Reason to Run: Racing My Friend/Rival in a Virtual Race
There’s nothing more motivating for some runners than challenging another runner to a race. Unfortunately, due to schedules, career, family, and other demands, the two…
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Marathon FAQ
Question: What pace should I run on the short days during the week? Answer: As long as you have no aches, pains or injuries, you…
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For Walkers – “Shuffling” To Control Fatigue, Soreness, Aches
Shuffling is barely moving your feet and legs to let the walking muscles recover. With your feet to the ground, use a short stride with…
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The Inspiration Muscle is Hard to Flex
Even the most dedicated runner has days when the gravity that pulls one back to the bed or couch is much stronger than usual….
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Question: I get light-headed, and have trouble concentrating at the end of my long runs. Why?
Answer: In investigating this condition among my runners, I’ve discovered that the most common reason for this is low blood sugar. In this case, increasing…
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How to Tell If You Are Running Correctly
If you feel relaxed and running is easy even at the end of a run – you’re probably running correctly. Overall, the running motion should…
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Shin Pain – “Shin splints” or stress fracture
Almost always, pain in this area indicates a minor irritation called “shin splints” that allows running and walking as you heal. The greatest pain or…
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How Do I Know That I’ve Hit “The Wall?
When paced correctly, fatigue creeps up on you, gradually. Unfortunately, there are no clear-cut signs that you are about to encounter “The Wall” until you…
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In Good Company: Buddies—human, canine, and virtual—boost motivation
If you always run alone and enjoy it, that’s great. But runners who never sweat with company tend to experience more low-motivation days and miss…
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Starting Back Running Before the Injury Has Healed
With most running injuries, you can continue to run even while the injury is healing. But first, you must have some time off to get…
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If You Can’t Find a Running Specialty Store…
Most runners collect a closet full of bargain shoes until they find a real running store. The good advice of a trained staff can cut…
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Smooth Running Form Reduces Pain and Stress
Overall, the running motion should feel smooth, and there should be no tension in your neck, back, shoulders or legs. Even during the last half…
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Question: Why do I slow down at a certain point (usually 20 miles) in the marathon? Is this “The Wall”?
Answer: “The Wall” is the point where the leg muscles acquire such a level of fatigue that they don’t work very well. Runners often reach…
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Why does your body want to hold onto fat?
Fat is our biological insurance policy against disaster. It is the fuel your body can use in case of starvation, sickness, injury to the digestive…
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Long runs are “health injections”
Endurance is the top benefit of running. As the long runs surpass 3 miles, 6 miles and beyond, overall stamina in life improves as does…
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Are you tired….or just lazy? Your morning pulse may tell.
Many people say that they are too tired to run. But, after interviewing many who make this claim, I’ve come to believe that most of…