Running

Many people with high blood pressure instinctively avoid heavy exertion, fearing a heart attack or stroke. However, regular exercise is one of the most effective methods for lowering blood...

Running can be a great way to improve cardio, burn fat, and build muscle. However, for some, the process can be quite difficult on the joints or may simply not provide an intense workout. Water...

Those who run on a daily basis are devoted to their sport. Running gets in your blood and many runners make sure they get their miles in, even in very poor weather conditions. But injuries are a...

Interval training, sometimes called "speed work" is one of the most commonly practiced regimens of the distance runners arsenal. But it is also a key area, that if practiced incorrectly,...

In our last segment we discussed the first phase of training commonly known as base training. You should always begin any training cycle with a solid base training phase before moving on to our...

The University of Washington School of Medicine states that patients of spinal fusion surgery will be restricted from sport activities during recovery. After three months, patients may do some low...

One way to increase your speed and your cardio endurance level is to practice effective interval training. This can enable you to run further distances and to run faster than you could previously...

It's not easy to train for a half or full marathon, but with the proper work ethic and drive and a little coaching, you can do it. The key is to start small and work to build both strength and...

When you train for cross country and long distance running their is a great deal of discipline involved. It is one of the most rewarding sports in that you can see results from year to year progress.

If you want to improve your run time on the one mile and get it under 6 minutes or less than read on. This article will outline a few sure-fire ways to blast off with a sense of urgency!

Improving your strength and speed will help you become a better athlete. As with all aspects of physical fitness, it will take time to get stronger and faster--you can't expect things to happen...

Free running is a sport that involves moving through urban environments fluidly using acrobatic moves to get around obstacles. Free running is an offshoot of parkour which also features athletic...

The ability to jump high and move quickly are athletic skills that can be improved with conditioning, weight training and proper diet. In the past, few thought speed, quickness and leaping ability...

Are you training for your first half marathon? Here are a few tips to get you through the process and over the finish line.

Lots of people enjoy running for many different reasons - for fitness, to relieve stress, for competition or just to feel better about themselves. No matter what your motivation, here's how you...

You'll learn the secrets I've acquired from years of competitive running. The techniques I've been taught, along with those I have developed myself, allowed me to be one of the best runners in the...

Less than 1% of the population on earth has ran a marathon.So the commitment and accomplishment of running a marathon is a huge deal in a persons life, especially if you enjoy running. If you...

If you have suffered from back problems (herniated discs, bulging discs, etc.) you have probably realized that the best therapy is exercise. Since, I am a runner, I was not going to let herniated...

Training for a marathon when you're single is much different than when you are married, a home owner and maybe even a mom. My article will empower the women in the latter category.

Turning 33 years old was easy. I was now into my mid thirties, had a business, a wife and family. I was still relatively young and I had a good portion of my life ahead of me. However one day, I...

Learn how to start running as a beginner to running a 5K.

You've had it - you're sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. You don't have the energy to do the things you used to enjoy, and you don't like the way your body looks. So what are you going...

So you’re getting ready to run a 5 Kilometer (5K) race? 5K is roughly 3.1 miles, and for most seasoned runners this distance can be equivalent to a good warm-up. However for the beginner, to run a...

At one time, most runners wore whatever spikes they owned (or their coach provided) to a track meet and didn't think twice about it. A lot has changed now that coaches and athletes know more about...

Training for a marathon is the easy part, running the marathon is grueling. take these easy steps to train for a marathon and the race may be fun and a new experience.

The 2009 Bluegrass 10,000 is a 10K race that will be held on Saturday, July 4. By following these steps you can effectively finish this race without injuring yourself.

Running is an excellent form of exercise. It works multiple muscle groups, burns tons of calories, and gets the heart pumping. It can also be grueling. You spend many hours alone, no one...

Across the country, runners band together informally for support and advice, camaraderie and competition. Meeting other runners regularly combats boredom, provides safety and can even improve...

Interval pace is any pace that is faster than your lactate threshold pace, or the pace at which you feel lactic acid building up in your legs. It is a pace which cannot be sustained for long...

A 5k is a great race length for anyone who wants to get in better shape and needs an attainable goal. A 5k is 3.1 miles, which a beginner runner can run in less than 30 minutes with minimal...

This article is designed to teach you about what is mentally and physically necessary to become a better runner. It will also cover the necessary required equipment.

So you have been running for a while, but you haven't been able to not go an entire session without walking at least once. There is nothing wrong with that but if you really want to be able to run...

A person truly knows when they have a good pair of running shoes after they've run a little bit in them. However, the vast majority of stores don't let people run three miles and then come back to...

Running can be a peaceful time of breathing in fresh air and releasing tension. It takes a certain amount of emotional and physical strength to be a runner. Some people love to run just to run....

So you have been running for a while, but for some reason you can't seem to get any faster. You've tried for hours and hours to just run a little faster but you can't seem to stay at that pace for...

Whether you are already an avid runner, or running for the first time, this process will help you shape up for your 5K. For now, it doesn't matter if you're using a treadmill or the open road. ...

Are you training for a half or full marathon for the first time? Or are you just trying to run further than you've ever run before. Here's how to get started.

This article will help you, a beginner runner, train for and run your first marathon. There is no reason why you should feel overwhelmed as long as you take every day one at a time and believe you...

This article will help you run with less effort.

Internal training can be another aspect to your current exercise routine to help boost your metabolism and so burn off extra calories or just to mix it up to stop your workouts getting stale and...

So you have decided to do a triathlon? A mini or short course triathlon is a great one to start with. It will ease you into the whole triathlon experience and will help build your confidence. ...

If you are not very active and have never done a 10K before it is important that you train beforehand. Here’s what worked for me.

For some of us, we could run our route faster. If you put your mind to it, starting now, you can shorten your time from your mile excercise. What you're trying for is to ultimately shave seconds...

Are you a recreational jogger who wants to take your running to the next level? Are you trying to get in shape but find yourself lacking in goals and motivation? Then training for a 5K -- or 3.1...

How to breath correctly while running

Whether you want to participate in local runs or work your way up to jogging or running five miles for your exercise, your best bet is to stay motivated. It is not easy to work up to five miles or...

Even if you have been an on and off runner/athlete your whole life, you're not going to be able to run a marathon (well) in 1 day after any length of absence from the sport. Will power can propel...

If a raining injury has curtailed your running program, don't let it derail your fitness levels, too. There are plenty of ways you can still remain fit and healthy, even though you won't be able...

If you have decided to get moving and have your sights set on training for a 5K, Congratulations! If you haven't run before - get to work! Here are some tips to get started safely and be ready...

You’re a couch potato and have decided to make a healthy change in your life. You decide you want to train for a 5K race. Your friends laugh at you, but you have the resolve and the...