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Running in the Rain: Precipitation, Perspiration or Pee? by Will Run For Glitter Posted Mon 10 Sep 2012 7:38am On Saturday, I planned to run 9 miles with my cousin in preparation for next week’s race in Philly. Whereas I’d typically never intentionally run such a long route just 1 week before a half marathon, I also knew that I needed to get that distance — those 9 miles — under my belt. Running 13.1 miles without first building up to that point could h ... Read on »

Train Your Dog for Long Distance Trail Running in 20 Steps by Vanessa Runs Facebook

Posted Tue 24 Jan 2012 3:47pm Six months ago, our dog Ginger couldn’t play for more than five minutes without getting winded and lying down for the rest of the day. Today, Ginger glides through 20-mile trail runs without a sign of fatigue. We can’t keep up. I’m not a dog trainer. I’m an ultra runner currently training for my first 100-miler with a dog that loves ... Read on »

Back To Running! by Karina Arrue Posted Tue 28 Sep 2010 2:00pm Hey everyone, Hope you are well. I can't believe in just a few days it will be October, that means cooler weather, sweaters, boots and great weather for running. Karina and I had our 1 year anniversary of http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=7545002688048723018&postID=7379592908132360347running her first half marathon in Philad ... Read on »

Guest Post: Running Workouts for Moms by JenniferLeah Posted Thu 07 Feb 2013 6:12am I started writing my blog as a way to let other people-especially new mothers-know that you can find health balancing both family and fitness! Some of my favorite memories of those "early days" of my journey to health and happiness were the miles on the road I logged with Lola in the the BOB Revolution jogging stroller. I was a ... Read on »

How to Start Running in 7 Easy Steps by Anastasiya Goers Patient Expert

Posted Tue 11 Aug 2009 10:03am This post was written by Anastasiya. Follow me on Twitter or StumbleUpon and keep your life balanced! Runner by mikebaird Thoughts of a runner: “Running… Breathe in… Breathe out… In… Out… Step… Step… A little bit more… In… Out… Here it is… Finish line… A few more steps… Must not give up… Keep going… Keep going… YEAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!! ... Read on »

Running Thoughts, Tips and FAQs by Melissa Posted Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:06pm REMINDER: Today is the last day for thePhysique 57 DVD Giveaway! Enter now! It’s been a while since I have done a post reflecting on some of the common questions and comments I get about running. While this is not going to be something dramatically more insightful than anything I have written in the past— so I have included a round up of ... Read on »

Running With Dogs by Cynthia S. Posted Tue 09 Dec 2008 11:15pm Recruit a four-legged running companion and find fresh motivation to hit the road WANTED : Early morning or evening running partner. Strong listening skills desired. Upbeat, optimistic approach to life a must. Pluses include willingness to run in any weather, non-judgmental attitude, and a love of squirrels. Looking for motivation for your ... Read on »

Guest Post: How to Run Faster by Keri B. Posted Mon 08 Aug 2011 6:42am Vary your training, your running partners, and your environment. Only your imagination limits the ways you can spice up your running routine. ~Bob Glover, The Runner’s Handbook Good Morning! I hope everyone had a great weekend. This morning I am very excited to share a guest post that I think you are all going to love. This ... Read on »

A Walk & Then A Run by Corey I. Patient Expert

Posted Sat 18 Oct 2008 2:34pm Today, I went for a walk with a friend around 5:45 pm or so, (i.e., we did 3 laps around the lake), hung out & chatted with her at a cafe for a while, then saw her off, & returned to lake at 8:02 pm to go for a run. I ran 4 laps around the lake (2.96 miles) in 33:18, or a pace of 11:25 minutes-per-mile. And now for a brief report ... Read on »

Guest Post from The Running Guru by Karen L. Posted Mon 26 Mar 2012 12:52pm Recently I was contacted by Michelle from Running Shoe Guru to allow her the opportunity to Guest Post on Michigan Fit Mom. Since I am a newbie runner, I was thrilled to have someone give some basic information on how to start a running program. So, Welcome Michelle!!! How to Begin a Running ProgramBy Michelle Zehr Michelle is a contr ... Read on »