Not all organizers plan to distribute prizes, but those who do should keep proceedings short and lively.
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Ever wondered about the colored flags you see at expos or aid stations? Here's what they mean.
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Dave McGillivray runs in almost as many races as he directs, which informs this advice for your next event.
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Dave believes in toughing it out or taking a rest day.
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Some medals are about making the commitment and making it to the starting line.
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Seeing that it's "Winter Week" at Runner’s World, here are a few observations and tips on the subject from someone who has lived in the cold, unpredictable northeast all his life…
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Safety of runners is paramount to any successful race.
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Yesterday, the city of Boston and runners from around the world lost one of our staunchest supporters in Mayor Thomas M. Menino. He served the city for 20 years—Boston’s longest serving Mayor.
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It's almost impossible to run the correct race distance.
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I am a race director, but I was a runner before I was a race director, so I’m not totally the enemy. Frankly, I think of myself as a runner first and then a race director.
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Dave McGillivray writes about what it's like to run races he directs.
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Years ago when asked what I did for a living, I use to embarrassingly mumble, “I am a race director!” So, what the heck does a race director do? Put a chalk mark in the road and yell go?? Now I say, by producing all the events I do, I help raise the level of self-esteem and self-confidence of tens of thousands of people in America.
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Race director Dave McGillivray looks back on the day.
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I’ve been working this race for 27 years now and never before have I ever experienced anything quite like this past year….not even close.
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It goes without saying that given what happened at the Boston Marathon last year, changes were inevitable. A lot of groups have been working almost around the clock to develop these plans to ensure the safety of all those involved in the event.
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Dear Friends:
I am honored to be running this year’s Boston Marathon to benefit the Martin Richard Charitable Foundation (MR8).
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The English dictionary defines the word “bandit” as “an outlaw who lives by plunder.” In the running industry, we define them as people who don’t officially enter our race but feel it is okay to just jump in at any location along the course and run.
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I'm a more recent member of your fandom and after learning a little about your history, I was very inspired but left wondering a few things. Everything you have accomplished, athletically and professionally, is really impressive. You've spent your life doing things that most people would never even attempt. Most people lack the courage and the drive.
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I've seen races with Clydesdale categories. As an XL runner, I'd find it attractive to race against others in my weight category- I might win! But how does the racing community view this? Is it viewed like age categories? Or would I just be the "fastest of the fatties?" The name "Clydesdale" really doesn't help that image. Please share your thoughts.
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Wishing you all a very happy and healthy New Year!
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