Announcing Prairie du Chien Half Marathon & 5k May 2012

Are you looking for another awesome scenic Half Marathon event to attend?  Prairie du Chien Half Marathon & 5k will take place in Prairie du Chien, the 2nd oldest city in Wisconsin, May 5th 2012.  You will enjoy a course with views of the bluffs and Mississippi River along a super flat fast course if your looking to step it up for a PR! T-shirts for all and medals for all finishers.

If you are going to make a weekend of staying in the area from out of town: Quaint shops, beautiful Wyalusing State Park and the Effigy Mounds National Monument are a few places to enjoy throughout your stay.

Additionally, official members of Fifty States HALF Marathon Club will enjoy a nice discount to their event (if you are not a member, you can check out membership details at www.halfmarathonclub.com).

For more details, or to register for the Prairie du Chien Half Marathon or 5k, visit their website directly:

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN HALF MARATHON & 5K

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN HALF MARATHON & 5K

WISCONSIN HALF MARATHON CALENDAR 2012

Visit the Wisconsin Half Marathon Calendar for 2012

WISCONSIN HALF MARATHON CALENDAR 2012

COLD WEATHER TRAINING

Cold Weather Training
Article By: Paul “Crazy Legs” Stofko RRCA Running Coach
November 3, 2011

Cold weather training requires a little extra planning and protection before you head out the door. Your body loses heat quickly in cold weather due to convection (heat loss due to motion), conduction (transfer of heat due to temperature changes), evaporation of moisture, and radiation (transfer of energy caused by the difference between skin temperature and ambient temperature). The right layers will protect you from the elements without weighing you down. Cold can take it toll on your performance and comfort. And frostbitten skin is always a risk. But if you take some simple precautions, you can maintain your mileage in anything weather winter bring your way.

The challenge in dressing for winter training is not only to keep the winter chill and wetness out, but to manage the heat and moisture your body produces as well. Even in subfreezing temperatures your body produces a lot of heat and sweat. You can produce up to two liters per hour when running. Water conducts heat away from your body 25 times faster than air – great in summer, but dangerous in cold temperatures. Staying dry under your layers is critical and can impact heart rate, as well as comfort, dryness, and warmth.

Here are some tips for dressing in layers:

First Layer

Forget cotton. It holds moisture next to your skin. Choose the new lightweight, moisture-wicking fabrics that hold a very small percentage of their weight in moisture. Performance microfibers hold less than on percent of their weight in water compared to 17% wool or 8% cotton.

Second Layer

If you running in very cold weather, you may need a middle layer to trap the warmth your muscles generate. Choose a layer that produces maximum warmth with minimum bulk. Synthetic fibers have an advantage of staying drier than natural ones.

Outer Layer

Fibers have been developed that block the elements without trapping too much heat and moisture underneath. Look for waterproof fabrics that vent.

Hands and Head

Up to 40% of your body’s heat loss occurs from the head due to a large blood supply, extra surface area, and the mucus membranes of the nose and mouth. Choose thin microfiber hats and lightweight gloves liners for your hands.

Don’t forget your feet

Cotton is a bad choice for socks. Look for synthetic socks that won’t hold moisture and become packed down when damp.

Discount on Run Western Wisconsin Half Marathon

Become a member of Fifty States HALF Marathon Club and get great discounts, including discounts to Rapid Running events such as upcoming Run Western Wisconsin Half Marathon this August!

Run Western Wisconsin Half Marathon

Just added a BRAND NEW Half Marathon to our national Half Marathon Race Calendar

St. Germain, Wisconsin will be kicking off a NEW Half Marathon, 5k & Paddle Battle in September this year called the Summers End Half Marathon, 5k and Paddle Battle.

CLICK HERE TO GO DIRECTLY TO THEIR EVENT SITE:  Summers End Half Marathon, 5k & Paddle Battle

Wisconsin Half Marathons, Half Marathon Runners, Race Directors & Event Organizers

Hi Wisconsin Half Marathon Runners, Race Directors and Event Organizers.  Feel free to email us Half Marathon Race News and Stories to post on our blog.  To send news, articles or fun information, please send us which Half Marathon State Blog you'd like it posted in at   CONTACT US

Also if you'd like your event or any other discounts to be added to the official Fifty States HALF Marathon Club Member Discount List that goes out to all our members across the United States, please send your event, website link and race discount code to be added for our official members to use.  Our members like to choose from races on our discount list when they look at choosing a half marathon in your state.  Send to  CONTACT US  and in return we will help promote your event.

If your Half Marathon event is missing from the Half Marathon Race Calendar found at www.halfmarathonsearch.com and would like to be added, please send the event date, name, and website link to   CONTACT US

FEATURED WISCONSIN HALF MARATHON: Run Wisconsin Dells Half Marathon June 5, 2011

http://www.rapidrunning.com/

Wisconsin Half Marathon Calendar is up to date at this link

Wisconsin Half Marathons

Take a look at the Wisconsin Half Marathon Schedule at this link

http://www.halfmarathonclub.com/Upcoming_Races.html

Sixth Annual Karner Blue 5K-10K-Half Marathon in Black River Falls, Wi on Saturday July 17th 2010

Black River Falls, Wisconsin - Black River Area Chamber of Commerce

This event is about 2 hours from Madison, Wi, and about 2 hours from the Twin Cities taking place on Saturday July 17th 2010, and includes a Half Marathon (of course), in addition to a 5k and 10k.

Dances with Dirt - Devil's Lake SATURDAY JULY 10TH IN BARABOO, WISCONSIN

Dances with Dirt - Devil's Lake - Home

This event consists of a 50 Mile Relay, a 50 Mile & 50k Ultra, a half marathon and full marathon. They claim this event to be a rocky, muddy, hilly trail run

Green Bay's half marathon at full capacity

Green Bay's half marathon at full capacity

Oshkosh Half Marathon, accompanying events open to all | thenorthwestern.com | Oshkosh Northwestern

Oshkosh Half Marathon, accompanying events open to all thenorthwestern.com Oshkosh Northwestern

HALF MARATHON IN OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN APRIL 18TH -Midwest Sports Events

Midwest Sports Events

HALF MARATHON in Racine -Mount Pleasant Half-Marathon | Mount Pleasant, WI | Apr 10, 2010 - powered by AllSportCentral.com

Mount Pleasant Half-Marathon Mount Pleasant, WI Apr 10, 2010 - powered by AllSportCentral.com

HALF MARATHON IN MAY: Cellcom Green Bay Marathon :: May 14-16 2010

Cellcom Green Bay Marathon :: May 14-16 2010

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WISCONSIN HALF MARATHONS FOR APRIL 2010 AND MAY 2010

Saturday, Apr. 10 South Shore Half Marathon Milwaukee, WI


Saturday, Apr. 10 Mount Pleasant Half Marathon, 5K & Fun Run Mount Pleasant, WI

Saturday, April 17 Navarino Eco-Marathon & Half Marathon Shiocton, WI

Saturday, Apr. 17 Reedsburg Medical Center Vet Fest Half Marathon Reedsburg, WI

Sunday, Apr. 18 Oshkosh Half Marathon & 5K Oshkosh, WI

Saturday, Apr. 24 Jailbreak Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Wautoma, WI

Saturday, Apr. 24 Pine Line Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Medford, WI

Saturday, Apr. 24 Jailbreak Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Wautoma, WI

Saturday, May 1 Wisconsin Marathon, Half Marathon & Fitness Walk Kenosha, WI

Saturday, May 1 Door County Half Marathon & Nicolet Bay 5K Fish Creek, WI

Saturday, May 1 Prairie du Chien Half Marathon Prairie du Chien, WI

Sunday, May 2 La Crosse Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K La Crosse, WI

Sunday, May 2 Eau Claire Marathon, Half Marathon & Fun Run Eau Claire, WI

Saturday, May 8 Journeys Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Eagle River, WI

Saturday, May 8 Lake Geneva Marathon & Half Marathon Lake Geneva, WI

Sunday, May 16 Cellcom Green Bay Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Green Bay, WI

Sunday, May 30 Madison Marathon, Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon Madison, WI

Sunday, May 30 Great Midwest Marathon & Half Marathon Run Elkhart Lake, WI

FOR LINKS to half marathons, we are currently working to update our half marathon calendar at Fifty States HALF Marathon Club http://www.halfmarathonclub.com/


Please let us know if we are missing any half marathons for April or May 2010. Thank you!

INDOOR EVENT COMING UP! The InStep Icebreaker Indoor Marathon & Half Marathon January 23-24, 2010

"The InStep Icebreaker Indoor Marathon & Half Marathon is making a return appearance this winter to the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee .....    http://www.indoormarathon.com/   "

The Door County Half Marathon Experience 2010

Great video about a Half Marathon in Wisconsin that is a great one to add to your 50 State List or your 100 HALFS list to do!

HALF Marathon Runners and Race Directors in WISCONSIN

Feel free to post favorite races, half marathon events, and anything and everything related to HALF Marathons in Wisconsin!

For Race directory of Wisconsin HALF Marathons, go to
http://www.halfmarathonclub.com/Upcoming_Races.html

If interested in taking on a 50 STATE CHALLENGE or a 100 HALF ANYWHERE CHALLENGE, please check out Fifty States HALF Marathon Club at http://www.halfmarathonclub.com/