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#FollowFriday on #Steroids: 110 Folks to Follow in 2010

12.31.09 | in Hella Sound | 12 Comments Share

In honor of the new decade, here's our list of 110 folks to follow on Twitter!

Twitter has truly become an invaluable social and knowledge tool for me (@HellaSound) over the last two years. I've met some incredible people doing amazing things and sharing their humor and day-to-day as it happens.

In keeping with the #FollowFriday tradition, I give you these 110 tweeters that have had an enormous impact—not only on my experience on Twitter, but my running, music, and in general. Note: don't take the ordering of this list too seriously. I could have easily just made this a bullet list and have been done with it; but then you folks with ADD would get to the end and wonder "was that really 110 people?" and start counting. So, I'm saving you the hassle. You're welcome.

1. anotorias
   URL: http://notorias.com

   The quintessential LA running blogger. Scientists should never clone JT; the world is not ready for that much awesomeness.

2. amyguth
   URL: http://www.guthagogo.com/bio.html

   Amy is one of the first people I followed. She's an author, a runner and is perpetually up to something fantastic.

3. alitherunner
   URL: http://notasfatrunner.blogspot.com/

   One of the sweetest, mischievous tweeters you'll find. Click her "WTF" links with caution.

4. PunkRockRunner
   URL: http://punkrocktriguy.blogspot.com/

   This is who I want to be when I grow up. Or at least when I get really, really, really old. Best race wrap-up writer in the business.

5. smellycents
   URL: http://www.shellycentis.blogspot.com/

   I am certain Shelly is from another planet—a planet where drive, intensity, and pure unadulterated speed are generously doled out at birth. Also: beer.

6. runkerrierun

   18 different kinds of amazing, wrapped in an unassuming girl-next-door package. Sweet, funny, inspiring.

7. runnrgrl
   URL: http://runnrgrrl.blogspot.com/

   Edgy, engaging, hilarious. Homegirl BQ'd on her first marathon outing. Which is to say: "daaaaaaaamn." Her blog is a must-read.

8. TLM26
   URL: http://runs4fun26.blogspot.com

   Amazing runner, sports addict, mom to 2 new kittens. Will likely run a bajillion marathons before the world ends in 2012 (Mayan calendar).

9. MarathonMaritza
   URL: http://marathonmaritza.blogspot.com

   The word "adorable" was invented to describe Maritza. Also "saucy". Firemen beware.

10. SoloRunner
    URL: http://runningchicksinpdx.blogspot.com/

    Uber coolchik, with some very interesting things on the horizon (stay tuned...)

11. bicoastalite
    URL: http://card.ly/julianne

    Runner, socialite, beauty-and-cosmetics magician.

12. PainterNik
    URL: http://nicole-wong.com

    Speedy marathoner, podcaster (4 Feet Running), and illustrator of some of the most sentimentally beautiful art I've ever seen.

13. misterfonzie

    Quickest wit on Twitter. Married to @PainterNik, he is a fantastically average-joe runner like myself.

14. shutterbitch
    URL: http://conniptionknit.wordpress.com

    A runner building her base and fitness. Would you like some snark with that?

15. pigtailsflying
    URL: http://pigtailsflying.com

    She knows books and she knows running. She also knows NYC like the back of her hand.

16. anngaff
    URL: http://www.womentalksports.com/profiles/view/3

    Lightening-fast runner, she could probably half my 5k time while feeding her baby a bottle.

17. le_diable
    

    Another ridiculously fast runner. Where do they make these people? I am in awe.

18. gpsrunner
    URL: http://gpsrunner.blogspot.com/

    John's good people—someone I've had the pleasure of meeting in person. A local Bay Area runner with a ton of helpful tips on getting the most out of (surprise!) your GPS device.

19. simpsoka
    URL: http://www.kathyruns.com

    More good people, but this time with curly hair and the bluest eyes you'll ever see. Wicked fast.

20. TeecycleTim
    URL: http://www.teecycle.org

    Mastermind behind DRAFT magazine's Beer Runner feature as well as a brilliant recycled t-shirt business. Good peops.

21. CrabbyMcSlacker
    URL: http://www.crankyfitness.com

    Somewhat new to Twitter; awesomeness personified. Check out Cranky Fitness and see why.

22. KTTape
    URL: http://www.kttape.com

    Quite possibly the nicest "industry" folk I've ever met at an expo. Plus their product rocks.

23. RRonnn
    URL: http://rontherunner.com/

    As an ex-smoker myself, I know where RRonnn is coming from, and cheer him along every step of the way.

24. mikster
    URL: http://blog.mashon.com

    MashON mastermind, LA runner and all-around fun tweeter.

25. MusicSavvyMom
    URL: http://www.musicsavvymom.com

    Uh yeah. Totally. Seriously. Put your ears on and visit her site. Like now.

26. operationjack
    URL: http://www.operationjack.com/blog

    A man setting out to do an incredibly noble undertaking: running 60 marathons in 2010 to benefit autism.

27. CalebMasland
    URL: http://bonkproof.com

    Gazelles watch Caleb pass and go "damn that boy is fast."

28. adrinahDESIGN
    URL: http://www.adrinahDESIGN.com

    Super funny, super cool runner with a fantastic aesthetic sense. Not prone to roid rage.

29. RunZoeRun
    URL: http://www.runzoerun.com

    Can you say "huge heart"? No? Follow Zoe—she'll teach you how.

30. burbsonthego
    URL: http://www.burbsonthego.com

    Ms. Burbs is as sweet as the peaches from her home state. And drop-dead gorgeous to boot.

31. pauloelias

    A certified code hound and used-to-be athlete who's recently starting running. Regularly found out drinking. With me.

32. mattgomeryburns
    

    May or may not be the brother of @pauloelias; lab tests were inconclusive. (Not for the feint of heart.)

33. ridgeley
    

    Whip-smart multilingual educator and runner with a social conscience.

34. ncjack
    URL: http://www.cafepress.com/SwimBikeRunTri

    When not behind the scenes of one of the best shows ever ("Mad Men"), she's a tri coach and competitor. Very, very cool.

35. Hoof_Harted
    

    Get the username? Get the man. 'Nuff said.

36. WhyIsDaddyCryin
    URL: http://www.whyisdaddycrying.com

    An endless stream of wrong-funny-wrong-funny-wrong. Hilarious.

37. trulytrayce
    URL: http://yourstrulytrayce.com

    A mama-athlete with a great ear for music. Social media cheerleader extraordinaire.

38. therunningdoc
    URL: http://www.runningdoc.net

    Knowledgeable, excellent sense of humor.

39. polynesianmetal
    URL: http://trailrunningdolphintalker.wordpress.com/

    Representing San Francisco's Castro district; his tweets are 2 parts hilarious, 1 part "what the hell is he talking about?"—all delivered with expert comedic timing.

40. tanyamr
    URL: http://tanyareynolds.blogspot.com/

    Smart, sweet, totally on the ball. Has completely transformed herself into an endurance athlete.

41. tinyjenna
    URL: http://www.theartofawkward.blogspot.com

    Mind-bending writer, tough-as-nails runner, barfly in training.

42. lady_southpaw
    URL: http://ladysouthpaw.blogspot.com

    Musician with a focus on running. Homegirl's got fantastic pipes, and understands the magic of 180BPM.

43. LinwoodStudios
    URL: http://linwoodstudios.blogspot.com

    Another musician/composer who understands the run. Great ear for the interesting.

44. GDWScott
    URL: http://www.tiree.blogspot.com

    He knows his rock inside and out; give him a guitar and a microphone and he'll prove it. Hailing from Tiree, Scotland.

45. boldpacemusic
    URL: http://www.aboldpace.com

    The music arm of A Bold Pace running apparel, catalogs music perfect for running.

46. Atrusni
    URL: http://web.me.com/amaurydeleon

    South of the border guitar player, runner and new daddy.

47. DRPOWERSONG
    URL: http://inside.nike.com/blogs/nikerunning_sportmusic-en_US/

    The decidedly un-corporate voice of Nike's corporate fitness music world. Quite possibly loves music almost as much as I do.

48. bareminimalist
    URL: http://www.thebareminimalist.blogspot.com

    This man knows his barefoot stuff.

49. jenamn
    

    Leggy runnerlady, master of the command line; mess with her and she'll sudo killall you.

50. Jamiefreveletti
    URL: http://www.jamiefreveletti.com

    Middle distance runner, author of thriller novels, black belt in Aikido—she apparently has 32 hours in her day. Amazing.

51. thenoodleator
    URL: http://nodirectionknown.com

    My god she's funny. Words dance for her like the Aurora Borealis dances for polar bears. Also: great cycling vid creator.

52. cNicRun
    URL: http://nicole--marie.blogspot.com/

    Fun marathoner representing the mitt (Michigan).

53. EvaTEsq
    URL: http://www.myspace.com/the_evadestruction

    Smart, tough marathonin' lady.

54. Princesks
    URL: http://seekaylarun.blogspot.com

    Another Bay Areaite I've had the pleasure to meet in person. Let's do some races in 2010 together, chica!

55. Carmen57
    URL: http://notorias.com

    Runner, writer, getter-of-obscure jokes. A whole lotta fun to follow on Twitter.

56. cbroyles
    

    Chris gets more done by 9am than most people get done in a week. I think he's part robot. Or ninja. Or something.

57. gchance
    URL: http://gregchance.blogspot.com/

    Puttin' on the miles and rockin' the 'stache. He's been there, and he's done that. Just ask him.

58. donna_de
    URL: http://www.myfitnessyear.com

    Tri-lady, knows Europe better than most Americans I know. Super duper sweet.

59. venusvision
    URL: http://venusvision.com

    Promoting a healthy self-image for women. This. Is. What. I'm. Talkin'. About.

60. heathermccain
    

    Tweeter of some of my favorite dry-humor comments. I truly get a kick out of Heather.

61. common_squirrel
    

    It's a squirrel! A friggen SQUIRREL!

62. Sugarwilla
    URL: http://www.sugarwillaandspice.com

    She puts the "nad" in Canada. Always funny, always snarky, seemingly always watching hockey. Fun fun fun.

63. karrock
    

    Incredibly supportive runner, very funny guy, absolutely *LOVES* the Joy Luck Club. Just ask him about it. :)

64. veganrunningmom
    URL: http://www.veganrunningmom.com

    Puts on a lot of miles and has shared a lot of good veggie recipes. Looked for her at the Nike Women's in SF but unfortunately I missed her. Next year?

65. emjohnston
    

    Fun SoCal tweeter who travels mostly in StealthMode™

66. Neumen
    URL: http://theneumenshow.blogspot.com

    Fantastic running podcaster, and one of the first gutsy souls to feature us on the show. (Thanks again!)

67. SKDickey
    URL: http://skdickey.wordpress.com/

    A midwestern veggie with a great sense of humor. Also: sometimes has a chewbacca-looking Michael J. Fox in her avatar. No idea why...

68. dunlapa
    

    Fun, sweet runner to follow.

69. Bamarunner
    URL: http://bamarunner.blogspot.com

    Representing the South. Expect funny, clever responses.

70. gwjones00
    URL: http://therunningfatguy.blogspot.com

    Funny, helpful running guy from the OC.

71. wwwjeffmayca
    URL: http://www.jeffmay.ca

    Athele, mma fan, serious flirt. Fathers lock up your daughters. No, seriously.

72. RoadBunner
    URL: http://roadbunner.blogspot.com/

    What a cool, cool lady. How she could trade up Hawaiian sunshine for San Francisco gloom is beyond me, but we're glad to have her!

73. nturnage
    URL: http://planetblacksburg.com

    Hilarious runner-slash-capoeira practitioner.

74. joerogandotnet
    URL: http://www.joerogan.net

    Maybe I've watched one too many UFC fights, but Mr. Rogan is an interesting cat. No, seriously.

75. britishbulldog
    URL: http://www.runbulldogrun.com

    Creator of the 100 Push-ups, 200 Squats, 200 Sit-ups challenges. Beer connoisseur and truly great guy. *Insanely* fast.

76. dnorton
    URL: http://dnorton.org

    Knows quite a few things about quite a few things, one of them being running.

77. DraderCo
    

    Incredibly clever; his funniest material, however, is usually delivered in DM. Stealthy.

78. Recamel
    URL: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1085531988&ref=profile

    A runner in Israel who tweets some very tasty looking pics of food. All-around nice guy.

79. sugigrl
    URL: http://www.nanalog.com/blog/

    One of my all-time favorite people to meet up with at a race. I've had the pleasure twice, and I'm hoping to do it again.

80. grshane
    URL: http://web.me.com/gshanefelt/Main/Welcome.html

    For a youngin', homeboy is not afraid to mix with the older folk. Or point out they're old. Very funny, knows his bikes/gear.

81. MsV1959
    URL: http://www.vermeulenblog.wordpress.com

    Runner, teacher, lover of baseball. Lived the 70's to the fullest and survived to tell the tale.

82. ginaharris1
    URL: http://ginamartineharris.blogspot.com/

    Look up "tough cookie" in the dictionary and you'll see Gina. I'm pretty sure she's never said the word "quit". Ever.

83. suegelber
    

    East coaster-turned-midwesterner-turned endurance runner and writer. Very, very cool people.

84. melissaWINK
    

    Investigative reporter, distance runner and engaging twitterite.

85. TigerlilyAnne
    

    That hair. Wow. Some of the best fiery locks on Twitter. (There, I've said it.) Sidelined runner with a billion fantastic stories. Master of alliteration.

86. twiike
    URL: http://twiike.com

    Do you use Nike+? Then you should get on Twiike. Period.

87. Quadrathon
    URL: http://quadrathon.blogspot.com/

    Ultra-runner, endurance athlete, podcaster and writer. He's got it goin' on.

88. Oblivion
    URL: http://EbloTheWeblog.com

    Don't be intimidated by his menacing pic or his dark-humor tweets—they both hide a very good-hearted dude. I suspect. Don't tell him I told you.

89. crazylegs121
    URL: http://www.paulstofko.com

    Homeboy wins 150 mile races. WINS them. He knows his stuff inside and out, and is always ready to lend help and advice. Take him up on it!

90. chrissduffy
    URL: http://www.duffrunner.blogspot.com

    Good runner peops that I've followed for quite a long time.

91. beckyinthesky
    

    She took a brief sabbatical from Twitter, but when she's on she's an absolute riot.

92. BklynRunner
    URL: http://runningdowndreams.wordpress.com/

    You cannot find a sweeter, more supportive runner on Twitter. Seriously. Also: she's from the future.

93. meechellee
    URL: http://runningchicksinpdx.blogspot.com/

    Knows her food, knows her running, knows her stuff. A fun chica to follow.

94. megsmitley
    URL: http://www.megansmitley.org

    Brilliant programmer/developer who can also tie you into a knot with jiu jitsu. She's across the pond, so I like when our Tweet times intersect.

95. neudesigns
    URL: http://www.believeintherun.com

    Runner with a fantastic visual sense (he's a Creative Direction—go figure).

96. SpeedySasquatch
    URL: http://www.teamsasquatch.com

    Incredibly motivating running coach who knows his metal inside and out. Also: furry.

97. kitzzy
    URL: http://kitzzy.com

    A new (in the grand scheme of things) runner who's building up her milage and sharing her tale. Always fun.

98. nigelrunner
    URL: http://RunningFromTheReaper.blogspot.com

    Hilarious running podcaster from the other side of the pond.

99. just_finish
    URL: http://www.JustFinish.com

    The Twitter channel for the Just Finish community—a supportive, informative group.

100. cewtwo
     URL: http://www.cewtwo.com/

     Homeboy ran the Las Vegas half marathon dressed as Elvis. *Elvis*. Beat that.

101. cyktrussell
     URL: http://runrunlive.com

     Wicked-fast runner and podcaster. Extremely funny. One-half of the hilarious dialogue with @Disneyrunner.

102. billso
     URL: http://billso.com/

     Hawaiian runner and academic who is all over the social media spectrum. Good people.

103. keeponrunning
     URL: http://mm.littlemarathon.com/MyMarathons.asp?ManiacId=131

     Smart, funny music and running person with a lot of great stories to share.

104. vkoser
     URL: http://www.kosertech.com/blog/?page_id=2

     Software development mastermind and runner; always quick with an encouraging word.

105. Aronado
     URL: http://su.pr/1mavTQ

     A true entrepreneur's entrepreneur. He's got his ear to the ground, his eyes on the horizon, and his passport at the ready so he can be there when it happens.

106. kelownagurl
     URL: http://kelownagurl.blogspot.com

     Educator, musician, tri-and-catch-her-athlete. Great podcaster. I've followed her on Twitter for as long as I can remember.

107. gailkonopbaker
     URL: http://www.gailkonopbaker.com/

     She's beaten breast cancer, beaten the Chicago Marathon, and is now setting her sights even higher. Author of the Next Big Thing.

108. virtual4now
     URL: http://blog.262quest.com

     He created the first great list of Runners To Follow On Twitter. He was sidelined with by a wicked race accident but has come back stronger than ever.

109. lisrock
     URL: http://www.lisrockphoto.com

     Possessor of one-punch knockout power. You gotta love a woman that's fueled by rock music and bacon.

110. lizwebpage
     URL: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=650356952&hiq=liz%2Cpage, http://lemloo.wordpress.com/

     To prove to you that this list isn't well-ordered, I give you: @lizwebpage. A darn-near Twitter celebutant, spinning dominatrix and all-around fantastic athlete.

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