14 Important Tips on What To Do the Day Before the Marathon
You have completed the hardest part of your marathon training but it doesn’t calculate the outcome of your race. Additional intense training prior to the race can only prompt injury. What you do the day before the marathon can greatly affect your race performance. A personal checklist and some...
Pinto Beans and Lentils
You should try this simple vegetarian food. I love eating baked beans from the can but this time, I added some twist to it by adding lentils and pairing it with hot tortilla chips. This was my dinner already. This dish is simple to prepare. In fact, all of...
Predict your Marathon Time with Yasso 800s
Ever want to have a running tool that can predict your marathon goal time? This is made possible with the Yasso 800s. This workout guide originated from the observation and marathon training of Bart Yasso, a Runner’s World editor. This simple discovery has gained popularity and has been used...
Video: How to have an ice bath for recovery
I often hear that having an ice bath after a marathon or after a long run is great for recovery. I even saw this picture of Meb Keflezighi from New York Times sitting on a cold stream to help recover. He seems to love it as he prepares to...
Five New Things To Do to Spice Up Your Running Life
Are you getting tired of the usual train-and-race routine? Maybe you find it boring already to keep on running for the same reason and running in the same places. It’s time to spice your running life a little. It doesn’t require fancy gadgets or the latest shoe models. It...
Marathon Training Programs for Every Runner
Marathon is becoming more and more popular. The number of participants are increasing every year which keeps breaking the previous records. Whether you wanted to reach the finish line or you have a time goal in mind, the key in any marathon is a proper training program to make...
Seven Tips on How to Recover After a Marathon
Congratulations! You’ve done a great job in finishing a marathon. Now what? You don’t just halt to a stop when you cross the finish line. The minute you finished a marathon, you slow down to recover from a marathon. What you do the first few minutes, hours or even...
Video: Running For Beginners at PinoyMD
This video is a feature from the show PinoyMD at GMA. It was a timely feature since it was shown on January 2 as part of their New Year’s Special. They featured running to encourage beginners to try it out as an exercise to stay fit for the year. ...
Video: What Makes a Good Running Form?
Many new and aspiring runner would ask me how to run correctly. I would often wonder if there is indeed the right way to run or a muscle by muscle, bone by bone detail on how should a runner run. But running form seems to vary between all runners. ...
8 Back-to-Basics Running Tips to Start the Year Right
It is the first week of 2011 and I'm sure a lot of you are already hitting the road to train for your events or simply enjoy the run. Keep this year fun and injury-free by remembering the basics. Here are 8 basic tips that I'm am sure many...