Year: 2015

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10 Steps to Making Running a Habit

November 11, 2015April 27, 2021

Making running a habit is easier than you think, so long as you follow these simple steps and set your mind to it.

1. Start Small

Whether you choose the walk-run method or begin by just doing one lap around the block, starting with small, easy-to-accomplish goals will help you stay motivated and stick with your routine during the first couple of weeks as the habit is forming.

2. Have a Plan

Over-planning is better than under-planning, so make sure you are prepared for everything, including the days and times that you will be running to the type of running …

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How to Re-Motivate Yourself to Run

November 10, 2015May 27, 2019

If your relationship with running is on the rocks because you haven’t had the time or motivation to run lately, there’s still hope for you. Although getting re-motivated to start running regularly again can be difficult, if you really want to do it, you will find a way. Here are some tips to help you get yourself motivated again so you can get out and run again.

Start Small

If you’ve been spending the last few months chilling on the couch, keep in mind that you will not be able to simply pick up where you left off. Instead, start …

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Cheered to Third Place

November 8, 2015May 28, 2019

During the Austin Marathon, Hyvon Ngetich of Kenya spent most of it in the lead. However, when she hit her wall, she hit it hard. Despite the fact that the race organizers were bringing her a wheelchair to be transported off of the course, she kept going, refusing the help.

When onlookers realized what was happening, they began cheering for her. She crawled slowly and painfully to the finish line to place third with the overwhelming support of the crowds behind her. She finished with a time of 3:04:02, amazing for someone who spent part of the race on her …

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Homeless Man Completed the Twin Cities Marathon

November 5, 2015May 28, 2019

Ricardo Flores’ running career started about two years ago when a homeless shelter in St. Paul, Minnesota by the name of the Listening House offered an incentive program for being a part of their running club known as Next Steps.

By attending the club twice a week and participating 24 times, they would cover his cell phone bill for the next month, which gave Flores the chance to talk to his family who still live in Mexico. Unexpectedly, he found a passion for running and is now a regular member of the club. He participates in at least one race …

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The Best Way to Train for a Marathon is to Run a Marathon

November 4, 2015May 28, 2019

As marathons are becoming things that runners do several times per year instead of once to cross it off their bucket list, medical experts have had to take a second look at the previous thought process that running marathons too close together can be dangerous.

Recent research is revealing that runners who are physically fit and experienced runners, do regular strength training, and who have the right body types could actually see their performance improved by regularly running full marathons more frequently throughout the year.…

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Can Intense Exercise Also Be Fun?

October 26, 2015May 27, 2019

One of the biggest problems faced by many people who are looking to lose weight through exercise is that most intense exercises are not fun, which makes them more difficult to complete often enough to actually be successful in weight loss, leading to disappointment.

However, Denmark researches have recently explored this issue and have been developing a different approach to exercise that will help even the most unmotivated person push themselves. It is known as interval training, and allows people to have more fun during their exercise time which encourages them to spend more time doing it.

Interval training means …

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Plus-Sized Model On a Fitness Magazine?

October 20, 2015May 27, 2019

On the cover of Women’s Running’s August 2015 magazine, you can find New York City runner Erica Schenk. Unlike most women that have adorned the cover of this and other fitness magazines, Schenk is a plus-size model. In an interview with Today.com, the editor-in-chief of Women’s Running told them, “There’s a stereotype that all runners are skinny, and that’s just not the case.”…

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Use this Easy Hack to Run Longer

October 15, 2015May 27, 2019

We’ve all had days were we feel like we can run forever and other days where we feel like the first 10 steps were 10 too many. While there are a lot of factors that go into how well you can run including sleep, stress, and diet, but one of the most over-looked factors is how much oxygen is getting to your hard-working muscles.

By learning to breath properly, you can run for longer distances and will feel better as you run. Most people only use the top third of their lungs for breathing which means they are not getting …

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Running Hacks to Improve Your Run

October 15, 2015December 7, 2021

Pre-Running Stretching – Don’t Do It

Numerous studies have shown that when you do those pre-running static stretches, you’re really just wasting your time. These stretches don’t help prevent injury and they might actually hurt your running performance. Just stretch after your workout, or try dynamic stretching prior to hitting the pavement.

Take Walking Breaks

There are some people who already have taken this tip to the next level by competing entire marathons this way. Taking brisk walking breaks in between running is a great way to lengthen your total time you spend running which is particularly helpful for beginners …

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10 Reasons to Run

October 15, 2015May 28, 2019

Runners understand how much running can change your life when it becomes part of who you are and isn’t just something you do. Here are 5 reasons to run so that you can change your own life for the better.

1. Improved Mental Health

Running can create an amazing happy sensation known as “runner’s high” when the body naturally starts turning out pleasure chemicals. These pleasure chemicals can help improve your mental health and can even help fight depression and other mood disorders.

2. Strengthened Lungs

As you log more and more miles of running, your lungs capacity will increase. …