Interval training to prepare for consistent running/jogging
Hesitant to jog or run for long distances? Consider building up to that point by interval training, starting by walking at a quicker than normal pace, then speeding it up to a light jog. Try and spend
Looking for running routes/mileage for SF and Marin runs.
Am training for a half & i want to be somewhat meticulous about it (i.e. when i should be on a 6 mile run, i'd like to know a route before i just take off running. would also ideally like to have
ItRunsInMyFamily.com, what runs in yours?
This site has a tool that helps track diabetes that runs in the family:
www.ItRunsInMyFamily.com
This is a good way to help people become more aware of their family risk for diabetes.
Running Tips
Running is a good exercise because you can get fresh air, and stay healthy.
1. It's a good muscular exercise for working-out different muscles. For example, the thigh muscles in the front
Running in (not on) Water
, replacing an easy run day with a pool runningworkout will help you stay that way. It looks weird, it feels...Water running is an excellent form of cross training, as well as a good way to maintain fitness
Exercise for Your Health (Physical and Mental)
a true pleasure. Well, it turns out that exercise, like running, can actually help relieve anxiety and depression. Scientific studies have found that exercise can increase the levels of serotonin as well
The importance of posture when running
Though it may not seem like it, your technique while running plays a huge role in your exercise efficiency. If you're all over the place, you're wasting a lot of energy that will affect you on longer runs
Running through the tough times
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- Consider the great health benefits of the run...more energy during the day, exercising your heart, reducing...There are always days when one should run but let's face it, it is much easier to hit snooze, roll
Exercise Makes You Smart!
tests. The most fit kids scored best on the academic tests as well. Turns out that vigorous exercise causes old nerve cells to mesh together in new ways that make the brain run faster and better. Not only
When the Music Stops...Try Meditative Running
I recently read an article reporting that people who exercise to their favourite tunes stick with the exercise longer. It works for me. I’ve loaded my iPod Shuffle with some of my favourite motivational songs
