Blast More Calories - Runner's World

Blast More Calories - Runner's World: "The longer your run, the more calories you burn. If you're not in the habit of doing a long run, add one to your routine every other week. 'For beginners, a sensible way to build up is to add five minutes at a time,' says Runner's World coach Budd Coates. More advanced runners who routinely log hour-long runs can work up to runs that are 50 to 100 percent longer than their typical weekday run. But build up slowly, so your total weekly mileage doesn't jump by more than 10 percent in a single week."

Running Form For Distance Runners

Running Form For Distance Runners: "One often overlooked subject when learning to run is your running mechanics or running form. Many recreational runners make the assumption that running form is only important for competitive athletes."

My Trip To Antarctica Begins! | Bob Rebello’s Worldwide Marathons

My Trip To Antarctica Begins! | Bob Rebello’s Worldwide Marathons: "For those of you who have missed my most recent Facebook & Twitter posts, I am underway on my journey to Antarctica! Based on what I have read from people who have run the Antarctica marathon this will be the toughest marathon that I have run to date."

Running: Training Tips: Expert Advice from REI

Running: Training Tips: Expert Advice from REI: "Wear the right running shoes. If you have low arches and tend to pronate (have excessive inward foot movement), a straight lasted shoe is usually a good choice."

Find Your Online Running Community - That's Fit

Find Your Online Running Community - That's Fit: "You're not always going to be surrounded people who love to talk about running as much as you do, which is why finding an online running community is ideal for keeping the conversation (read: obsession) going. Here are handful of some great places to find other runners to trade tips, share knowledge and get (and give) support."

Barefoot Running: Ditch Your Shoes, Change Your Gait, An Honest Look at a Tired Debate | dailymile community blog

Barefoot Running: Ditch Your Shoes, Change Your Gait, An Honest Look at a Tired Debate | dailymile community blog: "The theme for last week here on the dailymile Blog was barefoot running. It’s odd, therefore, that my initial thought was to write a post reviewing my recent experience with four minimalist trail shoes."

What To Do When You Hit A Wall | Blog Of Impossible Things | Blog Of Impossible Things

What To Do When You Hit A Wall | Blog Of Impossible Things | Blog Of Impossible Things: "I’m about 6 weeks away from running my marathon and it definitely hasn’t been all peaches and ice cream. I’ve been ramping up mileage the past few weeks and it’s been rough."

It's Spring! Marathons, Anyone? | Girlwithnoname - Fitness at Home

It's Spring! Marathons, Anyone? | Girlwithnoname - Fitness at Home: "Running a marathon is the ultimate accomplishment for many a distance runner, but it is also the most difficult to achieve. Just running 26.2 miles is an accomplishment in and of itself, regardless of goals for completion times."

Pace Setters for Elite Runners at Runner's World

Pace Setters for Elite Runners at Runner's World: "MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, JANUARY 28, 2011: MOST OF THE CROWD of 9,600 was on its feet as Bernard Lagat tried to chase down Ethiopia's Deresse Mekonnen over the final two laps of the Wanamaker Mile, the climactic event of the day's Millrose Games."

Relax and Recharge to Run Faster at Runner's World

Relax and Recharge to Run Faster at Runner's World: "Runners who sweat every detail of a workout—pace, distance, effort—may not think twice about a 'recovery day' on their training program. After all, rest is easy, right? But while some people are more than happy to take a day on the couch, others can't resist going for a bike ride or even a light three-mile jog. Which is best?"

Ultra Running Madness | RunAddicts

Ultra Running Madness | RunAddicts: "I was in a local bookstore recently and I was asked by a sales associate if I needed help finding anything. Curious, I asked him if they had any books on ultra running. His response was, “what is ultra running?” So I gladly explained what ultra running and ultra marathons are. He responded by saying – “why would anyone want to run a race longer than a standard marathon?” Honestly, I couldn’t give him an answer because I didn’t know!!!!"

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:"