Recent Fitness Blog | Running PostsDo You Experience Runner's High?by Michele Cheplic11 Sep 2009 10:50 PMI run because I have to, NOT because I want to. Running is a relatively inexpensive sport that helps me stay fit. What's more, I can do it just about anywhere. There are many pros to running, but for me, the pursuit of a "runner's high" is not chief among them. Sand Running Risksby Michele Cheplic19 Aug 2009 10:45 PMAccording to researchers, 20 minutes of sand running is equivalent to an hour of jogging on the street. Now that's incentive to workout at the beach. Running on sand is a great activity with tremendous health benefits. Unfortunately, it doesn't come without risks. Do You Run on Sand?by Michele Cheplic18 Aug 2009 10:27 PMYou don't have to live in Hawaii, California or Florida to put in miles on the beach. The soft surface is easier to find than you might think. Lakes, ponds and oceans boast miles of sand to run on. For the Love of Runningby Michele Cheplic11 Jul 2009 09:05 AMI don't love to run. In fact, on most days I dread the thought of having to lace up my Brooks Ariels and hitting the trails near my home. To Run or To Run-Walkby Michele Cheplic05 Jul 2009 04:41 PMWhen I was training for my first marathon I briefly considered using legendary runner-turned coach Jeff Galloway's run-walk method. Contrary to what you might think, the technique doesn't include taking walking breaks when fatigue hits; rather it requires taking brief walk breaks when you're not. More Ways to Make Running Funby Michele Cheplic27 May 2009 09:13 AMI have Oprah Winfrey to thank for making my hour-long runs tolerable. When I was training for my first marathon (in the dead of winter) I would run on the treadmill at my gym. Make Running Funby Michele Cheplic25 May 2009 09:45 AMIf you are a recreational runner looking to kick up your workouts a few notches, I highly recommend running a marathon. I know; it may sound crazy at first, but if you are logging the miles anyway, you might as well put all that hard work to good use. Stay Fit and Have Funby Michele Cheplic23 May 2009 07:38 PMWho says exercise has to be boring? Now that the weather is finally beginning to cooperate you can say goodbye to marathon sessions on your gym's treadmill and hello to the real deal. Road races hosted by popular U.S. Benefits of a Trainerby Michele Cheplic28 Apr 2009 12:48 PMI started lifting weights in college. My boyfriend at the time was training for a bodybuilding competition and the gym was one of the few places he enjoyed being. Needless to say, he became my trainer, of sorts, during the early part of our relationship. Finding Your Perfect Paceby Michele Cheplic14 Apr 2009 10:43 AMShortly after registering for my first marathon (way back in 1999) I joined a local running group called: Pacesetters. Little did I know how appropriate the group's name would prove to be, especially for someone like me who knew nothing about prepping to run 26.2 miles. Recent Blog Comments gts2525 says... "If you're intimidated by a gym and a fitness routine, check out information online before you take the plunge." elenora123 says... "very interesting i so much love what i see in this site,and i will like to be member of the site. Love your site." |
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