web site (www.thewarriortours.com).
Along with Powers and Yasso, other special guests on the tour include NASA astronaut Sandar Magnus, Olympic gold medalist and Runner’s World contributor Frank Shorter, UnderArmour’s (www.underarmour.com) Senior Manager of RUN Anne Bonney, and 2009 Armed Forces Entertainers of the year Catchpenny.
Yasso, author of the best-selling book, “My Life on the Run,” is one of the few people to have completed races on all seven continents from the Antarctica marathon to the Mt. Kilimanjaro marathon. The Warrior Tours will be the first time he will race in a live combat zone.
Yasso may be best known for the marathon-training workout he invented, Yasso 800s, used by thousands of runners across the globe. He joined Runner’s World in 1987 to develop the Runner’s World Race Sponsorship Program, creating a vehicle for Runner’s World to work with over 7,000 races representing 4 million runners every year. In 2007, he was inducted into the Running USA Hall of Champions.
During the tour images, videos, and updates will be posted on the WarriorTours web site and through its Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Warrior-Tours/82328057349) and Twitter account (http://www.twitter.com/thewarriortours). Yasso will also be contributing with updates onrunnersworld.com (http://www.runnersworld.com) and through his Twitter account–http://www.twitter.com/bartyasso.
About The Warrior Tours
The Warrior Tours, a pending 501(C)(3) nonprofit, connects the men and women of the US Armed Forces with the American people through physical fitness by teaming up stateside events with The Warrior Tours events at US military bases worldwide. While supporting the troops in their fitness programs The Warrior Tours connects US service men and women with their friends and families through video, text, and images that are posted on The Warrior Tours website and broadcast at domestic sporting events. More information athttp://www.thewarriortours.com
About Runner’s World:
Recognized as the worldwide authority on running information, the mission of Rodale’sRunner’s World is to inform, advise, and motivate runners of all ages and abilities. Runner’s World aims to help runners achieve their personal health, fitness, and performance goals, and to inspire them with vivid, memorable storytelling. Currently Runner’s World publishes 14 international editions. Runner’s World’s award-winning companion Web site,www.runnersworld.com, is the largest running community on the Internet, featuring interactive, searchable, and targeted content for runners of all ages and abilities.
My Top 10 in USA Today
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Before the summer heat really hits, lace up your sneakers and do a little sightseeing while racing through town. Bart Yasso, chief running officer at Runner’s World, shares his list of great road races where runners can tour the city with Kelly DiNardo for USATODAY.
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Boston Marathon
Boston
“This is the granddaddy of all marathons,” Yasso says. “It’s the most prestigious and historic.” The race — the oldest annual marathon in the country — takes place on Patriots’ Day, aMassachusetts holiday on the third Monday of April that commemorates the start of the Revolutionary War (next race: April 19, 2010). The entire city gets behind the runners, including the Boston Red Sox. The team always plays a home game at 10 a.m. so fans can cheer runners on as they race pastFenway Park before finishing in front of the John Hancock Building. 508-435-6905, bostonmarathon.org
Twin Cities Marathon
Minneapolis/St. Paul
The race, which also offers a 10-mile option, starts in downtownMinneapolis before leading runners along several lakes, the banks of the Mississippi, then through St. Paul before ending in front of the Capitol. “It’s run in October during peak foliage,” Yasso says. “And every time you look up, you’re near a lake. You get the combination of a really scenic course and a tour of the city. It’s spectacular.” This year’s date: Oct. 4. 763-287-3888,mtcmarathon.org
The Monument Avenue 10K
Richmond, Va.
This 6.21-mile race, to be held next on March 27, 2010, takes runners down tree-lined Monument Avenue, which is dotted with historic statues and surrounded by beautiful Southern homes. “You get the sense that Richmond really was the capital of the south,” says Yasso, who explains it’s also a very festive race. There are bands that play along the course and a costume contest. “It’s a big party,” Yasso says. 804-285-9495, sportsbackers.org
San Francisco Marathon
San Francisco
The marathon, which includes a half-marathon option, loops runners through the city’s funky neighborhoods, then out and back on the Golden Gate Bridge, this year on July 26. “On a clear day, you get the best views of the city,” Yasso says. “Every once in a while, it’s completely fogged in. You hear the foghorns on the ships below you, but you can’t see anything. It’s so surreal. That’s also part of the mystique of San Francisco.” 888-958-6668,runsfm.com
Miami Marathon
Miami
This race, to be held next on Jan. 31, 2010, starts before sunrise to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and takes runners across a causeway into South Beach. “All the art deco lights are lit up and the clubbers are just heading home,” Yasso says. “It’s funny to see these Paris Hilton look-alikes cheering for you. It really shows off what the city is about.” The race, which has a half-marathon option, also takes runners through Miami’s neighborhoods and past where all the cruise ships are docked. 305-278-8668, ingmiamimarathon.com
Vermont City Marathon
Burlington, Vt.
“It’s a hippie enclave and college town,” says Yasso of Burlington. The May 24 race, which takes runners alongLake Champlain and through the city’s neighborhoods, lets you experience the city’s free spirit. “Most people cheering for you are wearing tie-dye and playing the Grateful Dead,” says Yasso. “At mile 15, there’s a hill and they have this ensemble of drummers playing at the base to get the runners pumped. It all speaks to the artsy vibe of the city.” 800-880-8149, runvermont.org
Philadelphia Marathon
Philadelphia
“As a tourist, it would take a couple of days to see everything you see when running this race,” Yasso says. The marathon, which includes a half-marathon option, starts and finishes at the Philadelphia Art Museum with its “Rocky steps.” In between, runners see City Hall, the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall before winding along the Schuylkill River and Boathouse Row. Next race: Nov. 22. 215-683-2122, philadelphiamarathon.com
Rock ‘N’ Roll Arizona Marathon
Phoenix
This race, to be held Jan. 17, 2010, takes runners through Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe. “You’re surrounded by mountains, but you’re on the valley floor,” Yasso says. “You get to see the mountains, but you’re not running them.” Participants also pass beautiful hotels and spas like the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa. “After the race, runners spoil themselves with spa treatments,” Yasso says. “There’s nothing better than a mud bath and a massage after a marathon.” 800-311-1255,rnraz.com
Chicago Marathon
Chicago
Runners get a real tour of the city during the Chicago Marathon, which starts and finishes at Grant Park and weaves through almost 30 neighborhoods and along Lake Michigan on Oct. 11. In each neighborhood, crowds come out. “It’s a very spectator-friendly race,” Yasso says. “All the people who live there come out in droves and cheer. You feel like you have an intimate look at the city because you really see the people that make up Chicago.” 312-904-9800, chicagomarathon.com
Cooper River Bridge Run
Charleston, S.C.
This 10K race in Charleston, S.C., to be held next on March 27, 2010, starts outside the city and takes runners across the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, the longest cable-strung bridge in the USA. “You get amazing views of Charleston as you cross over the bridge,” Yasso says. The race then takes you into the historic section of the city to Marion Square. “It’s one of the prettiest towns, and the race gives you both a skyline view from the bridge and a more intimate look at the city.” 843-856-1949, bridgerun.com
Reunion with Kelly from Keenan House
Check this out. Kelly is one of the guys in my book, Chapter 7 about Keenan House – one of the “The Clean Streaks” guys I trained. I hadn’t seen Kelly in more than two decades – until he showed up at the Lehigh Valley Half Marathon expo on Saturday. He brought along his children and his fiance and was there to pick up his bib number for his first half marathon – the next day. What a great reunion! (BTW, Kelly ran a 1:57!)
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-5marathon.6883969may03,0,1537242.story
