Running in old, worn shoes is going to cause you as many problems as running with poor technique. Your running shoes are responsible for absorbing shock, stabilizing your feet, and … Read more
GPS watches seem like a gift from above for runners. The ability to track time, distance, pace, and more are all built in and let you analyze them all against … Read more
Running is the perfect sport for techies. There is more technology available for runners than almost any other type of athlete. Watches can track your mileage and measure your heart … Read more
For runners, packing a race bag for a first race is somewhat akin to first time parents packing a diaper bag for a first outing with the new baby. Many … Read more
Running shoes are the most important gear a runner can purchase. Ask anyone who has attempted to run a race in ill-fitted or otherwise inadequate footwear. Proper shoes are the … Read more
Smart phones seem to have been made for runners by runners. The sheer volume of available running apps indicates that this is at least plausible. Narrowing the list down to … Read more
Any runner who is acquainted with distance training has also been introduced to the world of energy replacements. These often come in the form of goop or glob, but they … Read more
If you are getting ready to run a marathon – whether it is your first or your tenth – you will want to have the best possible shoes on your … Read more
Flat feet are a both a nemesis of long distance runners, as well as a product of long distance running. I can personally attest to having my feet gain half … Read more
We all remember inclement weather recess from our elementary school years. Rain, extreme heat, heavy winds or snow seem to automatically mean that staying indoors is required for play and … Read more
Many of the races that you will find in your local area, whether they are full marathons or shorter 5k or 10k races, are held in the sunny summer and … Read more
In a perfect world, you would be able to plan your entire day around your run, and head out onto the road whenever the time was right. However, this is … Read more
The 2013 shoe review is in, and there is plenty to be excited about. Truth be told, I have never met a runner without a shoe fetish. Running shoes are … Read more
If you have been running on the same pair of running shoes for a while, perhaps its time for a change! But if you are anything like me (cheap), you … Read more
I have owned a couple of different Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS watches over the past few years (lost one), and I love the watch. However, it wasn’t until recently that … Read more