Trail Running

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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Running is one of the best exercises around for burning fat and calories. Running at a moderate pace of about seven miles per hour can burn almost 800 calories per hour, enough to offset that mega calorie dessert you consumed over the weekend. ... more »

How to Buy a Guide for Trail Running

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Whether you're new to an area or new to the sport of trail running, a guide to local trails is exactly what you need to get your feet moving. Here's how to pick the right book... more »

How to Choose the Right Footwear for Trail Running

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Trail running is a demanding sport, but it is one that carries incredible rewards. In addition to receiving an extraordinary cardio workout, you will get to see the mountains, valleys, forests and terrain around the trail itself. Whether you are ... more »

How to Eat and Drink While Trail Running

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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To avoid running out of energy - or "bonking" - on a long trail run, eat and drink as you go... more »

How to Eat to Run Your Best

By HeatherJ

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Ever heard the phrase, “garbage in, garbage out?” Those words apply even more to competitive endurance athletes, who require an even greater supply of vitamins and minerals to maintain optimum health and performance. Follow the guidelines below ... more »

How to Enjoy Running or Jogging for Exercise

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Running and jogging can seem like a tedious task, but it's one of the best ways to increase your stamina and stay in shape. So how do you make this kind of exercising more fun for you? Use the tips below and see which one you like the best... more »

How to Enter the World Mountain Trail Running Championships

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The World Mountain Trail Running Championship is the culmination of many regional events sponsored by the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA) under International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) guidelines. By competing in these ... more »

How to Follow Safety Precautions for Trail Running

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Trail running can be an incredibly rewarding sport, but one that involves a certain eye for safety. Most trails you find are completely safe and well traveled; but some are meant for experienced runners or hikers. Safety precautions are always a ... more »

How to Go to the Keweenaw Trail Running Festival

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The Keweenaw Trail Running Festival is held every July along the banks of Lake Superior, on the Keweenaw peninsula in Upper Michigan. The festival consists of several races with plenty of organic food available to the participants... more »

How to Go Trail Running on the Backbone Trail, California

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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California's Backbone Trail is actually composed of many smaller trails that run through the Santa Monica Mountains on the outskirts of Los Angeles. Whether you're looking to go on a quick run during your lunch hour or an epic journey that may ... more »

How to Go Trail Running on the Scott Paul Trail, Washington

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Located near Mount Baker near Bellingham, Washington, the Scott Paul Trail is one of the most challenging 8-mile trail loops in the United States. The Scott Paul Trail offers stunning views of Mount Baker and nearby glaciers and lets experienced ... more »

How to have a green work out

By GabiGabba

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Having a nice workout is important. But it is becoming increasingly important to be environmentally friendly. You don't have to give up your workout in order to be environmentally friendly. Just follow these tips:.. more »

How to Hike Temescal Gateway Park in Los Angeles

By Eric Diamond

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Temescal Gateway Park is a rugged, 141-acre canyon cooled by ocean breezes. A former religious retreat, it's located off Sunset Blvd. in the Pacific Palisades section of Los Angeles and has only been open to the public since 1995. This ... more »

How to Increase Weekly Running Milage Safely

By HeatherJ

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If you’re returning to running after a long hiatus, it’s tempting to jump in feet first to where you were before the layoff. But doing too much too soon will lead to fatigue, injury or re-injury. Here are a few guidelines for safely increasing ... more »

How to Join a Trail Running Club

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Trail running is a sport that is intensely personal, but one that doesn't need to be enjoyed alone. You can always head to a trail and go running alone, but you can also join a running club. There are dozens of truly dedicated running clubs ... more »

How to Make a Happy Trails Hiking Pack

By thedarkmother

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Planning a hiking trip? Know someone that likes to blaze a new trail? Preparing for a long road trip? This pack is the perfect gift for long walks... more »

How to Participate in a Trail Running Race

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Trail running is a sport that is accessible to people of all ages. Millions young and old participate each year in making their way along nature trails around the country and around the world. Even though it is a recreational sport, however, ... more »

How to Prepare for Your First Trail Run

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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With the right preparation - physical and logistical - your first trail run should be both exciting and enjoyable... more »

How to prevent shin splints with stretching – seated front stretch

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Shin splints are an annoying and painful consequence for both seasoned and beginning or inconsistent athletes. The following describes one way to increase flexibility in the connective tissues that are affected by what is commonly referred to as ... more »

How to Recover After a Trail Run

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Trail running can be physically exhausting. Here's how to help your body recover... more »

How to Recover From a Marathon

By HeatherJ

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You spend months training for a marathon, but after you’ve crossed the finish line it’s crucial to put equal attention on recovery. Even when you stop feeling sore, some muscle damage remains and it’s important to give your body time to heal so ... more »

How to Run an Ultra Marathon

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Running farther than 26.2 miles, perhaps a race of 50 kilometer or 50 miles, presents an exciting challenge that tests certain aspects of your body and mind as you push the endurance envelope. The ultra world is populated by a wonderful variety ... more »

How to Run in Cold Weather

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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Most serious runners love the challenge and variety that goes along with running in the great outdoors and will gladly trade the warm security of the gym for the open road. Cold weather running does present its hurdles and challenges and running ... more »

How to Run in the Dark

By HeatherJ

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Oftentimes, our busy schedules just don’t allow for running during the daylight hours. Early mornings or late nights at work often mean we have to fit in our workout when most people are either still sound asleep or tucked in for the night. If ... more »

How to Run Through the Holidays While Maintaining Fitness and Weight

By HeatherJ

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Holiday weight gain happens to the best of us, even fit runners. But the end of the year, with its extra servings of rich food and activities, can cause us to slack in our training and healthy diet, leading to a few extra pounds at year’s end. ... more »

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