6 Steps to Build a Customized Training Plan

6 Steps to Build a Customized Training Plan: "I’ll be the first to say that I’m horrible at following training plans. I consider them more as suggestions than as plans set in stone."

Runner's Kick

Runner's Kick: "Life is like a 1600 meter race. The grueling run is four laps and mirrors what you feel when you begin any new pursuit."

Treadmill Workouts: Wake Up Workout : FITBLOGGER

Treadmill Workouts: Wake Up Workout : FITBLOGGER: "We’re getting to the end of winter and that usually means, if you’re a runner and not doing your winter workouts outdoors, then you’re on the dreadmill."

The Importance of Rest Days at Runner's World

The Importance of Rest Days at Runner's World: "Ron Hill, the British Olympic marathoner, has run every day since December 1964. That streak includes running the day after a car crash in which he broke his sternum. I'm all for consistency, but that seems to cross the line into compulsivity."

Blast More Calories - Runner's World

Blast More Calories - Runner's World: "The longer your run, the more calories you burn. If you're not in the habit of doing a long run, add one to your routine every other week. 'For beginners, a sensible way to build up is to add five minutes at a time,' says Runner's World coach Budd Coates. More advanced runners who routinely log hour-long runs can work up to runs that are 50 to 100 percent longer than their typical weekday run. But build up slowly, so your total weekly mileage doesn't jump by more than 10 percent in a single week."

Running Form For Distance Runners

Running Form For Distance Runners: "One often overlooked subject when learning to run is your running mechanics or running form. Many recreational runners make the assumption that running form is only important for competitive athletes."

My Trip To Antarctica Begins! | Bob Rebello’s Worldwide Marathons

My Trip To Antarctica Begins! | Bob Rebello’s Worldwide Marathons: "For those of you who have missed my most recent Facebook & Twitter posts, I am underway on my journey to Antarctica! Based on what I have read from people who have run the Antarctica marathon this will be the toughest marathon that I have run to date."

Running: Training Tips: Expert Advice from REI

Running: Training Tips: Expert Advice from REI: "Wear the right running shoes. If you have low arches and tend to pronate (have excessive inward foot movement), a straight lasted shoe is usually a good choice."

Find Your Online Running Community - That's Fit

Find Your Online Running Community - That's Fit: "You're not always going to be surrounded people who love to talk about running as much as you do, which is why finding an online running community is ideal for keeping the conversation (read: obsession) going. Here are handful of some great places to find other runners to trade tips, share knowledge and get (and give) support."

Barefoot Running: Ditch Your Shoes, Change Your Gait, An Honest Look at a Tired Debate | dailymile community blog

Barefoot Running: Ditch Your Shoes, Change Your Gait, An Honest Look at a Tired Debate | dailymile community blog: "The theme for last week here on the dailymile Blog was barefoot running. It’s odd, therefore, that my initial thought was to write a post reviewing my recent experience with four minimalist trail shoes."

What To Do When You Hit A Wall | Blog Of Impossible Things | Blog Of Impossible Things

What To Do When You Hit A Wall | Blog Of Impossible Things | Blog Of Impossible Things: "I’m about 6 weeks away from running my marathon and it definitely hasn’t been all peaches and ice cream. I’ve been ramping up mileage the past few weeks and it’s been rough."

It's Spring! Marathons, Anyone? | Girlwithnoname - Fitness at Home

It's Spring! Marathons, Anyone? | Girlwithnoname - Fitness at Home: "Running a marathon is the ultimate accomplishment for many a distance runner, but it is also the most difficult to achieve. Just running 26.2 miles is an accomplishment in and of itself, regardless of goals for completion times."