Saturday, May 18, 2013

Run the Right Way - Men's Fitness

Run the Right Way - Men's Fitness: "n any sport, optimizing your form will lead to better performance and fewer injuries. That is especially true in running, says Tim Hilden, a trainer and physical therapist at the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine in Boulder, Colo. Protect you muscles and joints and become a more efficient runner with his tips:"

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10 Ways to Walk Off Fat Faster - Health.com

10 Ways to Walk Off Fat Faster - Health.com: "By Tracy Teare
From Health magazine Here’s how to boost your calorie-burn big time—without much extra effort.

Use your arms

Vigorously pumping your bent arms helps you go faster—and burn more calories, says Lee Scott, walking coach and director of WoW Power Walking in Toronto"

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How to start running by spease

How to start running by spease: "Many people who want to lose weight turn to running because it is by far the fastest way to burn lots of calories and lose weight. To lose weight you must burn more calories than you take in, it’s really that simple."

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Running Warehouse: Run Like a Kenyan

Running Warehouse: Run Like a Kenyan: "Okay, so you're probably not going to move to 8,000 feet of altitude and devote yourself entirely to your athletics. One hundred twenty-mile weeks might not be on next week's agenda. And, yes, it's a little late to pick your parents with an eye toward getting dealt the best genetic hand. But that doesn't mean you can't still train like a Kenyan."

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Beginners Guide To Marathon Running | Infographics | Tribesports

Beginners Guide To Marathon Running | Infographics | Tribesports: "We love this marathon running infographic from CheapSally - it acts as a great beginners guide to the sport of marathon running."

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12-Year-Old Trail Running Phenom Wins XTERRA 21k | Outdoor Adventure Blog | OutsideOnline.com

12-Year-Old Trail Running Phenom Wins XTERRA 21k | Outdoor Adventure Blog | OutsideOnline.com: "Trail running is one of the few sports where the top women can compete with elite men, and often beat them—a phenomenon affectionately known among runners as “getting chicked.” Likewise, it's also one of the few sports that typically favors seasoned competitors, with many ultra trail runners not peaking until their mid 30s or even early 40s."

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Monday, May 13, 2013

Slim window of opportunity for runners hoping to still qualify for 2014 Boston Marathon - Marathon - Boston.com

Slim window of opportunity for runners hoping to still qualify for 2014 Boston Marathon - Marathon - Boston.com: "After the events of April 15, 2013, thousands of runners are determined to do whatever they can to earn an entry for the 2014 Boston Marathon. It’s already hard to get into Boston, one of the few marathons to require most runners to first run another marathon under a certain time in order to get in."

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Sunday, May 12, 2013

Runners, Yeah We're Different

Runners, Yeah We're Different: "In 1999 and 2000, Adidas ran a memorable ad campaign.  In my opinion, these are some of the greatest running shoe ads ever created.  Each one touches on something private I have experienced as a runner, something that a non-runner would probably appreciate. "

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Nancy Eckerson: Run for effective and efficient fitness gains - Fosters

Nancy Eckerson: Run for effective and efficient fitness gains - Fosters: "Research in the field of exercise science is booming and numerous studies are published monthly looking at all aspects of fitness and its impact on health. As a runner, if you run for the sport and competition then it is likely that general health benefits are secondary to your primary goals, particularly since a competitive runner exercises far more than the minimum required for good health. But if fitness or health is your primary reason to run, from a concrete goal to lose a certain amount of weight or a vague need to ‘get in shape’, then a couple of recent studies might peak your interest. One looks at the benefits of running versus walking for weight loss and the other at trying to determine the exercise frequency sweet spot – how often you may need to exercise to get the maximum health benefits.
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Thursday, May 9, 2013

5 rules for new triathletes - CNN.com

5 rules for new triathletes - CNN.com: "The Fit Nation "6-Pack" is visiting the National Training Center in Clermont, Florida, this week to learn more about biking, swimming and running. Like many newcomers to the sport of triathlon, they've made some mistakes early on. This trip, halfway through the training, is about fixing those mistakes."

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How to start running by spease

How to start running by spease: "Many people who want to lose weight turn to running because it is by far the fastest way to burn lots of calories and lose weight. To lose weight you must burn more calories than you take in, it’s really that simple."

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