Strength Training for Endurance Running

Resistance training can aid in the prevention of injuries by building strength in muscles, tendons and ligaments. Resistance training can also balance the muscles, thereby leading to improvements in the mechanics of movement.
PERIODIZATION: Use different training programs for different periods of the year and a series of progressions, or steps, in which athletes […]

Training Tips for the New Year

This year has almost come and gone. Soon it will be New Year’s Day and the start of a new training calendar. Speaking of which, do you have one to log your workouts on?
Logs for tracking/planning 2007
I did a Google search and got a list of over 40,000 some odd logs for tracking training. […]

Nike + iPod: What if You Don’t Run in Nike?

When the Nike + iPod kit came out, I thought it was really a cool idea. The thought of integrating your music and a time/distance tool in to one neat little kit was really intriguing. The downside for me was the fact that I don’t really care for Nike shoes. Never have. […]

Reflections on Running

It’s the holiday season, and like most people at this time of year, a bit of reflection is in order. So here goes my 2 cents worth of introspection and reflection.
Hi! I’m Lee and I’m a runner. Yes I’m addicted, and I’m not going to give it up!
This is a (mostly) harmless addiction […]

Happy Holidays to All

It’s that time of year again.
Too much food, too much to do, no time for running. Right?
Wrong!
Scroll through the past few months of articles here at Complete Running and we’ll guide you through these treacherous holiday waters.
Meanwhile, you may have noticed some ups-and-downs on the Complete Running Network recently. Rest assured, our crack team […]

Featured Web Site: Christmas Running

This week I’m doing things a little differently. I did a google search on running, christmas to see what I could find. It resulted in over 37,000 pages, a lot of which were really not about running at all. I did find it interesting that my article for last week’s site was in the top […]

Podcasts for the Endurance Athlete

EndurancePlanet.com
Over the course of the last few months I have been subscribing to the RSS feed from www.enduranceplanet.com and listening to their weekly podcast. Every Monday a new athlete or endurance sport expert is interviewed and the resulting interview posted to the website as a podcast ready for download.
Some of the recent […]

Yet Another Reason to Use a Heart Rate Monitor

This is a true story. It is not intended to scare people, but to make people aware of the safety factor that wearing a heart rate monitor while training can provide.
A number of years ago I was doing pick-ups (2-minute surges with a 1-minute recovery) with a masters age triathlete. We were both wearing our […]

Book Review: Guide to Road Racing

I first picked up Alberto Salazar’s Guide to Road Racing while I was in the beginning stages of training for a marathon, I have gone back to it numerous times for various information. This is a solid reference for any runner as well as a good cover to cover read for anyone interested in starting […]

Staying on the Safe Side

Where I live, there’s little reason to use a treadmill during the winter. Mornings, afternoons and evenings are usually dry and cool but never bitter cold. You have numerous choices, all within an easy walk or drive: trails, tracks, urban parks, foothills and desert, bay and ocean fronts. You can even hike up a snow-capped […]

Holiday Gifts for Runners

Looking for those last minute gift ideas? Here are some easy to find last minute stocking stuffers.

Body Glide

Runner Ornaments
Runner Girl Pendant
Magnetic Runner Night Light
Sunglasses
Lock Laces

Warm Gloves
Race Charms
Inspirational Jewelry

Warm Socks
Warm Hats
Swiss Army Tool
Snot Spot Snot Wiper

Healthy Snacks
Not- So-Healthy Snacks
Mini Cliff Microlight
iPod Shuffle
Soothing Muscle Recovery Gel

Marathon Stick
Massage Balls
Trail Runner Head Lamp
Mace
Penguin Sport Wash
Sport Watch
Sunscreen

What’s your […]

Photo of the Week: Here Comes Santa

Yup, in just one more week, here comes Santa. Have you been a good boy or girl?

This photo is curtosy of Garvex. It’s from last year’s Santa Run which is not really a run but three laps around the park, untimed, no winners and all money goes to charity. Check out the other […]

Featured Web Site: Santa Speedo Run

Looking for something interesting to do (or watch) in Boston this weekend? Well, Saturday, December 16, is the day of the Santa Speedo Run. Now this may not be the biggest run but heh, since Christmas is just around the corner I thought maybe it just might be worth checking out.
It started out as a […]

Making It All Work: Integrating a Fitness Plan Into Life

I’m a busy guy. In fact, I’m really, really busy. During the course of a typical day, I’m many things. I’m a full time student, a father of three young boys, a husband to one loving and patient wife, a dedicated employee, a paid on-call firefighter, a moderately consistent writer both here at CompleteRunning.com and […]

Long-Distance Running: Nothing to Sneeze At?

There was an intriguing article in The New York Times recently about a study that had found a direct correlation between marathon training and an increased risk of skin cancer. The basic conclusion here is hardly surprising: Marathon runners spend a lot of time outdoors, often squeezing in runs during lunch in the peak sunlight […]

Try To Avoid These ‘Stunning’ Performances

This month plenty of runners are contemplating not only resolutions but race calendars. Chances are there are some significant milestones on those upcoming lists, such as a half or full marathon, triathlon, trail run or other endurance events that will test the bodyís limits.
A huge goal in all of this annual planning is staying healthy. […]

Running with the Dogs

It doesn’t take too much poking around my blog before you notice that I love my dogs, especially the newest edition to our family, an eight-month old Australian Shepherd named “Donkey.” While frequently too smart for his own good, he’s an excellent watchdog. His drive for running is never-ending. And being this woman’s best friend, […]

Photo of the Week: Oh Christmas Tree!

This photo made me want to break out singing “Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree…” However, most of my friends would prefer I not sing. I put up my tree today. Is yours up yet or are you out running around like these ladies?

Photo reprinted with permission. Adrien is both an artist and a […]

Featured Web Site: Tri-newbies Online

When I was in Florida last month to watch Ironman I got bitten by a bug—the Triathlon Bug. I’m back in the pool, I got a new bike but man I need a plan. I’ve never done a triathlon. I mean I know what it is and that I have to swim, bike and then […]

Glycerol Loading for Improved Endurance

While December is not normally the time of year one is trying to come up with strategies to “beat the heat,” it is something that may be on our minds come next summer, so now is a good time to start researching and considering your options. Much focus is placed on hydration for athletes, especially […]

Let It Snow!

Here in the Great White North, runners in Alberta, Canada, have endured the second greatest snowfall ever recorded for the month of November. Yet training still continues albeit at a modified pace and at times alternate places. Here is a list of Do’s and Don’ts for training in a winter wonderland.
DO’S

Do dress properly for the […]

Runner Profile: Cathy Myers, Dallas, Texas

I was very fortunate to run into a lady at my local running store who would end up being my mentor and coach through several marathons. Her name is Cathy Meyers and she will be running her 56th marathon this Sunday. The The Wellstone Dallas White Rock Marathon,Texas, also marks her 10-year anniversary of running. […]

Swimming and Running: The Perfect Combination?

I started swimming competitively when I was about 11 or 12 years old. Since then swimming has at different times drifted in and out of my workout regimen. I have always felt that swimming was a good way to stay fit, but it wasn’t until I started running and training for the Medtronic […]

How to Run Fast–Fast

One of the more common mistakes that recreational runners make is moving up to long races too quickly. After a few months of running, they set a goal of running a marathon and begin adding a lot of distance to their workouts. That’s all well and good if you’re interested in simply completing a marathon […]

The 3 R’s of Running: Recovery, Rest, Recharge

If you wind up on the injured list, a health care practitioner will usually tell you to follow the RICE acronym—rest, ice, compression and elevation. Take note that the very first letter— “R”—stands for “rest.”
When you have a cold, the doctor tells you to “get some rest.”
As you prepare for a big race, you probably […]

CRN Makes FoxNews.com Top Ten List of Health Blogs

We’re honored to have made the FoxNews Top Ten List of Health Blogs.
Welcome FoxNews visitors. Please have a look around and tell us what you think. We’re always open to suggestions.

Elite/Famous Ultra/Trail Runner Web Sites

In a follow-up to Mark’s list of Elite or Famous Distance Runner Web Sites, I decided to add a list of famous/elite ultra/trail runner websites. Again, these are all either run by the athlete or sanctioned by them as an official site.

Extreme Ultrarunning is David’s Horton’s site. He is legendary in the world of […]

Photo of the Week: Reflective Runners

Jeanne of Too Blog-Challenged is one of my favorite photo bloggers. Her photos often express a unique view of races, life and more.
This particular photo is from her post on The Celtic Solstice Five Miler.
I love how the runners reflect in the water as they run by.

Thanks Jeanne for sharing your photo with us.
Got […]

Safety: Nike + iPod Sportkit Surveillance?

The University of Washington School of Computer Science and Engineering recently proved that the new Nike/iPod Sport Kit can be used in covert surveillance activities. In an article titled Devices That Tell On You: The Nike+iPod Sport Kit the author shows that with a little know how and ingenuity the Nike foot […]

Featured Website: BreakingTheTape

Tired of the current way you track the running, cycling, swimming and whatever activies you do. If that’s the case you might want to check out BreakingTheTape (BTT) - the online resource for athletes.
The site was developed by Jeff (aka Aginghipster) and Reece. They were tired of using different applications to track workouts, […]