One goal that every person should have is to maintain work-life balance. If you are not careful, work can easily consume your life giving you little time for family, friends, and of course running. Instead of falling prey to the workaholic mentality, make a point to set aside time for non-work activities. As shown in […]
Want to burn more calories? Run in cold weather.
Do you feel more tired after running in cold weather? There may be a reason for that. Researchers have found that shivering in cold weather for ten minutes burns more calories than an hour of moderate exercise. ‘We identified two hormones that are stimulated by cold – irisin and FGF21- released from shivering muscle and […]
Are competitive female runners prone to depression?
The Daily Beast has an important article on depression in competitive female distance runners. I have seen the affects that depression can have on people first-hand and it is very sad. With that said, I do not believe that running is itself to blame for depression and suicides. In fact, running is one of the […]
Running is key to slowing the harmful effects of the aging process
A common concern of most people is to find ways to hold off the harmful effects of the aging process. From heart disease, to cancer, to diabetes, the human body is subject to numerous risks as we get older. The New York Times has an interesting article today on just how important exercise, such as […]
Finding time to run after pregnancy
How long does a runner have to wait to race after having a baby? Obviously, this question is best answered by your doctor, but new mothers can generally start training whenever they feel like it. Of course, one big issue that didn’t exist pre-baby is “what do you do with the kid when you need […]
The 12 week marathon training program
The Daily Coloradoan has an interesting article about tips for marathon training. One great part of the article is a breakdown of a sensible twelve week marathon training program. It can be difficult to know how to correctly train for marathon. The 26.2 mile distance is intimidating. However, a high quality training program can be […]
