Friday, January 3, 2014

Digital Odometer Monitors Running Shoe Lifespan - PSFK

Digital Odometer Monitors Running Shoe Lifespan - PSFK: "Training in worn-out shoes is one of the most common causes of running-related injuries. Cushioning and stability lessens as miles accumulate on a pair of shoes, increasing the stress and impact per step that can lead to joint pain, muscle fatigue, shin splints and more.

Offering runners a digital log of a shoe’s wear and tear, the MilestonePod registers how far a shoe has traveled, and displays in real-time on a digital screen that clips to the wearer’s laces."

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How To Race A 5k | Infographics | Tribesports

How To Race A 5k | Infographics | Tribesports:

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Winter Workout Tips - Working Out in Winter - Woman's Day

Winter Workout Tips - Working Out in Winter - Woman's Day: "When the temperature drops, so can your motivation to get outside and get moving. So how do you resist the temptation to stay curled up under a blanket until spring arrives? According to a poll of SparkPeople.com members, 76% of exercisers have a hard time staying motivated in the winter.  "

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Thursday, January 2, 2014

Rebel Race

Rebel Race: "Are you sick of the same routine every week?

Unleash your inner rebel: ditch the coat and tie and free yourself from the daily grind.

Rebel Race is a weekend get-away for athletes that want to run a military style 5k or 15k and then party like there’s no tomorrow!  — it’s the most adrenaline rushing obstacle run ever!"

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Barefoot Running Research: Why You Should Run Barefoot! - BuiltLean

Barefoot Running Research: Why You Should Run Barefoot! - BuiltLean: "Several years ago when I started to see sneakers with webbed feet (Vibram Five Fingers) and hear of people running barefoot, I thought it was ridiculous. Today I have a different perspective, however, because the amount of barefoot running research supporting the benefits of barefoot running is compelling."

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How to Run Your Best Half-Marathon Ever [INFOGRAPHIC] | Greatist

How to Run Your Best Half-Marathon Ever [INFOGRAPHIC] | Greatist: "Whether it's your first or your fiftieth half-marathon, why not make it your best race yet? Read on for everything you need to know about training, fueling, and running right in this ultimate training guide from Greatist."

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Sunday, December 22, 2013

Alternatives to sports drinks | allaboutrunning.net

Alternatives to sports drinks | allaboutrunning.net: "Sports drinks are now a multi billion dollar industry, with brands lining up huge advertising campaigns and signing up sports stars in an effort to get the edge on their competitors. However, if you're uneasy about washing down drinks with a long list of laboratory-sounding ingredients, or merely looking for a more natural alternative, there might be a way to fashion an alternative from things that are already in the refrigerator."

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Famous feats of endurance running | allaboutrunning.net

Famous feats of endurance running | allaboutrunning.net: "Ultra distance running is a relatively recently popular sport, but it has a colourful history to match any of the more well-established sporting disciplines, beginning in the late 1860's to the present day."

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Steering clear of Achilles tendon injuries while running | allaboutrunning.net

Steering clear of Achilles tendon injuries while running | allaboutrunning.net: "It is estimated that over 250,000 people suffer Achilles tendon injuries during sports, making it one of the most common sporting injuries. Achilles problems often tend to persistently nag runners for some time after they are first gotten, and so they are something that are best avoided. The pivotal location of the Achilles tendon also means a niggle here can act as a warning system to watch how you're treating your body in general. Here are some tips for prevention and treatment:"

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Additional winter trainning for runners. | allaboutrunning.net

Additional winter trainning for runners. | allaboutrunning.net: "What can we do, during long winter days?   The snow and cold days can be discouraging  for our training schedule so our training habits are in downfall. Cold weather forces us to bundle up, slowing our stride and our favorite  trails are covered with snow and ice. Depending on where you live and when you run, there may be days when you shouldn't run. Extreme cold, when temperatures are below well zero and the wind is blowing, or when the roads are slippery.  Hire are few tips to keep up with our work out. Sport activities to motivate yourself to not only stay fit, but to improve your fitness. "

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Running | Running Races | ACTIVE

Running | Running Races | ACTIVE:

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

RunAddicts | Professional Running Blog

RunAddicts | Professional Running Blog: "The art and act of running is one of the oldest sports. Early hunter and gatherers relied upon their ability to run barefoot long distances to catch wild game through one of the oldest known hunting techniques, called persistence hunting. Beginning some two million years ago, our ancestors would chase animals for up to five hours and twenty miles until the animal tired out and was force to take a break. That’s when our ancestors would come in for the kill."

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