Friday, May 18, 2012

Skyline photo by Andy Snow

Runners

AIDS 5k Run/Walk/Jog Restgistration Now Open

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On Sunday, April 17, 2011 students from the Boonshoft School of Medicine will be holding the AIDS 5k Run/Walk/Jog.  We invite you, your friends and family to join us to help a great cause!  All registrants will receive a race t-shirt as well as be entered into a raffle to receive some awesome prizes. Also,… (continue…)

A-Z The Best Food For Runners: A

almond

Everyone loves food. Every….some of us love running. So which foods are the best to stock up on while you pursue that illusive runner’s body? This is the first in a series going through each letter of the alphabet in which I’ll tell you what to eat during the day, what to eat before or… (continue…)

Training Tuesday: Long Distance Training (part 2)

Not what you are looking for here.

Last week I listed a few things that are important before you begin to try and increase your weekly mileage, so this week I’ll be going into a little more detail while also detailing a few training plan options. Before you set out on increasing your mileage, it is very important to set goals for… (continue…)

Training Tuesday: Long Distance Training

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For most people running three miles at a time is enough. But for us other crazy people, we need more and will try feverishly to increase the number of miles we can run at one time. This will be the first in a series on how you, that’s right YOU, can get yourself to run… (continue…)

Training Tuesday: Running Taboos & Etiquette

The savior

Running is simple right? How could you screw up something that millions of people do every day, without incident? LOTS OF WAYS. Many of us runners take for granted the certain disgusting things we do when we run and the certain things that we are doing horribly wrong. So please, before you start running all… (continue…)

Training Tuesday: Surviving the Cold Run

Think Under Armour, but with no logo

Now that summer has been over for a few weeks, and cold fall temperatures are creeping in, it’s important to get into some good habits when it comes to preparing for cold weather runs. If living in Dayton for the past three years, and Cleveland for the first 18, has taught me anything it’s that… (continue…)

13.1 Miles to Freedom

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The 2010 Air Force Marathon was an amazing event that went well beyond my expectations. There were over 9,000 participants for all events (10k, 5k, half marathon and full marathon) and could not have been put together better. The 5k was held Friday night at the Nutter Center in Fairborn, with all other events taking… (continue…)

Training Tuesday: Treadmill Running

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As the beautiful weather that has dominated our summer comes to end, many runners will be moving their workouts indoors to gyms and home gyms. This can be incredibly boring/daunting to some of us, but also an opportunity for some great treadmill workouts that allow you to monitor your pace with ease. Before getting on… (continue…)

Training Tuesday: Before & After the Run

Stretch number 2

This week we will be looking at what to do before, and after your run. It is very important to be well-prepared before you go running, as it is also important to recover from your run properly. Any run needs to start with a good night’s rest, which is obviously important for giving you optimal… (continue…)

Training Tuesday: Buying Running Shoes

High Arch

Running can be very physically and emotionally demanding, and without the right shoes on your feet it can be very painful. With the right shoes you can expect to be less injury prone and will have faster times and more enjoyable and comfortable runs. The best way to find the perfect shoes for you is… (continue…)