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Archive for March 16th, 2008

Runners, walkers, bikers, and roller bladers will all benefit from mapmyrun.com

March 16, 2008

Ever wondered how far you are walking every night? Now you don’t have to guess!!!

Map Your Runs!

Online Pedometer!

Plot your running routes over mountains (view elevation), through the woods (topo maps), and speeding through the city (street level views) with just a few mouse clicks. Once your running map is complete you can quickly view it in 3D, satellite maps, or share it with friends.

Training

Workout Log

Track your running history and progress using the new My Training feature. Easily integrate your running routes in your training calendar and view key stats like calories, total mileage, speed, power, and more!

MapMyRun.com

Just beginning to run? Or perhaps contemplating picking up the sport?

March 16, 2008

These links are for you~

Beginner’s Guide to Running

Beginning Running

Tips from Runner’s World (one of my very favorite magazines:)

Have some questions? How far? How fast?

Read up on running at about.com

Advice on shoes, running while pregnant, and fuel for the run

Some running links provided by running4beginners

FOOT TIPS FOR BEGINNER RUNNERS by Ashley Mahoney

100 tips for running 

Calculators

March 16, 2008

Want to know your BMI, VO2 max, or maximum heart rate??

Check out this website for the tools you need 

The McMillan Running Calculator

March 16, 2008

by Greg McMillan, M.S.

Ever wonder what pace you should be running in workouts? How ’bout when you run a 5K and want to know what you could run for 10K? Well, wonder no more. Since the mid-1990’s, I’ve been working on a method that estimates your equivalent race performances using a current race time at any distance as well as giving the appropriate pace range for all the different types of workouts that you perform.

To use the handy calculator and read the rest of the article click here

So how far is a 5K??

March 16, 2008

Wondering how far a 5K is?? 5 miles? 3.22 miles? 3 something…? way too far!?

Well, we’ve got the answer for you, plus more useful info. Just click How far is that….?

9 months til they run their first marathon (and they’re out of shape…)NOVA | Marathon Challenge | Watch the Program | PBS

March 16, 2008

Ever seen “The Biggest Loser”? Well, maybe this show was the inspiration for it.

Watch as the group shapes up and prepares for their first marathon.

Watch the Marathon Challenge

Running a race soon? Check out these programs to train for your best race yet

March 16, 2008


Training for a 5K
Novice

Intermediate

Advanced

Walking program for 5K

Half marathon plan

Novice

Intermediate

Advanced

Walk

Marathon training schedules for all levels

All programs by Hal Higdon


7 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

March 16, 2008

Your basal metabolic rate
—the energy your body expends at rest—is generally determined by your genetics, but new research shows you can trick your body into burning calories more efficiently.

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20 Stress Fixes for Better Sleep

March 16, 2008

Reducing stress can impact your sleep significantly. Here are 20 smart ways to calm down and rest up…..

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Body Noise—What it Means, What to Do

March 16, 2008

Most body noises, although embarrassing, are harmless, but occasionally they
’re a signal that something’s not quite right. Here, we decode what your body is telling you—from top to bottom—and what to do about it.

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