America, You're Exercising Wrong - That's Fit

America, You're Exercising Wrong - That's Fit: "Dr. Al Sears, a medical doctor, nutritionist and leading thinker in the field of integrative health, believes that the key to effective exercise for weight loss and overall health is not duration, but intensity. He thinks the long, slow constant speed aerobics that we've all been trained to believe is so good for us is exactly the wrong thing for us to be doing."

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Bike Shop Girl – Empowering women within cycling

Bike Shop Girl – Empowering women within cycling: "Peeling myself out from the warm covers early Sunday morning, the light wasn’t out yet and as I stumbled my way through getting dressed. It was going to…"

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Natural Running Center

Natural Running Center: "As a family physician, I firmly believe that children should play in their bare feet or in activity shoes that complement natural foot development and proper biomechanics of movement. Runners, walkers, coaches, and the medical community are all awakening to the benefits of allowing proper natural foot motion to occur in all of our daily "

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Book review: 'Complete Idiot's Guide to Marathon Training' relavent for beginners | Deseret News

Book review: 'Complete Idiot's Guide to Marathon Training' relavent for beginners | Deseret News: "Jumping into the marathon ring can be a bit intimidating, as can be some of the veteran marathon runners. Those relatively new to the sport are full of questions, but may not want to ask them for fear of being branded as, well, an “idiot.”"

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How to train for the London Marathon 2012 | Life and style | guardian.co.uk

How to train for the London Marathon 2012 | Life and style | guardian.co.uk: "The London Marathon ballot results are in. Running expert Sam Murphy shares eight training tips based on new research: long runs and carbs are out, protein and rest is in (well, sort of)"

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Watch finish line video at the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon | kare11.com

Watch finish line video at the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon | kare11.com: "MINNEAPOLIS -- The 30th running of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon is taking place today. Nearly 20,000 people will cross the finish line and 300,000 will be cheering them on."

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How Do You Calculate Training Zones With a Heart Rate Monitor? | Run to Win

How Do You Calculate Training Zones With a Heart Rate Monitor? | Run to Win: "As a runner, heart rate monitors are great devices that can help you train because they let you know when you are working too hard or not running hard enough."

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Stretch Your Calf Muscles | Dr Peggy Malone | Running Injuries | Shin Splints | Shin Splints Treatment | Shin Splint Treatment | Take Control of Your Health | Treating Shin Splints | How to Get Rid of Shin Splints | Treatment for Shin Splints

Stretch Your Calf Muscles | Dr Peggy Malone | Running Injuries | Shin Splints | Shin Splints Treatment | Shin Splint Treatment | Take Control of Your Health | Treating Shin Splints | How to Get Rid of Shin Splints | Treatment for Shin Splints: "I'm guessing you don't think much about your calves as you go about your day-to- day activities. There they are at the back of your lower leg, not doing much… so it seems. They have a crucial role in your ability to stay balanced, strong and injury free and so they are worth an introduction."

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Tarmac Meditations #46: Run a Mile, See How it Goes

Tarmac Meditations #46: Run a Mile, See How it Goes: "Raining like hell. Had a bad night after a long and unsatisfying conversation with a friend. I’m at a loss as how to help this friend or myself. Only thing that will help after a big cup of dark roast is to lace up and light out. I have to go shoot some runners later (shoot as in photograph). So now is the time. But the rain is hard and cold, and I have a meeting to go to, as well as words coming."

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2011 Antarctica Marathon Report - 7 Continents Finished! | Bob Rebello’s Worldwide Marathons

2011 Antarctica Marathon Report - 7 Continents Finished! | Bob Rebello’s Worldwide Marathons: "After 13+ years and 17 worldwide marathons I finally met the commitment I made to my donors in 1999 – “that I would finish marathons on all 7 continents”. I accomplished this on February 28, 2011 when I finished the Antarctica marathon, my 7th continent, in a time of 6:24. It was a very satisfying feeling crossing the finish line after what I consider my most difficult and physically demanding 26.2 miles that I have ever run."

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The Out & Back Route: Love it or Hate it? : FITBLOGGER

The Out & Back Route: Love it or Hate it? : FITBLOGGER: "The other day I was having a conversation with one of the sales reps that I work with who is also a runner. Obviously the first subject ofany conversation we have starts with, “how goes the running”? "

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How to become a morning runner! | RunAddicts

How to become a morning runner! | RunAddicts: "If you think that morning runners are miracle workers, think again! Yes, they deserve two thumbs up for ignoring the irresistible temptation of their cozy beds and choosing to hit the streets instead. And yes, we admit that becoming a morning runner is no smooth sailing especially if you are not a morning person at the first place. Still, we bet that after reading this article you will become a passionate Am runner. Let’s get started…"

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