Double your fun

Just in case you haven’t heard, there’s something new out there in the world of running. It’s called a “Double” and consists of a 10k followed by a half-time or intermission and then a 5k. It is an interesting challenge because of the down time between the segments of the race.

It takes a while to figure out what works best for among the choices offered during the down time. You can get a massage, roll around on a foam roller, ride a stationary bike, use a stretchy band, nibble on a variety of snacks, gulp down water or an energy drink, walk around, sit down and/or get social with your fellow runners.

Bob Anderson, founder of Runners World magazine started Double Road Races a few years ago and today there’s an established series in this country and overseas. Anderson recently published the third issue of Double Runner magazine filled with interesting stories and insights about the races.  I had the privilege of writing a couple of stories in the current issue and look forward to doing more in the future.

I’ve done a couple of Doubles, one in Denver and another in Manhattan, Kansas. I’m in the process of deciding where to Double next.

Take a moment and check out www.DoubleRunner.com or pickup a copy of the magazine at your local newsstand.

Here’s where the races will take place for the rest of 2015.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May 17

Indianapolis, Indiana, May 31

Chicago, Illinois June 14

San Francisco, California, June 21

Overland Park, Kansas, June 28

Arusha City, Tanzania, July 4

Nyahururu, Kenya, July 11

Pal Alto, California, July 19

San Francisco, California, August 2

San Jose, California, August 22

Omaha, Nebraska, August 29

Thessaloniki, Greece, September 13

Lincoln, Nebraska. September 20,

Juan Batista, California, September 26

Tulsa, Oklahoma, October 11

Cabo, Mexico, October 24

Tokyo, Japan, December 5