Running articles
Tips for beginning runners - The most important point to remember for beginners is to start slowly. If you start an intense running regime without a gradual build up, your body will be rebel and you are more likely to suffer from a running injury.
Insurance tips for runners - Many runners, bicyclists and triathletes are unaware of how their auto and homeowners' insurance policies might apply to them. Here are some tips.
Street smart running - One of the attractions of taking up running is that even if you can't afford the gym fees or the time to learn how to use any specific equipment, all it takes is a pair of trainers, some stretching exercises and your course lies beyond the front-door step. However, while running the streets is a cheap and very convenient way to embark on training, the very fact that they are so accessible can lead to certain safety issues arising.
Green guide for runners - These days, it seems like everyone is going green. There are a variety of ways to live green, but have you thought about greening up your next run? Here are a few easy tips for saving the planet all in a day's run.
Key-storing tips for runners - Ever returned from a cold winter run, ready to get in your warm car and out of your wet cold clothes, only to discover your keys are laughing at your from inside your locked car? Even if you run from home, you still may have a house key to contend with. So, what's a runner to do? Where can you put that pesky but important key?
Massage for runners - Massage will take you a long way. If you want to perform better and recover better, try it and you won't be disappointed as your workouts and racing times improve dramatically with light, fresh legs.
Motivation for jogging - Jogging is an interesting and rewarding physical activity but it could also be boring. There are many joggers who quit simply out of boredom. These joggers who quit claim that they do not find any excitement in the activity anymore as they do it the same time every day and they cover the same area. It is true because any repetitive activity will become boring unless we inject something new and exciting into it.
Running with a slower runner - Most training runs in groups of two or more have a large social component. That's what makes it enjoyable to run together. That's what makes the miles go by so quickly. Here are a few tips to avoid being inconsiderate of the slowest runner in the group.
Why is the half marathon so popular? - In recent years, there has been an explosion of half marathon races across the United States. Why has the half marathon increased in participation? Here are some thoughts.
How to choose the right half marathon for you - With literally hundreds and hundreds of half marathon races across the country and around the world to choose from, how do you pick the one to run that is right for you, particularly if you are a beginner? For most people, the answer is most likely driven by their work and vacation schedules, but it is a good idea to consider as wide a selection of possible choices before committing to a race.
Hotel running maps - As running becomes more and more popular, everywhere in the world hotels and hostels, inns and motels, resorts and lodgings are discovering that providing their guests with jogging maps of suggested courses around the block, is an appreciated feature. Here is a collection of useful hotel running maps from all over the world.
Foot care tips for marathoners - No one attempts a marathon without proper training and conditioning, but conditioning means more than getting your body in the optimal form. It also means getting your feet into the best shape possible for running such a distance. Here are some expert foot care tips for marathoners.
How anyone can train for a walking marathon - A marathon sounds intimidating, but that only makes the possibility of completing one all the more attractive, and impressive. You do not have to be an athlete to train for, and complete, a marathon. You can even be overweight, out-of-shape, and an all-around couch potato. All you need is determination and the will to stick to your training program.
Winterproof your running - Based on the accumulated experience, we have compiled a list of time-tested tips to help you be all the runner you can be this winter! Here are twelve terrific tips to make winter running a (cold) snap and keep ourselves happy, efficient, and motivated running machines throughout the long winter ahead.
Ultra-pacing - Often, the image that comes to mind when you think of ultrarunning is the lone, dedicated runner covering vast distances, but in reality, most ultrarunners don't cover those great distances alone - they are often accompanied by a pacer. Here is an article about some of the many demands and rewards of ultra-pacing.
How to make a running costume - Here is a quick and handy guide on building yourself a fun and maybe even an award winning running costume that should help you enjoy the sport of costume running, get some laughs and end up a picture or two.
Build your own pace computer - Cut and build your own pace calculator, then just set the number of feet you want to go and read off the number of your paces needed to go that distance.
Running etiquette - Whether you are running on a track, a treadmill or on the road, the number one consideration should always be courtesy. You wouldn't think of invading someone's personal space in everyday life, so just because you are wearing your exercise gear and a pair of shoes, why should things be any different?
Organizer checklist - A quick to-do list before, during and after your running event, to help you simplify the task of being the organizer of a running event.
Fundraising tips for runners - Sometimes running is not just about staying healthy, getting fit or obtaining a personal best - sometimes running is also about raising funds for a specific cause. Fundraising may sound more difficult than running, but in the end is all about being enthusiastic and asking people for contributions in a heartfelt manner. It is a pretty straightforward process and can even be a lot of fun! Here are some helpful tips on how to raise money for your next charity run.
Best dogs for runners - Find out which purebred dog breeds are considered excellent for jogging. Even little dogs can be great joggers and there are many, many mixed breeds and hybrid types that would be excellent for running with you.
Tips for women with amenorrhea - Athletic women are generally looked upon as being fit and healthy. But a look from the inside out shows a different story. Approximately 20% of active women are unhealthy to the point they stop having regular menstrual periods. This condition is called amenorrhea and is characterized by estrogen deficiency, similar to menopause. Although some women deem amenorrhea as a desirable side effect of exercise because they no longer have to deal with the hassles and possible discomfort of monthly menstrual periods, others recognize absence of periods is linked with health problems: loss of calcium from the bones; almost a three times higher incidence of stress fractures; long-term problems with osteoporosis starting at an early age. Amenorrhea can also interfere with the ability to conceive easily should the athlete want to start a family.
History of reflexology - The origins of reflexology evidently reach back to ancient Egypt as evidenced by inscriptions found in the physician's tomb at Saqqara in Egypt. We cannot determine the exact relationship between the ancient art as practiced by the early Egyptians and reflexology as we know it today. Different forms of working the feet to effect health have been used all over the ancient world.
Hiking articles
Hiking with your dog - With dogs becoming more like family members these days, it is not surprising that people want to include them in outdoor activities. And although it is not always a good idea to mix pets and wilderness, it might be possible to take Fido along if you follow some simple precautions. Here are the basics to ensure a safe and happy time for both you and your dog.
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