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Stay safe: http://r2w.us/1a Tonight I got a death threat while I was running. Well, it might not have been...unlike last time, nobody was pointing a rifle at me telling me they were going to kill me. Hopefully it was just a friendly warning.

More race reports at: http://www.RunToWin.com Bradbury Mountain hosts two trail running series; the first is a Summer trail series, and the second is a Winter snowshoe series. The Breaker is the 2nd race of the Summer Series.

Join the Marathon Mastermind! http://www.MarathonMastermind.com Gary McNamee takes a few minutes to describe Outside Interactive's new Virtual Runner Software at the Beach to Beacon expo.

Bryon Powell is a guest coach in the Marathon Mastermind: http://www.MarathonMastermind.com Bryon Powell's book is a great introduction to ultramathoning. If you've ever thought of venturing beyond the marathon, it's worth picking up a copy.

Learn more about Gary & Leah at: http://www.marathonmastermind.com The GCI 50k was the Maine State Ultramarathon Championship for 2011. Roger Marquis and Amanda Labelle took home the state honors, while Ryan Aschenbrenner and Leah Thorvilson both smashed the course records.

Pineland Farms Details at: http://www.pinelandfarms.com Every Memorial Day weekend, there are a series of 7 races spread over 2 days at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester Maine, offering fun for everybody from young kids to dogs to folks wanting to run for 10+ hours. Here's my view of this year's race offerings.

View the transcript at: http://news.runtowin.com/2011/05/23/delaware-marathon.html I made a quick trip up to Delaware after the RRCA National Convention for the marathon...I left my hotel in Virginia at 3 in the morning, ran the marathon, and then caught my flight in DC at 3 in the afternoon.

More Race Reports at: http://news.runtowin.com The 1st Gansett Marathon is actually the 2nd annual version of the race, as it was moved from last year's location in Exeter in order to accomodate a larger race field. Here are my thoughts on the race.

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More Marathon Majors Coverage at: http://news.runtowin.com I watched the 115th Boston Marathon from Heartbreak Hill and saw some great performances as the pack really started to resolve itself up front. Here is what I saw.

Marathon Majors Previews at: http://news.runtowin.com Here's an overview of the elite field and who to watch out for in this year's Boston Marathon.

More Race Reviews at: http://news.runtowin.com My original Spring plans called for my first 100 miler, but a lack of training for 5 months (including 1 month completely off) led to dropping down to the marathon at NJ Ultra Festival.

Full report & photos at: http://news.runtowin.com I had the privilege of running the final edition of the Ghost Town 38.5 in January, 2011, and it was a lot of fun and involved eating a lot of really good food (just not during the race itself...)

http://news.runtowin.com Why don't elite runners ever wear iPods while they are racing? Is it for competitive reasons, or are they not allowed to? Well, it's actually for both reasons.

I got out for a short hike while marking the trails for tomorrow's run. There aren't many places that are marked, just enough to keep people going the right way. It's relatively obvious otherwise. http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

Some knee troubles led to a less than desirable run this morning, which was exacerbated by black ice and rain. I decided to hold off until tonight for the rest, but my knee still ached. I didn't make today's mileage. http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

No running today, but my knee is feeling better so I'm going to test it tomorrow. The 50k on Sunday is still in the plans so I can finish w/31 miles on the 31st. I also awarded the last contest winner. http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

I ran 16 miles this morning, came home and ate a lot of food over a few hours, and then ran the last 8 miles this evening. Over 148 miles this week, and only 7 days and 196 miles left to go. Follow my progress at: http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

Today, I hit the highest weekly mileage I've ever run (college included) if you look back over the past 7 days of running. Every day going forward will add another 7 miles to that total. Follow my progress at: http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

Today I ran for a few hours before work, getting in about 16 miles. When combined with the 10 kilometers I ran at lunch time, I have my 22 miles for the day without having to run in the evening! Follow my progress at: http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

Today I ran 15.5 miles out at Bradbury Mountain in the snow. Then I decided to come home, change my shoes, and do the last 7.5 miles on the roads so that I could finish up in just another hour. Follow my progress: http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

The challenge has now come to a close (although donations are still welcomed!) Yesterday I got to my 500 mile goal, and I raised enough money to sponsor a family ($1500). It was a good experience. http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

I took it relatively easy this week running wise with a couple days off. I did finish up with a 10 mile race, and was exactly in the kind of shape I expected to be in. Thanks for all of the donations this week! http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

Another day of snow, so I ran the first 14 miles inside at the gym and then did 6 in the evening on the roads. One crazy driver came closer than I'd have preferred but didn't hit me, thankfully. Follow my progress at: http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

After last night's funk, today was much better. The weather didn't improve much, but at least I had fun running my 19+ miles today. You can follow my progress at: http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

We got 8 inches last night, and it continued snowing all day. I split today's running into 3 runs, with a bit over 11 and a half this evening. It was the first run this month where I just didn't want to be out there. http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

The hamstring felt great today, but the dogs weren't happy I was on "their" trails this morning. Got chased by 3 Australian Shepherds and a German Shepherd. Follow my progress at: http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

Some hamstring problems last night and this morning seem to be nothing to worry about as my leg felt great during the 16 mile run starting at Bradbury Mountain. Follow my progress at: http:/www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

Turn 30: Check Get up 4 hours later: Check Run for 2+ Hours: Check Go to work all day: Che...waitaminute...who made this check list? Good run this morning, put photos at the end of the update. Follow my progress at: http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

8 Miles this morning first thing, and 6 miles this evening with the folks at Maine Running to do hill repeats. Follow my progress at: http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

Ever wonder what a Mainer wears for a night time run under the trees during the Winter? After today's update I show what I've used. Follow my progress at: http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

Today I needed to run 11 miles. I did it between 2 separate runs, first getting in a bit over 5 miles on the roads this morning, and then hitting the trails this evening for another 6 miles. Follow my progress at: http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

I ran with 3 different groups of people tonight to get my 12 miles in on the snowmobile trails outside of Twin Brooks. It was cold in the fields with the wind,but comfortable enough under the trees. Follow my progress at: http://1MoreMileForSunshine.com

Believe it or not, I've never had a smoothie. It went down well after today's 8 mile run on the trails, though. Only 23 days remaining...follow my progress at: http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

Headed towards Castle Craig for a 9 mile road run with my sister. We got in some good hills and were out for about 90 minutes. You can follow my progress at: http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

Got in 10 miles of hiking and running at Hubbard Park. Never did hit Castle Craig but went all around it. Follow my progress at: http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

Today was a Trail Monster community run. I ran 31 of our 258 miles, owning a 5 hour 3 minute chunk of the 43 hours and 32 minutes we ran as a group. We wanted at least the 196 miles I was supposed to run this week. http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

I had 5 miles to run in conjunction with coaching a hill workout at Maine Running tonight. I did manage to get 4.3 miles in with the athletes, so only 2/3 to do on my own afterwards. Follow my progress at: http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

Today I technically did my first double workout of the challenge. I got in a bit under a mile at lunch, and then hit the trails in the evening with my wife. You can follow my progress at: http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

I finally got back on the trails today, and hopefully will get predominantly trail miles going forward. Day 5 of 31 is now in the books! Follow my progress at: http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

Today was my first run of the challenge under clear skies...although I still had to shovel out for 15 minutes. Nice and easy 4 miles, although the roads were a bit slick. Follow my progress at: http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

After 3 hours of shoveling, I got in a bit over 3 miles at the Black Brook Preserve in my snowshoes. Then I came home and spent another 30 minutes shoveling...follow the progress of the entire challenge at: http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

Today's run took place after 4 or 5 inches of snow had fallen, and it doesn't look like it's going to stop within the next 36 hours. I only needed to run 2 miles today, so that's all I did. Follow my Progress: http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

This is the first update of the month, where instead of running the prescribed 1 mile necessary I ran 10 kilometers as part of the Resolution Run. More details are available at http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

The 1 More Mile for Sunshine Challenge began on January 1, 2010. For more information about the challenge, visit: http://www.1MoreMileForSunshine.com

Bruce Rayner from a Fit Planet talks about how his company works with Chronotrack to recycle the D-Tags so that they don't just go into a landfill after a race, combining the ease of a disposable chip with greener policies.

Rebecca Darr from Atayne describes how they are helping out the volunteers at Beach to Beacon by separating trash and running behind the race picking up the streets.

Bart Yasso visited the Maine Running Company to do a workout with the group I coach and to sign books. He gave a short talk after the run detailing some of the funnier experiences he's had.

This video was shot during the Injury Prevention Clinic at the Maine Running Company for the 2009 Reach the Beacon training program. Greg Knapton is the owner of Riverview Physical Therapy ( http://www.riverviewpt.com ), and in this video he answers an audience question about how to prevent shin splints. For more information, visit http://news.runtowin.com

Michael Gauge shares a trick that allows runners to stop gasping for air during race without slowing down during the Q&A of his Yoga for Runners clinic at Maine Running Company. Sign up for more tips at: http://www.RunToWin.com