Running
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 [...]
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 [...]
Running in the New Year
Do you participate in New Year’s Day charity athletic events?
I’m just going to go ahead and admit that I don’t, or at least I haven’t yet. Don’t get me wrong. I like the idea of a New Year’s run, but preparing to actually get up and complete one is an entirely different issue.
Spending time with [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Planning a 5K Run or Walk Fundraiser
Over the past few years, I’ve come across multiple individuals with the desire to plan a run/walk event in their communities. They all have a one question in common when taking on such a task. Where in the world do I start? I know that feeling well because I experienced it the first time I [...]
Lexington Half-Marathon
Next spring, runners and walkers in central Kentucky will have a new race option. On Sunday, March 28th, 2010 Lexington, Kentucky will be hosting their first Half-Marathon Run/Walk! The event will also offer a 5K and 1-mile run/walk.
Lexington is known as the “Horse Capital of the World” and the course will give participants the best [...]
Setting Your Rules
During the race planning process you and your committee will need to set ground rules regarding participation in the event. These are the rules you will kindly ask your racers to follow and they should be effectively communicated on the race brochure and on your web-site.
What types of rules you set will depend on the [...]
Beginner Training Tips: Staying Injury Free
There is nothing worse than having your training on track only to encounter an injury that slows you down. Hopefully it is only a minor nuisance such as a blister that will quickly heal, but if a more serious condition arises it may require you to take a break which could greatly influence your ability [...]
