Category: Running
Almost everyone who’s into fitness goes running. Some people prefer the treadmill or the trail to the open road, and some people are just cruising up and down the basketball court. One thing I see people fail to pay attention to is their running form. Proper running form makes for an effective, efficient stride that [...]
Your marathon training schedule should be based on your current conditioning level, your chosen marathon pace, and the time you’ve allotted for training. I found this web address from Runners World to assist you in making your marathon as enjoyable as possible (not possible!). This page has everything you need to train for a marathon [...]
If you’ve read my personal experience and still feel compelled to run a marathon, I compiled a breif list of basics you can use to get acclimated to the idea. Spring and summer offersmany competitive outdoor opportunities and one favorite is the marathon. The idea of completing a marathon is a goal for many casual [...]
For a smile…. In case you weren’t sure, a marathon is 26.2 miles long. Yep, 26.2 horrendous miles. Unless you’re nut’s that is, then you might actually replace the word horrendous with enjoyable. If you can imagine running as far and as long as you possibly could and then adding 5 miles until the finish [...]
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Participating in running races gives you a method for tracking your progress. You can compare times from beginning to end of summer and see how much you improved. Plus you get to be outside and enjoy the excitement of crossing the finish line. It doesn’t matter if you’re in fantastic shape and want to push [...]
Have you ever gone trail running? It is an amazing experience! In our family we have a trail near our home that we run and walk regularly. Recently, we have begun affectionately referring to it as “The Mind Eraser” because of my Dad’s favorite running hat (he wears it every time…notice the sweat marks!). I’ve [...]
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