As both a college student, and a relatively normal human being, I often find myself desperately searching for the motivation to go for a run.
Although this sounds like a silly problem, it is an issue that frequently faces the recreational runner. Only yesterday I found myself asking the question, “Why run, when I can just as easily sit down with a snack, and watch a movie on my computer?” That really caused me to stop and think. Why do I run in the first place? What keeps me focused on running?
After thinking about it, here are a few elements
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Tips for New Runners
September 29th, 2011 by Heather Duchan | Running
Running is a great cardio workout, requiring little to get started other than quality running shoes and a road or track to train on. Before embarking on running as a cardio exercise though, heed some tips to get the best and safest results.
Talk to your doctor. Running is usually okay for most people, but it's best to get a physician's okay before you start. Your doctor will probably want to do a quick physical to check your health status, and then give you any limitations if necessary. Listen to his or her advice well.
Find the best shoes for your
Talk to your doctor. Running is usually okay for most people, but it's best to get a physician's okay before you start. Your doctor will probably want to do a quick physical to check your health status, and then give you any limitations if necessary. Listen to his or her advice well.
Find the best shoes for your
Run, Collegiate, Run
September 8th, 2011 by Mackenzie M. | Running
As students nationwide are getting settled into their new routines, college students have to make the conscious decision whether to incorporate exercise into their daily routine. For most, their ever-busy schedules force them to drop their daily exercise. But to stay healthy in college, exercise is a necessity, next to notebooks and planners. The easiest activity is running. Whether it is a galloping sprint, or a slog, running is the ultimate boredom and stress reliever. Here is the quick formula that I follow for my fast and easy college running routine.
Location, location, location. When it comes to running, I
Location, location, location. When it comes to running, I
Target Heart Rate
August 11th, 2011 by Louise | Running
It is important to monitor your resting heart rate in order to know when your body is ready for a workout, or when it could use a day or two for recovery.
One's resting heart rate is determined after no recent exertions have been made; however, it is equally beneficial to monitor one's heart rate every so often during a workout, in order for one to get the most out of the workout.
Your target heart rate during a workout is the range of heart rates that fall between 65% and 85% of your HRmax (heart rate maximum). The more fit
One's resting heart rate is determined after no recent exertions have been made; however, it is equally beneficial to monitor one's heart rate every so often during a workout, in order for one to get the most out of the workout.
Your target heart rate during a workout is the range of heart rates that fall between 65% and 85% of your HRmax (heart rate maximum). The more fit
Groningen Study on the 10% Rule
June 30th, 2011 by Bea | Running
I just read an article in New York Times the other day that mentioned a study in Groningen and the 10% rule. The word Groningen attracted me purely because I currently live in Holland; however the challenge to the 10% rule was also something I was happy to see. The 10% rule, that you should never increase your mileage or workout schedule by more than 10% every week, is just hearsay.
When trying to figure out its origin, you will realize that this has been lost somewhere along the way. No one really knows if it is
When trying to figure out its origin, you will realize that this has been lost somewhere along the way. No one really knows if it is
