Reviews

My Review of the Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS Sport Watch & Heart Rate Monitor My Review of the Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS Sport Watch & Heart Rate Monitor

For any runner (or exercise enthusiast for that matter) that wants to improve their athletic conditioning, performance, cardiovascular... 

Book Review: My Road to Rome – The Running Times of BJ McHugh Book Review: My Road to Rome – The Running Times of BJ McHugh

I have just finished reading a wonderfully inspirational memoir of a local Vancouver runner and legend, Betty Jean McHugh. ... 

Garmin Forerunner 305 Review – The Perfect Personal Trainer Garmin Forerunner 305 Review – The Perfect Personal Trainer

In this detailed Garmin Forerunner 305 review discover the benefits of partnering your workouts with the Forerunner! All I wanted... 

The Couch to 5k Program The Couch to 5k Program

The Couch to 5k Program is a plan for new runners to go from completely untrained (straight off the couch) to running a 5k race in... 

Best Jogging Stroller:  Jeep Overland Limited Jogging Stroller Review Best Jogging Stroller: Jeep Overland Limited Jogging Stroller Review

After reviewing the Jeep Overland Limited Jogging Stroller, it amazed me how far technology has advanced from the basic jogging stroller... 

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O-R-G's Newsletters

Online Running Gear Newsletter 10 Online Running Gear Newsletter 10

In This Issue…

1) Icing Injuries
2) Phil’s New York Marathon Journey
3) 4 Recommended iPhone Apps for Running

Online Running Gear Newsletter #9 Online Running Gear Newsletter #9

In This Issue…

1) Successful Cure for Plantar Fasciitis
2) Eating Healthy on a Budget
3) Running Hydration Belts

Online Runnng Gear Newsletter #8 Online Runnng Gear Newsletter #8

In This Issue…

1) Life with Plantar Fasciitis
2) P90X for Runners?
3) Shopping Deals and Steals
4) Why Do We Run?

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Running Advise and Opinions

4 Tips to Finding Budget Friendly Running Races

As a long-time runner, I can remember the days when race entry fees were much less expensive than they are today. Road races these days have become a... 

How to Lose Weight with Running

Taking up a running program has been a time honored method of losing weight. Unfortunately, some people still struggle with losing weight, no matter... 

Garmin Forerunner 305 vs 405

My husband and I decided to buy the Garmin Forerunner 305 for ourselves for Christmas.  We found such a cheap price for the Garmin Forerunner 305... 

The Couch to 5k Program

The Couch to 5k Program is a plan for new runners to go from completely untrained (straight off the couch) to running a 5k race in 9 weeks time. The... 

Winter Running Tips

Winter is fast approaching and for those of us in Northern climes, that means running in temperatures that are often well below freezing. These conditions... 

3 Important Tips on How to Start Jogging

Starting a jogging program is one of of the very best things you can do for your overall, health, fitness and well-being. Unfortunately, some beginners... 

8 Simple Tips on Preventing Shin Splints

Your shins serve as a pillar of support and stability, so keeping them healthy and strong is key to preventing shin splints and other running injuries.... 

A Recent Poll Reveals the Top 3 Running Accessories

We runners don’t ask for much. For many years we plied our trade in nothing more than shorts, shirts and running shoes. Technology has advanced,... 

Avoid These 9 Common Mistakes When Buying Home Fitness Equipment

The right home fitness equipment can add variety, convenience and consistency to your workouts. But after a typically expensive purchase, you don’t... 

How to Choose the Best Running Socks

Back in the good old days of the running boom, runners had to wear the same socks for running that that wore in the rest of their daily life. Have a... 

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Sport's Nutrition

What You Need to Know About Sports Nutrition

Whether you run 5 K’s, 10 K’s or marathons, sports nutrition plays an important part in your running plan. Listed below are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about nutrition and running.

What to Eat Before a Race

One of the more frequent questions runners ask me is what to eat before a race. There’s no one right answer (though Big Macs would be a definite no-no), but there are some definite dos and don’ts when it comes to choosing what to eat before a big race.
Choosing What To Eat Before a Race
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Almond Butter vs. Peanut Butter

When I was a kid, I could have lived for months on a diet of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and little else. These days, peanuts are nearly getting eradicated from our diets due to the recent increase in peanut sensitivity allergies.
Fortunately, there is an alternative to peanut butter on the market now which [...]

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