Archive for July, 2009
« Previous EntriesTempo Runs Transform You From A Casual Runner Into A Marathon Runner
Friday, July 31st, 2009Running is a terrific cardiovascular exercise which you should incorporate into your workout program regardless if you are a marathon runner. However, if your goal is to run in a half-marathon or a full marathon it is imperative that you train specifically to successfully accomplish those goals. Proper marathon training focuses on both speed and [...]
Unconventional Ways to Become A Faster Runner
Thursday, July 30th, 2009Tempo runs are the best way to train your body to become faster by running shorter distances at a faster pace. There are some other tips that you should keep in mind to help yourself run faster as well. In isolation, these tips might not make a significant difference in your overall speed, but taken [...]
Olympic Swimmer Ricky Berens Shows The World His Assets
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009This past Sunday at the World Championships in Rome, former U.S. Olympic swimmer Ricky Berens swam in the qualifying heat for the 4×100 freestyle relay with his butt completely exposed for all the world to see. Right before his event was to begin, he did a last minute stretch and ripped the entire back of [...]
Is Chewing Gum the Next “Performance Enhancing Drug”?
Monday, July 27th, 2009If I didn’t know better, I would think chewing gum was the second coming of the messiah. These little chicklets apparently can sure pack a punch. New research by the Wrigley Science Institute shows that chewing gum can actually enhance academic performance, make students substantially more productive, and improve overall behavior. I didn’t think that [...]
Speed or Distance: What’s More Important?
Sunday, July 26th, 2009Whether training for a marathon or just running as part of your training, it is important to include all types of running into your overall workout program. I get asked often if it is better to run fast for shorter distances or run more miles at a slower pace? The answer is simple. It depends [...]
Is Training On A Treadmill Sufficient For Running a Marathon?
Saturday, July 25th, 2009The argument over whether it is better to run on a treadmill or run outdoors is almost as common as whether it is better to do cardiovascular or resistance training. The answer is simple. It is important to incorporate both treadmill and outdoor running into your training program.
Cable Organizers Marathon Chronicles
Friday, July 24th, 2009Anyone can say they want to run a marathon, but the real test of that desire is to actually commit to running one. Count me in as committed. Better yet, as of today ten other insane like-minded people also committed to run alongside with me in the Miami Marathon this February as part of Team [...]
Why Bottled Water May Leave You Thirsty for Tap Water
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009For the smart consumers that we usually are, it surprises me how bamboozled we have become by the brilliant marketing of bottled water. Even if we don’t necessarily go so far as to think bottled water comes out of the purest, most pristine springs and that tap water comes from the sewers, most people would [...]
Tom Watson Might Not Have Won in Scotland, But He is Still A Winner
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009Even non-golf aficionados had to be riveted by the drama that unfolded with Tom Watson this past weekend at the British Open. Everyone likes an underdog. What better hero than an aging underdog at that. At almost 60 years old, Tom Watson is no spring chicken even in the world of golf, which tends to [...]
Amrit Yoga Stays With You Long After Downward Dog
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009I have been practicing and teaching yoga for several years. This is somewhat uncharacteristic of my fitness persona. If you’re thinking Jillian Michaels or Jackie Warner from Bravo’s Workout, that’s a little bit more of who I am. My style of fitness has always been intense, rigorous, and at times even unforgiving. My Spinning class [...]
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