So
You Want to Run? Tips for Success
10 Ways to Keep Cool While
Exercising or Running in Summer Heat
Exercising in hot weather, especially when it's humid, takes
more energy and is harder to do. Yet, if you are aware of
these factors, and you follow these precautions, you can be
safe and happy exercising throughout the summer.
Secrets for Weathering the
Cold When Running or Cycling
How can you survive the winter cold, stay in shape, and keep
from gaining extra weight over the cold winter months?
10 Tips for Avoiding Shin Splints,
Runner's Knee, and Other Common Injuries
While running, your feet strike the ground anywhere from 800
to 2,000 times a mile, at a force of about three to five times
your body weight, leaving you vulnerable to injury. Learn
how to protect yourself from these injuries.
Finding Running Shoes That Fit
Your feet have 26 bones and over 100 muscles, ligaments, tendons,
and other soft tissue components that all work together to
give you balance, support, and cushioning. They are built
to withstand the pressure of walking and running, but only
if you take proper care of them.
Hill Running With An Attitude!
We rounded a corner and I saw it. The "HILL." Or
rather I should say the "MOUNTAIN!" Up and up it
rose. As far as I could see. Oh no, I moaned inwardly. I was
about to find out what hill running was really like!
10 Tips to Keep on Running
If you have problems staying motivated or finding the time
to work out, try some of these tips.
Fitness Training: It's Not
Easy Anymore
Remember when you were a kid and wanted to run all you had
to do was put on a pair of sneakers, lace them up, hit the
sidewalk and start moving your feet at a fast clip?
Humor and Essays
Success Stories: A Marathon?
Yes! I Did It!
By sharing my story, I hope to motivate someone to follow
"The Yellow Brick Road" and to reach the final destination
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow."
Yes, You Can Be Successful!
I've recently been burdened with the burning question of what
motivates me to succeed in the things I attempt, both running,
and otherwise.
Becoming Your Own Hero
Anyone can watch from the sidelines, but few participate in
the race.
Running with my Father
After years of searching, I finally found common ground with
my father. It was right under our feet the whole time.
And the Old Man Died
The old man decided to take his sorry old life, and the method
he chose was running. It took a while, but he finally succeeded.
Here's his story.
Dog Tired Running
Rob had once been an active triathlete, but now at forty-three,
his arteries were coated with cheese and his waist size was
quickly approaching his chest size. With a little help from
some canine friends, Rob's life would change dramatically.
Why We Run
Have you ever noticed that while other runners will occasionally
ask, "Why do you run?," non-runners almost never
do? It seems counter-intuitive, doesn't it? One would think
that we runners would know better than anyone why someone
runs, and there would be no need to ask.
Why Run? You Don't Need to Lose Weight!
Why do so many think that the only reason to run is to lose
weight?
How I Became Addicted to Running
Read this author's humorous story of how she became addicted
to running.
You Like to Run in Cemeteries?
Why do I enjoy cemeteries? No annoying dogs chase me. No traffic
or dangerous streets to combat. No suspicious looking strangers
worry me, and nobody stares at me or even cares that I'm running.
Shakespeare
on Running |
- Marathon Stick