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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Monday, August 27, 2012

Barefoot running gets in stride | thetelegraph.com.au

Barefoot running gets in stride | thetelegraph.com.au: "Long the domain of a select few believers who idolised the ethos spelled out in Christopher McDougall's best-seller Born To Run, and a contributing factor behind the dominance of African distance runners, barefoot running has surged in popularity in the last year, according to Sweat Sydney coach Sean Williams."

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Sunday, August 26, 2012

Run for your life! : Postnoon

Run for your life! : Postnoon: "Uma Chigurupati, who holds a Guinness World Record in marathons along with her husband, shares her experiences of running the length and breadth of the globe.

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Saturday, August 25, 2012

Resistance Training for Runners - The Ultimate Strength Workout for Runners - Shape Magazine

Resistance Training for Runners - The Ultimate Strength Workout for Runners - Shape Magazine: "The secret to running stronger, faster, and longer? Forget about running (at least, for a little bit)! Cross training can help build muscle, boost agility, and fend off injury."

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Friday, August 24, 2012

Marathon running you’re never too old

Marathon running you’re never too old: "Today baby boomers are present more than ever today when it comes to marathon races. You may think those over fifty running a marathon can lead to cardiac problems but new research from the University of Manitoba reveal marathon runners over the age of fifty have no greater health risks than their younger competing runners."

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