Running Times Magazine: Running on Empty

Running Times Magazine: Running on Empty

Everyone knows carbohydrates deliver the juice runners need to power through workouts and races. But emerging research suggests that, at least for marathoners, runners' dependency on carbs is a habit worth kicking: Break the carb addiction, and you might run faster, farther.

Mistakes I've made on the way to becoming a barefoot runner Run Natural | Run Natural

Mistakes I've made on the way to becoming a barefoot runner Run Natural

1. Back three years ago, bought a pair of minimalist shoes, ran my heart out in a local 5K, came in third place overall – and hurt my feet. There were days I could hardly walk. That was the end of barefoot/minimalist running for a couple of years.

The Number One Resource for Marathon Training

The Number One Resource for Marathon Training

Welcome to the most comprehensive site on the internet for marathon training. Our aim is to offer premiere specialized instruction and training for runners of all levels. On this site, you will learn to

Prerace Nutrition Tips From Runner's World.com

Prerace Nutrition Tips From Runner's World.com: "If you're like many runners, you've spent the last few months training for a big race. And as your 5-K, half-marathon, or marathon approaches, you're probably taking extra care with what you eat and drink. Maybe you're loading up on carbs, drinking lots of water, ordering extra servings of broccoli and beans. But are you doing the right thing?"

What happens when you wear the wrong running shoes | RunAddicts

What happens when you wear the wrong running shoes | RunAddicts: "Finding the RIGHT running shoes for YOU can be daunting task taking into consideration the endless options you have but it is certainly worth the effort. Your running shoes play a major role diminishing the effect of the hammering of your feet when they hit the ground. In addition, your shoes absorb all kinds shearing and twisting forces generated when you run."

Use Music To Improve Your Run Cadence

Use Music To Improve Your Run Cadence: "Written By Jene Shaw, posted on TriEurope
To increase your running efficiency and speed, you should develop a consistent metronomic cadence. The higher your turnover rate (steps taken per minute), the less time you spend in the air—which in turn reduces impact and lowers your risk of injury."

Cool Running | Portion Patrol

Cool Running | Portion Patrol: "Many of us run so that we can reward ourselves by eating whatever we want. Or, perhaps, vice versa: we eat so that we can run wherever we want."

Vibram FiveFingers

Vibram FiveFingers: "My story I am a physician (Podiatrist) and an avid runner. Eight years ago I was plagued by a foot injury know as sesamoiditis to my right great toe. The condition progressed to the point where my sesamoid bones in my great toe fractured."

ultraRUNNING Online - The Long Training Run

ultraRUNNING Online - The Long Training Run: "Ultrarunners are an idiosyncratic bunch. They practice the sport in a thousand peculiar and individual ways. But on any given weekend, a high percentage of them will all be doing pretty much the same thing: completing a long training run. That’s because the long run is widely recognized as the most important element in the ultrarunner’s training regime, especially for the beginner."

Science of Running: Running form and the Shoe Industry: where do we go from here?

Science of Running: Running form and the Shoe Industry: where do we go from here?: "Running form and shoes are the biggest topics in the running industry right now. I’ve written about each substantially and while I enjoy the topic, I sometimes get tired of focusing so much time on them. I try and balance the topics out with that of my real love, how to train, but can’t quite pull away from the form/shoe topic as the demand for such information is high and the amount of misinformation out there is incredible."

101 Greatest Training Tips of All TIme : MensHealth.com

101 Greatest Training Tips of All TIme

50 Mile Training Program | Run 100 Miles

50 Mile Training Program | Run 100 Miles:
"Training for a 50-mile race is certainly not a walk in the park. More like a looong run in the park. {wink} The training schedule below is the 50-mile training schedule that I am following after reviewing ultramarathon training programs from various endurance runners, authors and coaches around the country."