Category Archives: Tips

Running with running shoes is not neccessarily inefficient

Posted on March 22, 2012 by tss

Here is an interesting article on the barefoot vs. running shoes debate. Running shoes don’t necessarily make running less efficient than running barefoot. Making the Case for Running Shoes Share

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To Be A Winner

Posted on March 20, 2012 by tss

To be a winner, the athlete must accept pain– not only accept it, but look for it, live with it, learn not to fear it.” This is a quote from the inspirational running philosopher and avid runner, Dr. George Sheehan. … Continue reading →

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Pinterest for Runners

Posted on March 13, 2012 by tss

Pinterest.com has exploded in the past few months. It has reached 10 million monthly visitors quicker than Facebook or Twitter. It is one of the fastest growing websites in history. Interestingly, its massive growth was started by women, mostly from … Continue reading →

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Runners and Vitamin Supplements

Posted on February 27, 2012 by tss

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?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by tss

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 Tours

Posted on February 16, 2012 by tss

If you are a runner and like to travel, you can combine your sightseeing and running needs by going on a running tour. You can either join a group of runners or order a personalized tour. The personalized tours will … Continue reading →

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Runners and Dogs

Posted on February 11, 2012 by tss

Here are some thoughts to consider on running with your dog. Overall Condition Make sure your dog is healthy enough to run the distances you will be asking of him/her. Different breeds are better suited for different types of training. … Continue reading →

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