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Training for Runners Archive
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Weight Training for Effective Weight Loss
Posted on May 14, 2011 | No CommentsRunning burns calories, develops the cardiovascular and muscular systems, and improves mood. However, running is not, alone, the best way to lose weight. It is important for runners to understand... -
Keeping Fit By Cross Training
Posted on April 18, 2011 | No CommentsWithout a doubt, the number one concern of runners is getting injured. Injuries can easily destroy a carefully planned training program and leave runners back at square one for their... -
Music and Running
Posted on April 10, 2011 | No CommentsOne of the best ways to break up the occasional drudgery of the daily training run is to listen to music. Many runners don’t leave the door without their iPod.... -
Why Do Runners Sweat?
Posted on March 27, 2011 | No CommentsEveryone knows that humans could not run without powerful leg muscles and strong feet that can withstand the impact of running. However, the most important part of the human body... -
Run with Patience
Posted on March 21, 2011 | No CommentsThe road to running success is always a marathon, not a sprint. I have met so many runners who plot out detailed training programs only to abandon them within a... -
Reducing Muscle Soreness with Cherry Juice
Posted on March 12, 2011 | No CommentsEvery runner has experienced muscle soreness after a hard run or race. In fact, if a runner’s muscles aren’t sore after a race, it might be a sign that he... -
Strength Training for Runners
Posted on March 8, 2011 | No CommentsMany runners simply do not have much interest in weight training. Many are concerned that lifting heavy weights will add bulky muscle that is not conducive to running fast. Runners... -
Running Attitude
Posted on February 27, 2011 | No CommentsAttitude is everything, especially when it comes to running. Without the right running attitude a runners will never reach his or her potential. The mind has a huge impact on... -
Motivating Yourself to Run
Posted on February 16, 2011 | No CommentsIt is very easy to dream about completing an extensive four month training program in order to run the best race of your life. It is far a different thing... -
Risk Factors For Running Injuries, Part 2
Posted on February 9, 2011 | No CommentsIn part one of this series examined two categories of risk factors for running injuries: systemic factors, and running-related factors. In part 2, we will analyze two additional factors: (1)...
