Gear Up For the 2009 Nike+ Human Race


Updated 09/06/09 3:33 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Gear Up For the 2009 Nike+ Human Race

Last year, Nike hosted the world's largest running event — the first Nike+ Human Race had over 780,000 participants. It was such a hit, they're hosting another one on October 24, 2009, with the hope that this year it will be even bigger. This race gives runners all over the globe the chance to run a 10K together on the same day. If you want to be part of it, there are two ways you can join. Read more

Nike+ Human Race: One Day, One Race, One Million Runners


Updated 08/13/08 2:21 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Nike+ Human Race: One Day, One Race, One Million Runners

So you run and aren't quite ready to tackle a marathon, but are looking for a race to run. Have I got an event for you. You can participate in the largest, most unique worldwide 10K race — the Nike+ Human Race. It takes place on August 31, 2008, and there are two ways you can run. Either sign up to run in one of the 25 designated race cities including New York City, Los Angeles, Paris, Madrid, Read more

How I Convinced My Hubby Not to Hate Running


Updated 12/05/11 12:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get Your Partner to Like Running

My husband loves his bike and he loves his skis, but he's never been much of a slip-on-your-sneaks-and-go-for-a-run kind of guy. That is until now. Wooed him with gear: To replace his cotton tube socks, sweatpants, and high school t-shirts, I got him some wicking socks, real running pants, and merino wool shirts. He was amazed that after a run there were no blisters or chafing from his loose Read more

10 Tips to Improve Your Running Technique


Updated 04/07/11 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Do I Get Good Running Technique?

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape, here on FitSugar. Don’t Run Heels First. Avoid striking the pavement with your heels  — save that for your power walks. "When you walk, you keep one foot in contact with the ground, while running has a moment of weightlessness in the stride," says Alex Figueroa, a running coach and creator of Priority1 Wellness in Miami Beach. Read more