Shirtless Joggers « What Grinds Our Gears

Shirtless Joggers « What Grinds Our Gears: "We have absolutely nothing against jogging in and of itself. Jogging is well-intentioned and healthy until some Rico Suave wannabe tries to transform this form of exercise into his personal Right Said Fred “I’m Too Sexy”-inspired music video. Seriously, big guy? There are several violators that deserve to be specifically mentioned:"

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The Science of Sport: Training, talent, 10000 hours and the genes

The Science of Sport: Training, talent, 10000 hours and the genes: "The genetic influence on exercise performance is dizzyingly complex. So complex that my best efforts to explain how genes may impact on the science of performance will fail to capture just how enormously complex the various interactions are. "

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It’s Not All About Wii Fit | 7 Hi Tech Endorphin Pumpers that Make Fitness Fun » Exercise Equipment, Home Gyms

It’s Not All About Wii Fit | 7 Hi Tech Endorphin Pumpers that Make Fitness Fun » Exercise Equipment, Home Gyms: "There’s a fitness revolution underway. Technologically advanced exercise gadgets and equipment innovations are transforming not only how we exercise, but how we stay motivated to exercise."

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Runners get their own retreats | Well+Good NYC

Runners get their own retreats | Well+Good NYC: "In the yoga world, almost every studio hosts an annual retreat where overworked New York yogis can practice poolside pranayama and tropical trikonasanas."

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Never Walk - A talk about entrepreneurship and running : Observations and Thoughts

Never Walk - A talk about entrepreneurship and running : Observations and Thoughts: "This is one of the most inspired moments in the history of athletics: Roger Bannister crossing the finish line on 6 May 1954 during a meet between British AAA and Oxford University at Iffley Road Track in Oxford, United Kingdom, where he became the first human to run the mile in less than four minutes."

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Ask Lauren: Picky Bars!

Ask Lauren: Picky Bars!: "I started making Picky Bars for my gluten and dairy intolerant husband Jesse, and next thing I knew, people in Eugene started vibing on them. The food business was never something I envisioned myself involved in, but some things just kind of happen, and everything with Picky Bars has happened in such a way that it seems meant to be."

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Half-Marathon Special With Training Plans at Runner's World

Half-Marathon Special With Training Plans at Runner's World: "Our exclusive beginner's training plan, designed by Chicago-based coach and author Jenny Hadfield, is all about slow, steady improvement. Hadfield tells first-time half-marathoners to cross-train twice a week to build endurance, stave off burnout, and actively rest running muscles. She also instructs them to gradually progress from daily 30- to 50-minute runs. For longer runs, she recommends slow, "conversational-pace" outings of up to 10 miles—not 13—to elude injury."

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RossTraining.com Blog

RossTraining.com Blog: "British comedian Eddie Izzard recently ran 43 marathons in 51 days. With no prior running experience, the 47-year-old had only 5 weeks to prepare for the challenge. When it was all said and done, Eddie covered over 1100 miles throughout the United Kingdom to raise money for the Sports Relief charity group."

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Preparation will make recovery easier for marathon runners | PennLive.com

Preparation will make recovery easier for marathon runners | PennLive.com: "Training for a marathon is no easy task. Most people spend months — even years — conditioning their body to withstand a 26.2-mile run. But the end of a race may mark one of the most significant times for a runner:"

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Typical beginner problems: Breathlessness while jogging | My Jogstyle

Typical beginner problems: Breathlessness while jogging | My Jogstyle: "“Already after two minutes I can’t breathe anymore.” The right breathing technique is a great problem especially for jogging beginners. Most run out of breath already after short distances; the lungs seem to burst, the chest hurts. For many runners this is so demotivating that they soon give up on their resolution to run regularly. We give a few tips on how to overcome these problems in just a short time:"

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Command Your Body to Perform No Matter What Kind of Pain [quote] | The Art of Ass-Kicking

Command Your Body to Perform No Matter What Kind of Pain [quote] | The Art of Ass-Kicking: "I am here to tell you that you can command your body to perform no matter what kind of pain you are in."

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How to run 100 miles

How to run 100 miles: "


It is important to have a well thought out training plan that is followed passionately. My experiences have shown me that 45-50 miles per week including a long run of no less than 20 miles in that week is sufficient conditioning."

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