Category: Training

Running downhill and uphill can be tough.  To some its the uphill that is difficult, to others it's the downhill.  Maybe other, like me, find both to be difficult. This is a rather old training video but the tips here are still very much true.  In the video is...

One important question for runners is how much should we drink.  We understand that we lose a lot of fluid while running and fluid replacement is a must.  But too much or too little is very risky and pose a lot of danger to our health. In fact, drinking...

Many may have seen the shoes Sketchers Shape-ups and Reebok EasyTone.  Shape-ups claims that it "can help burn more calories, tone muscles and more."  Reebok EasyTone says that the shoe is "proven to work your hamstrings and calves up to 11% harder. And tones your butt up to 28%...

Some runners would measure their heart rate when they run.  My Garmin 405 and Adidas miCoach comes with a heart rate monitor to check how much effort I am exerting when running.  Knowing your heart rate and your maximum heart rate can help you gauge your performance better and...

Crazy Dave. Sunflowers. Peashooters. Gargataurs.  This childish game and childish concept is so addicting that I keep playing Plants vs Zombies even if I finished the game 4 times already.  I’m still collecting plants for my Zen Garden and growing that Tree of Wisdom to 500ft.  It’s a...

Rainy season is officially here. Expect colder weather and most runners might take their routine indoors due to rainy, wet conditions.  You might postpone your runs when it is raining outside or you might opt to stay indoors and run on a treadmill instead.  Before you opt for lesser...

Many of us started running for health reasons.  Running as an exercise and lifestyle certainly lowers several health risks.  But like many health supplement commercials, it says …with exercise and a healthy diet.  Thus, we need to watch what we eat too in order to maximize the benefits we...

Trail running is about function and not fashion so it’s critical to choose the right trail running shoes for your positive running experience. Trail running shoes have better traction and are used on rocky terrain and off-road running, walking and light hiking. It has rubber lugs for better support...

Some runners like to run because it promotes a healthy lifestyle. Some consider running a form of relaxation. Trail running gives you another reason to run and get in shape while exploring a different environment. Whether you choose a rocky, muddy or root-ridden path, trail running provides a great...

Trail runs are gaining popularity.  We have the Men’s Health All Terrain Race on Sunday, May 16 and the New Balance Trail Adventure on June 20.  Prior to that, we have The North Face Thrill of the Trail last February.  I would expect more trail runs to happen since...