Running

Switching to Minimalist Running Shoes

Nothing, as of recent, is taking over the running world more quickly than minimalist and barefoot running.  It seems like anyone who has ever ran a mile in their life is all about giving their two cents on the topic of minimalist running shoes.  These minimalist shoes are designed to give feet the ability to move more naturally during a run.  You might not know all of the differences between typical running shoes and minimalist running shoes, so check them out!

Running Shoes

• Plenty of foam cushioning
• Rather steep angle from heel to toe
• Very structured
• Weigh close to 10-13 ounces

Minimalist Running Shoes

Racers: Men vs. Women

Why do you run?  There are so many different reasons that people hit the roads or trails to run.  A lot of runners even get involved in races ranging from 5Ks to full on marathons.  Have you ever considered the differences between men and women runners?  Often I have thought about whether men and women have the same motives for running and even which gender tends to run the most or the least.  

Paleo Diet and Running Barefoot

You’ve probably heard about the radical lifestyle known as “paleo,” that involves a combination of eating according to the patterns of early humanoids, and running barefoot.  The two facets of paleo living go hand in hand for the hard core adopters, although many simply follow the dietary system alone in hopes of staying slim and avoiding the pitfalls of the modern, Western diet.  Many people believe that the Western diet is the leading cause of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity — all conditions that have been proven to be worsened by the consumption of highly processed foods and a general lack of exercise.  But is the paleo lifestyle for you?  Let’s take a look.

Run Better For Your Health

On a recent run with a good friend, I noticed that her technique of running was not quite right.  After I mentioned this to her she said that she did feel like running was far more difficult than she thought it would be.  It was hard for her to get adequate amounts of oxygen in while running.  You see while running her upper body was slightly leaned back instead of forward as it should have been.

Avoid Running Injuries

Imagine that you are on your favorite running path when all of the sudden you feel a sharp pain radiating down the back of your leg.  Or maybe you feel a pull or strain on a muscle in your groin while running?  It is more common than many people think for a runner to experience some type of injuries related to running.  If you are an avid runner like me, then you might have even had to deal with a running injury.  As you can understand that is never fun.  You might have to lay off of running and other exercise as well.

Increase Endurance

For Beginning Runners

First of all, good for you for starting a running routine.  The hardest part is starting, and you’ve done it!  Now you want to know how you can increase endurance so that you are able to run longer, and that is something that every runner who is beginning wonders about.  When you feel like you are ready to increase your endurance, there are some training exercises that you can do to give your endurance a boost.  When you are starting to build endurance though, you do want to take it kind of slow and listen to your body throughout the workout.  You surely do not want to cause pain or injury and keep yourself out of the running game.  So follow the below plan, adn you should have a great workout that will help you to increase endurance and score longer running times.