Treadmill, elliptical, or stairclimber? What is the best machine to use at the gym? There are so many options for achieving aerobic fitness in gyms these days. Each option has their own positives and negatives, but the most important question is what machine will get you in the best shape? There have been a number […]
Can Cold Air Freeze Lungs?
We are now getting into the real cold days of winter and it’s becoming harder and harder to train consistently. Problems include terrible footing, cold skin, and frozen lungs? According to some runners (and non-runners) it is dangerous to train in the cold because the air could freeze your lungs. Is this true? The good […]
Athletic Scholarships in the Ivy League
Are you a high school student who wants to receive an athletic scholarship at an Ivy League School? This is a question that many readers have asked about. For those that do not know, the “Ivy League” consists of Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Colombia, Cornell, Brown, Dartmouth, and Penn. Obviously, it would be great if running […]
How to Develop a Kick
Anyone who has watched a track race or marathon knows the importance of a strong kick. Numerous races are won in the final precious inches thanks to a strong finishing sprint of a runner. In order for you to develop a powerful kick, you must pay attention to two different factors: physical training and mental […]
Acupuncture for Runners
The best way to treat an achilles or hamstring injury may not be ice or ibuprofen, but rather sticking needles into your body. According to a recent study, there is a scientific basis for believing that acupuncture alters the body’s perception of pain. Acupuncture has always been a little hard for me to understand. How […]
Running Streak
Most runners try to run four or five days a week. Unless we are in serious training for an important race, missing a day or two every so often is not the end of the world. However, there are runners who will stop at nothing to get a run in everyday. To these runners keeping […]
