Name: Tyler McCandless
Resides in: State College, PA and Bath, PA
Years running: 9
Websites: Twitter, Penn State Athlete Profile page, Athleticore.com (running log)
What is the strangest/funniest thing that has happened to you on a run?
Strangest thing to happen to me during a race was during the Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 10k at Ohio State last year. Like most championship meets, the race went out very slow. All of a sudden at 3k into the race two guys from Minnesota surged. At this same time …

I am highlighting runners who wrote in to race directors about why they are running the St. Luke’s Lehigh Valley Half Marathon. Each week I will showcase a different runner with their reason for running the race. As you read their stories, think about what your own reasons are for running the half marathon or the 5k. You might be surprised by your answer. Please feel free to share your reasons for toeing the line.

What do you have planned for vacation this summer? Laying on the beach all lathered up with lotion and dripping with sweat? Hanging at home tinkering with all of those home improvements you’ve been putting off all year long?
Has the idea of attending a running camp ever piqued your interest?
Look no further. There is a new adult running camp located at Jay Peak, Vermont called WeRun2Win’s Peak Performance Camp. Imagine spending your week or weekend running in a gorgeous setting amongst the Vermont mountains, receiving coaching tips and advice about …

As we head into spring and summer and warmer weather it is time to start thinking about hydration. Keeping your body well hydrated ranks up there with rest, training consistency and listening to your body. In other words, it’s as important as everything else when it comes to taking are of your body. When you keep your body well hydrated you’ll be better able to attack your workouts and keep your body naturally lubricated.

It’s cold and rainy out there right now but did you see the forecast for the weekend? The Weather Channel predicts 78° next Sunday. Remember to hydrate. Lots of great news in the Valley this week from races to group runs and new some article series on the website. Thanks for all of your support.

Garmin just announced today that it will soon be selling a new GPS watch, the Forerunner 110. It’s as sleek looking as the Forerunner 405 but much more stylish as you can see in the photo. This simpler version is missing some of the features of it’s more robust higher end brothers (310 and 405) but if it’s the basics you’re looking for, this one’s a winner. The Forerunner 110 will show you distance, pace and time. There will also be a version which shows your heart rate. The new …

Tapering can be a tricky process. Determining exactly how to taper depends not only on the race distance for which you are training but also on your personal preferences and experiences. What exactly does it mean to “taper”? Basically, you decrease your mileage in the days and weeks leading up to your goal race while still maintaining intensity in your workouts. Tapering allows your body to get more rest and repair muscle damage. During this time you end up with some free time on your hands, especially if you are tapering for longer distance races. Runners may feel a little anxious about their upcoming race and they may begin to second guess themselves about their training. This is a great time to reconnect with the world around you by spending more time with your family friends and working on fueling and hydrating your body for race day.

The winner of this week’s Giveaway Contest has been chosen. Thank you to everyone who entered. Those of you who plan to run this race, the registration fee increases after 3/31 so be sure to get those registrations sent in. Cuckoo clocks to the top 2 winners and top Masters winner.