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.

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

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

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

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.