A lot of people seem to get excited about the things they are going to buy when entering the sport of running. Although buying things as an entry into the hobby helps a neophyte runners’ motivation, it is also important to note what other things need to be done before actually starting to run. This…

But eating habits are also a part of the job. If you are overweight, it might be wise to consult a doctor before devoting yourself to a random program. The right way of eating foods will also speed up the fat burn process around the belly, so Eat Smart and Wise! Jogging with the right…

Running Shoes – Are they good for you? I learned to run in February of this year. No, I’m not a toddler with an uncanny ability to type and publish to the internet. I’m a fully grown (physically at least) 41 year old man who, after years of taking on fitness based activities for a…

A common theme among newer runners is the discomfort or pain that they feel when starting to run. A lot of very fit people actually are surprised by the difficulty running places on their bodies. People notice that their lower body will tend to give up even after running for just a few minutes. This…

Introduction Running is a great form of exercise and it’s an awesome calorie-burner. Incorporating running into well-rounded, sustained fitness program requires careful planning and patience. I liken it to building a house – it’s always best to start with a sound foundation. Whether you’re planning on participating in organized races or just running for health…

Fitness & Health Most people die of a heart attack or similar heart and circulatory diseases. The causes are often too rich food, canned food, and lack of exercise. On the other hand, regular exercise such as running strengthens the heart and muscles and lowers blood fat levels, which reduces the risk of clogged veins…

How many times has this happened to you? You’re out running for fitness or perhaps you’re training for an upcoming race and everything is going well. Then you see it up ahead: it’s a hill. It’s a BIG hill. You feel the pit in your stomach as you realize just how hard climbing that hill…

“Running: a means of terrestrial locomotion allowing humans and other animals to move rapidly on foot. It is simply defined in athletic terms as a gait in which at regular points during the running cycle both feet are off the ground.” From Wikipedia A long winded way to describe something that we all enjoyed doing…

Your own personal fitness when you start running will depend on a number of contributing factors: your age; your exercise history; whether you do an active or a sedentary job; whether you are a smoker or not. How fit you are when you take up running need not make a difference to what you will…

I am a committed runner and outdoor enthusiast that enjoys trail running. Trail running is fun! It is an opportunity to get out in more natural environment, explore, forget about exact mileage, split times and run for the sake of running. It also creates variety to any running program. There are several key benefits to…