Running Times Magazine: Myths About Running in Heat

Running Times Magazine: Myths About Running in Heat: "After hundreds of thousands of years, you might think that we as a species would have our physiology down pat. The process of working hard, recovering and getting stronger seems almost instinctual these days, even if in many ways its application to running is somewhat recent. Yet if science has shown us anything since the days of Descartes, it's that one minute's moment of genius insight ('Drink as many fluids as you can in a marathon') is the next moment's blunder ('Drink too much water and you could die of hyponatremia'). Science, it seems, is an evolving art."

10-Minute Plyometric Workout for Runners | Active.com

10-Minute Plyometric Workout for Runners | Active.com: "You got home from work late. You were going to run for 45 minutes, but now you've only got 10 minutes before your best friend picks you up for dinner."

Strength Running – Online Running Coach – Run Faster in the 5k – Marathon

Strength Running – Online Running Coach – Run Faster in the 5k – Marathon: "With a good hill, you can train almost perfectly. Hills build leg strength, increase your running economy (efficiency), prevent injuries, reduce impact forces on your legs, increase stride power, and improve the neuromuscular communication pathway."

Improve Your Running Form From Head to Toe

Improve Your Running Form From Head to Toe: "Good posture, an efficient stride, and having all your parts moving as a cohesive unit is the first step to becoming a faster runner."

Parkour / Free Running / Urban Acrobat - StumbleUpon

Parkour / Free Running / Urban Acrobat - StumbleUpon

Fun Runs for Runners Who Hate Running Races | Bizarre Bytes

Fun Runs for Runners Who Hate Running Races | Bizarre Bytes: "For many runners, running races takes the fun out of running, especially for those who run for fun instead of competition. Indeed, running is often a solo sport in which you can compete against yourself, breaking your own time or distance in order to improve, so some runners may not feel the need to run in groups or take part in races."

Exercises That Help You Get Faster At Running | LIVESTRONG.COM

Exercises That Help You Get Faster At Running | LIVESTRONG.COM: "Whether your goal is to qualify for the Boston Marathon or finish in your age division in the local charity 5K, there are a variety of effective exercises that can improve running speed. When adding any new exercise to your program, it's important to listen to your body and not attempt to work through pain or injury."

First Triathlon: The Training

First Triathlon: The Training: "When my good friend Tania, who helped cheer and pace me to a personal best in the 2009 Chicago Marathon, suggested we do a triathlon together, I figured now was as good a time as any. I could swim, bike and run, right?"

Perfect landing | Harvard Gazette

Perfect landing | Harvard Gazette: "New research is casting doubt on the old adage, “All you need to run is a pair of shoes.”"

Running While Traveling: Why You Should and How to Go About It | BootsnAll Travel Articles

Running While Traveling: Why You Should and How to Go About It | BootsnAll Travel Articles: "When I set off on my around the world adventure nearly six months ago, I decided to run marathons along the way to do some fundraising. Excited about my latest and greatest idea, I immediately shared it with friends and family. The responses, sadly, were not so positive."

Running Shoe Buyers Guide - Dick's Sporting Goods

Running Shoe Buyers Guide - Dick's Sporting Goods: "Few activities put more stress on the feet and body than running. Finding a shoe that offers the cushioning and stability to match your running style and foot shape is essential not only to your comfort, but also your overall health. The wrong shoe can move the stress on your feet all the way up to the hips and the lower back, where it can cause serious problems"

15 Shoes That Mimic Barefoot Running | Active.com

15 Shoes That Mimic Barefoot Running | Active.com: "In response to all the current interest in barefoot running--spurred on by Chris McDougall's Born to Run book and the recent study published in the journal Nature by Dr. Daniel Lieberman suggesting that barefoot or minimal-shoe running creates less impact on your legs--I've come up with a list of recommended shoes to try if running barefoot is just not what you're drawn to"