My training log for the week of April 12th 1982 shows some signs and the impact of coming back to running after months of recovering from surgery on my right wrist. I had injured it playing soccer in Guatemala and after seeing the hand specialist for the Jets in New […]
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Running in the heat boosts your fitness by conditioning your cardiovascular system and improving your body’s ability to cool itself. In this article by Elizabeth Millard on BODi Fitness, she discusses how to properly prepare for running in the summer’s heat and what to look out for in case you […]
Cool down stretches after a workout are important to lessen muscle soreness and to speed recovery for your next workout. I am sharing this post from the Asics Blog not only as an Asics Affiliate but also as a runner that has worn Asics shoes for more than 30 years. […]
Yoga can benefit runners in many ways, including lung function, body awareness, better body balance, flexibility, and recovery. In this post from the Asics Blog each benefit for runners is explained. How Yoga Can Benefit Runners March 2, 2023 If you’re passionate about running, chances are you’re always looking for […]
The importance of core strength for runners cannot be overstated because it improves running form, balance, and stability, reduces injury risk, and leads to a more powerful stride. This morning, I did the Day 3 Core Fuerte workout from 30 Day Breakaway from trainer and runner Idalis Velazquez, and it […]
My “backyard ultra” was just a test run for creating a real backyard ultra course for here in Albuquerque. The distance has to be 4.167 miles per loop so I ran today to measure a loop course. The backyard ultra is an event that was created in 2012 by Gary Cantrell […]
Running for mental health is a great choice because of the time to think and clear the mind and because of the effects of endorphins. It is appropriate to post about it on National Self-Care Day in the United States (it is July 24th internationally). Talkspace is one of the […]
The benefits of running versus walking are based on fitness level and whether your body can handle the rigors of running. Walking is an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise so that makes the choice personal. Scroll down to learn more about the benefits of running versus walking in this article […]