Sports - Sept. 5, 2009
5K, redux
Unlike my previous 5K race in July, which also happened to be my first, I felt prepared as could be this morning. Even though I only decided a few days ago to run in the 5K portion of the Lake Country Half Marathon in Oconomowoc, this time my training was neither rushed nor ill-advised.
Tags: 5k, running, oconomowoc, lake country half marathon

Sports - Aug. 27, 2009
Back on track ... with some newfound support
Kyle Roberts, a certified pedorthist who owns Footworks Orthotics, reached out to OnMilwaukee.com publisher Andy Tarnoff after reading about his running woes, offering to make him a pair of custom orthotics. Naturally, Andy took him up on his offer. Here's the review of his product.
Tags: orthotics, footworks orthotics, kyle roe roberts, running, shoes

Living - Aug. 19, 2009
Wednesday whines, August '08 edition
It's a beautiful day. The sun is shining. My baby daughter smiled at me with her four little teeth when I picked her up. And yet, I'm in a terrible mood. I blame Brett Favre.
Tags: brett favre, guitar hero, mad men, running, hd

Sports - July 13, 2009
And now, the downside of overtraining too quickly
Last Friday, I proudly recounted my ill-advised but ultimately successful plan to go from the couch to a 5K race in just a week. Today, I'm walking with a noticeable limp.
Tags: running, storm the bastille, underpronate, suppinate, Rodiez's Running Store

Sports - July 10, 2009
From the couch to 5K in one week
Exactly one year ago, OnMilwaukee.com publisher Andy Tarnoff watched FM 102.1's Jon Adler emcee the Storm the Bastille race to kick off my favorite French-themed Downtown festival. He decided, right then and there, that he would run in the Storm the Bastille in 2009. Here's the story of his ill-advised training for the race.
Tags: storm the bastille, bastille days, 5k, running, jen lada, sean reti, jon adler

Living - April 14, 2009
Spring training: 10 expert tips to get up and running
Now that the weather has taken a turn for the better, many Milwaukeeans are headed outside to shed pounds they picked up during winter hibernation. If you are planning to start a running or walking program, here are 10 tips for a smart and healthy beginning to your spring training.
Tags: running, instep running and walking center, bob corby, Tom Labisch, running tips

Living - Oct. 15, 2008
Run like the wind
On Oct. 5, I completed my third career marathon at the Lakefront Marathon in Milwaukee. To some, that may seem impressive; in reality it pales in comparison to many of the men and women I run alongside. Some of my trail mates have ten or 20 times the amount of marathons under their fuel belts than I do.
Tags: running, marathon, lakefront marathon

Sports - Dec. 23, 2007
Health club guide
If your new year's resolution was to get in shape or if you're just thinking it's time to get on the road to fitness, here's a tour of Cream City clubs.
Tags: health clubs, gyms, aerobics, spinning, YMCA, Wisconsin Athletic Club, Le Club, tennis, running, pools, MAC, WAC, Vita, Snap, Anytime, Fitness Together, working out, work out

Milwaukee Buzz - Sept. 18, 2007
Please, Race for the Cure this weekend
The ninth annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure begins at 9 a.m. at Northwestern Mutual's campus and ends at Veteran's Park on Milwaukee's lakefront.
Tags: Race for the Cure, breast cancer, Susan G. Komen, pink ribbon, race, running, walk, lakefront

Sports - July 21, 2006
Running guide
There are a variety of fantastic places to run in Milwaukee -- both indoors and out. Some will cost you a few ducats, others are free. Here is your complete guide to running in Brew City.
Tags: Running, exercise, fitness, health, parks, runs, 8K, 5K

Sports - Oct. 18, 2005
Running Chicago Marathon realizes life-long goal
OMC writer Josh Hertzog can now cross running a marathon off his list of life-long goals. Last weekend, he, along with two friends, made the trek down to the Windy City to go for one very long run.
Tags: chicago, marathon, running

Kids & Family - Aug. 4, 2005
Hank Aaron State Trail scores support from annual run/walk
The Friends of the Hank Aaron State Trail will host its family-friendly, 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Aug. 13 at 8:30 a.m. at Miller Park. Information booths, vendors, raffle prizes and post-race refreshments will enhance the experience.
Tags: Hank Aaron State Trail, Hank Aaron, Menomonee Valley, biking, running, Summer Up North

Sports - Nov. 4, 2002
Is Spinning still popular?
From the beginning, some predicted the indoor cycling class was destined to follow the Ab Roller to wherever fitness fads go to die, but others believed Spinning was undeniably here to stay. More than a half-decade later, OMC asks: Is Spinning still popular in Milwaukee?
Tags: fitness, spinning, running, biking, health clubs, YMCA