8 Tips To Starting a Running Program | Shibley Smiles

8 Tips To Starting a Running Program | Shibley Smiles: "In the past year I started to feel the need to accomplish something, and for whatever reason I decided it was running. My goal is to at least once run in a 5K and then hopefully improve from there."

Why Am I Not Losing Weight With Running?

Why Am I Not Losing Weight With Running?: "Some people start running with the hope that the pounds will quickly start melting away as they're pounding the pavement. It's a reasonable assumption - running burns a lot of calories (an average of about 100 calories per mile), so you would think that would lead to weight loss."

Become a Running Mentor at Runner's World

Become a Running Mentor at Runner's World: "I am only halfway through a 5-K, and I'm tapped. My legs are not the problem. It's my head that's working overtime, searching for the right thing to say. Pip Slaughter runs beside me. Seven weeks ago, I was charged with guiding her training and getting her across the finish line"

Healthy Snacks for Runners at Runner's World

Healthy Snacks for Runners at Runner's World: "It's the middle of the afternoon, dinner is hours away, but your stomach is growling. Should you have a snack? Yes, as long as you choose wisely. When done right, snacking can be a key component of a runner's daily diet, says sports nutritionist Deborah Shulman, Ph.D."

3 Ways to Make 2011 Your Best Year Ever | Running in the Family

3 Ways to Make 2011 Your Best Year Ever | Running in the Family: "Jason Fitzger­ald (or Fitz) is the founder of Strength Run­ning, a 2:44 marathoner, and online run­ning coach. He loves spend­ing time on the trails, plot­ting his next train­ing cycle, strong cof­fee, and cycling. Strength Run­ning unleashes Fitz’s pas­sion for help­ing run­ners achieve their best and pre­vent run­ning injuries. You can fol­low Fitz on Twit­ter at @JasonFitz1."

Running and Rambling: Things Fall Apart

Running and Rambling: Things Fall Apart: "Since my previous post demonstrated – quite forcefully, as it happened – one of the drawbacks of minimalist footwear, this seems like a good time to throw together a collection of photos that address some other shortcomings of my most heavily-used trail runners over the past several weeks."

I'm a Runner: Bear Grylls - Runner's World

I'm a Runner: Bear Grylls - Runner's World: "How did you get started running?
In the military. In the British Special Air Service, combat fitness is all about running. We would go until we ended up vomiting on the side of the road. Once I left the military, I gave up running for a while. It took me a while to realize it doesn't have to be like that. Running can be a great therapeutic way of training. These days I push myself hard, but I also slow down and take it easy sometimes. It doesn't have to be full-on hard all the time."

Barefoot Shoe News: Military Debates, Shunning Shoes, and a Fun Run - Barefoot Running Shoes

Barefoot Shoe News: Military Debates, Shunning Shoes, and a Fun Run - Barefoot Running Shoes: "In this week’s roundup of barefoot shoe news we have a military members debating the effectiveness of Vibram FiveFingers, people running marathons without shoes, and a cancer benefit barefoot run. Keep reading to learn more."

Running with the Rarámuri | dailymile community blog

Running with the Rarámuri | dailymile community blog: "I have had few experiences as fun, inspirational, and profound as my time spent with the Rarámuri (Tarahumara) of the Copper Canyons in Mexico. I have run the Copper Canyon Ultramarathon three times."

Beginning Runners | What is ChiRunning? | ChiRunning

Beginning Runners | What is ChiRunning? | ChiRunning: "You can start running without fear or pain. Running will help you reclaim your health, manage stress, lose weight and feel better. 'Runner’s high' is a real phenomena that you too can enjoy."

Date a Girl Who Runs | The Bull Runner

Date a Girl Who Runs | The Bull Runner: "Date a girl who runs. Date a girl who chooses to move than to let the world pass her by. She will cover the roads with you while talking about the mundane to the profound without gasping for air. She will notice and appreciate the little things: the extra cushioning of her shoes, the softness of the pavement vs concrete, or how much cooler it is to run 30 minutes earlier in summer."

21 Tips to Sprint Faster | Project Swole

21 Tips to Sprint Faster | Project Swole: "Sprinting is the foundation of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), and will make your legs big, strong, fast, and powerful. Sprints are great for developing endurance, but also for developing lean muscle mass and speed strength."

Performance Training Foods for Runners at Runner's World

Performance Training Foods for Runners at Runner's World: "Spring's here, and chances are you're logging longer runs. So it's important to have a smart midrun fueling strategy to keep your energy high."

Book Review: Born to Run | freefit guy

Book Review: Born to Run | freefit guy: "I just finished Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Super-Athletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougall, and wanted to share some musings with you all. You may have heard of Mr. McDougall before, either in passing from a newly converted “barefoot runner”, or from his recent NY Times articles or TED Talk."

Race Nutrition

Race Nutrition: "In this article, I outline some of the information I used to prepare nutritionally for the 2009 Marathon des Sables (MdS). The strategies are applicable in large degree to other races and types of events. As always, try nothing new on race day(s)."

(never home)maker: Long Runs, Injuries, and Blueberries

(never home)maker: Long Runs, Injuries, and Blueberries: "I was lazy. Yeah. I didn't accomplish much of what I wanted to accomplish this weekend -- at all. However, I did manage to get in my 20 mile run on Sunday despite a steady rain that lasted from the minute I closed our back door until . . . well . . . mile 19. Oh, yeah. And those of you who follow us on Twitter know all about my recent injury scare. Last week, I dealt with excruciating foot pain. It's a long story, but after I ran my 17-miler in my Vibrams a couple weeks ago, I developed pain on the top of my right foot."

Find The Best Interval Training Hill Running And Running Form Workouts | Top Running Tips

Find The Best Interval Training Hill Running And Running Form Workouts | Top Running Tips: "One of my favourite ways to spice up my running is to try out new gadgets and gear; runners are notorious for splashing out on the latest running tech."

7 tips for aspiring crazy runners | eat, drink, run

7 tips for aspiring crazy runners | eat, drink, run: "Starting something new is hard. There is no way around that.

Which is why I must commend everyone out there who is taking their first few strides as a runner in the first few days of 2011. Awesome! This post for you!"

Runners get fitter, faster, and stronger with great workouts borrowed from other sports

Runners get fitter, faster, and stronger with great workouts borrowed from other sports: "It’s easy to think that all the best training ideas come from the world of running. But distance running is part of a wider universe of athletics, so why not borrow from the toolboxes of other sports that require some combo of endurance, speed, and strength?"

Barefoot Running University » The Changing Barefoot/Minimalist Shoe Paradigm

Barefoot Running University » The Changing Barefoot/Minimalist Shoe Paradigm: "The semi-pro social psychologist in me loves observing the maturation of the barefoot/minimalist shoe movement. I love talking about the past, current trends, and making future predictions. I’m lucky to have a great network that includes some brilliant minds that objectively discuss the movement. In fact, this is a reoccurring topic on long runs with Jesse Scott."

3 Sure-Fire Ways to Become a Better Runner (In 45 Minutes a Week) | RunAddicts

3 Sure-Fire Ways to Become a Better Runner (In 45 Minutes a Week) | RunAddicts: "You can become a great runner by doubling your running volume and doing much harder workouts. But if you don’t want to get sidelined by injuries or spend 20 hours a week working out, I want to help you do it with an extra 45 minutes."

Old Adidas Campaign - Runners, Yeah We're Different | Running Shoes Guru

Old Adidas Campaign - Runners, Yeah We're Different | Running Shoes Guru: "Thanks to Charles Hayden’s blog I have found some old Adidas print commercials for running.

They’re funny, but also quite true. Click on a pic for a larger view. You can find the higher-res version of these pics on Charles’ blog"

Running in the Heat - How to Prepare for Running in the Heat

Running in the Heat - How to Prepare for Running in the Heat: "I'm training for a half marathon in Florida this March, but I live in snowy Massachusetts. How do I prepare myself for the warm weather racing conditions when my training runs are always in the cold?"

Beeble's Fitness Blog » Blog Archive » Feeling Old? Get Running!

Beeble's Fitness Blog » Blog Archive » Feeling Old? Get Running!: "A report on GMTV this week showed that running is an excellent way to stay young and fit. Research over a period of twenty years by the University of California at Stanford has shown that elderly runners stay more active and healthy than non-runners and are half as likely to die prematurely."

Reflections on VO2 Max, Lactate Threshold, Goals, and Priorities - FoCo Runner

Reflections on VO2 Max, Lactate Threshold, Goals, and Priorities - FoCo Runner: "Lately, I have not been at a loss for things to write, but unfortunately, I have found myself spiraling more and more into highly technical topics, so I have been reluctant to post things on the blog. Most of what has been on my mind is physiology."

How to Choose Minimalist Shoes (Barefoot Running): Expert Advice from REI

How to Choose Minimalist Shoes (Barefoot Running): Expert Advice from REI: "Interest in 'barefoot running' has exploded in the last year or so. While a few hardy folks are truly running barefoot, most runners (and cross-trainers) are opting for minimalist footwear. These shoes let you emulate the barefoot running style while protecting your feet from the hazards of hitting bare ground."

100km Training Programme | Ultra Running, New Zealand

100km Training Programme | Ultra Running, New Zealand

Exercises for a Strong Back From Runner's World

Exercises for a Strong Back From Runner's World: "A healthy back is as important to your running as fit legs. 'If your back muscles aren't strong, they'll tend to fatigue faster, taking energy away from other muscles, and change your stride, which can lead to injury,' says Lynn Millar, Ph.D., professor of physical therapy at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Here's a look at how each of your posterior muscles impacts your performance, and a few quick fixes that will help you run your best."

Running Workouts That Are Better Together at Runner's World

Running Workouts That Are Better Together at Runner's World: "Tempo workouts, speedwork, long runs, not to mention work, family, and life in general—how can a runner fit it all in? One time-efficient solution: Combo workouts. These sessions blend elements of quality runs to make the most of every minute you have."

Go for Broke with Tabata Intervals | Active.com

Go for Broke with Tabata Intervals | Active.com: "What can you possibly accomplish in just four minutes on the bike? A lot, actually. All you have to do is ride as hard as you can. Better yet, instead of riding as hard as you can for four straight minutes, ride at your true maximum power-output level in several short bursts, resting just long enough between bursts to avoid a precipitous decline in power output from one burst to the next."

McMillan Running - Training Programs, Running Pace Calculators, Personal Online Coaching, Nutritional Advice for Runners and more!

McMillan Running - Training Programs, Running Pace Calculators, Personal Online Coaching, Nutritional Advice for Runners and more!: "Ever wonder what pace you should be running in workouts? How 'bout when you run a 5K and want to know what you could run for 10K? Well, wonder no more. Since the mid-1990's, I've been working on a method that estimates your equivalent race performances using a current race time at any distance as well as giving the appropriate pace range for all the different types of workouts that you perform."

Nutrition and Weight loss Video | Runner's World

Nutrition and Weight loss Video | Runner's World

Supplements for Runners From Runner's World

Supplements for Runners From Runner's World: "Most runners strive for a well-balanced diet, but even conscientious eaters can miss out on key nutrients. If your meal plan doesn't contain a perfect balance of every performance-enhancing vitamin—and, really, whose does?—"

To Improve, Do I Add More Mileage or Speedwork? | For Beginners Only

To Improve, Do I Add More Mileage or Speedwork? | For Beginners Only: "I finished Couch to 5K in October, and since then I've kept running 3 miles, three times per week, plus I've built up to one 5-mile run per week. I've run in two 5K races, and I'd like to get faster. Over the past month, I've dropped about 30 seconds per mile off my pace without really doing anything. How long can I expect my pace to improve just by adding mileage and gaining experience? How soon can I start speed work? Thanks, Brittany"

The Perfect Training Week From Runner's World

The Perfect Training Week From Runner's World: "What's your plan for your next run? You'll probably run the way you feel, that is, as far and as fast (or slow) as the spirit moves you, or time allows. And while that approach is fine in the short-term, there's value in having a little more structure to your weekly workouts. The right plan helps you stay motivated, run the right mix of workouts to build your fitness while minimizing injury risk, and get enough recovery time to avoid fatigue. Here's how to design your perfect running week."

The Runner’s Body as a System: Creating More Holistic Training

The Runner’s Body as a System: Creating More Holistic Training: "While running, your body is orchestrating a complex symphony of muscle movements that help you absorb shock, transfer energy, and stay upright."

Inspirational Running Quotations - Blindrunner.com

Inspirational Running Quotations - Blindrunner.com: "Below are a collection of famous quotations and sayings that somehow relate to us runners (blind or sighted), that you may find interesting, inspiring or just plain funny. I hope you enjoy them."

Low-Calorie, Portable Snacks

Low-Calorie, Portable Snacks: "Out and about with nothing to eat? These healthy, low-calorie snacks will keep you shopping until you drop.
Fruit and Yogurt Parfait
It's a familiar story: You're out for what seems like hours, running errands, shopping at the mall, or driving all day, when suddenly you feel that growl in your belly."

How Many Calories Are You Really Burning? | From Runner's World

How Many Calories Are You Really Burning? | From Runner's World: "If you think running and walking both torch the same number of calories per mile, you better put down that cookie."