Welcome to The Running Recipe
| May 28, 2011 | Posted by Sarah under Uncategorized |
Running is one of the easiest, and at the same time one of the most difficult, ways to get active. When beginning, all you really need is a good pair of sneakers and a little motivation. Even for people who have never run before, the motivation (in the form of a running workout plan) can…
Avoiding Blisters while Running…or Treating Blisters if that Fails
| May 7, 2012 | Injuries, Tips |
Blister. Such a little word, but such a BIG problem for runners. I don’t know about you but even just looking at the word send shivers up my spine. And the kicker is that they’re almost impossible to avoid entirely because so many factors go into their appearance. Let’s just take one moment to understand…
Training for a 5k: Part 1, Preliminary Planning
| April 2, 2012 | Tips |
So, you’ve decided to run a 5K. At least I’m guessing that’s the case since you landed here. And if you haven’t quite decided this post may help you out with that. To begin, congratulations on your decision! Setting the initial goal is usually half the battle. You’ve stumbled upon the first in a 4-part…
I Found a Solution for my Plugged Ears After Running!
| March 25, 2012 | Tips |
Ever since I started running I’ve had to deal with a major problem–blocked ears. This may not seem like a big issue, but it really threw me for a loop when I went to work a couple hours later and they were still blocked. You know what it’s like, I’m sure. It made me grumpy…
How to Start Running…Again
| March 12, 2012 | Tips |
I’m going to admit something to you all–if you haven’t gathered from my complete radio silence over the past couple of months. I am a wimp when it comes to running in the cold. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that I stopped exercising altogether I just stop running outside. I am not a bionic…
The New York Times on Proper Running Form
| February 8, 2012 | Injuries |
The New York Times published an article today by Gretchen Reynolds which looked at a Harvard Study on running injuries. Essentially, it confirms what I’ve been saying all along when talking about minimalist running. The study found that runners who land on the front of their feet injure themselves less often than those who land…
The Best Minimalist Running Shoes (Hands down!)
| November 9, 2011 | Running Gear Guides, Shoes |
Merrell Barefoot Pace Glove If you’re looking to transition to minimalist running shoes but aren’t so inclined toward the look of the Vibram FiveFingers, these shoes are for you. The soles are actually made by Vibram, and have zero heel drop and very little padding. For those who want to look great with the most…
Do you have Runner’s Knee? Treatment & Symptoms
| October 15, 2011 | Injuries |
I had Runner’s Knee (also known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome of PFPS) before I was even a runner. How, you ask? Well, in looking for some way to stay fit in the winter, without killing myself by slipping on ice on a road bike, I turned towards exercise videos. Each morning, I would pick a…
A Guide to Cold Weather Running Gear for Women
| October 4, 2011 | Running Gear Guides |
Cold Weather Running Apparel The general rule for running is that you should dress 15 to 20 degrees warmer than the temperature outdoors. But what does this mean exactly? Well, first you do not want to wear anything baggy that will drag you down. Second, you’ll find that you have to dress in layers depending…
Tips for Running in the Cold: Is it Bad for You?
| September 25, 2011 | Running Gear Guides, Tips |
It’s getting cold quickly this year and as this will be my first winter of running, I’ve been researching day and night to find out what to wear and how to run in cold weather safely. You hear so many stories about frozen lungs and…other body parts…that it can be scary getting out there. When…
Running Motivation and the Wheel of Life
| August 24, 2011 | Tips |
Running is hard. Really hard. And if you do it consistently you’re bound to hit a wall at some point and fall into a slump. You’d do anything you could for some running motivation, but it just doesn’t come. I recently fell into one of those slumps. Where once running 4 days out of the…