By Heather Cass / Contributing writer

Thursday

Jun 27, 2019 at 6:00 AM Jun 27, 2019 at 7:10 AM

A random collection of running-related articles, information, and funny stuff I found while surfing around.

Worth Reading

If the feet aren’t happy, no runner can be happy: Here’s how to keep your most important running equipment from failing you.
Looking for a challenge? Try Podium Runners Workouts of the Week, such as The Halftime Fartlek or the Depletion Double.
Want to know how long you’re going to live? Have a seat…and then get back up.
Meet the runner who hasn’t had a day off in fifty years. FIFTY YEARS. This guy has a running streak that’s older than me.

Race Results

June 16 — ERC Father’s Day 5K — Presque Isle State Park
June 22 — Jax Stone 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run — Presque Isle State Park

Upcoming races


July 4 — Knights of Columbus 10K and 5K — Harborcreek
July 13 — Chicken Run 5K — Harborcreek
July 13 — Cherry Fest 5K — North East
July 17 — UPMC Horizon 5K — Greenville, Pa.
July 19 — Road, Path, & Trail Run (4Miles) + Kids Fun Run — Titusville, Pa.
July 20 — Miles and Miracles Grady’s 5k Run/ walk — Presque Isle State Park
July 20 — Maeve Alice Miller Memorial Run 10K/5K/fun run — North East
July 21 — ERC Presque Isle half marathon — Presque Isle State Park
July 26 — The Chase 5K — Harborcreek
July 28 — Pass the Pancakes 5K and fun run/walk — Waterford

Worth making (Recipes for runners)

These Red, White and Blueberry Cheesecake Cups are perfect for a Fourth of July picnic.

Group runs

Achille’s Running Shop has free weekly group runs from the store in the West Erie Plaza on Saturdays at 8 a.m. Join their Facebook group to stay up to date on group run info.

Heather Cass is an Erie-area freelance writer, runner, and active member of the Erie Runners Club for 20-plus years. She is immersed in the local fitness culture, and she’s taking your questions at zipdang22 at aol.com.