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Running Research: How Do You Hill Train On The Treadmill?

Running Research: How Do You Hill Train On The Treadmill?

Treadmills and Hills: Midway through winter, you have probably plowed through a few treadmill workouts. Treadmill workouts don’t change your running form significantly (enough to do a running analysis on a treadmill and assess the results), but they do change the forces your body uses to move you along.  So how do you know if [...]

FAVORITE THINGS (running): Mesh Visor from Under Armour

FAVORITE THINGS (running): Mesh Visor from Under Armour

Good running equipment is key to enjoying the sport of running. One item necessary if you live in a sunny climate is a good hat or visor. I recently found some good sun protection to wear while running when I purchased the UA Ventilator Mesh visor at a local Sports store. I’m not a fan [...]

FAVORITE THINGS (Running while pregnant): maternity belly support

Exercise during pregnancy is recommended and is healthy for both the mom and the baby. And if you are a runner and looking for ways to continue this activity, good support is vital to keep your joints and ligaments protected. Provided it is OK’d by your doctor and you have been engaging in this exercise [...]

BLOG POST: Barefoot Running

BAREFOOT RUNNING: 10 things about barefoot running: Positive: 1.  Barefoot running will strengthen intrinsic muscles of the foot. 2. Barefoot running may be slightly more efficient in some runners. 3.  Barefoot running decreases forces through the hips and knees (although this does not necessarily mean it leads to less injury). 4. The foot and muscles [...]

FAVORITE THINGS (running): Running programs for iPhone

If you are like me, any gadgets that support running peak your interest. Especially the new GPS iphone apps: They allow you to listen to music and track running stats at the same time. Nice! But which one to use? Here are some that I previewed after purchasing them, in order of usability: 1. Run [...]

FAVORITE THINGS (running): Thorlos socks

While perusing the sports store the other day, I noticed these socks that stated “Runners World Gear” on them and decided to try them out. I wore them earlier in the day I tested them and noticed that my feet were toasty warm the whole time. They are supposed to have an “aero-dynamic fit and [...] Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...