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Target Heart Rate

by Louise August 11th, 2011| Running
It is important to monitor your resting heart rate in order to know when your body is ready for a workout, or when it could use a day or two for recovery.

One's resting heart rate is determined after no recent exertions have been made; however, it is equally beneficial

Groningen Study on the 10% Rule

by Bea June 30th, 2011| Running
I just read an article in New York Times the other day that mentioned a study in Groningen and the 10% rule. The word Groningen attracted me purely because I currently live in Holland; however the challenge to the 10% rule was also something I was happy to see.

Runners: Coming Back from Time Off

by Louise June 13th, 2011| Running
Returning from time off takes a bit of finesse and a lot of patience for runners. Of course, we want to get back to our former shape as soon as possible. Yet, if we come back too strong, we risk paying for it later, physically and literally. It's all

Run Yourself Fit – Not Ragged

by Angela Yorke May 19th, 2011| Cardio, Running
Many people don’t run the way they should; they neglect proper form for distance and/or speed. Over time, this results in painful knees, screaming bunions, persistent backache, and loss of interest. Running should be easy and enjoyable, and I have found the following approaches worth adopting.

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Anti-Gravity Treadmills

by Louise May 16th, 2011| Exercise Equipment, Running
Just a week ago, I used the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill for the first time. The AlterG is basically a treadmill that is able to support a percentage of a person's weight as one walks or runs on it. It requires a user to put on a special pair of

Family Means Being in it Together

by Angela Yorke May 9th, 2011| Eating Tips, Family Fitness, Nutrition, Running
Like life, fitness is a marathon. You have to put in continual effort to ensure that your health doesn’t become a liability during your twilight years; however, a lot of the information a fitness enthusiast finds is usually geared towards individual activity. What happens when you want to motivate

Boston Marathon, 2011

by Bea May 2nd, 2011| Running, Sports
This year's Boston Marathon certainly turned some heads!  One item of news was about 81 year-old Clarence Hartley. He was the oldest runner of the race and ran it in 4:26:25. That's a whole lot faster than a lot of other people who set out to battle the

Calf Stretches and Strength Exercises

by Louise April 27th, 2011| Exercises, Running, Strength Training
If you ever have ankle, foot, or knee pain (who doesn't?), it may be a result of weak calves. Calves are an overlooked group of muscles. We complain about feeling soreness or tightness in our calves, but we don't always act on these issues. Strong and flexible calves will

The Right Shoes

by Louise April 18th, 2011| Running
If you've been running in the same shoes for years and have had no injuries or complaints about them, keep them.  Be happy you have found a shoe that works. There's no sense in listening to "expert advice" that tells you about a better shoe that's out there for

Running Surfaces

by Louise March 22nd, 2011| Running
What you run on is important. Each surface affects your form in a different way. Densely packed surfaces can be hard on joints, while more “giving” surfaces can be hard on certain muscle groups. The stress from the impact falls in different areas. All surfaces have pros and cons.

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New Balance Indoor Grand Prix

by Louise February 24th, 2011| Running
I hate to admit it: although I'm a lover of running, I have never turned on a TV to watch a track race or a marathon. I prefer to actually be running, rather than watching. However, on February 5, I attended the 16th Annual New Balance Indoor Grand Prix,
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5 Reasons to Like Treadmills

by Louise January 25th, 2011| Running
There once was a time when I really hated treadmills. Granted, I had once fallen off of one, and consequently, the word "treadmill" never really sparked happy thoughts in my mind. However, now a cross country and track runner in college, I've developed a new appreciation for treadmills. Here

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