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Looking For a Movie Weekend? Here Are 3 Running Movies Not to Be Missed!

With the running race season upon us now, it’s always great to watch a good movie about running to inspire us in our training,... 

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

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

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

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... 

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O-R-G's Newsletters

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

In This Issue…

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

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

What to Eat Before You Run

My husband and I just returned from a fabulous (but short) trip to the east coast of Canada.  It’s definitely on my bucket list to return... 

Looking For a Movie Weekend? Here Are 3 Running Movies Not to Be Missed!

With the running race season upon us now, it’s always great to watch a good movie about running to inspire us in our training, attitude or even to... 

How To Treat a Torn Calf Muscle

As soon as I started seriously getting into my training for an upcoming half marathon, sure enough, I managed to injure my calf muscle. I’m bound and... 

My Half Marathon Training Strategy – A Simplified Version

I will be running in Run for Water Half Marathon on May 27, 2012, which is my first race of any kind in just over two years.  Since I was struck down... 

What is P90X?

P90X, short for Power 90 Extreme, is a training system developed by fitness guru Tony Horton. It’s an intense series of exercises designed to improve... 

Essential Gear for New Runners

Running is a great sport in that it doesn’t require a lot of high tech, expensive gear. There are, however, a few must haves for new runners and... 

Changing the Battery on the Garmin Forerunner Watch

After 3-1/2 years of great use of my Garmin 305, the battery power on the watchpiece is starting to fade. After a charge, I’m lucky to get 9 km... 

A Heart Rate Monitor or a GPS Sports Watch – Which should you Choose?

Athletes who are interested in monitoring their exercise intensity have a choice between using a heart rate monitor or a GPS sports watch. Each option... 

How To Shop For Running Gear Within a Budget

One of the great things about running as a sport is its simplicity. While it’s certainly enjoyable and even recommended to surround yourself with... 

Advice on Training with a Heart Rate Monitor

Heart rate monitors are very helpful devices for targeting the intensity of your training to achieve certain goals. The Garmin 405 Forerunner allows... 

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