Archive for July, 2011

19
Jul

Training Ideas to Speed Up Your Mile

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Everyone has asked at on time or another is there anything that I can do to that will help me run faster. Your in luck, you can increase your running speed with a little knowledge and training. It must be nice to know that just because you run slow you have to remain that way? In fact there are several ways and techniques that you can use to improve your running. The ways to train are listed below.

After training for your mile find a flat way (more…)

18
Jul

Running on Empty…Fueling Up For The Big Race

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A well-trained athlete has about 2 hours of aerobic running before his or her glycogen reserves run out. Afterwards, the runner has to metabolize fats. This is more difficult for men than women, and gives rise to what is frequently called by marathon runners as “hitting the wall”. It is rather important, then, to adapt your training and diet to be able to complete the course to the best of your ability. Several decades ago, it was popular (more…)

16
Jul

Eating for Running..What Are The Best Choices?

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Everyone knows that eating too much before you run can bog you down and give you cramps during your run. But, it also isn’t wise to run on an empty stomach. It is important to know what the correct foods are to eat before you run. It can really make or break your performance whether you are running just for fun or as part of some kind of competition.

You definitely need a lot of energy to run and the best way to get them healthily is to eat a lot of complex carbohydrates. Carbohydrates provide fuel that (more…)

12
Jul

Running Shoes. What Are The Best Choices.

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When purchasing a pair of running shoes, competative runners (and amateurs alike), know that the right brand means everything. A good quality running shoe should be extremely light weight, should conform to the shape of your foot, should not bee too tight (and definately not too loose), should have a great fit and comfort level, and they should make you feel like you are wearing no shoes at all.

There are many brands available on the market today for running shoes. Companies are coming out with lighter (more…)