Achon's story of running away (Tallahassee Democrat)

It is rare that running provides the financial jackpot for an athlete that the "big time" sports often do.

Untangling the Web: Three guides to running, here and around the world (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

The Cowtown Marathon on Feb. 28 will be here before we know it. Need some advice? Here are some great Web sites for runners, from Health magazine. Gmap-Pedometer.com: This cool Web site from Google Maps not only lets you plan your route but also records distance, elevation and calories burned. Save your past courses, too. RunThePlanet.com: Log on for recommended running routes in cities ...

A running program that fits your stride (Newsday)

Four-part series spells out the keys to exercise success for a healthier 2009. The best-laid resolutions to get fit can quickly crumble with no plan in place and no budget for a personal trainer. Don't worry -- we asked fitness experts to map out monthlong strategies to jump-start running, cycling, swimming and strength-training programs designed to remove the confusion and intimidation many ...

Uganda: Kipsiro Tops UTL-USPA List (AllAfrica.com)

Kampala — LONG distance runner Moses Kipsiro is in the running for the uganda telecom-USPA Sports Personality of the Year award for the second successive year.

Local athletes hit the new year running (The Greenville News)

Runners from across the region got the new year started off right by participating in the sixth annual New Year's Resolution Runs held in Travelers Rest on Saturday.