One excuse often given for not exercising: “I don’t have the right build (or technique) for exercise.” Just go to any big marathon and you’ll see an amazing diversity of body types – including those who weigh more than 300 pounds. Virtually every one of us is...
Question: How much running/walking should I do the day before long runs and the marathon itself? Answer: You don’t need to run or walk at all the day before the race. You’re not going to improve your conditioning during this period. But most runners I’ve heard from on...
Take charge by thinking ahead and being aware of your surroundings. Bring a whistle with you In uncertain areas bring pepper spray Bring a cell phone, and all someone if you feel threatened Wear an ID tag on your shoe Tell someone where you will be running, and when...
Mature runners who have time goals can get too focused on running faster almost every run. This often results in injury. One of the first signs is increased stress associated with running, often resulting in motivation problems. At the first sign of these symptoms,...
Answer: According to several surveys, those who used to run continuously in marathons improved an average of more than 13 minutes when they shifted to my run-walk-run method. By taking the walks early, the muscles stay strong and are ready for the challenge later....
Walking is a great exercise which produces few injuries, while burning calories and building fitness. Once conditioned to recreational walking, one can burn many calories without realizing it. Reasons given for running: Many walkers start running because...