The Perfect Training Week From Runner's World

The Perfect Training Week From Runner's World: "What's your plan for your next run? You'll probably run the way you feel, that is, as far and as fast (or slow) as the spirit moves you, or time allows. And while that approach is fine in the short-term, there's value in having a little more structure to your weekly workouts. The right plan helps you stay motivated, run the right mix of workouts to build your fitness while minimizing injury risk, and get enough recovery time to avoid fatigue. Here's how to design your perfect running week."

The Runner’s Body as a System: Creating More Holistic Training

The Runner’s Body as a System: Creating More Holistic Training: "While running, your body is orchestrating a complex symphony of muscle movements that help you absorb shock, transfer energy, and stay upright."

Inspirational Running Quotations - Blindrunner.com

Inspirational Running Quotations - Blindrunner.com: "Below are a collection of famous quotations and sayings that somehow relate to us runners (blind or sighted), that you may find interesting, inspiring or just plain funny. I hope you enjoy them."

Low-Calorie, Portable Snacks

Low-Calorie, Portable Snacks: "Out and about with nothing to eat? These healthy, low-calorie snacks will keep you shopping until you drop.
Fruit and Yogurt Parfait
It's a familiar story: You're out for what seems like hours, running errands, shopping at the mall, or driving all day, when suddenly you feel that growl in your belly."

How Many Calories Are You Really Burning? | From Runner's World

How Many Calories Are You Really Burning? | From Runner's World: "If you think running and walking both torch the same number of calories per mile, you better put down that cookie."

The Runner's Pizza From Runner's World

The Runner's Pizza From Runner's World: "Runners love pizza so much that most eat about one medium pie every month. Trouble is, many are high-fat disasters with few nutritionally redeeming qualities. One solution? Make your own at home and load it with good-for-you ingredients. Choose your crust, sauce, cheese, and toppings, then assemble the pizza on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 450° F for 10 to 15 minutes."

March 14: The "Afterburn" Exists, and It Can Be Very Significant | Peak Performance

March 14: The "Afterburn" Exists, and It Can Be Very Significant | Peak Performance: "Over the last 30+ years, I've read countless scientific papers and abstracts on subjects of interest to me: running, fitness, health and related topics. No area has proven more perplexing, confusing and just-plain unsubstantiated than EPOC–excess post oxygen consumption, popularly known as 'after burn.' EPOC refers to the calories you burn after exercise as your body transitions from a revved-up state to its normal functioning."

You Don’t Have to Run a Marathon. | Daily Garnish

You Don’t Have to Run a Marathon. | Daily Garnish: "A few years ago, I pulled my head out of the sand and started paying attention to my health and nutrition, and found that life was suddenly much better for me. With a new found love for nutrition and success stories, I found myself totally fascinated by the hit TV series, The Biggest Loser."

The Logic of Long Distance: Not the Best Run, Not the Worst

The Logic of Long Distance: Not the Best Run, Not the Worst: "Why do I do this? (My feet hurt.) Why? Well, it's the need, I guess, for some sort of authentic experience. (My hip joint hurts.) As opposed to the merely synthetic experience of books, movies, TV, regular urban living. (My neck hurts.)"

How to Organize Your Own Race for Runners | Community

How to Organize Your Own Race for Runners | Community: "They encourage us to run, they give us water when we are thirsty, and they tell us that we did a good job when we are finished – those energetic race directors with the clipboards and walkie-talkies. Have you ever wanted to become one of them, even for a race of 50 participants?"

Plastic Gorilla Feet Give You Twinkle Toes | Product Reviews | Wired.com

Plastic Gorilla Feet Give You Twinkle Toes | Product Reviews | Wired.com: "Minutes after wiggling my feet into these five-toed monstrosities I was creeping across a coworker’s desk like Spider-man. Sadly, Vibram FiveFingers don’t actually let you stick to walls and ceilings, but they are wickedly fun to wear."

The World’s Most Expensive Running Shoe — ECCO BIOMs « ZERO DROP

The World’s Most Expensive Running Shoe — ECCO BIOMs « ZERO DROP: "I really hadn’t give much thought to ECCO's new line of “motion-control” BIOM running shoes which has been trying to muscle its way into the hearts and midsoles of minimalist runners since late 2009."