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Self Massage Technique : Self Massage Video : Self Massage Demonstration
Prevention is better than cure! My parents and teachers always said that. One injury prevention method for runners is Massage. Remembering to massage your feet, massaging lower & upper leg, massaging the calf and massaging the quads can help prev...
Stomach Pain : Stomach Problem : When Running : Cause & Treatment
Stomach problem when running affects all kind of runners, from the seasoned elite runner to the casual runner down the pack.Stomach problem is described as a pain in the stomach. Experts call this stomach cramps. Personally my last marathon was run w...
Runners : Image Maasai Tire Sandals
Maasai are natural runners. Running long distances is in some ways a part of their culture and tradition. They’re used to heat and hills and to maintaining steady pace over long distance. They usually run in sandals made out of off-road tires. Th...
Glucosamine Supplement For Runners
Glucosamine is a compound found naturally in the body, made from glucose and the amino acid glutamine. Glucosamine is needed to produce glycosaminoglycan, a molecule used in the formation and repair of cartilage and other body tissues. Production of ...
Daily Food For Runners & Athletes
Because carbohydrates are the primary fuel source for active muscles, athletes need to consume them on a daily basis. Carbohydrate-rich foods include: – Fruits vegetables (potatoes and beans), Grains, Breads, cereals and some dairy products (...
9 Common Running Mistakes
From the bbc health website I found this list Some of the most obvious weaknesses you see in runners and joggers are: 1. Bouncing up and down too much 2. Over striding 3. Not using their hamstrings enough 4. Landing on feet too heavily 5. Breaking ac...
Bupa Great North Run Training & Running Tips
1. Train hard but remember to take a rest. 2. If a day or two of training is missed due to injury or illness or other reason, don’t try to cram two days of training into one. Lost days are simply days. 3. Train at your projected marathon pace. 4. T...
Running Tip : Swing Your Arms & Hands To Run Faster
One technique for proper running is to always remember to swing your arms while running. Most runners make the mistake of running with their arms at a stationary position. We runners have the tendency to hold our arms on our chest. The proper running...
How To Inhale and Exhale To Run Faster
Learning how to breathe (inhale and exhale) properly has benefits such as improving a runners performance. A good description of a breathing technique on how to breathe and boost performance is from Military.com Many experts will say that to fully ox...
Funny Running Quotes on Runners T-shirts
From the back of a T-shirt at 1993 NYC marathon I may be slow but I am faster than you. The best T-shirt I have ever heard about was from a friend, who while struggling to a 6+-hour NYC marathon finish, had to laugh when passed at around 24 miles by...
Benefit Of Eating Chocolate : Black Vs White Chocolate
Researchers have proven black Chocolate is good for your health. Although white chocolate is not rated highly, I tend to believe white chocolate is also good for runners. Black / Dark chocolate has 80 calories per serving whereas white chocolate has ...
Healthy Food Advice For Runners : Avocado for Runners
Eating the right food is important if you want to a good runner. One food that I have discovered to be fantastic for runners is Avocado. I was reading my girlfriend’s magazine when I read an article that claimed a single Avocado is parked with ...
How to Drink Water On The Run & Avoid Cramps
Drinking Water while you run seems to be something simple but it isn’t? Poor water drinking technique is one of the many causes of those painful stomach cramps that we suffer while running. Runners on the run should drink water in gulps instead...
Breathing Exercise : How To Get More Oxygen Into Your Lungs
The biggest dilemma in running is, you try to run faster but your lungs always let you down. Running is a cardiovascular exercise, if you can improve on your breathing and how to get more oxygen into your lungs you are guaranteed to run faster. Runne...
Cheap Healthy Runners Food For Under $1
The big question from new runners is what foods should I a runner eat? I just read this list of 20 healthy foods for under $1 on New York Times. It reminds us that you don’t need to break the bank to eat healthy. 1. Oats: High in fiber and good...
London Marathon Results : Average Finish Time
In preparation for 2010 london marathon I read the post race commentary of 2009 London marathon and in a bbc article I discovered a sad statistic that shows the london marathon finishing times have gotten slower since the marathon begun in 1981. ...
London Marathon : Training Plan
If you are training for the london marathon you should keep in mind the following marathon training principles: When to start training for london marathon The early you start your marathon training the better. 4 months prior to the marathon is a good...
Boston Marathon : 16 Week Training Plan
A good marathon training plan will get you to the starting line in the best fitness and the most rested state possible. A good training plan means hard [...] Related posts:Catherine Ndereba Marathon Training Plan Catherin...
An Athlete Diet : Complex And Simple Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the human body’s fuel. Just as a car runs on petrol, the body runs on carbohydrates, particularly complex carbohydrates. An athlete will need energy to undertake physical activity. The message for athletes should be that eat...
Elite Runners Footstrike Pattern, How they Land
When I started running one of my first questions was how is the foot supposed to land during running. Was it the heel, mid foot or forefoot? I tried to read around but real evidence was scarce the ideas out there were personal opinion.To be honest I ...
Challenges for Aging Runners
More older Americans are exercising regularly than ever. Officials with Running USA say seniors represent the fastest-growing segment of the sport’s participants. The 42K marathon is hard enough for the energetic young people and for the older ...
Benefits of Beer in Running For Runners
Is it safe to drink alcohol after running? I have been asked that question so many times. Although I celebrate by marathon finishes by drinking atleast one bottle of beer, I have never advised anyone to drink. But I found this article on alcohol for ...
Feeling Weak After Running or Workout? Change Your Style
I was flipping through a Fitness magazine when I found this interesting article about Reg Park. For those who don’t know who he is, Arnold Schwarzenegger often refers to Reg Park as his childhood idol and the greatest inspiration and influence...
Running Exercise and Inability To Sleep
One month after running the 2008 Nairobi marathon I have noticed that in the last month my sleep has been better than the month leading to the marathon. This days I sleep longer unlike the last month leading to the marathon when I used to wake up at ...
How To Improve Your Speed & Marathon Finish Time By One Hour
If you are wondering how you can improve your marathon running time by one hour you need to look at the inspiring story of Ms. Joy Johnson. In 2007 Joy Johnson ran ING New York city Marathon and finished in a time of 7 hours. Not happy with her time,...
Leg Cramps, : What Causes it?
Pain is part of the deal of being a runner. Leg cramp is a pain that is experienced around the leg but mainly on your calf muscles. Most runners report to feel the pain near the end of a marathon race. What Rely Causes leg cramps Most experts agree t...
Why Elite Women Runners Are Running Faster, Better as they Age
“Female long distance runners are like wine, they get better with time” At the 2008 NYC marathon there were 41 elite women. There average age was 33, Two thirds were 30 or older and nearly a half were 35 and older. Some of the famo...
Best Running Shoes For 2008 By Runners World
The good guys at runners world have just announced the best running shoes for 2008. When you start reading this kind of news you know the end of the year is near and X-mas is even closer. This were the results. International Editors choice - Asics G...
Marathon Record Holder for Runners Over 90 Years
When I started running marathon at 26 years my plan was to stop at 40. But I guese I will have to reconsinder my retirement plan after I read the inspiring story of 93 years old Fauja Singh. Mr. Singh is the current marathon world record-holder for r...
Usain Bolt Diet, Food
Usain Bolt is the fastest man on the planet, so what does he eat? The answer is in the runners world October 2008 Issue. The world fastest man doesn’t follow a strict diet. On an average day he eats Usain Bolt Breakfast food Yams and fried gr...
