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Finding Motivation to Keep Running
There are days when you just don't feel like heading outdoors to run or are just unmotivated to hop onto a treadmill. Some days you just want to rest and relax...which is good. But sometimes those lazy days string themselves together and you realize you haven't gone for a run for a while. Either that or you may force yourself to go for a run since you've had too long of a long break. Forcing yourself to run isn't the worst thing, but sometimes it becomes robotic and you no longer enjoy the...
Listening to Music While Running
Listening to music while running has become very popular in the past 10 years. Some companies such has Nike have even profited from this by making shoes with technology that allow runners to time their runs to music. This even transmits the information directly to an ipod! Many people like the option of having music because it takes their minds off of the workout. Upbeat music is the best option if you are looking for something to distract you from your run. Upbeat music helps to get your...
Running Safely While Pregnant
There are many dedicated female runners who become pregnant and are faced with the decision of taking the next 9 months off from running or continuing to run while pregnant. There are varying opinions out there about how much exercise a woman should or should not do during pregnancy. This can be confusing for a woman who is looking for a clear cut answer. The reason for the ambiguity is that there is no absolute yes or no answer to if a women should continue to run during pregnancy. The...
Running Surfaces Can Make a Difference
The terrain that an athlete runs on is critical to not only their performance but also to the health and maintenance of their bodies. You might be surprised at what running on a different terrain can do to your body. When it comes to the type of surface that you run on, the most important factor is the amount of shock absorption that the terrain provides. Now just because something is super shock absorbent does not mean it is the most ideal running surface. For example, many people like to...
Nike Free Running Shoes
Nike has developed a line of shoes called the Nike Free that has become very popular among long distance runners, track and field athletes, and football and basketball players. Nike Free is unique because it has a special design incorporating new technology that simulates barefoot running mechanics while still wearing shoes. The goals that barefoot running technique strives to reach, and that Nike Free has adapted, is attempting to strengthen the intrinsic muscles of the foot and leg thus...
Running While Traveling
As a runner, sometimes it can be difficult to keep up with a training schedule, especially if you travel a lot for work or when you go on vacation. I am reminded of a recent vacation I took that was about a month before a half-marathon that I had been training for. I knew that I was going to have to get a few runs in during my trip or I would negate the training I had been doing for the past 2 months.
The tricky thing about this trip was that it was a cruise to Alaska. I wasn't comfortable...
More Bad Habits of Runners Sunscreen Sleep
As a runner I know there are a couple more bad habits we tend to have and ignore their existence besides not stretching and not resting. These other habits include not getting enough sleep and not wearing sunscreen.
As it starts to get warmer here in Houston, TX, more and more runners come out of hibernation, we forget to lather up the sunscreen and just go out for a nice run. But runners beware! There has been a correlation linking runners with a higher risk of skin problems, including...
Running Challenge Chicago Winter Running
For runners all across the United States, the change in seasons can have different effects on their running schedule and performance depending on where they live. For instance if it is summer time and you are from Houston, TX, then chances are that you are going to either run in the early mornings or late evenings when the suns strength is at a low. No matter where you are from the trick is to find out what time of day, equipment and running schedule will best complement you depending on where...
Best Socks for Running in the Warm Weather
The type of sock that you wear when you run is crucial to the comfort and health of your feet. It is important that you are running in the right type of socks that can stand up to whatever weather condition you may be running in. If you are running in cold conditions you will want a sock that will keep your feet dry and warm. In warmer conditions you want a sock that can keep your feet dry and cool. If you are a trail runner you will want a thicker more durable sock If you are a short...
Running to Keep Off the Holiday Pounds
Although we may not want to admit it most Americans average a weight gain of 3-5 pounds or more between Thanksgiving and New Years. With all the holiday parties and New Year's celebrations it is very difficult to eat healthy during the holiday seasons. In order to help combat the holiday weight gain, adding an exercise routine can really help to keep you in shape over the holiday season.
Many people may say that they simply don't have time to work out or run on the treadmill during the busy...
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