Running in Reverse - NYTimes.com

Running in Reverse - NYTimes.com: "Backward running, also known as reverse or retro running, is not as celebrated as barefoot running and will never be mistaken for the natural way to run. But a small body of science suggests that backward running enables people to avoid or recover from common injuries, burn extra calories, sharpen balance and, not least, mix up their daily routine."

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Duo to Run 125 Miles for Charity at Energy Fitness - Smithtown, NY Patch

Duo to Run 125 Miles for Charity at Energy Fitness - Smithtown, NY Patch: "In support of Friends of Karen, an organization that helps children in the tri-state area diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses, two men will attempt to run 125 miles on the treadmills at Energy Fitness in St. James."

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Running Is Good—But Not for Too Long or Too Far | Fitness | Washingtonian

Running Is Good—But Not for Too Long or Too Far | Fitness | Washingtonian: "To fitness enthusiasts and athletes alike, running is the end-all, be-all. It’s what many athletes do to warm up, train, and cool down. It’s how 9-to-5ers start their day, with a brisk jog through neighboring streets. To many, running is a way of life."

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Time Off After A Marathon Or Keep On Running?

Time Off After A Marathon Or Keep On Running?: "If you ran a marathon this fall, you’re probably pretty fit. Logging all of those miles for four to five months means you have a huge aerobic base. So what next? Should you start your next marathon training plan soon or perhaps re-focus on racing shorter distances from 5K to the half marathon? Or should you just shut things down, take a long break and let your body fully recover?"

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Fitness News: This Type of Running May Be Bad for Your Brain (What?): Vitamin G: glamour.com

Fitness News: This Type of Running May Be Bad for Your Brain (What?): Vitamin G: glamour.com: "First last week's startling news linking lots of running with impacts on the heart, and now we hear that runners who jog in city environments may be more prone to cognitive decline? (Or, as NBC's headline read: "Urban Jogging May Be Making You Dumber")."

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Run in the Cold? Yes, You Can - Odenton-Severn, MD Patch

Run in the Cold? Yes, You Can - Odenton-Severn, MD Patch: "If you want to burn some extra calories before you indulge in the Christmas cookies, here are some local opportunities to log a few miles. Click on the links for additonal information."

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Hostility Lingers Over Handling of New York City Marathon’s Cancellation - NYTimes.com

Hostility Lingers Over Handling of New York City Marathon’s Cancellation - NYTimes.com: "When Mary Wittenberg, the chief executive of New York Road Runners, told the mayor she wanted to cancel the New York City Marathon last Friday, she hoped that the furor over the race would end and her organization could get to work helping residents affected by Hurricane Sandy."

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Brooklyn Marathon Not Allowed to Expand Its Field - NYTimes.com

Brooklyn Marathon Not Allowed to Expand Its Field - NYTimes.com: "Some runners shut out of the New York City Marathon last Sunday were hoping to run the Brooklyn Marathon on Nov. 18 instead.  The organizers of that race, NYCRUNS, opened a waiting list and asked for approval from the Prospect Park Alliance to expand its permit from 500 to between 1,000 and 2,500 runners."

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Running in Reverse - NYTimes.com

Running in Reverse - NYTimes.com: "Backward running, also known as reverse or retro running, is not as celebrated as barefoot running and will never be mistaken for the natural way to run. But a small body of science suggests that backward running enables people to avoid or recover from common injuries, burn extra calories, sharpen balance and, not least, mix up their daily routine."

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Running Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - What about running and losing weight? on MedicineNet

Running Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - What about running and losing weight? on MedicineNet: "According to the laws of physics, you should burn the same number of calories whether you walk or run the same distance. "

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Running Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - Why run? on MedicineNet

Running Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - Why run? on MedicineNet: "The benefits of vigorous exercise are well described. The American College of Sports Medicine Position Statement on Exercise is a document chock-full of studies proving that vigorous exercise yields plenty of health benefits."

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Running (Jogging) Health Benefits, Tips, Techniques, Injuries and Training Programs on MedicineNet.com

Running (Jogging) Health Benefits, Tips, Techniques, Injuries and Training Programs on MedicineNet.com: "Human beings started walking and running some 4-6 million years ago when we evolved and rose from all fours. Ten thousand years ago, hunter-gatherers like the Tarahumara Indians in Mexico,"

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