Athletic Events
The Right Clothes for Walking
If you’re going for a short walk around the neighborhood or taking a lunch break walk at work, wearing any kind of clothing that’s comfortable is fine — just be sure you’ve got the right shoes. If you’re planning a training walk of several miles, however, clothing becomes more important.
No matter the time of year, [...]
Running: A Family Affair
As the home-educating mother of ten children, ages 14 months – 24 years, I have used exercise to maintain a proper weight and promote a sense of well being for many years. To be fit has been a priority for me, but not to the exclusion of family time. Incorporating my family into physical fitness has [...]
Marathon Day: Is it safe to run 26.2 miles sick?
Imagine. You’ve trained for months, logging hundreds of miles, in all sorts of weather conditions to prepare for your marathon. Then ten days before your big event you start to feel badly. You develop a persistent cough coupled with tightness in your chest and troubled breathing. Thinking all you need is some medication you head [...]
Walk to Cure Diabetes: Why I Walk
My name is Debbie Lattuga and this year, I’ll be taking part in JDRF’s Walk to Cure Diabetes On March 20, 2010 in Sarasota, Florida. The name of my team is Grace’s Aces in honor of my niece Grace (photo at left). In 2010, I will be walking along with one-half million other walkers across [...]
Walking, Running, Jogging: Which is best?
If you’re like many people trying to stay fit (or get fit), either one of the above exercises are things you might consider. Walking is said to be one of the best sports, but many people rather run or jog. Is there a difference and which is the best; moreover, how does it relate to [...]
The Best Running Tips For Beginners
So many exercisers are intimidated by running because avid runners are seen as fanatics making serious life sacrifices. I am here to tell you from personal experience that you can easily integrate running into your regular workout schedule, and it can also become something that you are passionate about without having to train in a [...]
More Cow Bell! Marathon Running and Training Tips
Running a marathon is a great personal challenge that requires dedication and perseverance. I have run five marathons with steady improvement with each attempt. I am occasionally asked for marathon training and running tips. These are my top tips:
1. Have a good reason to run a marathon. It takes about 16-20 weeks of training to [...]
Fitness-focused Silent Auctions and Raffles
Often the events surrounding a run/walk are just as much fun as the race itself. Whether it is a health fair, prize ceremony or after-party, these can keep your participants hanging around before and after the main event. This provides the perfect opportunity to raise even more funds for your charity. Silent auctions and raffles [...]
Certificates as Part of Your Prize Distribution
Recognition. For the most part, whether we admit it or not, we all seek it. Perhaps not in a loud and attention-getting way, but even the simplest thank you or good job is desired when we accomplish something significant.
When planning a race the prize ceremony is all about this recognition. Just how much attention you [...]
A Year Long Marathon
A marathon, or even a half marathon, is a race distance that many people may have no desire to accomplish. It takes a special kind of person to take an interest in and complete these types of advanced running events. However, the action, and even the dream or idea of, completing one always brings about [...]
