Commit to one lifestyle change per month to improve your life

The Huffington Post has an interesting article on college students and exercise. The article provides information on why exercise is so important and also gives lots of tips on how college students can work exercise into their busy schedules. These tips can apply to anyone. One part of the article talks about a college professor […]

Five great reasons to run when you don’t feel like it

The Guardian has an interesting article on five reasons why runners should not give up on running. It can be easy to make up an excuse for missing a run, whether it be feeling tired, convincing yourself that running is bad for you (“hurts the knees”), or assuming that the weather is too bad for […]

Why is exercise good for the body? The answer may lie in a tiny molecule.

Why is exercise so good for the body? The answer has surprisingly perplexed scientists for years. however new research on the cellular level is shedding light on why exercise is so beneficial. According to an article in the Boston Globe, the key may lie in a small molecule abbreviated BAIBA. The researchers are still far […]

At what age do runners reach the peak of their physical ability?

There’s no doubt that age is an important factor in running fast.  A 25-year-old runner will generally run faster than a 65-year-old runner – even if both runners have the same training program. There is a reason why there is a separate masters division ain many races. But at what age do runners the height […]

How to layer properly when running in the cold

Cold weather running is one of the biggest challenges for a year-around training program. From the risks of slipping on ice to the extreme difficulty of trying to run through inches of snow, the winter can put a damper on training. One way to make it through the cold weather months is to layer your […]

The Best Running Info and Deals for the Week of January 12th

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