I have yet to see Unbroken or McFarland, USA or the much-anticipated Born to Run movie that just recently began filming. However, here is the list of my top five favorite running movies as they stand currently. Chariots of Fire...
New runners may sometimes feel that they’re doomed to a life time of blisters, calluses, and pain. After all, those initial runs are often done in ill-fitting shoes, cotton socks, and whatever clothes you can find that slightly resemble athletic...
As the amount of daylight slowly increases many runners are increasing the distance of their long run in preparation for a successful spring marathon. The “long run” is one of, if not the single most important training run in a marathon...
You love to run, and everyone knows it; but sometimes the mere thought of lacing up your shoes makes your legs feel like dead weight. All the peppy people in your running club talking about their way packed race schedules...
Many of us use goals to motivate us to constantly improve ourselves, and runners are no different. With so many easily recorded measures of speed and endurance, runners have any number of ways to verify the attainment of old goals...
So you're looking for a new running challenge or you are already an outdoor enthusiast and you’re looking for a different way to enjoy nature. Whichever the reason for taking interest in trail running, here are some tips for transitioning...
So you’re a runner. You run several days a week, do local races, and maybe over time even get a bit faster or stronger at your favorite event. In your mind, to be really competitive and fast you’d have to...
Catch your breath. Easier said than done! Most people don’t realize just how hard it is to get your pace and breathing right when you begin a running program. We tend to start out running way too fast, just as...