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Running Schedule For Beginners - The Ultimate 6 Week Schedule To Keep You On Track
Its without question that if youve never done any running before then you will need a running schedule for beginners before you get started. Running is not a simple case of putting one foot in front of the other at pace in order to get fitter, stronger, lose weight, etc.…
Salomon Trail Running Shoes - A Review
Salomon Trail Running Shoes
After I completed my Couch to 5k programme I decided to increase my mileage and include some trail running. About 6 months ago I bought a pair of Salomon Trail Running Shoes and I have to say I have been more than pleased with them. Up…
Running Without Music
One of the intricacies of running lies with whether or not one listens to music during the runs.
3 top tips for 5k beginners
Hi,
Here are some tips that I found useful when I started off running 5k's:
1 ) Don't attempt to much too soon
I was really bad at doing this; I'd always start off being full of enthusiasm, doing too much do too much and either injuring myself or feeling…
Beginners Training for A Marathon
Less than 30% of marathon runners in reality meet their own expected time goal. Beginner marathoners usually find it difficult, even just finishing the race. So why does this concern happen after your entire training program? The following paragraphs will provide the beginner runner with several beginners training for a…
The Secret to Speed And Agility Drills
Speed kills. Every athlete has heard that saying eventually and for the most part it is true. This is why speed and agility drills are so important to do. Most sports are team sports but usually the team who can win the one on one battles end up winning most…
Best Running Watch – Which type should you get?
I love running watches. What is the best running watch for you to use? My favorite is a GPS running watch, but there are many others to choose from. Let’s talk about the two most popular types: GPS style and Pedometer style.
Running is more fun when you have a…
Don't Forget To Hydrate!
In order for you to be able to run well and stay healthy, hydration is vital.
Running the Race - Our Journey Through Life
My husband’s passion is for running races and for the great outdoors. He grew up in a city situated on a picturesque mountainside. He would sometimes opt to hike to and from school and he started running at quite an early age. Work and family later became demanding so he…
Interesting Hobby
Today I was attending a lecture on Icelandic grammar at the University of Akureyri. The teacher was talking about something he obviously found very interesting and he had no difficulty keeping our attention because he was so excited about this himself. Then, suddenly one of the students asked if the…
Why Do People Enjoy Running?
Don't you wish you could enjoy running as much as he is right now? I often used to ask myself "why do people enjoy running so much?" I still believe it's a legitimate question, especially for those of us who haven't experienced the joy of running their first mile or…
Kinesio Water Proof Tape
Kinesio tape is one of the best elastic tape that is used world widely not only athletes but by everyone who is suffering from the muscle cramp or injury. It work wonderfully by eliminating pain and starts showing its effectiveness just after it is applied over the body. It is…
Training to Run Your First Steps In This Great Activity
I am writing this article because I want to convince you that running is one of the best things you can become an addict of. It is no surprise that it has become a very popular activity.
The hard part will be to make it a habit. In the beginning,…
The Idiot Boss Who Went Running In Winter
What Fool Runs In Winter?
Nearly ten years ago my then manager announced to everyone that he is training for a marathon. It was in the middle of winter. Cold, gloomy, freezing. What an idiot, I thought. Did he not have better things to do? He would come to work…
Cross Training
Athletes use the term cross training when they train other sports than just the one they compete in. It is often recommended for runners because it can have good effects on the running speed and endurance and can also prevent injuries. There are countless other good reasons to do some…
Should You Be Wearing Shoes When You Run Or Not: The Debate Continues
The debate continues. Should you be wearing cushioned, modern shoes when you go out running or should you be barefoot instead? While some nation's runners have historically ran all their races and day to day running barefoot, others have come to the practice in more recent years, including those who…
Running Tips Beginners
Recently I wrote an article to summarise my two years of running (you can find the link to the article at the bottom of the page). What started as a means to improve energy levels, led to me finding a new passion. A passion for running! A great deal of…
What is Energy?
Energy is a word one often hears. People say they get energy from all sorts of things and sometimes I must admit that I am not sure what they mean. There aren't many calories in vegetables, but I often hear someone say he/she gets energy from eating a lot of…
How to Warm Up Before Exercising - Olympic Stretches
Warming up is probably one of the most important thing to do before you conduct any movement in your body. Even upon waking up, warming up your body would allow you to reduce the stiffness as well as the lethargic feeling. With that said, warming up before exercising will no…
Running Tip - Stretch Throughout The Day
As you embark on your journey of losing weight by running, remember to stretch throughout the day. Stretch in the morning, in the afternoon, before your run, after your run - make sure to stretch!
Looking for Extra Fun In 20s? Hold on to These Men Hobbies
Achieving a perfect balance between work life and personal life has become extremely difficult these days. If you have your dream job, you should give all your soul, heart, passion, energy and time into it. But, if your work doesn't give you the lust you're looking for, yet you're working…
Nikeplus Sportwatch Review
GPS watches area the cool thing in running now and the Nikeplus Sportwatch is no exception. GPS watches have been around for a few years and as with all electronics they are progressively getting better. I remember having a GPS the size of a large book and still not being…
My Top 3 Weather Conditions To Run In
When putting on your running shoes, preparing to go for a run, there is a few things that we always check before we head out the door. The biggest one is the weather. It effects how we dress and and sets the tone on how the run could turn out.…
Personal Protection Alarm For Runners
It is my personal opinion that every one should carry some kind of personal protection alarm with him or her. You always have to be prepared to protect your self against an attacker.
Runners and joggers are a special group of people who can be attacked and need a different…
The Dark Side Of Running
Life isn't always easy.
Running can be really hard when every muscle of your body aches, the knees, hips, ankles and all other joints scream, your stomach aches, you want to throw up or need a toilet desperately, your hands swell, your face gets bright red, you sweat like a…
Get Faster at Running - Improve Quicker to Sprint Past Your Competition
Being able to run faster than your competition is something anyone can do. Although it may not be easy at first glance, the ability to improve running speed can be cultivated and nurtured through simple techniques that i will highlight in this article.
First off, one very important thing you…
A Brief Overview Of the Functionality And Qualities Of Kt Sports Tape
Sports are not limited to a certain place or area. It is played all across the world. The challenges that the athletes and players face are almost the same. The requirements of different athletes are also similar. The injuries are also common among the athletes. Usually the muscles and joints…
How To Run More Efficiently And With Fewer Injuries
Running is thought to be a simple exercise. You go out and put one foot in front of the other and the more rapidly you do it the faster you’ll go. That is exactly what running is but how to run efficiently and with minimal injury is another story. Just…
A Shoe, Is It A Sign
A Shoe
Whenever I ponder about the topic of shoes, the first thing that snaps to my mind is the Monty Python scene from the 'Life of Brian'. The shoe has been with us for millennia and plays a great role in running. It is probably the only tool a…
Lizzy Hawker, Ultra Runner And Winner Of the Utmb
Races longer than the traditional 42,2 km marathon are referred to as ultrarunning. Distances like 50 km, 50 miles, 100 km and 100 miles are common, but anything over 42,2 kilometers can count as an ultra race.
One of the famous ultra races is the UTMB, Ultra Trail Mont Blanc,…