Being fast on (the) track

Being fast on the track does not ae fastest runnner as this video shows of this alternative 100 meters run with obstacles....

Running with 1.000.000 runners worldwide??

August 31st 2008 should be the first time ever that 1.000.000 runners take part in the same event. Take part in the 10k run in one of the 25 host cities or simply use your Nike+ and upload your run at the end of the day!


Labeled 'The Human Race' this will have to be a record run in the number of participants. It will require an app. 40.000 runners per host city unless the mayority will be made up by individual runners. According to the statistics on Nike+ over 50.000 run were logged in the last 24 hours. This adds one additional virtual city to the list of 25. And maybe for the event these numbers can be boosted.

If you do not own Nike+ gear but like to take part in Europe: European Cities were you can run are: Istanbul, London, Madrid, Munich, Paris, Rome and Warszaw. I wonder if they are going to make up the numbers and reach the 1.000.000 mark. Keep it in mind when picking your holiday destination;-)

World Record on the 100 metres

From a post on the longest running distance: the marathon (ultra runs excluded), to a post on the shortest outdoor distance. The 100 meters!
Last weekend Usian Bolt ran his fifth 100 meter race ever and lowered the world record to a stunning 9:72. Just think of it that he is only running the 100 meters to increase his speed for the 200 meters as you can read in this times article.