Recent Fitness Blog | Running PostsYet Another Reason to Runby Michele Cheplic26 Mar 2009 10:46 PMWe all know that running is an excellent way to get fit. An exercise program, which includes running, can help you lose weight, build stamina and muscle, lower your blood pressure, increase metabolism, and decrease body fat. Marathon Runners Can Rock and Roll Againby Michele Cheplic31 Jan 2009 07:05 PMWhile training for my first marathon (way) back in 1999, the one thing I never left home without was my Walkman. The Best Part of Marathon Training: Taperingby Michele Cheplic02 Dec 2008 01:55 PMWith just over a week to go until the Honolulu Marathon, several of my close friends are entering my favorite part of marathon training--tapering. Runners vs. Drivers-Sharing the Road with Lunatics on Four Wheelsby Michele Cheplic13 Nov 2008 08:45 PMGranted I have never been pelted with a half-eaten jelly donut while cruising down the street on my morning run, but I've had my share of empty plastic bottles hurled in my direction over the years. Getting Fit: No More Excusesby Michele Cheplic07 Nov 2008 06:22 PMWith the holidays fast approaching many people find themselves sucked into the shopping vortex. To-do lists are growing and finding time to get everything done is challenging to say the least. Celebrity Marathon Runnersby Michele Cheplic02 Nov 2008 06:27 PMCelebrities were out in full force in New York today. Not for a movie premiere or an awards show; rather, a handful of determined stars were sweating it out in the Big Apple for the 2008 New York City Marathon. This year's biggest celeb finisher was actor Ryan Reynolds. Running While Pregnantby Michele Cheplic20 Oct 2008 02:03 PMIn a previous blog I marveled at a spirited mom who was featured in a recent issue of Runner's World magazine. She ran a marathon while she was eight months pregnant and is now preparing to run another with the son she carried in utero. Should You Run a Marathon While Pregnant?by Michele Cheplic17 Oct 2008 07:12 PMIn the current issue of Runner's World magazine there's a very short piece on a woman who ran a marathon while she was 8 months pregnant with her son. Now her son is a teenager and is preparing to run alongside his mom in an upcoming 26.2-mile race. Exercise and Musicby Michele Cheplic16 Oct 2008 09:49 PMWhat kind of music do you listen to while you workout? A new study says the type of tunes that play on your iPod as you run (or participate in other cardio exercise) influences your physical endurance. Why am I so Sore?by Michele Cheplic01 Oct 2008 08:00 PMTypically, I hit my marathon wall around mile 18. That's when my legs feel like heavy wet logs en route to a paper mill's pulp masher. For years I blamed my pain and stiffness on lactic acid. Lactic acid. Recent Blog Comments BrooklynGym says... "It's so important to read tips like this, working with a gym that is dedicated solely to women's fitness." gspickles says... "I would agree always check that your insurance covers any potential damage to a trampoline." |
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