Saturday, May 25, 2013

Friday, May 24, 2013

Race Day Preparation - How to Peak for Races and Events

Race Day Preparation - How to Peak for Races and Events: "One of the most important aspects of race day preparation is to time your training in order to peak on race day. Athletes use the term "peaking" to describe being in the absolute best condition (physical, emotional and mental) at a specific time for an event or race. Peaking is not easy to do, and it requires a lot of experience and planning, but there are things that can make peaking much more likely."

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Races We'll Be Watching This Weekend | Runner's World & Running Times

Races We'll Be Watching This Weekend | Runner's World & Running Times: "he Diamond League comes to NYC; Colorado hosts BolderBoulder."

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Running Quotes from John Bingham

Running Quotes from John Bingham: "Through his articles and best-selling books about running, John "the Penguin" Bingham has inspired hundreds of thousands of people to run for fun, fitness, and self-affirmation. Here are some running quotes from running writer and speaker John Bingham:"

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How to keep running when you have nothing left

How to keep running when you have nothing left: "It’s actually the most exciting part of every run when you know that NOW it’s a home run. Ok, by then everything that could hurt is hurting already anyway so there is no point to pay attention to any of it. At that point it’s a mind game."

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Don’t Wait – 101 Reasons to Start Running Today | Beyond Distance

Don’t Wait – 101 Reasons to Start Running Today | Beyond Distance: "Are you still debating if you should take up running as a form of exercise? The old saying from Thomas Jefferson “never put off till tomorrow what you can do today” is especially fitting when it comes to running."

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Running Shoes Infographic: How to Choose the Right Running Shoes for You

Running Shoes Infographic: How to Choose the Right Running Shoes for You: "
Running Shoes Infographic: How to Choose the Best Running Shoes
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Monday, May 20, 2013

Indy 500 Starting Grid: 97th Running Of 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing' At Indianapolis Motor Speedway Sunday Has Ed Carpenter On Pole For 33-Car Lineup May 26 : US : Sports World Report

Indy 500 Starting Grid: 97th Running Of 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing' At Indianapolis Motor Speedway Sunday Has Ed Carpenter On Pole For 33-Car Lineup May 26 : US : Sports World Report: "The Indy 500 is all set after the 33-car starting grid was finalized over the weekend and after Ed Carpenter won the pole earlier in the week, as Josef Newgarden and Graham Rahal made it into the final set after missing out on the first 24 places, putting together the fastest runs ni Bump Day in Indianapolis."

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Brooks Running Shoes Hit Their Stride - Forbes

Brooks Running Shoes Hit Their Stride - Forbes: "Brooks was a hot running brand in the 1970s and ’80s, but it also tried to be a full-on athletic company selling cleats, high-tops and a wide range of apparel."

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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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