Relax and Recharge to Run Faster at Runner's World

Relax and Recharge to Run Faster at Runner's World: "Runners who sweat every detail of a workout—pace, distance, effort—may not think twice about a 'recovery day' on their training program. After all, rest is easy, right? But while some people are more than happy to take a day on the couch, others can't resist going for a bike ride or even a light three-mile jog. Which is best?"

Ultra Running Madness | RunAddicts

Ultra Running Madness | RunAddicts: "I was in a local bookstore recently and I was asked by a sales associate if I needed help finding anything. Curious, I asked him if they had any books on ultra running. His response was, “what is ultra running?” So I gladly explained what ultra running and ultra marathons are. He responded by saying – “why would anyone want to run a race longer than a standard marathon?” Honestly, I couldn’t give him an answer because I didn’t know!!!!"

The Number One Resource for Marathon Training

The Number One Resource for Marathon Training: "Welcome to the most comprehensive site on the internet for marathon training. Our aim is to offer premiere specialized instruction and training for runners of all levels. On this site, you will learn to:"

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."