The Crazy Club: You Know You're A Runner When
"Yesterday, I woke up with a killer headache, so bad that I could not make it out for my usual 6 AM run. I convinced myself that running was not the best thing for me at that moment but vowed to run even longer on Wednesday, my usual day off, to make up for it."
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Women's Running and Women Runners - What running taught me about life
Women's Running and Women Runners - What running taught me about life: "When I run, I have no grace whatsoever. I waddle like an angry pregnant duck. If I'm ever forced to look at a video of me running, I'll hide under the table. But hey, I feel terrific when it's over, and I'm getting some amazing cardio exercise."
Ultra-marathon man ends yearlong running challenge
Ultra-marathon man ends yearlong running challenge: "MONTREAL — Stefaan Engels, the Belgian ultra-marathoner who jogged through Montreal last summer in his quest to run a full 42-kilometre marathon every day for 365 days, has completed his journey."
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Fitness Partner Article
Fitness Partner Article: "Your training heart rate is a critical element in exercise. Taking your pulse and figuring your heart rate during a workout is one of the primary indicators in ascertaining the intensity level at which you and your heart is working. There are many ways to measure exercise intensity. The Karvonen Formula is one of most effective methods used to determine your heart rate. The Ratings of Perceived Exertion and the Talk Test methods are subjective measurements that can be used in addition to taking a pulse."
Friday, February 18, 2011
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."
"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."
Thursday, February 17, 2011
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."
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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."
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