Resistance Training: Light or Heavy Weights?

You know I’m a big advocate of cross-training and especially incorporating weight training into your overall program. But many people don’t like the idea of going to the gym and pressing heavy weights with the bodybuilders.

Now there’s evidence that you don’t need to lift heavy weights to build muscle tissue.  By the way, if you’re over 40,  you need to be working on it, otherwise you’re naturally losing muscle mass. The good news is that it turns out that you can use very light weights and still get all the health benefits. Continue reading

Posted in Beginning Running, Cross Training, General, Running Workouts | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Facts You Should Know About Heatstroke

As we enter the hot running months in the northern hemisphere, runners need to be aware of the hazards associated with heat. It’s wonderful to have warmer days for running, but that warmth comes with its own set of challenges.

This week I’m delighted to have guest blogger Siena Lombardi writing for us about heatstroke. Pay attention to the section about symptoms and the immediate action you should take if you or a fellow runner start to exhibit those symptoms. Enjoy the article and leave your comments below. Thanks!

Continue reading

Posted in Beginning Running, General, Running, Running for Fitness, Running for Weight Loss, Running Injuries | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Running Away From Obesity. A Story About Running For Weight Loss

I’m pleased to have a guest blogger this week, someone who understands just what a difference the simple act of running can make. This runner enjoyed a dramatic change, losing 50 pounds and completing a marathon in just 3 hours 22 minutes. Enjoy the article and post your comments below. Continue reading

Posted in Beginning Running, General, Running, Running for Fitness, Running for Weight Loss | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Interval Running For Weight Loss?

This video speaks to those who are running for weight loss. It offers some explanation why running in the ‘fat-burning zone’ on the treadmill for an hour at a time is not the best way to eliminate fat. If you’ve seen those super-intense workouts on ‘The Biggest Loser’ this will help explain why interval running for weight loss is more effective than taking it easy.

Posted in Beginning Running, General, Running, Running for Fitness, Running for Weight Loss | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

How Can Garmin Running Watches (Forerunner Series – With GPS) Improve Your Run?

You may be asking yourself, OK, I know that running is good for me as it brings many benefits to us physically and mentally, but why should I get a Garmin Running Watch? How will the Garmin Running Watches help me in my running and what’s so special about it that I should have it?

Well, here are a few reasons and benefits of owning a Garmin Running Watch (Forerunner Series – with GPS): Continue reading

Posted in Beginning Running, General, Running, Running for Fitness, Running for Weight Loss, Running Gear, Running Workouts, Training for a Race | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Running Tips – Preventing Tight Calf Muscles

If you’ve been running for much time at all,  you’ve probably developed some tight muscles. The repetitive motion of running coupled with a fairly short range of motion conspire to deliver tight muscles. While not a problem on their own, tight muscles can cause discomfort and may contribute to overuse injuries.

This short article gives some good tips for preventing those tight calf muscles from developing into a problem for you. Continue reading

Posted in General, Running, Running for Fitness, Running Injuries | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Nutrition for Runners: Healthy Post Hydration Juice

If you’re particular about what you put in your body as a post-run recovery snack, check out this video. The sound quality isn’t great but I’ve included the ingredient list after the video so you can give it a try.

Continue reading

Posted in Beginning Running, General, Nutrition, Nutrition for Runners, Nutrition for Running, Running, Running for Fitness | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Training Tips – How Much Should I Run the Week Before a Marathon?

Marathon training is like baking a cake.

For a cake you need flour, baking powder, sugar, milk and eggs. Combined and baked properly, these can give you a perfect cake. But miss one ingredient and your cake will be a flop.

Similarly, marathon training is made up of long slow runs, tempo runs, intervals, hill training and easy runs. You might also throw in some strength & cross training. But one element you must never neglect is tapering before the race. Continue reading

Posted in General, Marathon Training, Running, Running for Fitness, Running for Weight Loss | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The One Thing Harder Than Ironman

Source: No Meat Athlete, Carlos Nunez, Ph.D.

I am not here for pleasant conversation.

I write to you about things that happen to people — bad people and good people. Things that make some cry, and question life’s fairness and God’s existence. But it’s OK, because I know I am in good company. Many of you have likely gone through hell and back. I know, like you, how it feels being in pain, scared, hopeless, helpless, defeated, cheated, and alone. Continue reading

Posted in Beginning Running, General, Running, Running for Fitness | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Natural Running Form

This is one of the better videos I’ve come across that addresses minimalist running form. Sage uses slow and regular motion video to show and explain the form you want to strive for to minimize the jarring force of heel strike. Be sure to leave a comment and share this video with others. Thanks!

Posted in Barefoot Running, Beginning Running, General, Running, Running Workouts | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment