Friday, October 7, 2011

Injury Prevention | Men's Health

Injury Prevention | Men's Health: "Speed: Perform each repetition deliberately -- slower than what seems like your natural speed. For example, if you're doing a squat, pause for 1 second in the down position. This keeps your muscles under tension longer and helps build them faster. Plus, it reduces your risk of injury."

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Resources - Predict Race Performance

Resources - Predict Race Performance: "By running several 5K races during your marathon training, you can predict how fast you're capable of going in the marathon itself. This chart was designed by Gerry Purdy and reprinted, in part, from information supplied for Galloway's Book on Running. More extensive charts are offered in Gerry's Computerized Running Training Programs, published in Track & Field News."

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Our perspective: Two team members share their thoughts on running barefoot | dailymile community blog

Our perspective: Two team members share their thoughts on running barefoot | dailymile community blog: "Jocelyn A. is a runner from Ann Arbor, MI. She wants to break 20 minutes for her 5k, and hopes to qualify for the Boston Marathon again!"

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How to Avoid Shin Pain : FITBLOGGER

How to Avoid Shin Pain : FITBLOGGER: "As a college athlete and post-college runner, shin splints and stress fractures have beensomething I’ve had to deal with since day one. The AstroTurf on our college lacrosse field was about 1 inch of green carpet on top of solid cement and every season I would play through the pain."

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