Training Tips
Slow and Steady Wins the Race (of Life)
The nice thing about running is that there’s a pace for everyone. News & Record writer Margaret Moffett Banks talks about accepting hers: “When you spend a lot of time working on fitness, it’s easy to become a Type A Exerciser: Obsessed with performance. Constantly striving to improve. Always comparing yourself to others. Never stopping [...]
S2H Replay Review: Replacement Works Great
UPDATE 4/24: The nice folks at S2H replaced my Replay in lightning speed and spotted me an hour for the time I lost from the wonky watch. Thanks! The new one works like a champ—keeps great time and logs all of my activity. I’m up to 30 hours of activity as of today, and filling [...]
DIY Natural Sports Drinks
Here at MMRC HQ, we’re always on the prowl for cheaper, healthier ways to fuel up before, during, and after our runs. We generally eschew chemical-laden bars, chews, and beverages, but there aren’t many good alternatives on the market—and they’re rarely on the shelves in our corner of the world! These easy recipes from Canyon [...]
S2H Replay Watch Review Update
UPDATE 4/24: The nice folks at S2H replaced my Replay in lightning speed and spotted me an hour for the time I lost from the wonky watch. Thanks! The new one works like a champ—keeps great time and logs all of my activity. I’m up to 30 hours as of today and still moving. I [...]
Coach Jenny: Make Friends with Hills
Run for the hills! No, seriously. Living in the Piedmont (literally “the foot of the mountain”), we know from hills. They ain’t easy, but they make us formidable foes on race day against a field of flatlanders. In this video, Coach Jenny Hadfield teaches runners of all levels to make friends with the hills and use them to our advantage both for everyday training and race-day results. Watch the video >>
Would a Wii Motivate You?
Sticking with a training plan isn’t easy. I play all kinds of games with myself to get moving: “If I run two miles, I can enjoy this Pepsi.” “If I run two miles, my ‘thin pants’ will fit.” A couple weeks ago, I found new motivation while editing newsletters for iVillage: the Switch2Health Replay watch. [...]
Treading, Not Dreading, the Trails
Few running experiences can top a really good trail run. Few things in life are as grueling as a bad trail run. How can a runner influence the whims of fate in his/her favor? I’m probably not the best person to give advice on the topic; however, that won’t stop me from sharing my thoughts—so long as you don’t hold me liable. [Photo by Shannon Johnstone]
Cold-Weather Running Tips for Delicate Southerners
Listen up, you delicate Southern belles: This arctic blast that refuses to go away doesn’t mean you have to stop running outside—but you do need to change up your running habits a little. Seriously, don’t just blast out the door and start leaping all gazelle-like when the thermometer’s barely hitting 30 at noon. First, check [...]
The Early Runner Gets the… Less Effective Workout?
You know those early bird runners lapping the town at the crack of the crack? Yeah, those people. Well, our bright-eyed pre-coffee pals may think they’re getting a better workout, but according to researchers at Liverpool John Moores University in England, “not only are performances better in the late afternoon and early evening, but, contrary [...]
Need Help With Training? Check Out These Sites
MadMayo Running Club presents a roundup of training programs suitable for runners of all levels. Updated periodically, so go ahead and bookmark this one! Read on…
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