In running the single point of contact with the ground beneath you (unless you decide to crawl part of the way) is your shoes. It is amazing how incredibly our feet are designed to enable us to run – and not only run, but run long distances. However, as most of running nowadays is on hard road surfaces we need to protect our feet and joints from the impact of running. As such it is vital that we invest in a decent and appropriate pair of running shoes. So here is some important advice and tips to follow.
This article shares the insider secrets and tips how as a first timer, training for my 1st marathon helped me Feel Good, Lose Weight and achieve optimum health and fitness. Running using the running easy approach has given me a zest for life and an enthusiasm to embrace a healthy lifestyle. I started as an absolute beginner with no previous running experience and went from completing my very first marathon to completing multiple marathons and ultra marathons using the running easy approach. The endorphin lift running gives you is simply poetry in motion. No need to head for any “feel good” pills.
By Terje Brooks One of the most essential facets of running is the right way of breathing. Running isn’t just about the thighs, legs and feet. It’s also about the lungs and the way to bring greater quantities of oxygen into the system effectively. Your Breathing Rhythms At times, especially in long races a runner [...]
By Blake M Talvitz Many runners neglect the warm up. They don’t realize the importance the warm up is for optimize performance and minimizing the risk for injury. Different levels of running require different levels of warming up. Here are some guidelines. The easy, everyday run – This type of workout only needs a short [...]
This article was posted on Maxim UK, it was an old article dating back from 2005 but the tips are not outdated. 25 running tips Whatever your running ability, there’s something here for you Text: Tarquin Cooper If your arms go forward, your knees will go forward – that’s how our bodies are made Whether [...]