Want To Run Better? Say “Cheese!”

Want To Run Better? Say “Cheese!”: "Many years ago I was running intervals at the track when I noticed something. I believe I was somewhere around the third lap of my fourth 1,600-meter interval in a set of six when I became aware that my entire face was tense"

Running Shoes - Options and Recommendations | Runners Training Guide - Training for Runners and Beginners

Running Shoes - Options and Recommendations | Runners Training Guide
"I get a lot of questions about running shoe selection and what types of shoes I recommend. Well, the truth is that although there are two major factors to help you choose a good shoe, for the most part choice is an individual preference based on what feels good on your foot."

Gmaps Pedometer

Gmaps Pedometer

Plenty of Fish for the Runner's Diet at Runner's World

Plenty of Fish for the Runner's Diet at Runner's World: "You probably understand why fish is a top choice for runners—it packs a healthy punch with little caloric cost. But you may not eat it often because you're not sure what to buy or how to prepare it."

Undercurrent of Adventure | Mile Markers

Undercurrent of Adventure | Mile Markers: "Paige and I ran Sunday's half-marathon strong and steady–we finished in 1:40, but best of all our last mile was a 6:45. It was hot and humid, funny because a massive cold front is blowing in as I type, bending the trees ominously outside my office window. Tomorrow's highs may hover in the 20s so Paige, Katie, and I did our Wednesday workout early this morning."

Strength-Training Workout For Runners at Runner's World

Strength-Training Workout For Runners at Runner's World: "I am a marshmallow. After enduring two grueling days of dynamic stretching, strength training, hurdle and sprint drills—all under the exacting eye of Olympic coach John Cook—muscles I didn't know existed ache and the verdict is in: I am a runner without strength. Soft."

Spring 2011 Running Shoe Reviews from Runner's World

Spring 2011 Running Shoe Reviews from Runner's World: "We Say: Like a pillowy mattress laid on a concrete floor, the Evolution layers oodles of soft padding on top of firm, corrective support for overpronators. This is a beefy shoe, with most of the weight in the heel where foam, Gel cushioning, and plastic components make it one of the heaviest shoes in this guide. Our bigger testers (who need firm guidance underfoot) loved the plush ride, especially when compared with most rigid motion-control shoes. Recommended for often-injured overpronators."

Running Workouts to Build Confidence From Runner's World

Running Workouts to Build Confidence From Runner's World

Why I Quit Jogging | Running Humor

Why I Quit Jogging | Running Humor: "I heard the car approaching but didn't pay much attention. I'd been jogging almost every day for six years and heard lots of cars behind me, so I'd learned to gauge their distance."

New Balance Minimus Trail Review

New Balance Minimus Trail Review: "The New Balance Minimus Trail is here… at least at iRunFar headquarters. Unlike most iRunFar reviews, we’re so excited to share this shoe with you that we’re going to review this shoe in an ongoing fashion."

The FIRST marathon training plan

The FIRST marathon training plan:
"You want to run a marathon but you can’t commit to a traditional training plan, maybe you don’t have the time or the interest. But that doesn’t need to stop you! Rónán Mac Con Iomaire details a revolutionary training plan and how it worked for him"

6 Corrective Exercises Triathletes Should Do Everyday | USA Triathlon

6 Corrective Exercises Triathletes Should Do Everyday
"With so much demand on the body from vigorous training, triathletes need to include building balance as part of their training plans. All athletes need core, hip and shoulder stability and ankle, hip and thoracic (mid-spine) mobility. The stronger your structure becomes the less you become injured and the higher your performance will soar."