Running Tips, Techniques and Benefits by WebMD

    By Richard Weil
    An excellent article about Running Tips, Techniques, Benefits, Training Programs, History and Injuries

Hill training: tips, secrets and benefits

Running hills is an important part of your training, because it strengthens your legs and ankles, increases your aerobic and anaerobic capacity, and increases your tolerance for lactic acid. When you run hills, you're not only moving your body laterally, as you do on level ground, but you're moving your body against gravity. Thus, hills [...]

Audio Training for Runners

Audio Training

How To Develop A Healthy And Enjoyable Running Routine
In Less Than 14 Days Starting From Scratch

 
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Add 1% of Incline to Your Treadmill Workout

How to make your treadmill workout closer to outdoor exercise
By Elizabeth Quinn
 
Question:
I run outdoors during the summer, but when the weather turns dark and cold I generally run on a treadmill in the gym. Am I getting the same workout?
Answer:
In general, you will get a fairly comparable workout as long as you focus [...]

Marathon Training Programs

You can purchase a fabulous 100 day marathon training plan by Olympic competitor Marius Bakken. Just click on the link to see what he has to offer. Or take some tips from me…
 
Marathon Training Programs – Tips!
Be verry careful what you ask for. Alright, let’s start training for a Marathon. I got one word [...]

Running And Foot Pain

Running and foot pain… If I had a dollar for every runner I knew who had a foot running injury, I'd have a fat bank account!
Plantar Fasciitis, the most common running injury of the foot, may cause the heel to hurt, feel hot or swell, is inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thin layer of [...]

A Few Winter-Running Tips

Neither sub-zero temperatures nor snow discourages American running enthusiasts from pounding the pavement. Here are some tips for staying safe on go.   
 
 

Winter running does come with certain risks, according to Dave Baxter, manager of the Manhattan Running Room. Here are some precautions you can take to ensure a safe run.
 
 
Wear Layers
Layering allows the warm air [...]

5 Tips to Protect Your Feet When Running In Cold Weather

When it comes to running outdoors, you never know what Mother Nature is going to surprise you with. Ask any marathon runner and they will tell you that as much as they'd like it to be so, not every day will be 65 degrees and sunny.
When I ran the 2009 Chicago Shamrock Shuffle, the weather [...]

Knee Pain Relief : Get Support From a Running Knee Brace While You are on the Trails

What should you do if you really enjoy running but are experiencing problems with your knees, that is threatening your ability to exercise?
Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise and is enjoyed by many people, young and old. It is a great sport, but it does present unique problems for your knees, [...]

Feel Like Running?

Running is the best and most beneficial method to losing weight and getting in shape. It’s a cardiovascular workout, and contrary to popular belief, cardio is the most effective method for burning fat and gaining a healthy body. There are lots of  highly effective workouts you can do, but it’s really tough to just “start [...]

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