Sunday, January 8, 2012

Half Ironman Training

Half Ironman Training: "If the Ironman is the ultimate multisport test, the Half Ironman is the gateway to a world of endurance training. Not long enough to require tons of training, yet hard enough to force you to exercise discipline and focus, the Half Iron distance is perfect for both the budding newbie and the hardened veteran."

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Friday, January 6, 2012

How to Run Beginners Guide

How to Run Beginners Guide: "Starting a new running habit can feel overwhelming to a beginner runner. If you're feeling intimidated or nervous about getting started with running, don't worry, that's completely normal. Instead of starting your running habit blindly, it's helpful to learn some basic information about running. Here are some of the basics about running to help you get started."

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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Excuses are for the weak. «

Excuses are for the weak. «: "As far as physical goals are concerned, 2011 has been HUGE for me. I have run a marathon, run my third half marathon, placed in my age group a handful of times and 5ks and 10ks, and even completed my first sprint triathlon."

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Why I Run: Ginny Flynn | another mother runner

Why I Run: Ginny Flynn | another mother runner: "Let’s find out what gets Ginny Flynn, a mom of three in Richmond, Virginia, running. Then saunter over to her blog or find her on Twitter."

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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

John Kynaston running the Highland Fling 08 race on Vimeo - StumbleUpon

John Kynaston running the Highland Fling 08 race on Vimeo - StumbleUpon:

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Importance of Hydration While Running | Running Australia

Importance of Hydration While Running | Running Australia: "A large percentage of the human body is made up of water. Therefore, it is fair to say that water is an important element of human life. Considering how essential water is to your health, you’d be surprised how many people simply don’t drink water."

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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

BBC Sport - London 2012: Triathlete Helen Jenkins happy to avoid spotlight

BBC Sport - London 2012: Triathlete Helen Jenkins happy to avoid spotlight: "While Alistair and Jonny Brownlee rack up victories, headlines and hype around their potential for an Olympic one-two, British team-mate Jenkins holds the women's triathlon world title and has a strong chance of gold at London 2012."

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Fetterman: Local runner Lea Velez has two goals in mind | Dallas-Fort Worth Running News - Sports News for Dallas, Texas - SportsDayDFW

Fetterman: Local runner Lea Velez has two goals in mind | Dallas-Fort Worth Running News - Sports News for Dallas, Texas - SportsDayDFW: "Lea Velez is program director of Back on My Feet-DFW, a national non-profit that promotes the self-sufficiency of the homeless population through running by building confidence, strength and self-esteem."

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Monday, January 2, 2012

Triracegear.com Releases the Results of their Triathlon Training Schedule Survey

Triracegear.com Releases the Results of their Triathlon Training Schedule Survey: "There is no doubting the amount of effort that the team at the site has put into this triathlon training schedule schedule survey with over three hundred triathlon runners taking part in the questionnaire that was sent out to members of the triathlon runner member list of Triracegear.com."

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101 Greatest Running Tips | Women's Health Magazine

101 Greatest Running Tips | Women's Health Magazine: "That's what a fellow marathoner yelled at me years ago in the middle of a very windy out-and-back marathon run."

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Sunday, January 1, 2012

Red Mountain Park trail run draws 300 (Video) | al.com

Red Mountain Park trail run draws 300 (Video) | al.com: "BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- The 1,200-acre Red Mountain Park won't open until later in 2012, but it hosted its first sporting event today as more than 300 people slogged through rugged, muddy hiking trails on 3-mile, 5-mile and 10-mile runs."

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The Unlikely Addiction of Marathon Running - EliteSpectrumSolutions.com

The Unlikely Addiction of Marathon Running - EliteSpectrumSolutions.com: "Admittedly, I’m no actual expert on running marathons. Although I have participated in numerous 5k’s, 15k’s, and half marathons, I have run just two marathons, achieving 4 hours and 25 minutes on my first, and 4 hours and 5 minutes on my second."

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