Running
Running Prehab: Toe Scrunch
Running can take a toll on your feet, but I have found a simple prehab exercise to keep your dogs strong so you can stay on the road. Amy Yoder Begley, training partner of my fave runner Kara Goucher, shared her healthy running secrets with Runner's World. In her arsenal of preventative tricks: the toe scrunch.
Guess Who?
Can you guess which former supermodel beat the chilly air of London with a run?
Do You Work Out in the Rain?
For almost two weeks we've been getting a lot of rain where I live, which is pretty unusual. The first few nights were nice — the thunder and lightning were exciting, and I felt cozy bundled up inside. By the weekend I was over it.
DrSugar Answers: Running and Uterine Prolapse?
DrSugar is in the house, and she's answering your health-related questions.
Hi DrSugar,
I have a fitness-meets-medical question. Does running cause uterine prolapse?
Try It: Run an Extra Mile This Week
If you were up for my 30 push-up challenge, here's another one to take on. It's for all you runners out there who hit the treadmill or road regularly (running at least 10 miles a week). This Monday, vow to add an extra mile to your total mileage for the week.
Heated Running Vest: Cool or Not?
In the Winter months, exercising outdoors can seem like the last thing you want to do because of the frigid, biting temps. If you need a little warming up, check out this heated vest by Venture ($159). Made for active Winter folks, this rechargeable battery-powered vest is meant to keep you toasty without having to layer on tons of bulky clothes.
How to Start Running: Galloway Method
I have come to love running, but must admit it took me a long time to really warm up to the sport. It is truly the most convenient workout — lace up your shoes and go — and it creates a serious calorie burn. Last week I told you about the Couch to 5k training plan, which helps turn walkers into runners, but there is another way: the Galloway method.
Running Is Not Bad For Your Knees, but Running Shoes Might Be
When it comes to running and your body, there's both good news and bad news. The good news is that running doesn't cause arthritis in the knees, and the bad news is your running shoes could be the source of many injuries. Let's begin on the brighter side.
Running Revelation: I'm OK Without Music
In our RunningSugar community group, FitSugar member nancita had a surprising realization while running over the holidays.
I have always been one of those people who has to run with music. I even own an iPod Shuffle expressly for this purpose, since the jostling is bad for my big, hard drive-based iPod.
What Do You Know About Running and Side Stitches?
You got all geared up for a run, and five minutes into it, you get a twanging pain in your abdomen — a side stitch. They're quite common, and chances are high you have been affected by the dreaded side stitch at least once in your life. But do you know what causes them and, more important, how to prevent them?
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