Archive for the 'Running' Category

How to Start Running

By Flo Karp
So you’re feeling a little soft in the middle?  Or maybe you realize your heart hasn’t been asked to do much lately and it’s time to get healthy.  Whatever the reason, there’s absolutely no quicker or more effective way to lose weight, turn back the clock and get into great shape than to [...]

More Running Tips For Beginners

By Dominique De Rooij
Are you looking for some running tips for beginners? You are eager, enthusiastic and ready to improve your fitness? Then check out this article for some important tips to get you off to the right start.
Are you a beginning runner? Need a few tips to get you started? Here are some important [...]

Be a Better Runner With a GPS Running Watch

By Jen Dailey
Serious runners have a brand new tool to help them train to be the best athlete they can be. This new type of gadget – the GPS running watch is designed to assist in training by keeping track of your progress and helping you plan your workouts. Instantly get access to information on [...]

The Accomplished 5k Runners Guide

By Jago T Holmes
5k runners arrive from all walks of life and have a number of reasons for wanting to run one. Many want to build up their fitness levels and feel happier about themselves. Others are aiming to lose weight and see the target of running a 5k as a worthy motivator. Others like [...]

Beginners Running Schedules Plan Your Results!

By James Paz
All good beginners running schedules need to address key factors in order help any beginner make progress. You need to schedule when you’re going to run, how long you’re going to run, and when you should just put your feet up. These among other aspects all need to be considered when preparing a [...]

Running Shoes That Promise to Improve Your Running Style

By Dean Armstrong
Barefoot Running and Forefoot Strike seem to be the key words for runners in 2009. At this time we are seeing more and more Brands launching and promoting shoes that promise to improve your running style, either by creating a barefoot feeling or by promoting midfoot and forefoot strike.
Why Barefoot?
We know how shock [...]

Sprinting Drills That Will Give You the Edge on Your Competition

By A. J. Jackson
If you want the edge in the competition you should remember to stick with the basics and stay consistent with your workouts. So here are 3 sprint drills that you should perform throughout the year so you can get the edge on your competition.
Bounding Drills
Bounding Drills will help keep your muscles flexible [...]

GPS Running Watch 3 Features You Need For Running Success

By Dan Morton
If you run for exercise, fun or competition, and unless you’ve lived in a cave over the past few years, then you have probably have heard of a GPS running watch. If you own one, then you know how important they can be to anyone who runs – for cardiovascular conditioning, relaxation, or [...]

Sprinting Mechanics

By Ayo Olabode
 Sprinting fast is much more than just putting on a pair of sprinting spikes and heading out to the track while moving as fast as possible. Being able to run fast times requires a combination of relaxation, arm swing and leg action. All Olympic sprint champions have mastered the major objectives to a [...]

Running Injury Prevention

By David A Kingston
Injury prevention is a must for all levels of Marathon runner. If you are injured you can’t do the training and if you can’t do the training the chances of you reaching your potential will diminish somewhat.
An often understated and overlooked vital piece of running equipment is your running shoe. A good [...]