Category Archives: Health

The Power of Running

I was thinking that with so many people burning calories by running, if only that energy could be harnessed it might put a dent in the energy crisis. So for fun, I compared the energy exerted by runners to other … Continue reading

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Runners and Vitamin Supplements

According to the great majority of health experts, if you are eating a balanced diet, you don’t need to take vitamin or mineral supplement. Most studies show that the micro nutrient status in athletes’ blood is the same as that … Continue reading

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What is an essential element of any runner’s routine?

Answer: Stretching Our bodies are naturally designed like well-engineered cars. While we need to fuel our engines with proper nutrition, we also need to make sure that our wheels are properly aligned and rotating on the correct axis. If the … Continue reading

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Running in the Cold

Cover your face A U.S. Army study published in early 2011 showed that your face is almost as important as the top of your head for heat loss. To stay warm, make sure your head and face are covered and … Continue reading

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The runners body during a marathon

Cool graphic showing what happens to the runners body while running a marathon. This Washington Post article shows the affects of running a marathon with a step by step process. Share

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How to Become a Runner…phase one

Katie at runsforcookies.com who started at 253lbs. and now weighs 134lbs. gives advice on how to become a runner. She says that she is in no way qualified to give advice to runners. I think her success as a runner … Continue reading

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