SBNation.com: All Posts by Ryan Hudson

"Your body's really asking for you to stop"

2013-05-22T12:34:07Z

The official documentary of the 2013 Tarawera Ultramarathon, a 100K run through the trails of New Zealand. This year's race was won by American Sage Canaday, who finished in 8:53:54 (that's an 8:35/mile pace, for 62 miles, which is nuts).

George Brett's pooping story, finally in infographic form

2013-05-20T18:56:44Z

Craig Robinson is doing the Lord's work over at Flip Flop Fly Ball.

Colbert Report discusses why humans are the best long-distance runners

2013-05-17T20:54:20Z

Daniel Lieberman, the Professor of Biological Sciences at Harvard, joined The Colbert Report Thursday night to "explain that human beings are among the best long-distance runners in the world because they're good at sweating."

Runners unable to finish invited back for 2014 Boston Marathon

2013-05-16T16:07:31Z

On Thursday, exactly one month and a day since the twin bombings at the Boston Marathon, the Boston Athletic Association announced that the runners who were unable to cross the finish line in April will be invited back for 2014. Approximately 5000 participants had their marathon cut short.

"The opportunity to run down Boylston Street and to cross the finish line amid thousands of spectators is a significant part of the entire Boston Marathon experience," said Tom Grilk, B.A.A. Executive Director. "With the opportunity to return and participate in 2014, we look forward to inviting back these athletes and we expect that most will renew their marathon training commitment. Boston spectators are known for their impassioned support and unbridled enthusiasm, and they will give these returning athletes some of the loudest cheers at next year's race. We want to thank our participants for their patience as we continue to work through the details of arranging this accommodation for them, and we ask for continued patience from the running community as we plan the 2014 Boston Marathon next April."

The 2014 Boston Marathon invite applies to runners who officially started the 2013 race and reached the 13.1-mile mark. When registration opens in September, they will receive a special, non-transferable code for entry. Runners will still be required to pay an entry fee, though the exact amount has not yet been determined.

The B.A.A. says 5633 runners fall into this category; 2611 from Massachusetts and 726 international participants.

No decision has been made yet on what the maximum field size will be for the 2014 Boston Marathon.

Ref from controversial NFL call to try umpiring next

2013-05-15T18:56:29Z

Remember the ref who ruled the Golden Tate catch a touchdown? His name is Lance Easley, and he'll be the umpire for The Richard Sherman Celebrity Softball Game. Related: Lance Easley has a book coming out titled, "Making the Call: Living with Your Decisions." America. (HT: @bcondotta)

Jaguars' new helmets would make Hypercolor jealous

2013-05-14T20:12:03Z

Here's Matt Scott, an UDFA from Arizona, with the new matte-black, gold gradient Jaguars' helmet. Awesome or very awesome? (Photo by Phil Sears-USA TODAY Sports; see more images at SB Nation's Tumblr.)

Nike's 'Rise and Shine' motivational commercial

2013-05-14T19:21:03Z

Looking for some motivation before your next workout? Look no further. Rise and shine.

Padres score despite striking out four times and not hitting a ball in play

2013-05-13T18:20:24Z

Somewhat lost in the Rays' Alex Cobb's performance Friday night was the fact the Padres scored a run in an inning in which they struck out four times, didn't record a hit or a walk and didn't hit a ball in play. Baseball. (h/t Reddit Sports)