Best/Biggest Boston Marathon Qualifying Races

The granddaddy of marathons, the Boston Marathon, is just three weeks away. Known as one of the most prestigious road races in the world, Boston Marathon requires that participants meet...

Running Shorts Weather is Almost Here

After a long winter, some people dread the thought of putting on a bathing suit, but runners may also have anxiety about those revealing running shorts and tank tops. Are...

How to Run Faster

My friend Marcy is training for her second 5K this spring and, like many runners with at least one race under their belt, she wants to run faster. So what's...

Running in the Rain

Although spring brings the promise of milder weather, it also means a greater chance of rain in the forecast. I don't mind running in the rain, as long as I'm...

Older Women Should Exercise, Eat Protein To Preserve Muscle

Older women loose more muscle mass than men and they need regular exercising and protein eating to preserve muscle.

Fitness Barriers Broken In Workplace Exercise Trial

Psychologists are helping to motivate more than 1,000 workers to get fit in a work-based study into physical activity and health.

ThermaFreeze Corporation Begins Offering Physical Therapy Compresses

ThermaFreeze Products Corporation (PINKSHEETS: TFZP) announced today the inclusion of the Company's compress pads at WisdomKing.com, the largest physical therapy store online.

Running During Pregnancy is Safe and Beneficial

I ran up until a couple days before giving birth and I saw lots of surprised looks from people as I jogged by with my expanded belly. But hundreds of...

Where Should I Run?

If you're new to running or you've done most of your running on the treadmill this winter, you may feel a bit intimidated to step out your front door and...

Coming Back from a Break

Once you get into the habit of running, a week off can feel like an eternity. But sometimes an illness, an injury, or a hectic schedule prevents us from sticking...

Do You Run Alone or With Others?

There are two types of runners: Those who love the solitude and peacefulness of running alone, and those who crave company on their runs. Lately, my most regular running buddy...

Tips for Your Long Training Runs

If you're training for a Spring marathon, you're probably getting into some high-mileage runs right about now. I honestly believe that the really long training runs can be more difficult...

Why Do YOU Run?

I run for many reasons: to relieve stress, to stay healthy, to burn calories, and to have fun, just to name a few. Running energizes me and helps me clear...

How much people exercise related to neighborhoods

When it comes to exercise and fitness the neighborhoods people live in can help inspire - or discourage - their residents to exercise and keep physically active.

Running Injuries: When to See a Doctor

I've been guilty of "assuming the worst" when I have a running-related injury. I feel some pain in my shin and think, "Oh, no -- a stress fracture!" Thankfully, I'm...

Increase Your Distance!

If you're fairly new to running, one of the challenges you may be dealing with is how to increase the distance of your runs. You may have reached a point...

Gebrselassie Will Skip Olympic Marathon

The current world record holder in the men's marathon, Haile Gebrselassie, recently announced that he would not compete in the 2008 Olympic marathon, citing concerns about Beijing's pollution. Gebrselassie suffers...

Running Safely Outdoors

I look forward to Daylight Savings Time all winter. It finally feels like Spring is just around the corner, and I now have some more daylight hours in the evening...

Runner's High Proven

Not that any of us needed any proof, but researchers now have scientific evidence that the "runner's high" -- that euphoric, calm state that we feel at the end of...

Marathon Training and Weight Gain

"I'm training for a marathon and I'm gaining weight!" Surprisingly, this complaint is actually somewhat common. Often, people start marathon training with the expectation that the pounds will just...

Woman Wins L.A. Marathon (well, not really)

I was fascinated to read headlines saying that Russia's Tatiana Aryasova won the Los Angeles Marathon, ahead of the entire men's field. Could this be the Bobby Riggs/Billie Jean King...

It's OK to Have a Bad Run

We've all had those days when it's a tremendous struggle to get through a run. Your legs feel stiff and heavy, your breathing is off, five minutes of running feels...