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Running Shoes
From running barefoot to running in shoes that cost a small fortune…. running sure has come a long way. Today there is such a wide range of shoes available, it takes mental gymnastics to decide which shoe would be right for you!Read more…Marathon Training - All You Need To Run Your Next Marathon
So, one of your goals this year is to run a marathon? This is quite a task and it will take more than keeping in shape and watching what you eat if you are serious about achieving it. To train effectively for this goal, you must have a well thought out and coherent plan that will bring you gradually to the right fitness levels.Read more…How to Treat Blisters
Blisters are simply a fact of life for anyone who regularly engages in lengthy, repetitive activities like running. Most physicians will advise you not to drain your own blisters, and they're right. Unfortunately, when the blister is on one of your feet this isn't always realistic.Read more…Running for Cash - Hit the Pavement and Make Up to $4,000 a Month
Running is not a dependable way to earn a living and take care of a family, but…What if instead of playing poker or fishing over the weekends you choose to run half- and full marathons?And what if I told you that if you are a really good runner you can make up to $4,000 a month by winning a race every weekend, depending of course on the season and month of the year?I've been in a few footraces myself in which the top winner won either $1,000 or $500 and the first ten male and female finishers each received different cash prices.Read more…Running With An Injury Or Over Training?
Biomechanical assessmentRunning with an injury or over-training? Often it is best to go back to basicsInjuries can affect us all regardless of age, sex or ability. But can we manage or limit the number of times we get injured?Read more…Running Intervals Teaches Your Muscles to Use Lactic Acid
You exercise so intensely that your muscles burn and you gasp for breath. Then you slow down for a minute or two, catch your breath, and then go very fast again. This training technique has been used in all endurance sports since the 1920's.Read more…New to Running? Start Out Right for Success
If you think you would enjoy jogging or running, here's how to get started. First, check with your doctor and get a good pair of running shoes. Start out by jogging slowly until your legs feel heavy or hurt or you feel tired.Read more…Slower Pace or Rest Between Races? It's Your Choice
If you compete in sports that require repeated short bursts of very fast running, such as in basketball, soccer, or football, will you recover faster by standing still or by continuing to move at a slower pace? A study from Brooklyn College in New York showed that it doesn't make any difference (International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, February 2006). Researchers asked fit athletes to perform multiple bouts of exercising to exhaustion.Read more…4 Ways to Improve Running Biomechanics
Before reading this article, please understand that there is no such thing as "perfect" running form. Since everyone has different limb lengths, varying muscle fiber sizes and angles, diverse masses, and separate running distance requirements, no single athlete will run the same. But there are *characteristics* of a good runner that remain fairly constant from person to person.Read more…Runners Knee Sports Injury Information for Solihull and Tamworth Runners
Runners KneeThis is a knee pain condition which presents as pain on the outside of the knee joint. It is commonly seen in distance runners or winter training where increase in distance is involved.The knee pain is generally eased with rest, but as you run further the pain will return and get progressively worse.Read more…The 21st Marathon De Sables
We caught up with George Horne at the Ordinance Survey Outdoor Show at the NEC, Birmingham where he was getting support and publicity ready for his Marathon De Sable (MdS) endeavour. For those that don’t know it is reported to be the hardest race on the planet as it winds it way across the Sahara. It covers a total distance of 243km/151 miles (made up of legs of 25, 34, 38, 82, 42, 22 km) run over 6 days (7 for some) - equivalent to 5 1/2 regular marathons.Read more…Running for World Harmony
In the movie Forrest Gump, the main character on an impulse starts running throughout the entire United States and along the way he alters the course of history. For four months through all 48 contiguous U.S.Read more…Hurricanes and Running Workout Stoppages
Whether you run to stay in shape or to compete you are probably aware that if you stop running or jogging for a few days then you seem to go backwards in your training goals. In other words for everyday you do not run you go backwards instead of forwards.Have you consider what you were going to do when a major category hurricane hits or when the remnants of that hurricane come into the region where you live?Read more…Running Faster: Why You Should Care About Technique… Even If You're Not a Sprinter
"I'm not a sprinter so why should I waste my time working on good running mechanics? I'm hardly ever moving in a straight line anyway…"This is a question that stumped me the first time it was asked at one of my clinics. I hadn't really thought about it before.Read more…Running for Beginners - How to Get Off on the Right Foot
The early stages for anyone taking up running can be tricky. Get it wrong in the early days and you could be put off this excellent activity to keep in shape. But if you can get it right, it could be the start of a beautiful relationship between you and simply one of the most rewarding of all activities; running.Read more…Finding the Time to Run
Most people I know of complain they can't exercise because they simply do not have the time to exercise.Running is my main form of exercise. So I thought the other day how much time I was spending on running.Read more…Running Marathon in the North Pole
I’ve heard many examples of ultra-running but this one gets the (freezing) cake: how about a very very cool 26.2 miles at the North Pole?On April 7, 2007, a group of super athletes -- motivated by a curious drive totally alien to 99.Read more…Running, Epinephrine & Getting "High"
Running becomes a positive addiction due to the epinephrine hormone the body releases as a response to the natural stress of the activity itself.There are those who still argue whether running is “natural” or not but I know one thing for sure – running can really get you “high” especially if you push over the 5K limit.That happens when you run long distances because like in all cases of physical stress, your body releases the epinephrine hormone so that you can cope with the “threat” of a higher-than-usual level of effort.Read more…Running, Religion, & Altered State of Consciousness
Long distance running commonly creates a suspension of knee-jerk judgments and creates a sense euphoria that is sometimes also referred to as an “altered state of consciousness.” As an amateur runner who averages only about 10 to 12 miles a week, I still concur with that statement.Actually there are quite a few religious orders which use long-distance ultra-marathon running (anything over 26 miles) as a tool to transcend the body consciousness, to eliminate the mental limitations and biases, and to open up the mind to a new “floating” awareness which looks at the world from a brand new objective point of view.Read more…Running After 50 – My Story
I took up running in my late 40s after looking hard and long at a picture taken in New York City during a family vacation, a picture in which I truly did not like the way I looked.Out of shape. Tired.Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Running category
- The Chinese Hurdle for Glory - By: Bidz dela Cruz
The highlight of China's hosting the World Olympics is seeing Liu Xiang, their Olympic war hero, defend his title by running in the 110-meter hurdles. - Base Building for Runners - By: Bidz dela Cruz
This can happen: after three years of long runs, races and lots of speed work, you find out that you are getting fed up with doing a session 'because it was on the schedule', or because everyone else was doing it. If you already have two disappointing marathons, try considering base-building. It will open up a whole new lease of life for you. Then you will know why you are doing each run, and if you're an inquisitive type, this will give you more pleasure and motivation - What Happened to the Fastest Man Under Any Conditions? - By: Bidz dela Cruz
Last August 16, in Beijing, we saw a massive upset in the semifinal heat of the 100-meter sprint when one of the pre-race favorites, Tyson Gay, failed to qualify by 0.02 seconds. It was supposed to be the scene for the biggest race of the Beijing 2008 Olympics, the sprint to see who will be crowned the world's fastest man. - Running And Back Pain: Check Your Technique For A Likely Cause - By: Roy Palmer
Running and back pain are mentioned in the same sentence more often than they really should be. Running is an excellent activity for staying in shape and for many it provides a lifetime of enjoyment, challenges and purpose. For others it’s either a short-lived activity or a stop-start routine due to injury. - The Best Way to Develop a Treadmill Exercise Plan - By: Mark J Emslie
A treadmill is a good investment to make but you want to be sure that you have the right treadmill exercise plan for you. Early treadmills were made almost entirely of wood and whilst today’s machines now offer a vast array of features to keep you occupied, let's not forget that walking or running on a treadmill is still a very effective way to workout.Developing your Treadmill Exercise PlanWhen developing your treadmill exercise plan, do not forget the fun factor. - Speed Training - Maximum Velocity Running - By: Patrick Beith
Training speed is more then just working on acceleration and trying to sprint as fast as possible. You must actually coach your athletes how to run and stay relaxed, especially when they are running at top speed.Maximum Velocity is another way of saying running at full speed. - Why You Should Run - By: Daniel Watson
Too many people have the misconception that running has to be hard work. This tiny detail prevents many people from taking up the sport and leading a much better, healthier life. Afterall, we would all like to lose a bit of flab and live a little longer and running can help you do this. - Top 10 Greatest Sprint Races in History - By: Alex Ray
1. Atlanta 1996. Men's 100-meter Olympic final. It was the most exciting 10 seconds in sports history. - Match Your Running Shoes To Your Foot Type - By: Peter Somerville
Choosing a running shoe that is engineered for your particular type of foot can help you avoid some common running injuries. It can also make running more enjoyable and let you get more mileage out of your shoes.Shoe manufacturers are aware that, anatomically, feet usually fall into one of three categories. - Weight Loss - Why Do Runners Stay so Slim? - By: David Snape
I see them almost everyday. They appear at the park where I meditate. Runners, joggers, or whatever designator you want to give them, they are there.