Tips For Running In the Wind


Updated 05/13/11 11:40 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tips on Running in the Wind

I love the treadmill, but now that the sun is out and the days are longer, I also love running around the park in the Spring. The air smells great, and I'm rewarded with great views once I huff and puff my way up the hillier parts of my route. What I don't love so much, however, is the cold San Francisco air that's been blasting me while I run outside. I hate running into a headwind, especially Read more

Check It Out: Checklist For Running Safety


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Checklist For Running Safety

Like many of you, I'm looking forward to hitting the road this Spring for some outdoor runs. But before you head out the door, don't forget to take safety into account. Check these items off your checklist, and you'll be good to go. Need to Have Your ID. Whether you slip your driver's license into your sports bra or use a running-specific alternative, like a Road ID bracelet or an Read more

Fittingly Mad: Must You Honk While I Run?


Updated 06/03/08 11:42 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 70 comments

Fittingly Mad: Must You Honk While I Run?

I love to run outside. The warm breeze, wide open spaces, and gorgeous scenery are all really inspirational. I feel so much more alive and energetic running outside than I do inside on a treadmill. I'm sure you can relate. I also love running outdoors because it's more challenging with the wind resistance, hills, and obstacles you have to jump over. The last thing I need is for someone to be Read more

Get Your Butt in Gear: Isotope Jacket


Updated 04/10/07 10:58 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Get Your Butt in Gear: Isotope Jacket

Spring is approaching fast and that means so are the April showers (ugh), which means my outdoor runs are about to get a little messier. I've been on the hunt for a jacket that I can keep in my desk at work so I can continue my lunch break runs, even if it starts raining unexpectedly. I am happy I've found The Isotope ($89.95), a fully waterproof and breathable jacket. It's made from a Read more

Stay Cool on the Run: Hydrate Your Head


Updated 05/23/12 12:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Wet Hair When Running in Hot Weather

Strong sun and heat can make outdoor runs more challenging, and a big concern is the risk of heat exhaustion. To stay cool while running on a hot day, make sure to hydrate your head. Sound silly? Keep reading for this fail-proof tip. Before heading outside, head to the bathroom and soak your hair by sticking your head under the faucet. Squeeze out some of the excess water, but leave it pretty Read more

Why Everyone (Even 20-Somethings) Should Make a Will


Updated 05/22/12 10:02 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Should I Make a Will?

Getting a will is not just for those who are on the cusp of retiring. People of all ages should consider writing one, says Business Insider. Here's why. Despite the well-known fact that everyone alive today will kick the bucket at one point or another, nearly 60 percent of Americans admitted in a 2011 poll conducted by online legal service Rocket Lawyer that they didn't have a will. RELATED: 14 Read more

How Not to Destroy Your Marriage


Updated 05/18/12 12:53 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Not to Destroy Your Marriage

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Mark Tyrrell offers eight relationship tools to make your marriage work. "All marriages are happy. It's the living together afterward that causes all the trouble." — Raymond Hull So how do you make your marriage work? Or do you just blindly hope it'll take care of itself? Think of a hot, successful Read more

Geek Grad: How to Land a Web Developer Job


Updated 05/16/12 12:40 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Get a Web Developer Job

Tech-minded 2012 grads are eager to pursue a job in web or computer programming, named one of the year's top 10 best jobs. We spoke to a web development recruiter for tips on landing that first entry-level job. From the most important coding languages to industry expectations, check out these tips to get closer to your web developing dreams. Education Earn the degree: Almost all web developers Read more