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Running Through the Odors and Fragrances of the World
There are many things I truly love about running. It's a long list.But the pleasant and sometimes unexpected smells, odors, aromas and fragrances that I inhale on my common route is one that's pretty high up on that list.Read more…My Personal Experiences On A Running And Fitness Programme
If anyone has decided to embark on a diet and fitness programme, please read my article on my personal experiences in this area and feel free to use this in any other articles.Modern life results in many factors which can cause depression and anxiety in the normal person, life pressures, work, relationships, image and general well being all come into context.I myself embarked on a diet and fitness programme many years ago and now run my life by this programme with the odd day off for good behavior.Read more…The Right Running Hydration Gear Makes All the Difference In Your Hydrating Needs
Whether you’re a leisure jogger, or you plan on entering the next marathon, having the right running hydration gear can make a difference in your approach to the final destination!Hydration gear is starting to be an integral part of the athletes training as a runner, and when the runner’s limits are being pushed further and further to achieve certain personal goals your body needs the right equipment to seriously keep you fully hydrated throughout the day.Unlike hikers and trekkers, individuals that take long runs or have intensive training programs not only need to replenish their body with cool fresh water, but they need the proper hydration gear that is lightweight and is convenient for them.Read more…It Is All About the Medal
Running a marathon is like life. There is a beginning, middle and end. Not only that there are the obstacles that come up.Read more…Endurance and Heart Size
What laboratory test is the best predictor of finishing times for a running race of 100 kilometers (62 miles, or more than twice the distance of a marathon)? A study from Yokohama, Japan suggests that it is an echocardiogram to measure the size of your left ventricular heart chamber (British Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 40, 2006), which determines how much blood your heart can pump with each beat. This would be expected to predict how fast you can run for short distances in which you have to move so fast that the limiting factor is lack of oxygen.Read more…Living High, Training Low
Athletes in endurance events practice a training technique called "living high, training low". Many years ago, scientists noticed that people who live in the mountains, where the air contains lower levels of oxygen, have higher than normal blood oxygen levels. A limiting factor in events that require endurance is the time it takes to move oxygen from the lungs into the muscles.Read more…10 Tips To Shopping For The Perfect Athletic Shoes
If you are active in exercising, hiking, sports or any other type of physical activity that requires you to be on your feet often, athletic shoes are a must. These shoes are designed for comfort and support, durability and promise to withstand plenty of use. With a few simple tips, you will be ready to shop for athletic shoes and will soon be stepping out with confidence.Read more…The Fastest Nation
It’s quite usual for us to get to know that some American athlete wins another world or Olympic title in sprint event. Last time it was news from Helsinki World Championships, where the Americans had clear superiority over others in individual sprint disciplines. They won more titles than all other nations taken together.Read more…The Most Important Stretches for Runners
You as a runner know, or should know, the importance of a warming-up before, and a cooling-down after your workout. First you do your easy running and then your stretches. A bit of calf stretching here, reaching the toes there, a few strides and your done.Read more…3 Excellent Running, Fitness and Health Tips!
My first tip of advice is aimed towards the beginners out there, but can also be applied to more experienced runners. Set yourself realistic and achievable goals, both long term and short, write these goals down, for short term goals, plan how many miles you would like to do that week, if your an experienced runner, it may be as high as 60/70 miles including 2 runs on one day. Whereas for a beginner, it may just be a gentle 2 mile jog 3 times a week.Read more…Don't Run Before You Can Walk!
Most of us assume we know how to run, after all it’s just putting one foot in front of the other, just like walking only a bit faster – right? Well, not quite. Although walking and running are quite different activities, you can learn a lot from the act of walking that will help your running.Read more…Marathon on Toast
I recently interviewed friend and Marathon runner David Thomas about his Melbourne Marathon experience.Tattoo covered David is a virtual unknown in the running world but he has on several occasions surprised competitors and officials by placing in major fun runs and most recently, fuelled by just two pieces of toast, came fourth in the Melbourne marathon. The mysterious runner has been generating comments on the Australian cool running forum like, "I was wondering about that David Thomas guy too!Read more…Turn Marathon Misery into Triathlon Success
Now the dust has - just - settled on the streets of the London Marathon let's spare a thought for all those non-runners. Even before the race start, competition was keen with over 50,000 disappointed applicants unable to take part and the situation is no different across all the World Marathon Majors.But if you're still serious about testing your body to its limits, a triathlon event can be an interesting and much more accessible option with less pressure on places.Read more…How to Run Injury Free
Let's face it...too many runners are injured every year.Of the millions of people in the United States who run either recreationally or competitively, over 50% will suffer some sort of running injury just this year alone!Read more…Starting Off Running on the Right Foot
Starting out in running should be simple, stress-free and fun. It is a time to enjoy yourself, not to weigh yourself down with expectations and unlikely goals. In fact, I believe the reason so many runners don’t keep up their running after the first few attempts is because they fail to make it the release valve it should be, and let it become yet another stress in our already stressful lives.Read more…Stride Length or Cadence: Which Makes You Faster?
The best way for competitive runners to train to run faster is to strengthen their leg muscles by running very fast in practice, running up hills and perhaps using strength training machines.There are two ways to run faster. You can move your legs at a faster rate, called cadence, or you can take longer steps.Read more…Socks: Do You Need Them?
Should you wear socks with your running shoes, tennis shoes or any other workout shoes?The main purpose of socks is to keep your feet and shoes from smelling. Foot odor is caused by bacteria or fungi rotting old skin.Read more…Running Hydration Gear! A Good Water Hydration System Keeps The Motor Running
For individuals preparing for their next marathon or leisure running event, you know how important it is to keep your body fully hydrated to maintain your ultimate peak performance. But no matter what level of runner you are, having properly designed running hydration gear can be the vital reinforcement in helping you get across that finish line safely!A balanced performance level for runners is a very important component, and your concentration level plays a key role in keeping proper pace, and maintaining your ability to read the warning signs your body is telling you.Read more…Stress Fractures, Blood Pressure Medications: Common Runner's Health Issues
What’s the best way to treat a stress fracture?Bone stress fractures are very common sports injuries. Any trauma to bones, such as repeated pounding when your heel strikes the ground during running, or landing on your feet after grabbing a basketball, can cause small cracks on the surface of bones called stress fractures.Read more…Why Sled Dogs Have Such Great Endurance
How can sled dogs run more than 100 miles a day for weeks on end, while humans can’t possible recover from such abuse of their muscles? A study from Ohio State University Shows why (Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, August 2005). How long you can exercise a muscle depends on how long you can keep stored sugar, called glycogen, inside that muscle.Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Running category
- 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. - Running for Beginners: Start with the Right Kit to Increase Your Chances of Success - By: Roy Palmer
It would be so easy to put on a pair of your old trainers and kit you used to wear at the gym and shoot straight off for a run. However, you would be following in the footsteps of many a failed runner before you! You will increase your chances of successfully becoming a regular runner if you make a commitment by spending your hard earned cash on specialist running gear. - Beginners Guide to Jogging and Running for Fitness - By: Simon Gould
For a choice of exercise or sport they don't get much easier and cheaper than running. A total body workout is available just by putting some shoes on, heading out the door and finding a park or route to run in.The act of runningInvented by humans some years ago for catching prey and escaping danger running is becoming popular again. - Tax Incentives Needed for Joggers - By: Lance Winslow
America is fat! The citizens of the United States of America do not eat right, they abuse their bodies and they do not work out enough. We all know that we must eat right and exercise or we will pay the price later.