Archive for the ‘Running’ Category
July 31st, 2009
When preparing the body for long distance running exercises, a runner will usually perform warm up exercises just before the race. The period preceding the race might entail the runner doing warm-up exercises of another kind that are focused on getting the muscles ready for the stress that they will be under for a considerable period of time. A runner will generally warm up with a shorter run right before the race that is performed until some sort of perspiration is produced by the body.
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July 15th, 2009
Tennis shoes, which were earlier designed exclusively for Tennis, are now extensively used for other sports activities such as running, basketball and jumping.
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July 15th, 2009
Inspiring performances on November 4, 2007 contributed to a classic New York City Marathon. Run on a crisp autumn Sunday, a record 39,085 runners took their positions on Staten Island.
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July 1st, 2009
We find ourselves in the midst of Olympic Games fever once again. Our top athletes are competing at the highest level and strive for top honours in their chosen fields. Most of the older will remember the rubber-soled plimsolls that were traditionally worn in PE lessons throughout most schools in Europe. These were available in any colour you liked as long as it was black or white.
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June 18th, 2009
If you are a long distance runner than you want to make sure that your exercise training program is as complete as possible in order to keep your body in peak running condition. Of course distance running can be improved by actually running long distances on a daily basis, however not everyone has time to run 20 kilometers a day to keep up their pace. So then what else can a runner do to truly go the distance, when they're short on time?
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June 18th, 2009
When you visit shoe shops to purchase running shoes, chances are you'll be faced with a wide variety of sports shoes. It's a good thing though that most markets today have provided labels that it's easy to identify which are especially made for running or for what sport. But often times, even if you've located the displays of running shoes, you're still faced with the dilemma as to which pair you should choose. It is a given fact that the purchasing part can be very intimidating to both beginners and serious runners. Thus, here are some advices you can follow that will aid you in buying the best running shoes.
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June 16th, 2009
Did you know that joggers are almost twice as likely to become victims of attacks as the population at large? And that doesn't refer only to attacks by other humans; joggers are also at a higher risk of attacks by animals depending on where they live, most commonly: dogs, cougars, and bears.
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June 16th, 2009
Having trouble getting out the door? Here are a few tips to help keep you motivated.
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June 5th, 2009
In international sprinting, false starts are automatically called if an athlete's foot leaves the blocks before a threshold of 100 milliseconds (1/10th of a second) after the firing of the gun. Automatic pressure sensors in the blocks make this determination. The IAAF decided upon this threshold in the belief that humans cannot react to an auditory stimulus in less than 1/10th of a second.
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June 4th, 2009
Do you need shoes for stability, for long runs, with cushioning or without? Here's a quick guide to help you choose the right running shoes for your needs.
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