Have you ever stood in front of a rack of running shoes, and wonder why it is that they cost so much? Or thumbed through a catalog trying to decide if the shoes were really worth the money? You aren’t alone. While there are a lot of good toys and destination races that can stretch [...]

Running is such a great sport because we have such an easy way to compare our progress against runners that are better than we are and can constantly find motivation to improve. On any given day and in any give race, there is always somebody that can beat us. I would be hard pressed to [...]

The largest expense a runner faces is usually your running shoes. Here are 5 ways to reduce the costs of your running shoes that don’t involve sacrificing the quality of the shoe. 1. Buy Older Shoes on Clearance. The first and easiest method is to buy last year’s model when it goes on clearance. Most [...]

Cross training is a very effective method for staying healthy and boosting your athletic performance. One of the best things that a runner can implement into their training schedule is regular weight lifting sessions. It is inadvisable to just jump right into lifting if you have never lifted before or after a layoff of some [...]

Aid stations are very important to running a race comfortably, allowing you an opportunity to refuel and rehydrate. Unfortunately, there are a few hazards that you’ll find near aid stations that can easily derail your race if you aren’t careful. The first hazard comes from the water stops themselves, more specifically the runners going through [...]

Just over a year ago, I began a 9 week walk/run program, designed to progress from a non-runner to a runner who could run continuously for 30 minutes. I use the Couch to 5K (C25K) running program available from the cool running website. Although the initial weeks were somewhat taxing, the progression was sure and [...]

I love where I live. Maine is called Vacationland for a reason, with many state and local parks and trails for a runner to explore. Unfortunately, one of the dangerous parts of taking advantage of such a setting is that you have to check yourself over for ticks. A few days after running a local [...]

Running can be the most difficult thing imaginable when you begin for the first time. As you get into better and better shape, though, running becomes easier. And as running becomes easier, you pick up your average pace and begin running faster. The problem, though, is that sometimes you want to slow down and run [...]

Nobody enjoys being injured. You can not compete, you are in pain, and you begin to lose the level of fitness that you have worked so hard to achieve. Knowing what causes your injuries is the first step towards preventing them. The vast majority of running related injuries are due to one of these 3 [...]

When you are walking or running along a public road you need to decide which side of the road that you are going to be on. The two major concerns that you need to worry about are which side of the road will be safer for you, and what are your legal obligations? When running [...]