Thursday, March 10, 2011
Olympic marathon hopeful Sally Meyerhoff killed in bike accident - National marathon | Examiner.com
Olympic marathon hopeful Sally Meyerhoff killed in bike accident - National marathon | Examiner.com: "Sally Meyerhoff, a 27-year-old elite runner and qualifier for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, was killed in a cycling accident on Tuesday, March 9."
Peter Sagal's Thin Line at Runner's World
Peter Sagal's Thin Line at Runner's World: "Mirrors are not to be believed. You stand in front of them, knowing that you can't trust yourself as an arbiter of truth, so you turn from side to side, thinking that maybe, if you snap your head around quickly enough, you can actually see yourself as others see you. It never works, of course. You stare and you turn, and you wonder: Am I fat?"
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
The Roving Runner Goes Barefoot - NYTimes.com
The Roving Runner Goes Barefoot - NYTimes.com: "Some runners are tossing aside their cushioned, springy, supportive running shoes in favor of running barefoot. Others are opting for minimalist shoes that amount to thin-soled gloves for the feet. Barefoot running has been around awhile, but the best-selling book “Born to Run,” by Christopher McDougall, is largely credited with prompting a new barefoot boom."
Things I Always Do That Drive Me Crazy - Elite Feet
Things I Always Do That Drive Me Crazy - Elite Feet: "As a runner, there are some things that I constantly do that drive myself crazy. Some of them are so simple and stupid, yet I never seem to learn."
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Gym Training – The Plank
Gym Training – The Plank: "So the ‘Plank’? Why should you be interested at all? The plank is not just a core exercise for running but used in almost every sport to build the core. The core being you abdominal muscles back and hips."
Monday, March 7, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
The ASICS Blog | TRAINING: Running Nutrition: What to Eat and When
The ASICS Blog | TRAINING: Running Nutrition: What to Eat and When
Nutrition is one of the most important components of training—food is fuel for both your workout and your recovery. For a runner, good nutrition can mean the difference between having a great workout or a lousy one. Here are a few nutrition tips that are appropriate for runners at all levels, from beginners to marathoners.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Interval Training - Kickstart your Metabolism and Kick your Ass in 20 Minutes | Nerd Fitness
Interval Training - Kickstart your Metabolism and Kick your Ass in 20 Minutes
I used to run cross country in high school, and I’ve tried to get excited about running about a dozen times since then. After reading Born to Run, a fantastic book, about running, I even had myself convinced that I was going to LOVE running. Every time I get started, about ten minutes into my run, I just get bored as hell! I know some people love running, it makes them feel good, and it’s their primary form of exercise – I’m happy for you (and the info here will help you too!)
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