With summer now in full swing around the country, it is time for the annual post about how to properly run in the heat. Knowing the rules of heat running can improve your summer training and also ensure that you do not seriously harm your body through heat exhaustion or heat stroke. The chemical reactions […]
Running and Your Thyroid
There are many reasons for feeling unusually tried during a training program. Anemia, overtraining, and dehydration are all common culprits. However, there is an additional reason for fatigue that often goes unnoticed by runners: an under active thyroid (also called hypothyroidism). Having a properly functioning thyroid is absolutely essential for runners hoping to run to […]
When To Buy New Running Shoes
A great way to guarantee injury is to continue running on a worn out pair of running shoes. Old shoes lack necessary shock absorption and do not provide sufficient stability for your foot when you land. This can not only lead to foot injuries, such as plantar fasciitis, but also injuries of the lower leg […]
The Ideal Running Weight
There is a great article in the New York Times today about how all runners have an ideal body weight. Surprisingly, the seemingly obvious answer, “the lowest weight possible,” is not the correct answer. Different from the common conception, weighing less does not always make you run faster. The problem is that everyone has a […]
Marathon Entry Requirements
The Boston Marathon Blog has an interesting post today that asks the question: “Can Anybody Run a Marathon?” The post examines the problem of runners who enter and run in marathons without sufficient training. The article highlights the difficulties of marathon running and quotes experts who take a dim view of untrained marathon runners. “There […]
Anemia and Running
Why has running gotten so difficult? You have been training well, taking care of your body, and tried not to over-train, but now you can barely make it out the door. You may feel irritable and lack the desire to do any form of exercise. If this situation describes you, you may be suffering from […]
