http://www2.runbargains.com/blog Running with the best Wed, 31 May 2006 05:31:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The last posting on weight training explained the benefits of adding a weight routine to your running program. To continue with the introduction of weight exercises try- SQUATS These squats are not the ones the hulksters at the gym are doing. They are with light weight and done slowly with ... http://www2.runbargains.com/blog/index.php/2006/05/30/weight-training-2/ Try this word on your run- PERSISTENT: refusing to give up; continuing especially in the face of opposition; stubborn. Now that it's racing season, this may be the word that gets you to dig down to finish strong or to nail the last repeat of a track workout. PERSISTENCE, ... http://www2.runbargains.com/blog/index.php/2006/05/30/word-for-the-run-2/ You might think that weight training and running don't mix. In fact, weight training can help you run better and perhaps faster. By developing your CORE muscles your running will become more efficient. Your speed may improve by simply working on your leg strength. ... http://www2.runbargains.com/blog/index.php/2006/05/03/weight-training/ Let's try something new. A word will be selected, at random, from the dictionary and will be posted with its definition. Try using the word in a mantra or repeat the the definition on your run to motivate, create some positive energy or tackle a tough workout. DYNAMO- A ... http://www2.runbargains.com/blog/index.php/2006/05/02/word-for-the-run/ I'm new to trail running and need a good starter pair trail running shoes. Any suggestions? I've always liked Adidas. Maybe Adidas Women's Response Trail X Shoes or the Adidas Women's Tundra Shoes? Attagirl Attagirl, you're in for some fun. Trail running offers a whole new dimension ... http://www2.runbargains.com/blog/index.php/2006/04/19/always-liked-adidas/ New comment "Shoes For You" Comment: Hey, I really like the suggestion about writing the dates on my shoes! I bought the Adidas Women's Response www.runbargains.com last month and love them. Since I'm I light runner, do you think I still need to replace my shoes every six months? Attagirl New favorite shoe store www.RunBargains.com Yes, ... http://www2.runbargains.com/blog/index.php/2006/04/17/response-to-comment-on-shoes-for-you/ What's the hardest part about running in a fun run when you're not in racing shape? Your ego and the possibility that your marker might finish ahead of you? Or, perhaps it's just allowing yourself to run without the pressure of giving it your all. ... http://www2.runbargains.com/blog/index.php/2006/04/04/just-run/ It's Springtime. Time to add some speed work, up the miles and do some runs. It's also time to get some new shoes. Yep, at least every six months. If your like most runners, you'll check out the best deals first. Not a bad ... http://www2.runbargains.com/blog/index.php/2006/04/04/shoes-for-you/ Most of you know the 10% rule to training. Not to increase your weekly mileage more than 10% or you could be risking injury. Okay, but what about overtraining? Isn't overtraining increasing mileage too quickly? No, actually they are quite different. The injuries incurred by ... http://www2.runbargains.com/blog/index.php/2006/04/04/overtraining/ You never know where your motivation will come from or from whom. The other day, I met two people who began running to help with their weight loss program. You'd never know that they had both lost over 100 pounds. 100 pounds! While running was initially ... http://www2.runbargains.com/blog/index.php/2006/03/04/getting-motivated/