Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Lean, Mean Gifts for the Fitness Zealot | Gizmodo UK

Lean, Mean Gifts for the Fitness Zealot | Gizmodo UK: "
Got someone in your life who’s addicted to exercise? Someone who proselytizes the active lifestyle? There are so many fitness-related items out there it’s hard to separate the muscular wheat from the sweaty chaff. But we’ve selected a few of our favourite items you could get your fit friend, if you can catch them"

'via Blog this'

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Life lessons: What running has taught me - Wilmington Running | Examiner.com

Life lessons: What running has taught me - Wilmington Running | Examiner.com: " was blessed enough to have two of my greatest running teachers be my parents, always willing to step in and provide guidance or company for a good long run, teeming with training advice as well as feedback on whatever teenage dilemma I was facing at the time. But running itself has taught me many life lessons I could not have solved any other way"

'via Blog this'

What's It Like: To be fitted for a running shoe | NewsOK.com

What's It Like: To be fitted for a running shoe | NewsOK.com: "Instead of making a decision after going online and reading a few reviews, you'll have a pair of shoes that was made for someone with your gait, arch height and your level of pronation."

'via Blog this'

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Snowshoe Running 101: Layer, Layer, Layer | Running | OutsideOnline.com

Snowshoe Running 101: Layer, Layer, Layer | Running | OutsideOnline.com: "You can wear your normal winter activewear for races, but with one caveat: your body is likely to heat up faster when snowshoeing. “The biggest thing a lot of beginners do is overdress,” Goins says. “I encourage people to wear light layers—things they can take off easily.”"

'via Blog this'

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Running In The Rain: Tips For Wet-weather Exercise | GirlsGoneSporty

Running In The Rain: Tips For Wet-weather Exercise | GirlsGoneSporty: "One winter spent running in the Pacific Northwest without waterproof gear was enough to teach me a lesson. It's miserable. Even with layers of clothing on, the wet still seeps in and you're left slogging along with marshy feet and about 10 pounds of additional weight on your body due to water-logged sweats. But, you don't have to take your tempo run to the treadmill or be a martyr to the monsoon. It's actually possible to enjoy wet-weather exercise when you use these tips for running in the rain. Trust me, they work!"

'via Blog this'

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Exercise helps the immune system, but marathoners can overdo it - News14.com

Exercise helps the immune system, but marathoners can overdo it - News14.com: "More than 5,000 people hit the road Saturday morning for the Charlotte Thunder Road Marathon and Half Marathon. About 1,200 ran the full 26.2 miles."

'via Blog this'