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Running Barefoot
There is no question that running shoes today are far superior to anything we used back in the early 1970s. In those days companies weren
10 Ways To Improve Your Run Time Wiithout Extra Miles
For years I believed the only way to improve as a distance runner was to run faster, maybe longer, or some combination of both. I
If You Need to Lose Weight, Eat More Often!
Have you ever given thought to how many times you eat over the course of an entire day? If I were to answer that question honestly, I would have to say I have no idea. All I know is that … Continue reading
Are Athletes Drinking Too Much Between Workouts?
Could it be that nearly everybody (including me)dispensing advice on how much to drink is totally wrong? Apparently a new theory is being proposed that could change the drinking habits of endurance athletes. During exercise, nobody disputes the fact that … Continue reading
Walk 77 miles to burn off 1 pound! Are you kidding?
Years ago we used to think that walking burned the same number of calories as running. Moving a body mass from point A to point B takes the same amount of energy. If you run, you will burn calories at … Continue reading
The 10 Minute Run
Are you interested in staying fit just for the health of it? Maybe you do not really have a weight problem or care to be competitive. Perhaps walking takes too long or there is just no spare time to squeeze … Continue reading
Did You Know! Extraordinary Facts About Exercise
Contemplating a workout program but having a hard time getting going? Here are a few facts about exercise that may convince you to get started. Exercise can accelerate fat burning. A study done back in the 1970s at Ball State … Continue reading
The Healthy Foods Shopping List
Keep this list handy and take it with you on every visit to the supermarket. These are food and drink items that may contribute to good health, enhance weight loss, and lower risk of many chronic disease. 1. WHOLE GRAINS: … Continue reading
Ibuprofen- Friend or Foe?
Recently I was chatting with a new young friend who has a passion for running. It turns out he also played high school basketball and happened to ask me what I knew about ibuprofen. It seems it was common practice … Continue reading
Framingham: More Than Just a 10K Checkpoint
People from all parts of the world have heard of small town of Framingham, Massachusetts, population 65,000. I recently competed in the 111th running of the Boston Marathon and passed through on my way to Boston from Hopkinton. The 10 … Continue reading