6 Ways to Beat Boredom on the Track


Updated 06/29/11 4:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Different Ways to Work Out When Running on a Track

Now that school is officially out, the track at your local middle or high school is probably available for your running pleasure. Whether running around a track is new to you or a place you've always worked out, the monotony can be very calming and meditative, but it can also be extremely boring. I know it's not the most exciting place to get your run on, but since it's also not the most popular Read more

Reasons to Love the Track


Updated 06/20/11 4:09 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Reasons to Run on a Track

While I'm an unabashed fan of the treadmill, when the seasons turns sunny I book it to my nearest park. But even with beautiful weather and scenery to reward me when I run, I still occasionally switch up my runs by going to an outdoor track. Many people think running on a track is tedious, but I love it. For me, running on the track helps clear my mind and calms me down, often more than if I Read more

5 Reasons to Run on a Track


Updated 06/25/09 12:19 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

5 Reasons to Run on a Track

If running is your main form of cardio, then you probably either run on a treadmill, the sidewalk or pavement, a trail, or an elliptical. Not too many people run on tracks because they say it's boring to run around in circles, but here are some reasons you may want to hit a track next time you slip on your sneaks. The surface is spongy and forgiving, so it's great for knees and other joints. Read more

Winterize Your Workouts: Indoor Track Tips


Updated 12/03/08 6:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Winterize Your Workouts: Indoor Track Tips

If you're used to running outside, and the colder weather has forced you to exercise inside, working out on an indoor track is a great option. Many gyms and health clubs have them, and one reason they're a pleasure to run on is that their surface is spongy, so it's easier on your joints. It's the closest you can get to actually running outside because you're using your own muscle power to propel Read more

Sanya Richards Goes For Gold, Again!


Updated 08/04/08 10:40 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Sanya Richards Goes For Gold, Again!

If you don't already know the name Sanya Richards, then it's about time you learned about this 23-year-old amazing athlete. Sanya Richards already achieved Olympic gold in Athens in 2004, but things have changed since then. In 2006 Richards was diagnosed with Behcet's Syndrome — a rare disease resulting from inflammation of the blood vessels, which causes pain, swelling, and stiffness of the Read more

Track Etiquette


Updated 07/22/08 6:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Track Etiquette

I have been hitting the track lately for sprint interval workouts. The track close to my house is full of folks working out, which I must say makes my heart swell with joy. All those people exercising outside feels like an inspirational community to me. Problem is some folks don't know how to share. Like most public spaces, there is an etiquette to working out at a track. Just like driving on Read more

Learn to Love: Running at the Track


Updated 05/17/08 8:52 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Learn to Love: Running at the Track

The expression "I am running around in circles" definitely has a negative connotation, but I am here to say that running around in circles, well ovals really, when at the track is something you should learn to love. Before you protest, let me list my reasons why I have come to love track workouts. Body Health: Be it a dirt or a composite track, the surface is much easier on your joints than Read more

Track, Treadmill, Trail, or Sidewalk?


Updated 10/24/07 7:52 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 49 comments

Track, Treadmill, Trail, or Sidewalk?

I wasn't born a runner, but now that I've been doing it for a while, I crave it. Even when I get on my sneaks to go for a walk, I get this surge of energy and inspiration to run instead. Running gives me an incredibly strong feeling inside and out. It helps me clear my head and work my heart. Source My favorite place to run is on a trail because it's so quiet. I love being surrounded by trees Read more

In Praise of Running at a Track


Updated 04/12/07 10:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

In Praise of Running at a Track

Running...it is a great way to exercise but it can get boring no matter where you do it. That is why it is great to mix it up and run in different places and different environments. That is why I headed for the track this morning. I haven't run on a track since high school and let me tell you it was fun and read on to see why I think it is so great. Safety: There are no cars on the track, Read more