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• McMillanRunning tweets disappointment in the lack of press coverage for the sport of running. McMillanRunning tweets, "Is our sport dying?"

At the time of posting this blog entry:

Running Times on Twitter had no response http://twitter.com/Runningtimes (they last tweeted on Sep 18th)

LetsRun.com on Twitter had no response http://twitter.com/letsrundotcom (they last tweeted on Sep 11th)

Runner's World on Twitter had no response http://twitter.com/Runnersworld (they last tweeted three hours ago)

In other news...

• WARNING: Twitter Worm Spreading via Direct Messages - You can see the evidence of this in the screen-capture above as well. If you receive a message with 'rofl this you on here?' followed by a URL link - DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK. Learn more here.

• Kudos to the 2009 ING Philadelphia Distance Run for posting a Live Webcast Replay online AND a live blogging replay of the race.

Miles ran - 8 (yesterday)

After you've sailed through the finish line in a blaze of glory, reclaimed your gear bag and start thinking about heading home for some well deserved R&R - take a moment to scope out where the local media crews are amid the post-race festivities.

A few minutes of your time could translate into you landing an interview with a local media outlet.

Here are 10 basic do's and don'ts on how to make your post-race day interview a success.

DO:

1. Speak clearly.

2. Speak energetically about your sport, training, hobbies, etc.

3. Stand straight. Your posture matters.

4. Talk about your performance in today's race.

Don't dredge up past race performances unless asked about something specifically by the reporter.

5. Make direct eye contact with the reporter.

6. Relax.

A smile goes a long way.

7. Focus on your strengths.

8. Maintain your composure.

...even if the reporter baits you with a negative comment.

9. Answer the questions - one at a time.

You'd be surprised how many interviewees don't actually hear the reporter's question because they are internally processing what questions they think the reporter will ask. Be fully present during the interview.

10. Mention your blog/Web site/Facebook page

DON'T:

1. Interrupt the reporter.

2. Swear.

3. Insult another runner or race organizer or volunteer...

4. Be confrontational with the reporter.

5. Look directly at the camera.

Unless you are specifically instructed to.

6. Fidget.

7. Say 'no comment.'

8. Speak with gum in your mouth, adjust your hydration belt, eat a protein bar, or wipe your face with a towel.

9. Attempt to speak above the sound of a low-flying plane, a passing train, a loud semi-rolling by...etc.

Simply wait for it to pass and continue on. Both the reporter and the audio/video editor will appreciate your patience.

10. Give one word answers.

Miles ran - 4

Have you started your own brand: YOU YouTube channel yet?

One reason to consider increasing you use of vlogs or posting videos of brand: YOU on your Web site is because the medium of video may play to your stronger personal traits.

Are you a verbal wizards but an average writer?

Video may be your answer.

Do you have a passion and energy that you convey through your body language?

No amount of text can capture that image.

Why YouTube? It's SEO friendly. That means if you create a video and a sponsor is searching for you using Yahoo or Google or some other search engine, they will very likely find your video.

Runners run for the pure enjoyment of running.
 

No one makes you tie your laces up at 5am.

No one makes you feel jealous when you are driving in a car and looking longingly at the runners you pass on the sidewalk.
 

Read this: You might be a runner if  

Some runner run because they are good at it.

And a small percentage of runner run because they want to be professional athletes.

If you are a runner logging 40+ miles a week, ask yourself right now - why?

Why do you run?