Barefoot running shoes: Better than traditional running shoes? - MayoClinic.com

Barefoot running shoes: Better than traditional running shoes? - MayoClinic.com: The latest trend among runners, barefoot running shoes look more like gloves than shoes. Indeed, they're often called five toe shoes

Running fads: Bare facts | The Economist

Running fads: Bare facts | The Economist: EVER since Christopher McDougall’s book “Born to Run” hit the bestseller lists in 2009, Zappos, an online shoe retailer, has struggled to keep up with demand for minimalist footwear.

The master of the two-run fun-run eyes a new fun one

The master of the two-run fun-run eyes a new fun one: DENNIS Bedford is a fanatical runner. Sydney's City2Surf, the sister event of The Sunday Age's City2Sea, has been run 41 times. Mr Bedford has run it, officially and in competition, 48 times. That's not a misprint.

To Stretch Or Not To Stretch? The Question For The Ages, Ouch « Anguished Repose

To Stretch Or Not To Stretch? The Question For The Ages, Ouch « Anguished Repose: "via ca.shine.yahoo.com You don’t need to look very far to find advice about stretching and exercise: the oft-cited wisdom is that they should go hand-in-hand, like peanut-butter and jelly or Bonnie and Clyde."

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The Ultrarunner Who Doesn't Know Where She's Going

The Ultrarunner Who Doesn't Know Where She's Going: "While the idea of running a marathon seems life-changing in a “bucket list” kind of way, the drudgery of a serious training plan can generate some second thoughts."

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Watch the New York Marathon in Two Minutes - Health - GOOD

Watch the New York Marathon in Two Minutes - Health - GOOD:

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Prevent Running Injuries: Inefficient Movement Patterns and the FMS

Prevent Running Injuries: Inefficient Movement Patterns and the FMS
Runners are always looking for the newest way to prevent running injuries and help them train smarter. From compression socks, foam rollers, and even full leg compression sleeves (ridiculous, aren’t they?).

Healthynomics » Q+A with Runblogger’s Pete Larson: Minimalist Running and More

Healthynomics » Q+A with Runblogger’s Pete Larson: Minimalist Running and More

If you’re a runner and looking for a great blog, look no further than Pete Larson’s blog, Runblogger.

Runblogger covers many topics ranging from minimalist running, running shoe reviews, running biomechanics and tips to make you a better runner. A great balance between exercise science, personal thoughts with some fun thrown in the mix.

RunTri: Qualify for Boston Marathon 2012: Qualifying Times, Best Races, Entry, Analysis and Advice

RunTri: Qualify for Boston Marathon 2012: Qualifying Times,
Best Races, Entry, Analysis and Advice
By Raymond Britt -- There is nothing like it in the world. Boston. The Boston Marathon. You'll know what I mean when you get there. But you have to qualify to get there, first.

Air Force Marathon to draw thousands this weekend - Dayton Business Journal

Air Force Marathon to draw thousands this weekend
Programme information:
Level: Intermediate; Men & Women
Where: In gym or at home
Components: Cardio (walking, then running) & stretches
Weeks: 6
Sessions per week: 4 x Walking/Running.

Fitness Programmes : Running: Intermediate: 10km in 6 weeks : Health24

Fitness Programmes : Running: Intermediate: 10km in 6 weeks : Health24
Programme information:
Level: Intermediate; Men & Women
Where: In gym or at home
Components: Cardio (walking, then running) & stretches
Weeks: 6
Sessions per week: 4 x Walking/Running.

Barefoot Running University » Barefoot Running

Barefoot Running University » Barefoot Running: "Our philosophy is deceptively simple. We provide you with a basic framework, then teach you the skills to evaluate your own experiences. This will help YOU develop the form and techniques that are best suited for your individual characteristics. See our GUIDING PRINCIPLES in the “About” section for a more thorough explanation of our philosophy. The following guidelines are the basics of our teaching methods."

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