Running is a lifestyle…with any lifestyle there will be challenges, especially the challenge of dealing with a small butt. First, I would like to state this article is not for everyone, as some runners have great buns, yet others will have a small or no butt at all. Let’s try this first. Stand up and [...]

Your friend asks if you want to go on a run…you balk with some excuse, when the true reason is they are just a slower runner. Here are three approaches to help you deal:
Truth
Lie
Compromise
Let’s start out with the easiest, the truth. Be perfectly honest, explain that you are training for a race. This will take [...]

Yes- running is a great workout for your abs, but there are many other great exercises you must do to strengthen your abs/core.
The most important result of a strong core is stability. As you run, all of your movement originates from your core, thus validating the statement, “The core is really the key part of the body in any [...]

With 2009 almost over- I am approaching a total of 500 miles for the year, which I should surpass in the next few weeks. 70% of those miles have been run on the road (asphalt), not sidewalks (concrete). Running safely on asphalt is a challenge. Depending on where you live, there is always traffic, a [...]

This morning I was out doing a light run. The rain was coming down and the temperature lingered around 48 degrees. During times like this I slow down and take in the scenery; plus today was a light run before my long run tomorrow. Other runners were out braving the conditions, especially ones that had [...]