If you are looking to compete in a marathon, but you haven't done so before there are some things that you need to make sure you are doing while you are training. Be sure that you have at least 20 weeks to devote to a training system. In those 20 weeks, every 5 weeks will have its own phase. There will be a total of 4 phases. During those phases, it will focus on one aspect of marathon running. … [Read more...]

If you are running you are missing out on running in a cadence. Even if you do not try, you most likely will start to develop one on your own. If you are interested in making your own cadence there are a few things that you should note before starting and a few things you should plan for. The math used for a cadence is how many times you step in one minute. Once you have that information, you can … [Read more...]

There are many great running belts and waistpacks that you can buy in 2022. The best tube style one is the naked running band which costs fifty dollars. It has three deep pockets and the largest one is in the back. The best waist pack for hard sided water bottles is the Nathan Peak Hydration Waist Pak which retails for forty dollars. This comes with a Draw Flash that can carry up to 535 … [Read more...]

When it comes to the new year, there are many new trail running and ultrarunning books you can buy in order to get you motivated to start doing those activities yourself. Out and Back is a story about the physical and mental recovery of Hillary Allen after she fell 150 feet down a cliff and almost died. The Art of Running Free is an illustrated book that goes through lessons that can be learned … [Read more...]

Roger Bannister's running of the mile in under 4-minutes is considered to have inspired other runners by breaking a psychological barrier. In reality, the mile record had stagnated for nearly a decade due to World War 2. Swedish runners were able to continue their training, but others were disrupted, injured or killed. Several distances show similar patterns of records not being broken for a … [Read more...]

Running in cold weather is, to some degree, easier than running in hot weather. In the cold, you can always add layers of clothing. Keeping your feet warm is more difficult. The problem is that adding insulation decreases circulation, causing feet to become cold. The main health issues to worry about in the cold are frostbite (freezing of skin) and hypothermia (lowering of body temperature). To … [Read more...]

Choice of shoes is critically important for any runner. It is not only important for your performance, but it also provide a benefit of decreased likelihood of injuries. However, there are other things you need to consider when it comes to your shoes. One of the things that many runners are unaware of or just ignore is the advice that you should alternate between two, or more, pairs of shoes. This … [Read more...]

Dr. Philip Maffetone is the author of The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing and the developer of the Maffetone Method. With this method, you can determine your maximum aerobic heart rate by subtracting your age from 180 and making a few other adjustments. Another test is check to see if your waist is less than half your height. At Dr.Maffetone's website, you can go through his 8 Step … [Read more...]

Track Running is a great way to run. There are many benefits for running on a track. For starters, a track is specifically made for running. The track is also completely visible and predictable. It's also much easier to get accurate data on running due to the lines on the track and specific distance the track is. There are somethings you should do to prepare beforehand like getting shows with more … [Read more...]

Some people feel that they are happier when they find gratitude in their lives. It's believed that they focus their thinking on things that make them grateful. There are a few ways to help yourself find some gratitude. One good way is to write all the things down that you are grateful fore. Another one is to look at nature and experience its beauty. Talking to a good friend is also a great way to … [Read more...]