Trail Running

Not all triathlons are as long and grueling as the Ironman in Hawaii. There are much shorter versions called sprint triathlons that are short yet challenging for the first timer. They provide an...

Congratulations on completing your marathon. Whether it be your first or fifteenth, it's always a great feeling to run or ... crawl across that finish line. You did what a lot of people cannot...

Walking is about the easiest and best exercise there is: it helps with weight loss, strengthens the heart, lungs, and muscles, and as a weight-bearing exercise helps protect against osteoporosis....

Running is one of the best fat blasting, calorie burning, heart toning exercises around. Some people are reluctant to do it but once they get started, they find themselves addicted to the feeling...

For decades big shoe companies have pushed the idea that high-tech, well-padded shoes, often with elevated heels are healthy for runners, especially ones with flat feet or high arches. Many...

Jogging is one of the greatest way to loose weight and keep in shape. However, too many women are getting abducted, raped, and assaulted when jogging. The goal of this article is to give women...

Getting shin splints is probably the most common issue when it comes to avid or novice runners. Shin splints are cause by inflammation of the muscles of the lower legs often leading to pain or...

Even seasoned runners will find that their regular running shoes don't work as well on trail runs. All of the major shoes brands have at least one type of trail running shoes, which provide...

Like many marathon runners, I log dozens of miles each week. To add some variety to my runs, I often head to area trails to fit in a trail run whenever I can. The problem with trail running,...

Blisters suck and are a fact of life while out on the trail. They can come from shoes not fitting properly, your feet not being prepared to hike long distances, or maybe just bad luck! Here we...

The best trail running shoes will keep your feet happy as you run long distances on uneven ground. Trail runners tend to be more stable than many other running shoes. Read on to see what to look...

When walking and/or running in the winter can be hard. So you can still enjoy the trails and sideways with a little trick I learned. This will help keep you off the ground and check of my other...

Hiking through Brown County State Park is an excellent way to view the fall foliage. The rolling hills of Indiana are a blaze with colors of reds, purple, orange, yellow The second highest...

It's important to keep proper hydration principles in mind at all times when you're running or participating in other vigorous exercise. Here are some hydration tips and guidelines for keeping you...

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...

Stone Mountain Park brings in about 4 million visitors each year to its 3,200 acres of outdoor activities and landmarks. There's a lot of variety there: hiking, camping, mini-golfing, sightseeing,...

Hashing is a sport that combines elements of cross country running, orienteering and adventure racing. More than 1,700 kennels and clubs worldwide trace their history back to the 1930s when...

Cardiovascular (or aerobic) exercise might seem like an easy thing to pick up and do. For many it is, but others have questions: what kind of exercise should I do, how far should I run? For those,...