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Do You Schedule Play-Time Into Your Day?
I remember reading some years ago about a structured exercise class in St. Louis that has more in common with elementary school recess than it does to a commercial gym routine. All of the activities in the class are physically active, but more importantly, they are a lot of fun. The participants do activities such Read More… »
Posted April 29, 2011 at 10:59 am no comments
Discover Your Race Day Nutritional Needs Ahead of Time
When I was training for one of my early marathons (I think it was San Antonio in 2004), I had the bright idea to run from my Uncle Bill’s house to my Uncle David’s house. They were 17 miles apart if you take the back roads, and most of those roads weren’t very highly trafficked. Read More… »
Posted March 27, 2011 at 7:45 pm no comments
Cut Sugar Water From Your Diet to Reduce Weight Gain
Many people wish to lose weight, although few are very successful at it. The people who lose weight initially and then manage to maintain their ideal weight long term are usually those that combine exercise with a healthy diet. However, just because the majority of people who are successful at long-term weight loss use diet Read More… »
Posted March 27, 2011 at 7:05 pm no comments
Can You Get Away With Buying Cheap Running Shoes?
Have you ever stood in front of a rack of running shoes, and wonder why it is that they cost so much? Or thumbed through a catalog trying to decide if the shoes were really worth the money? You aren’t alone. While there are a lot of good toys and destination races that can stretch Read More… »
Posted March 27, 2011 at 5:01 pm no comments
Can a DNA Test Tell You Your Athletic Inclinations?
If there was a DNA test that determined what kind of sports you could excel at, would you take it? The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has developed a few and has been testing whether or not they can be used to help train their athletes. The AIS use DNA profiling through 12 gene tests Read More… »
Posted March 27, 2011 at 1:38 pm no comments
Avoid These Major Hazards Near Aid Stations at Your Next Race
Aid stations are very important to running a race comfortably, allowing you an opportunity to refuel and rehydrate. Unfortunately, there are a few hazards that you’ll find near aid stations that can easily derail your race if you aren’t careful. The first hazard comes from the water stops themselves, more specifically the runners going through Read More… »
Posted March 27, 2011 at 12:13 pm no comments
A Simple Circuit For Runners to Start Cross Training With Weights
Cross training is a very effective method for staying healthy and boosting your athletic performance. One of the best things that a runner can implement into their training schedule is regular weight lifting sessions. It is inadvisable to just jump right into lifting if you have never lifted before or after a layoff of some Read More… »
Posted March 27, 2011 at 8:57 am no comments
9 Ways to Effectively Monitor Your Weight Daily
Weighing yourself daily can be an effective way to track your health, as long as you don’t become obsessed with the numbers. If you are trying to lose weight, then remember that permanent weight loss is a very gradual process that comes from healthy food selection, portion control and exercise. Don’t allow yourself to jeopardize Read More… »
Posted February 27, 2011 at 1:51 am no comments
5 Ways to Find Cheaper Running Shoes
The largest expense a runner faces is usually your running shoes. Here are 5 ways to reduce the costs of your running shoes that don’t involve sacrificing the quality of the shoe. 1. Buy Older Shoes on Clearance. The first and easiest method is to buy last year’s model when it goes on clearance. Most Read More… »
Posted February 27, 2011 at 12:11 am no comments
5 Ways to Compensate For Bad Weather When Working Out
What do you do when you have an outdoor workout scheduled for a day when the weather is less than ideal? Do you go outside and do your workout no matter what, do you adjust the workout to match conditions, or do you take the weather as a good excuse to skip heading out the Read More… »
Posted February 26, 2011 at 10:22 pm no comments