Posts tagged with 'Running'

Rib Pain »

Most runners, at some point in time, have had some sort of injury to the ribcage. Usually this limits our ability to take those nice deep breaths we all enjoy while running. This article will discuss some of the more common rib injuries.

Book Review: Brain Training for Runners »

After breaking 3:10 for the marathon in June, I set my sights at the sub-3 marathon, a lifelong ambition of mine. Unsure if my present training was adequate for that level of running, I followed a recommendation from some other runners and purchased the book “Brain Training for Runners” by Matt Fitzgerald.

Arthritis: What You See… »

…isn’t always what you’ve got.

One of the more involved discussions that I have with patients is going over what their x-ray or MRI findings mean, especially when the radiologist mentions arthritis. For runners, this is a bit of a hot button topic because

Cold Weather Running »

Many of us are now in the time of year where the colder weather is approaching as fast as the dark evening hours, and the beginning of winter is issuing a challenge to runners everywhere to find the time and the motivation to get out and run.

Retail Therapy: I Run Like A Girl Silver Pendant »

It’s not all about the clothes; sometimes, it is all about the accessories. This silver pendant says

Music Increases Endurance? »

You have no doubt heard people tout the positive motivational effect that music can have on your running, but according to new research it may be more

Your Running News Roundup »

The Olympics are Underway
I can’t begin to highlight all of the articles related to the Olympics. The printed media are full of articles related to the environmental conditions in Beijing. It’s also difficult to keep up with last minute withdrawals and suspensions. There are three worth noting, however.

Running into Celebrities »

Our culture today is fascinated with celebrities. It is evidenced in the success of magazines like People and Us, in the growing popularity of celebrity gossip websites, and even in the reading habits of visitors to CRN.

Running on Independence Day »

I happen to be in Washington, DC for this Independence Day weekend, and how better to celebrate than an early morning run.
Of course, you are reading this on July 4th, the traditional Independence Day

iPlod »

There is plenty of advice here, and on other websites, about how to improve your running. But what do you do on those days when nothing seems to work?
You know what I mean.

Endurance Training Boosts Your Fast-Twitchers, Too »

When it comes to muscle fiber-types, you’ve got your fast-twitch for sprinting and slow-twitch for distance running performance, right? Well, not so fast. Researchers have recently published results online in the Journal of Applied Physiology that suggest it might not be so black and white, after all.

How to Run Faster »

Type that phrase into Google and you get 43,000 hits (plus 48 videos). But who wants to go through all those agonizing drills? Here are 10 surefire ways to improve your speed.

The Golden Years »

In running, being over the hill just means you’re picking up steam.
If the blogosphere is any judge, the biggest news out of last week’s London Marathon was not Ryan Hall’s blistering 2:06:17, nor the fact that it was only good enough for fifth place in a race where a record six men finished under 2:07.

Time To Run? »

Kids grow up so fast. Trust me, I know. My two year old just told me the other day that she needs some privacy in the washroom. Time with our children is precious, but our running and health shouldn’t be compromised.

Tips for Running with Dogs »

Do you run with your dog? Complete Running’s Retail Therapy guru Runner Susan was interviewed by Joanne Greene for the Good Dog Podcast. Listen to her advice about running with dogs, including watching for blisters and why you shouldn’t give your long-haired dog a haircut

Do You Dress the Way You Run? »

Does your running apparel correctly reflect your running status?
Ah yes, as if we didn’t have enough to worry about when it comes to suiting up and accessorizing for a race – pronating, wicking, chafing, bouncing – the list goes on and on. But there’s also the issue of what your togs say about what [...]

Races Off The Beaten Path »

So you’ve run the Marine Corps Marathon, the Chicago Marathon, the New York Marathon and even the Flying Pig Marathon, but now you’re looking for something a little different. Although running a marathon anywhere is a unique experience in the scope of life’s experiences, some marathons add to the interest

Ouch, Hamstring Strains »

Wednesday is track day for me. Intervals, anaerobic intensity and intense pain are the order of the day. This particular day however, I was running late

Visualizing the High »

Runner’s high: the idea that endorphins released during endurance activities cause a person to feel exceptionally happy— euphoric, even. Is it fact or fiction?

If Paula Can Do It (Running While Pregnant) »

So you’re holding that little magic stick with a + on it that confirms you are indeed pregnant. A new family member is on the way and suddenly you start thinking about your lifestyle. Maybe you weren’t trying, maybe you were. Your mind flashes back to that long run you did on Sunday and a wave of guilt overcomes you. Am I harming my baby by running? Can I continue

40+ Men: Why Are You So Fast? »

Surely most men do not speed up as they get older, so how come the M40 age group is often more competitive than the M35 one? Having just recently celebrated my 38th birthday, I got asked more than once if I was already dreading the big four-zero coming along. “On the opposite,” I usually replied. “I can’t wait to get the chance to finally win an age group award.” While this

The Way to Go »

I promise not to be graphic in discussing this topic, but I will be candid. I’ll also ease into it gradually, so you’ll have multiple opportunities to click on this handy modesty link, which will take you to the Complete Running home page with no harm done.

Postpartum Depression and Running: The Mind/Body Connection »

Postpartum Depression: When I was pregnant with my first daughter I was very active. In fact, I was in the midst of training for a half-marathon when I found out I was pregnant. Although I chose to veto the half-marathon, I continued to run and ran a 5K race when I was 23 weeks pregnant. So it came as quite a shock to me after I gave birth that getting out

Running through Illness: A Cautionary Tale »

The most frustrating part of running is being sidelined by either injury or illness. These twin terrors have caused many a runner to miss an important race or to seriously hamper their preparation. I give you my own recent experience as an example.