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. Hopefully you have landed on this page wanting to learn how to prevent shin splints instead of looking for a cure. I understand, only too well, how hard it [...]

Icing to Heal Injuries – Alleviate your Pain with Ice

Icing as a treatment may sound both shocking and funny. You must be wondering how a little piece of ice can work when you are injured and in pain? However, the reality is that icing an injured body part is an important part of treatment. Icing injuries can be effective for strains, sprains, bruises and [...]

Should Our Kids be Running Marathons?

Is running good for children? Discover what they say about children running marathons.

2008 – My Year to Run

Do you have someone that inspires your running? Let them help you inspire you to reach your running goals.

September Brings New Beginnings

[photopress:running.jpg,thumb,alignleft]September’s here, kids are back in school, summer is ended and it’s time for new beginnings.  Unfortunately I have been away from my blog for a little while as this summer we have experienced the unexpected.  I think that every summer I have ever had, I can typically say that they were great.  Well I [...]

Strengthen Your Back With a Back Exercise Machine

Do you suffer from back pain?  I know I do and I must admit that after a hard run my back pain can be worse.  Being a runner, I am guilty of not paying attention to the rest of my body muscles.  Yes, I do all my running stretches to ensure that I will be [...]

Stretching to Avoid Injuries

Do you know what the three leading causes of runner’s injuries are?  Let me tell you:

Too much mileage
Too much speedwork
The wrong type of stretching

Let’s talk about the wrong type of stretching.  Stretching is a very important part of your running routine, but stretching right is even more important.  Why is it important?  Well, because as [...]

Online Running Gear Newsletter #2

In This Issue…

1) Trail Running
2) Running Socks – Are Your Feet Happy?
3) This Month’s Book Recommendation