Picking The Right Running Shoe

There is no doubt about it, with the amazing variety and the availability of current running shoes at the moment choosing the right running shoe (and if you don't know what you doing) can be a daunting task. If all you are wishing to do is buy something trendy and that looks good then the problem isn't so great. However if you need the correct pair of shoes for serious sport then you have to view the whole process differently.

Why a Positive Goal Works

It is practically impossible for us to think of a negative concept without referring to the positive side first. Just try it. Close your eyes and imagine a plate without a hamburger on it. If you are anything like me, you will first automatically think of a plate with a hamburger and then have to edit the picture mentally in order to arrive at a plate without a hamburger.

Do You Want To Run Like a Gazelle?

If you'd like to run like a gazelle, all you need is a whopping great big lion to chase you down the road. If you want motivation like that, then just start out at the front line of a big city race of tens of thousand runners. The gun goes off and every gazelle in the front line runs for their life as the herd chases them down. One stumble and fall and the next thing they will feel is the trampling of tens of thousands of dollars worth of expensive running shoes that triumph by running straight over their humiliated heads. Running like a gazelle involves running with that sort of fear.

How to Buy Running Shoes

As an athlete or an every day person, buying running shoes is one of the best things you can do for your health. Proper running shoes are critical for a good running or walking experience, and to be able to safely exercise with the right type of support, knowing how to go about buying running shoes is more important than you might think. Your choice in running shoes can really make or break your workout experience, and if you want to get things off to a right start it is important that you choose your running shoes carefully. Chances are, your sales associate is not as knowledgeable as they sound about how to buy running shoes properly.

Strip Away The BS - Let's Run A Marathon

One thing I learned about from sports is that a lot of people talked a lot of smack before the events. They would always tell you how great they were and try to psyche you out. It never worked with me, it actually did the opposite. It fired me up and got my adrenaline to flow like water. I noticed that the marathon level at the starting point there was the same type of talk, but it was a little more low-key.

Runner's Best Friend? The Bushman's Blow

If you are anything like me, if you run, then your nose will run too. That sort of sounds like how when you smile the whole world smiles with you, but when you fall, the whole world walks right over your back(at least at the start of a race). But I can't get off the track so early in an article.

Cons of Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sport

There are a number of cons to do with performance enhancing drugs in sports. Performance enhancing drugs are simply not going away - in fact they seem to be getting more popular as they get more advanced. For anyone with an interest in sport, drugs will continue to be a source of discussion and distress. Are they really worth it? Can they help us achieve our dreams? What would happen if I took them? As far as I can see, five of the most important cons of performance enhancing drugs are...

What Makes a Person Want to Run, and Why Few Will Ever Know the Joy of Running

I remember those fall workouts on the Michigan State University campus when the leaves on the deciduous trees would burst into color along the wooded trail, and the sunshine would filter down through the trees. Running gives you peace of mind that settles your soul. You bound along at a pace that would exhaust the average person, but you are trained to run at a brisk pace for a long time and distance. You would run faster in a race, but your goal today is to finish feeling pleasantly tired, knowing that you could have run much faster.

Learning To Race

Running a Faster Race in no time: Get Faster without Training.

Electrolytes For Long-Distance Runners

In any race longer than the half-marathon, much of the body's natural mineral salts are lost due to sweating. If not properly replaced, their lack can bring on an increased risk of dehydration, cramp and slow peak performance and recovery time.

How To Avoid Knee Injury While Running

Knee injuries are possibly the most common form of injuries that runners get, and unfortunately also the type of injury likely to keep you out for the longest time. This article describes the two main types of injuries, and what can be done about them.

Efficient Running Form

Efficiency in running form is measured by how much energy is lost by wasteful movements. Understand the latest research to learn how to improve your own running form and study the condition of your competitors.

Running for Success

Running isn’t just for runners anymore. Running just three days a week for 30 minutes has been proven to help maintain healthy weight as well as improve attitude and motivation. In short, running can help you become happier, healthier and more successful to. Here’s how.

5 Things You Must Know Before Running A Marathon

Running a marathon is one of the extreme physical challenges that is attainable by the average person. However, if you want to get the most from your experience you need to do a decent amount of training beforehand. This article will teach you the essentials for any runner to be aware of.