Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Running: Run to be free physically, emotionally and mentally - The Times of India

Running: Run to be free physically, emotionally and mentally - The Times of India: "Running is the easiest form of exercise. Plug in your ipod and run. You don't need equipment, but you do need lots of discipline and a few pointers to avoid injuries."

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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Varsity students target to clock 120 hours of non-stop treadmill run - Story | The Star Online

Varsity students target to clock 120 hours of non-stop treadmill run - Story | The Star Online: "SAMARAHAN: Mohamad Nurnazri Qaiyum Shamsuddin will focus his thoughts on his two sport idols — Olympian and world’s fastest man Usain Bolt, and world’s No. 1 squash player Datuk Nicole David — the moment he steps on the treadmill."

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Monday, September 10, 2012

Fitness tip: Never good to run through pain, says Edmonton physical therapist (video)

Fitness tip: Never good to run through pain, says Edmonton physical therapist (video): "EDMONTON - Never tell a runner he can’t run or he has to cut back when he’s injured because he’ll tune you out, says Trent Svenningsen, a physical therapist and owner of South Edmonton Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab."

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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

New to running? Your body may be your best coach  - NY Daily News

New to running? Your body may be your best coach  - NY Daily News: "For new runners, is it better to try to adhere to a specified running form, or just run in whatever way feels most natural to you? This question has been stirring up debate in the running community, and a new study hopes to shed light on what approach to take, at least in the beginning."

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Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Running: 5 tips to get started  - NY Daily News

Running: 5 tips to get started  - NY Daily News: "Ready to give running a go? Some rules apply whatever your fitness level, according to Fabien Laurette from running website Jogging-plus.com: warm-up before each session, drink before and after you run, go one step at a time in terms of effort level, and don't forget to stretch at the end."

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Saturday, September 1, 2012

The Long Run: Are you ready to lose weight and boost energy? - Philadelphia healthy living | Examiner.com

The Long Run: Are you ready to lose weight and boost energy? - Philadelphia healthy living | Examiner.com: "We all know the healthiest way toward a better you begins with proper nutrition and exercise, but what you may not know is the quickest way to achieving these results is through running. "

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Friday, August 31, 2012

The BIG Secret to Making Huge Improvements in Your Running - Springfield, IL - The State Journal-Register

The BIG Secret to Making Huge Improvements in Your Running - Springfield, IL - The State Journal-Register: "I could not possibly count how many times I have answered questions on how to go from running a block to a half marathon. I’m gonna share the big trainer secret that everyone seeks to decode... Are you ready...?"

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Run your race in your favorite place - Virtual Labor Day Run [Fitness & Health] | Louisville.com

Run your race in your favorite place - Virtual Labor Day Run [Fitness & Health] | Louisville.com: "Labor Day usually means snooze buttons and barbeques as many of us enjoy starting our week with the workday off. This year, add running to your sure-to-be-a-beautiful-day to-do list."

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Finding Your Ideal Running Form - NYTimes.com

Finding Your Ideal Running Form - NYTimes.com: "That question, seemingly so innocuous, is remarkably divisive at the moment, with running experts on one side suggesting that runners should be taught a specific, idealized running form, while opponents counter that the best way to run is whatever way feels right to you."

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Benefits of Running with a Forefoot Strike | Women's Health Running Blog: Running Tips, Running Motivation, and More

Benefits of Running with a Forefoot Strike | Women's Health Running Blog: Running Tips, Running Motivation, and More: "Runners who land on the front of their foot have lower rates of repetitive stress injury than those who strike with their heel, according to new research from the journal Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise."

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Successful running requires thoughtful planning | The News-Press | news-press.com

Successful running requires thoughtful planning | The News-Press | news-press.com: "Everyone who has ever followed a proper training program knows that success in sports is dependent on patience, consistency and determination. Running is no different. Whether you’re following a program for your first 5K or to break 3:00 at the marathon, run training requires that you build your fitness and distance gradually and stick to a routine that’s right for you. Doing anything else could lead to injury and a long layoff"

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