Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
10K training program
10K training program: "Running a 10K race is a long enough
distance that it is very hard to do the race without a 10K training
program. A lot of people that don’t really run but are in good
enough physical shape can make it through a 5K without much
training, but a 10K race of 6.2 miles is just too much to suffer
through it."
distance that it is very hard to do the race without a 10K training
program. A lot of people that don’t really run but are in good
enough physical shape can make it through a 5K without much
training, but a 10K race of 6.2 miles is just too much to suffer
through it."
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Charity run for a great cause
Charity run for a great cause
If you’re going to be in Minneapolis on Memorial Day, there
is a charity run to raise money for a great cause, The
Arnold S. Leonard Cancer Research Fund. The race is a
5K race called the Brian Kraft Memorial 5K walk run.
If you’re going to be in Minneapolis on Memorial Day, there
is a charity run to raise money for a great cause, The
Arnold S. Leonard Cancer Research Fund. The race is a
5K race called the Brian Kraft Memorial 5K walk run.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Rinning injuries and how to avoid them
Rinning injuries and how to avoid them
Everyone who runs will likely sometime in his or her running career,
get running injuries. Some are minor, but some running injuries
can be severe. The key to avoiding running injuries is to prepare correctly
before you run. Some of the things you thought were right may not be
the best for your body. Here are the things you should do to avoid running injuries.
Everyone who runs will likely sometime in his or her running career,
get running injuries. Some are minor, but some running injuries
can be severe. The key to avoiding running injuries is to prepare correctly
before you run. Some of the things you thought were right may not be
the best for your body. Here are the things you should do to avoid running injuries.
What everyone should know about barefoot running
What everyone should know about barefoot running
In 1999 Dr. Steven Robbins, a biomechanics expert at McGill University
Centre for studies in aging, released a study saying that expensive running
shoes aren’t worth the money, and can even increase your risk of injury.
Since that study there have been several others that have confirmed
Robbins findings and showed that thick-soled shoes doubled your risk
of injury over thin-soled shoes.
In 1999 Dr. Steven Robbins, a biomechanics expert at McGill University
Centre for studies in aging, released a study saying that expensive running
shoes aren’t worth the money, and can even increase your risk of injury.
Since that study there have been several others that have confirmed
Robbins findings and showed that thick-soled shoes doubled your risk
of injury over thin-soled shoes.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Bike trails in Western Wisconsin part 1
Bike trails in Western Wisconsin part 1: "Many Minnesotans go to
western Wisconsin for recreation and relaxation, for that reason
I included this area in my bike trails series. There are 11 trails I
want to include in the articles so I will break it into 2 articles for
western Wisconsin"
western Wisconsin for recreation and relaxation, for that reason
I included this area in my bike trails series. There are 11 trails I
want to include in the articles so I will break it into 2 articles for
western Wisconsin"
Bike trails in Western Wisconsin part 2
Bike trails in Western Wisconsin part 2: "The second part of the
western Wisconsin trails series adds some more very interesting
and enjoyable trails. The first being the Chippewa River State
Park trail, this trail is another asphalt paved trail that runs for
23 miles along the Chippewa River from Eau Claire to the Red
Cedar state park trail."
western Wisconsin trails series adds some more very interesting
and enjoyable trails. The first being the Chippewa River State
Park trail, this trail is another asphalt paved trail that runs for
23 miles along the Chippewa River from Eau Claire to the Red
Cedar state park trail."
How to fit your bike to your body
How to fit your bike to your body: "An important part of riding a
bike and getting out and enjoying all the great trails we have in
Minnesota is making sure that you have the bike fitted to your body.
There are 5 main things that you need to set up on your bike just
for you so you can get the most forward momentum for the least
amount of work while being comfortable. Having the bike set"
bike and getting out and enjoying all the great trails we have in
Minnesota is making sure that you have the bike fitted to your body.
There are 5 main things that you need to set up on your bike just
for you so you can get the most forward momentum for the least
amount of work while being comfortable. Having the bike set"
How to train for a long bike ride
How to train for a long bike ride: "When I say long ride I am referring
to long for the average rider. I am talking about a ride in the 50 to 100
mile distance. There are many organized rides around the country that
you can get involved in and try."
to long for the average rider. I am talking about a ride in the 50 to 100
mile distance. There are many organized rides around the country that
you can get involved in and try."
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
The best places for bike riding in the northern Twin Cities
The best places for bike riding in the northern Twin Cities: "In the northern Twin Cities
suburbs there are many places to bike. Some are better than others. The reason these
sites were chosen is because they offer paved trails where you can ride and get a good
workout while avoiding riding in traffic and dealing with the extra danger of sharing
the road with cars."
suburbs there are many places to bike. Some are better than others. The reason these
sites were chosen is because they offer paved trails where you can ride and get a good
workout while avoiding riding in traffic and dealing with the extra danger of sharing
the road with cars."
Biking in the Twin Cities, the Grand Round
Biking in the Twin Cities, the Grand Round: "Biking is one of the best cardio
exercises that you can do; it’s also one of the easiest on your knees and back
. There are many good places to ride in the Twin Cities; one of the best is The
Grand Rounds. This ride is not one to try if you are not in good biking shape,
but it is one you should do. The ride is between 40 and 50 miles depending
on if you ride around the Minneapolis lakes or just past them."
exercises that you can do; it’s also one of the easiest on your knees and back
. There are many good places to ride in the Twin Cities; one of the best is The
Grand Rounds. This ride is not one to try if you are not in good biking shape,
but it is one you should do. The ride is between 40 and 50 miles depending
on if you ride around the Minneapolis lakes or just past them."