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Aug 13, 2007
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by elgerdh
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Are you interested in staying fit just for the health of it? Maybe you do not really have a weight problem or care to be competitive. Perhaps walking takes too long or there is just no spare time to squeeze in regular trips to the gym. Consider trying the 10 minute run.Before you jump to the conclusion that 10 minutes cannot possibly make any difference, take a look at the joint American College of Sports Medicine-American Heart Association recom ...
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Aug 11, 2007
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by elgerdh
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The last thing I need while running or cycling is music. For me, part of the enjoyment of physical activity is the opportunity it provides to daydream. For me, running has always been that time to generate new ideas or solve old problems. Plus I think I like using all of my senses, especially when I am out on the roads and trails. Unfortunately, I may be in the minority. It seems like I see increasing ...
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Aug 10, 2007
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by elgerdh
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Want to improve your running without having to run more miles? Here’s how!
Improve your running efficiency: If you are like most runners, you probably overstride and land hard on your heels. Try shortening your stride so your foot strikes more of a glancing blow beneath your hips. Decreasing foot contact time with the ground makes you feel lighter on your feet and a smoother runner.
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Aug 10, 2007
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by elgerdh
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Having trouble getting out the door? Here are a few tips to help keep you motivated.
- Pick a goal. A performance goal. Maybe a race, or just a specific workout. that you are looking to improve on. I recently met a woman that was so proud when she ran 30 minutes without stopping, I could tell something had really clicked with her. She is hooked.
-Start slow.&nbs ...
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Aug 08, 2007
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by elgerdh
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There is no question that the running shoes today are far superior to anything we used back in the early 1970s. In those days there wasn’t much difference between brands in terms of shock absorption, stability, or motion control. Nike was one of the first to revolutionize the running shoe industry with Bill Bowerman's innovation called the “waffle” outersole. Today, shoes are designed with specia ...
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Aug 07, 2007
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by elgerdh
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Looking for a new way to improve your overall strength and endurance but can’t spend the money or time to join a gym? Here is a routine that you can do at home recommended to me by Al Sapa, a successful high school coach in Wisconsin who uses these exercises with his athletes. Al recommends Javorek Dumbell Complex Conditioning as a great weight-room alternative for distance runners in particular who may feel intimidated by weights ...
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Aug 05, 2007
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by elgerdh
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Peaking for a big race is a matter of properly balancing a drop in miles while maintaining or even increasing intensity of training in the days leading up to your event. Using the correct tapering protocol is one key to a successful peak performance on race day.
According to a study carried out at E. Caroling University as described by Owen Anderson in Peak Performance, experienced runners tapered for a 5K by runn ...
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Aug 04, 2007
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by elgerdh
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Anybody training for a marathon would benefit from a technique called self-myofacial release. The tissue called ffascia that surrounds and connects to muscle is traumatized by running, particularly after long runs, leading to inflammation and painful trigger points. If ignored, trigger points could eventually result in impaired muscle function, tightness, decreased circulation, weakness, and delayed muscle recovery.&nb ...
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Aug 04, 2007
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by elgerdh
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Who was Bill Bowerman? Read the account of this amazing man in Kenny Moore's book entitled BOWERMAN and the Men of Oregon. Unless you are a fan of running, you probably never even heard of Bill Bowerman or realize the impact he’s had on American society.
As I read through it, for all he accomplished in life, I couldn’t help but compare Bill Bowerman to Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump, a guy who experie ...
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Aug 04, 2007
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by elgerdh
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According to the text Physiology of Sport and Exercise by Wilmore and Costill the need to breathe increases in direct proportion to the intensity of work. A mild workload such as brisk walking prompts expansion of the lungs and deeper breathing. As the work becomes more difficult, the rate of breathing also increases. Like when you start running. With the exception of conditions such as asthma, breathing should not limit your ability ...
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