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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…
One of the intricacies of running lies with whether or not one listens to music during the runs.
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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…
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…
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…
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…
In order for you to be able to run well and stay healthy, hydration is vital.
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Last Sunday saw the running of the 86th Comrades Marathon.
This marathons been run in South Africa since 1921, each year a crowd of athletes line up to tackle either the up or the down run. It's run between Pietermaritzburg and Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban being the main seaport in…
How to run long distance, or 50k in this case? If you are a runner, that may be a question you are asking yourself. If you are not a runner, you most likely perceive such feat as an act of madness. Give me a chance. There is reason to my…
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,…
Suffered a bad ankle or muscle pull from running? Running is probably one of the best ways to keep in shape. However, injuries from doing these exercises seem to be very common. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure. So how do you prevent running injury? The answer…
How to start running is not an easy problem to solve if you've never put your sneakers on, opened the door and bounded off with your legs carrying you at a fantastic speed. From the comfort of your sofa, that usually seems like nothing more than a fanciful dream. That's…
It needs not be announced that athletes should protect their bodies. Therefore they make sure that they are taking required safety precautions along with the training. Though the players are always very careful about these sensitive issues but then again at times, it so happens that athletes train so hard…
A few years ago a running buddy of mine held a lecture for the running group. He talked about ultra running and showed some pictures from UTMB, the Ultra Trail Mont-Blanc. It is a race around the Mont-Blanc massif in France, Italy and Switzerland with several high passes and about…
This probably sounds crazy to you, the notion of doing a physical activity when out of shape. But do you remember when you were not out of shape? What were you doing then? Could it be that you were active? Moving? Running maybe? My solution to getting back in shape…
I know some people seem to better equipped with what you need to become a good runner than other people. Some of us are just what you would call a nature talent. But I in fact don't believe in that. Of course some people can run faster than other people.…
Christopher McDougall does a great job of telling a great running story in “Born to Run.” He ties in an interesting story with some factual information about running. This is one of the best running books written in recent years. There have been many books on running but most just…
Whether you are an experienced athlete or brand new to the world of exercise, learning how to begin running is critical in making sure you get the most out of your time and energy.
One of the biggest mistakes a new runner can make is to start out going too…
Title – Importance of Pets in Our Lifes
In Today’s busy life due to the heavy work pressure No one have a sufficient time to meet with their friends, to play games, to do exercises etc. That’s why such types of People are always frustrated and doesn’t live their life…
There are many side effects of running that are positive and maybe somehow unexpected. The muscles all over the body get strengthened and some find it far easier to flag the sixpack we all have there somewhere under the fat layers on our stomach. Physical and psychological health issues tend…
Slow Burn: Burn Fat Faster by Exercising Slower by Stu Mittleman
One book. One simple concept. A life changing experience! These words best describe the impact this book has had on my life, my health, my fitness. Twelve months ago I began a search for a way to improve my…
There are tons and tons of running shoes on the market today; everything from super cushioned shoes to ultra minimalist shoes. The Altra Lone Peak fits into the minimalist category but it is a different kind of minimalist shoe.
Background: A minimalist running shoe is a shoe that provides little…
If you are just starting your running career, increasing your total mileage can feel like a very daunting goal. Fortunately, with a positive mindset and some dedication, I have found that it doesn't have to be as difficult as it may seem. Over the past few weeks I have made…
Before you start any workout routine it is vital to decide on the ideal workout gear. Exercise equipment must be cosy throughout exercising that you will be performing. It's also imperative that you purchase workout gear that is practical and not simply because it seems good on someone. Yes, it…
Sometime someone asks how I find time to run. And the same someone often says that he or she wouldn't have time to run. For me it is a question of priority. If you want to do something, you find the time to do it. Maybe I watch less television,…
Many of us who play sports would probably have experienced knee injuries whether slight or not. It might be that tangy pain in your knee, or even the feeling that your knee is about to fall off. With that said, don't take it too likely. Knee injuries not mended early…
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