Archive for October, 2009
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Run Smart – Avoid the Pain
Running is widely considered one of the most challenging and simultaneously rewarding fields of exercise there is. We see it all around us – whether we drive by a jogger on the way to the grocery store or turn on the Olympics to watch a quick 200 meter dash. Running is one of [...]
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Meal Planning for the Runner
For runners, the high amount of energy that they expend means that they’ll have to modify their diets if they want to optimize their results. Some foods are simply less energy-dense than other ones, while some foods might provide too much energy and leave you feeling like a slug. When it comes to [...]
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Why Some People are So Passionate about Running
Olympic great Jesse Owens once said “I always loved running…it was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the [...]
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Can You Learn Running Technique?
If you’ve done even a small degree of research on how to run to avoid injuries, you’ve probably encountered a lot of literature about the ideal running technique. Well, I’m going to let a cat out of the bag: there is probably no “one” ideal running technique. In other words, what works [...]
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How to Remain a Motivated Runner
It’s an all-too-common story, and maybe someone you know has experienced it.
The motivation is there in the beginning. You buy a new pair of running shoes, hit the pavement, and enjoy a brisk run of a mile-or-two, a good beginning. You follow this up by going even farther the next day, and by [...] -
Shin Splint Q and A
The shin splint is one of the most common injuries of the runner. It’s not a sudden injury like a muscle tear, but can happen over time as your running habits change. It can be quite painful, but if you handle your running right, there’s nothing to be afraid of, and it certainly [...]
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Why You Should Take Swimming Lessons
Since ancient times, basic skills and human feats have been both important for survival and for competition in athletic events. Basic skills – including running, jumping, and swimming – are still, to this day, measured in the highest forms of competition to see who can run the fastest or jump the farthest.
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How to Have Fun Running (Gulp!)
Many people have a love/hate relationship with running. It’s a highly polarizing activity, as many people find it the most difficult, laborious type of exercise, and others find it the most freeing, liberating exercise possible. Where do you lie? And have you ever wondered how some people could actually have fun pounding [...]
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Should You Wait to Swim After Eating?
One of the most common myths about swimming is that you shouldn’t do it after eating – the amount of time varies, but most people usually say a half an hour to an hour. Is this myth true, and if it is, what exactly will be the consequence of swimming once you’ve downed a [...]
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How to Stay Hydrated in the Summer
When it comes to running and biking in the heat, you don’t need to know how to stay just “hydrated,” but how to stay properly hydrated. What’s the distinction between the two? Being properly hydrated isn’t only about guzzling as much water as you can; it’s about making sure that you drink water [...]
