Tag Archives: running

Running From Zombies A Big Hit

Posted on March 26, 2012 by tss

A new smartphone application called Zombies Run is a hit, only two weeks after its initial release people have already downloaded the app almost 100,000 times. You tie your shoes, put on your headphones, take your first steps outside. You’ve … Continue reading →

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Racing Kenya Style

Posted on March 24, 2012 by tss

Only a few of the feet at the starting line were clothed in worn-out Keds, a pair or two of sandals, and a single pair of sneakers. The rest of the feet were bare. There were no iPods, no heart … Continue reading →

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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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Running Software Review

Posted on March 22, 2012 by tss

Basically, running applications log runners speed and distance using GPS on mobile phones. Its what the application does and enables you to do with the information that differentiates the applications. Here is a review of some software applications for runners … Continue reading →

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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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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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How to run with less foot injuries

Posted on February 3, 2012 by tss

A Harvard study of competitive cross country runners concluded that runners who habitually rear foot strike have significantly higher rates of repetitive stress injury than those who mostly fore foot strike. The study measured foot strike patterns of middle and … Continue reading →

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The runners body during a marathon

Posted on January 28, 2012 by tss

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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