Washington Running Report -- Feature Article

Washington Running Report -- Feature Article: The ability of runners to perform at peak levels is limited by how quickly their muscles recover and repair themselves after strenuous training. Although many factors contribute to recovery, nutrition, which may be the most important, is often neglected, misunderstood or surrounded by many misconceptions.

Fast Forward: The rise of Kenya's women runners

Fast Forward: The rise of Kenya's women runners: ITEN, Kenya -- The day that changed Emily Rotich's life dawned like any other. By the time the sun's rays touched the green and gold hills along Kenya's Great Rift Valley, the women who live there were already hard at work.

9 Little Steps to an Awesome 5K Run - by Dumb Little Man

9 Little Steps to an Awesome 5K Run - by Dumb Little Man: Five kilometers is a great distance for runners of all abilities. Its 3.106-mile length is perfect for the beginner looking to test their stamina.

What’s Your Total Work Volume? Running High Mileage and Reaching Your Potential

What’s Your Total Work Volume? Running High Mileage and Reaching Your Potential: "A lot of runners are looking for a silver bullet that’s going to make them faster. They think they just need that “one special ingredient” to their training plan and they’ll feel great, never get injured, and run PR’s every weekend."

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Runner reinvents the water bottle with Simple Hydration | Washington Times Communities

Runner reinvents the water bottle with Simple Hydration | Washington Times Communities: "NEW YORK, August 1, 2011—Brian Hock describes himself as an average runner living in Cincinnati, Ohio. He ran his first marathon at the age of 12, competed for the top-ranked high school team in Ohio, and then ran at Bowling Green State University."

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Higdon's Marathon Training Novice Supreme

Higdon's Marathon Training Novice Supreme: "I DESIGNED THIS PROGRAM FOR NEW RUNNERS, specifically those individuals new to the sport of long distance running who would like to start in the spring to get ready to run a marathon in the fall. Individuals who plan to get serious about their training and dedicate six or seven months to training for their first marathon."

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{ Kaileen Elise } Make Every Day Extraordinary » Blog Archive » Half Marathon Playlist

{ Kaileen Elise } Make Every Day Extraordinary » Blog Archive » Half Marathon Playlist: For the last three months, I have been in search of fun pump-up songs. Through my half marathon training, I collected upbeat pop tunes and dirty hip hop jams. The night before my big run I sat down for one last time, perfecting the order and making sure I didn’t have any songs I would want to skip.

4 Easy Ways to Become a Morning Person - Healthy Living on Shine

4 Easy Ways to Become a Morning Person - Healthy Living on Shine: I've always wanted to be one of those women who jump out of bed and into a pair of running shoes at 7 a.m. What an amazing feeling: to stroll into work after a three-mile jog, a Spinning class, or a series of sun salutations. But I wouldn't know.

10 Excuses To Be A Runner

10 Excuses To Be A Runner: Is your heart ticking a little too fast, even when you’re lounging on the couch, watching television? Does your stomach feel incredible pressure when you bend over to tie your shoes? Need to take a break at the top of the stairs? Running might be just what you’re looking for.

Running Barefoot: Heel Striking & Running Shoes

Running Barefoot: Heel Striking & Running Shoes: Approximately 75% of shod runners heel strike (Hasegawa et al., 2007). While we do not know the definitive reasons why the majority of shod runners heel strike, we propose several potential explanations:

Training for Your First Half Marathon

Training for Your First Half Marathon: The biggest question most first time half marathon runners face when they look in the mirror is, “Can I do it?” Let's answer that right now. Yes, you can. Absolutely. There are a bevy of training programs out there to ensure you are well prepared-mentally and physically-for race day.

7 Training Ideas That Changed My Running Forever

7 Training Ideas That Changed My Running Forever: Over the last 13 years of competitive running in high school, college, and beyond, I’ve picked up certain training strategies that I’ve incorporated into my current training. Some of these training principles are well-known while others are less common.