Running tips for beginners: judging the proper distances for long distance running

This essay looks at how to evaluate your fitness level, discusses precautions you should take before hitting the pavement, and talks about setting realistic goals. So you’ve decided to begin a jogging regimen. Good for you! The first steps towards good health are often the most exciting, and you’re sure to be geared up for [...]

Before One Starts Distance Running

Distance running is already becoming a popular form of exercise. However, there are a few very important things that have to be considered before one decides to join in on all the fun. Running, like any other exercise, has to be approved by a doctor first. Those who have a personal physician may consult their [...]

Essential Beginner Running Tips To Get You Started

Here you will find some beginner running tips to give you the start you need. They will provide you with enough background information to start running on a regular basis and will help you avoid the common pitfalls. You may find the running difficult at first but try to remember every runner goes through this [...]

My Favourite Tip On How To Start Running

  If you are wondering how to start running, the best place to begin is a walk/run program… A walk/run program conditions your body for running. A common mistake for beginners is to stick on a pair of running shoes and bolt out the door. This often leads to burn-out or injury because the running [...]

Marathons for Beginners

Running Marathons for Beginners There is more to Marathon training than you might think.  It is not just a case of going out every day and doing a run around the block and perhaps doubling up and going twice round the block at weekends. This will start to build up your STAMINA , but what [...]

Dream About A Marathon

A marathon is the ultimate dream for many runners. People who have been running for years and some that have never run a day in their life love the idea of finishing a marathon. There seems to be something magical about the concept of a marathon, almost as if it seems super-human to compete in [...]

How To Train For Your First Marathon (Even If You’re Out Of Shape)

  Introduction Running a marathon requires both physical and mental strength, immense focus, commitment and time. However, if you make the commitment, you will find that completing a marathon will be one of the most satisfying experiences of your life. Step 1: Getting Started Whether it's a New Year's resolution or something fun and exciting [...]

There Are No Excuses Not to Begin Running

… from The Everything Running Book, 2nd Edition. To be a runner, adjust your running attitude Make time & build a relationship with running Focus on the many health benefits of running   There are always excuses for not doing what you really want to do. You probably recognize from the preceding section reasons you’ve [...]

Shin Splints – The Jogger’s / Runners Woe

  Yes, I will be covering that most pesky of troubles that has at one time or another plagued almost every jogger and runner. If you are a newbie, then chances are you will run into shin splints earlier than later. We start out enthusiastically, overdo things a little bit (read increasing our workout duration, [...]

Inspire your kids to love running with these tips

  Photo courtesy of http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhurnaly/ / CC BY 2.0 I'm probably about a year behind the times here, but I just stumbled upon one of AOL.com's fantastic fitness sites, ThatsFit.com   The page that caught my eye? This one, an item about how to inspire your children to run — and enjoy it. I'm not [...]

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