Dealing with Blisters, Avoiding Ankle Pain and Other Lessons From My Second 5k Race | The Art of Ass-Kicking

Dealing with Blisters, Avoiding Ankle Pain and Other Lessons From My Second 5k Race | The Art of Ass-Kicking: "I finished my second 5k race a few weeks ago at Steven’s Creek Trail. I ran with my roommate Michael (who’s doing his own startup OYO Glasses) and completed it in 25:58, finishing 72nd out of 232 people (7th out of the 16 guys in my age group). It was slower than my first 5k by about 90 seconds which is kind of a bummer, but my training was also a bit off (you’ll see why in a minute). Also, this time I had shorts on. "

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Marathon Geeks

Marathon Geeks:

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I Want to… Run a 5K! | Health and Fitness Articles, News, and Tips – Greatist.com

I Want to… Run a 5K! | Health and Fitness Articles, News, and Tips – Greatist.com: "Head to any park with a runners’ lane and it might seem like some people are just born to run. In their sweat-wicking singlets, these athletic specimens are swift, speedy, and (shockingly) smiling. But not everyone is built for the open road (or treadmill), and the hopes of running that next big marathon might be a wee bit lofty— especially considering the dust collecting on those running shoes."

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Motivation Monday: My Half Marathon Race Recap | Fitness Cheerleader

Motivation Monday: My Half Marathon Race Recap | Fitness Cheerleader: "Last week was a great week for me – taper week, ending with the half marathon race on Sunday (yesterday) that I’ve been training for since early August. My taper included only two runs: one on Tuesday – a 6k with Amber in the jogging stroller, and another on Thursday – a 5k pushing Amber, then I rested until my race on Sunday."

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App of the Week - Runkeeper

App of the Week - Runkeeper: "If you've been following the articles this week, you might have noticed a bit of a pattern developing. If you haven't been following, first of all, shame on you, and second, we've been covering running a good deal this week. Check the links after the article to get caught up. So I thought to myself, "Mr. Nerdy Werds, how should we put the bow on this week's articles?" Naturally, the answer is an App of the Week about running. So if you've gotten full blown barefoot fever, we have the perfect app you. It's called RunKeeper, and I personally don't go running without it."

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Top 10 Marathon Tips - Wellsphere

Top 10 Marathon Tips - Wellsphere: "
My road group are getting ready to do their final really long run tomorrow (22 miles) before the Austin marathon (I will use it as part of my last really long running weekend before Rocky Raccoon). Some of them have never run this distance before and this is a daunting step leading up to their first marathon, so I've been peppering them with tips, strategies and mental tricks to help see them through. Here are my "top 10" marathon tips and tricks in case any of my readers are in a similar position. "

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ultraRUNNING Online - Demystifying the BONK

ultraRUNNING Online - Demystifying the BONK: "Bonking, hitting-the-wall, crash and burn, total muscle fatigue, whatever the name – as an ultrarunner, this is your worst nightmare. When you are beginning to lose it, the cause of your meltdown matters less than the vision of your training, goals and dreams drifting out the window. But there are different kinds of bonking and a variety of causes. Besides the obvious lack of adequate physical training, which we will not discuss here, most causes begin with a nutritional imbalance."

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Science of Running: How to spot bad science and fads- Determining whether an idea is worthwhile:

Science of Running: How to spot bad science and fads- Determining whether an idea is worthwhile:: "This is a blog straight from email requests. It’s not exactly about training, but one of the most frequent and perhaps most important question I get asked is how the heck do you spot the good stuff from the crap"

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USTrailrunner::Trail Running Trail Reviews, Race Info, Trail Running gear and Trail Running Community

USTrailrunner::Trail Running Trail Reviews, Race Info, Trail Running gear and Trail Running Community: "Today was the first day for a run in the Merrill Trail Glove. After several days off and on of wearing the shoe for a whole day I was ready to try them out for their real purpose, running. I went for a short run on paved streets. I made sure to have no distance goal but rather be really in tune to how they, and my body felt. Any concern I had about how my feet would feel on pavement quickly evaporated as I took off down the block. There was no need to be hyper-vigalent about where I placed my feet. The outsole of the Merrill Trail Glove definitely kept me protected. The first thing I noticed was that I felt like I 'could' run a lot faster and longer. This was due to the light weight of the shoe."

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Hot Chocolate Run set for Sunday in Northampton | masslive.com

Hot Chocolate Run set for Sunday in Northampton | masslive.com: "The Hot Chocolate Run must be doing something right because the fund-raiser for Safe Passage has gotten bigger and bigger every year since it began in 2004."

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Running in The Zone | Running Technique | Running Fitness

Running in The Zone | Running Technique | Running Fitness: "Running in The Zone has to be one of the most satisfying experiences. When it all fits together it can seem effortless and intensely rewarding. "

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Cool Running "Couch-to-5K"® Running Plan | Beginner Running

Cool Running "Couch-to-5K"® Running Plan | Beginner Running: "This beginner's running schedule was made famous through CoolRunning.com and has helped thousands of new runners get off the couch and onto the roads, running 3 miles in just two months! Now, for the first time, this popular program is available in an online format through Active Trainer. Enjoy!"

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