When preparing the body for long distance running exercises, a runner will usually perform warm up exercises just before the race. The period preceding the race might entail the runner doing warm-up exercises of another…

Did you know that joggers are almost twice as likely to become victims of attacks as the population at large? And that doesn’t refer only to attacks by other humans; joggers are also at a…

At some point during a marathon, a runner might begin experience headaches, muscle cramps, and delirium. These ailments are associated with the loss of vital body fluids. The importance of hydrating the body with fluids…

You want to know how to run fast. Well I am going to tell you exactly how to run fast and how you can go even faster with proper training. Running is a great way…

A runner must be in peak physical condition to participate in track and field events. Some running events that are held at various places throughout the United States will require a runner to run for…

Many middle schools include running as an extra-curricular activity option for all students. Running can be part of the physical education programs too that will give the child credits toward meeting high school graduation requirements….

Inspiring performances on November 4, 2007 contributed to a classic New York City Marathon. Run on a crisp autumn Sunday, a record 39,085 runners took their positions on Staten Island. The NYC Marathon began in…

Why do runners run? For those who haven’t taken up the activity, the question may seem to be imponderable, given the pain, boredom and exhausting nature that seem to be part and parcel of the…

Running is one of the most heavily participated sports and recreational activities in the world. However, from a young age we are told to go out on the streets and run until we are tired….

When you visit shoe shops to purchase running shoes, chances are you’ll be faced with a wide variety of sports shoes. It’s a good thing though that most markets today have provided labels that it’s…

Getting the hot body that you want doesn’t only involve dieting. You have to exercise, too. There are a lot of ways to exercise. Walking from your house to the office or simply taking the…

Susan was a slave to her schedule. Rain or shine, she laced on her running shoes and set out on her daily jog. She left at the same time, ran the same route, and arrived…

Having trouble getting out the door? Here are a few tips to help keep you motivated. Pick a goal. A performance goal. Maybe a race, or just a specific workout. I recently met a woman…

If you are into the sports that are part of track and field, it is important to make sure you get the right shoe. Running shoes are the most important piece of equipment a track…

I recently was asked how I would train someone to run a sub 3 hr 30 min marathon. That is 8 minute per mile pace for 26.2 miles. No problem. I like to keep it…

During my lengthy stay here on Okinawa, I have enjoyed participating in several endurance sporting events. You only live once, right? I Related posts: Are Energy Drinks Safe? How To Give Up Coffee Acne –…

There seems to be a great deal of confusion these days over the proper way to breathe while running or jogging. According to the text Physiology of Sport and Exercise by Wilmore and Costill the…

What is the greatest individual achievement in the history of sport? How about Barry Bonds hitting 73 home runs in a season? Wilt Chamberlain once scored 100 points in a single basketball game. Golf fans…

The last thing I need while running or cycling is music. For me, part of the enjoyment of physical activity is the opportunity it provides to daydream. For me, running has always been that time…

Smoking does not affect running. Yea, right, and neither does 15 pounds of excess body fat, dehydration, or a two month lay-off. Anyone who has been to a marathon on Okinawa has witnessed a few…

In my late 30s, I was still running decent times and breaking 16 minutes for 5 kilometers, but had not been doing any serious marathon training. As my 40th birthday approached, I decided to give…