begin running

According to the results of a long term study by Stanford, running in middle and older ages helps to counteract some of the effects of aging and help prolong active lifespan. [Read more →]

This is a truly inspirational story of a British runner weighing 16 stone (224 pounds), who decided to train for the marathon at the Beijing Olympics! Alex Vero originally started running to lose weight and found that he enjoyed it. [Read more →]

It appears that the runners high really does exist and is caused by the release of endorphins. A study by researchers from Munich and University of Bonn used a PET scan to show that specific areas of the brain indicated an increase in endorphins in subjects jogging for two hours. [Read more →]

I was trying to find an excuse why I shouldn’t go out and run today when I came across this story of the 77 year old runner Greg Prom. [Read more →]

When I started running I was expecting a few aches and pains. I’d been fitted with the best shoes for my feet and embarked on an easy plan that wouldn’t finish me off before really getting started. Everything went well for a while but when I reached the point of doing regular 40 minute runs, aches and pains started to become a real problem. [Read more →]

When I decided to begin running I thought I could just go and buy a cheap pair of trainers and get started. Following this route could have ended up being a painful choice, especially with my feet. The correct choice of shoe is not just important for comfort but also to avoid injury. [Read more →]

The following method is a rough guide to calculating how much time it will take to run a particular distance. This popular method, known as the 4 second rule, gives an idea of the sort of times a runner might achieve in a race. [Read more →]

Don’t buy cheap running shoes - get the best shoes you can afford. This is one of the most often heard pieces of advice, the idea being that expensive shoes will be better engineered, better fitting, better manufactured and more effective at preventing injury. A recent study compared cheap running shoes with some of the best available for the same brand. The study focused on plantar pressure cushioning and comfort of the shoes. [Read more →]

If your just beginning to run then it’s worth spending some time choosing a training route. It’s important to find somewhere safe, in an area you feel comfortable. As a beginner balance and mobility are often restricted and this should be taken into account when choosing a location. Running technique and concentration suffer when tired, making a trip or slip more likely. [Read more →]

This is the running plan I used after giving up smoking. Although it looks easy I found that I was getting breathless quite quickly. The trick is to start slowly, stick to the plan and keep at it. If you have a break don’t give up, just go back a stage or two and you’ll soon recover. [Read more →]