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Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Running | By Roberto Sedycias @ Monday, 24th November 2008 @ 9:38 PM

Tennis shoes, which were earlier designed exclusively for Tennis, are now extensively used for other sports activities such as running, basketball and jumping. In the beginning tennis shoes were simple in their look with no designs on them, but with this rapid changing fashion era, now many styled and uniquely designed tennis shoes brands are available. Not merely restricted to sport activities, now people prefer to wear the latest branded tennis shoes for just about anything. The new ag... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Running | By Roberto Sedycias @ Wednesday, 29th October 2008 @ 12:02 AM

Tennis shoes are now used extensively in other sports such as basketball, jumping and running even though it was originally designed for Tennis. A bit more expensive than normal shoes, tennis shoes require extensive care to last for longer. Here are a few handy tips on how to take care of your tennis shoes. Clean is keen: When it comes to tennis shoes, clean is keen-should be the motto. Try your best to keep your tennis shoes from getting dirty. Regular cleaning is a must, weekl... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Running | By Roberto Sedycias @ Monday, 20th October 2008 @ 11:13 PM

Tennis shoes provide the much needed support and protection to the feet of players and as such the performance of the players is greatly affected by the quality of footwear they are wearing. Keeping with this, the tennis shoes are designed with a view to provide maximum comfort to the players. Tennis shoes are made with reinforced toe and heel pads as these areas are most prone to wear and tear during their use in the ground. Selection of the right tennis shoes is a very important consid... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Running | By Scott White @ Tuesday, 26th August 2008 @ 6:42 PM

If you are a long distance runner than you want to make sure that your exercise training program is as complete as possible in order to keep your body in peak running condition. Of course distance running can be improved by actually running long distances on a daily basis, however not everyone has time to run 20 kilometers a day to keep up their pace. So then what else can a runner do to truly go the distance, when they're short on time? Well in order to make the most of your runnin... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Running | By Heather Jacobson @ Tuesday, 26th August 2008 @ 6:19 AM

Many people are interested in running and completing a marathon or half marathon but they don't know how to go about getting started. You would be surprised at just how simple it is to start running and to even enjoy it and benefit from it in untold ways. Running is a great pastime that will help you stay in shape and will even help you learn some motivational techniques that will help you in other aspects of your life. To get started you need to give your self plenty of time to st... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Running | By Jim Brown @ Thursday, 21st August 2008 @ 2:18 PM

If you are really up and about to do running, may it be a habit or a form of your routine, you need shoes that can withstand such strenuous activity. The only way you can achieve this better goal is for you to be a little more careful with the kind of shoes you wear. 1. If running is already a part of your daily routine, chances are you will wear your shoes out. Running shoes are supposed to have shock-absorbing ability and this will be lost if you keep using the same shoes running everyd... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Running | By Jim Brown @ Monday, 5th May 2008 @ 5:00 AM

When preparing the body for long distance running exercises, a runner will usually perform warm up exercises just before the race. The period preceding the race might entail the runner doing warm-up exercises of another kind that are focused on getting the muscles ready for the stress that they will be under for a considerable period of time. A runner will generally warm up with a shorter run right before the race that is performed until some sort of perspiration is produced by the body. ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Running | By Harwood E Woodpecker @ Friday, 21st March 2008 @ 2:01 PM

We find ourselves in the midst of Olympic Games fever once again. Our top athletes are competing at the highest level and strive for top honours in their chosen fields. Most of the older will remember the rubber-soled plimsolls that were traditionally worn in PE lessons throughout most schools in Europe. These were available in any colour you liked as long as it was black or white. These have been replaced by air cushioned, gel filled capsules with superior technical performance. They com... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Running | By Steve Lane @ Sunday, 2nd March 2008 @ 7:13 PM

Did you know that joggers are almost twice as likely to become victims of attacks as the population at large? And that doesn't refer only to attacks by other humans; joggers are also at a higher risk of attacks by animals depending on where they live, most commonly: dogs, cougars, and bears. Unfortunately, the majority of joggers who have survived attacks report that they were not carrying any type of self-defense product on their person at the time of the attack. Most agree that ha... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Running | By Kyle Oxenham @ Wednesday, 16th January 2008 @ 2:05 PM

You want to know how to run fast. Well I am going to tell you exactly how to run fast and how you can go even faster with proper training. Running is a great way to exercise and stay fit, but if you want to good at sports you need to be a fast runner. The stronger and more powerful you are the faster you will run. Now I will go through some helpful tips and ideas to get you moving even faster than you are today. Running Technique: You must have flawless technique and body awareness to ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Running | By Jim Brown @ Thursday, 27th December 2007 @ 3:27 AM

At some point during a marathon, a runner might begin experience headaches, muscle cramps, and delirium. These ailments are associated with the loss of vital body fluids. The importance of hydrating the body with fluids has become very evident with the number of casualties that have occurred during recent marathon events. Event officials have had to take a closer look at hydration principles in place at every meet and ensure that athletes are prepared for adverse weather conditions. Runne... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Running | By Jim Brown @ Wednesday, 26th December 2007 @ 5:54 PM

A runner must be in peak physical condition to participate in track and field events. Some running events that are held at various places throughout the United States will require a runner to run for many miles before achieving a victory for their efforts. Other track and field events might require a runner to run in short sprints that are prone to draining the body of energy, but at the end the runner will feel a level of exhilaration that they cannot get anywhere else. A runner might be... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Running | By Jim Brown @ Wednesday, 26th December 2007 @ 5:09 PM

Many middle schools include running as an extra-curricular activity option for all students. Running can be part of the physical education programs too that will give the child credits toward meeting high school graduation requirements. Running can be experienced while participating in football, baseball, tennis and on the volleyball court inside the gym. Running is a good source of exercise for children that are forced to remain indoors all day attending to class work. Some researchers h... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Running | By Roger Munns @ Saturday, 1st December 2007 @ 12:55 AM

Inspiring performances on November 4, 2007 contributed to a classic New York City Marathon. Run on a crisp autumn Sunday, a record 39,085 runners took their positions on Staten Island. The NYC Marathon began in 1970, a result of the vision of the New York Road Runners, who continue to stage it. The initial race was contained to Central Park. This evolved into the present course, which runs through the five boroughs of New York. There's a buzz throughout these locations each year in ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Running | By David Horne @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 12:25 AM

Running is one of the most heavily participated sports and recreational activities in the world. However, from a young age we are told to go out on the streets and run until we are tired. This may be alright for a while but further on down the road you will be likely to sustain an overuse injury that takes away your passion for running. In order to make running a lifetime activity you need to be aware of some of the contributing factors that lead to common running injuries. Once you ackn... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Running | By Pat Carpenter @ Tuesday, 4th September 2007 @ 7:12 AM

Why do runners run? For those who haven't taken up the activity, the question may seem to be imponderable, given the pain, boredom and exhausting nature that seem to be part and parcel of the activity. The fact is, people living in Dallas, Houston and Austin, and throughout Texas, run for a variety of reasons, including simply to stay in shape and/or to maintain what they consider an ideal body weight. Experts say that a combination of diet and exercise is the most effe... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Running | By Jim Brown @ Sunday, 8th July 2007 @ 12:42 AM

Getting the hot body that you want doesn't only involve dieting. You have to exercise, too. There are a lot of ways to exercise. Walking from your house to the office or simply taking the stairs instead of the elevator are just some examples of exercises. But if you have more time to spare, why not take up a sport? Finding the right kind of sport will take a lot of time and effort. But all you really have to do is think of what's best for you. It has to be fun for you to become... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Running | By Jim Brown @ Thursday, 31st May 2007 @ 9:40 AM

When you visit shoe shops to purchase running shoes, chances are you'll be faced with a wide variety of sports shoes. It's a good thing though that most markets today have provided labels that it's easy to identify which are especially made for running or for what sport. But often times, even if you've located the displays of running shoes, you're still faced with the dilemma as to which pair you should choose. It is a given fact that the purchasing part can be very inti... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Running | By Low Jeremy @ Monday, 28th May 2007 @ 12:29 AM

"Whoever finishes first will be called the Iron Man", is the tag line that has revolved around the competition that produced the survivors of the game for the fittest. Iron Man Triathlon is simply a game for the bold. It takes tons of courage, will power and endurance to start the race and make it to the finish line. In fact, the very first Iron Man triathlon competition held in 1978 was completed within 13 minutes before the day's half ends. Over the years, Iron Man t... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Running | By Low Jeremy @ Monday, 21st May 2007 @ 12:31 AM

Triathlon is basically a game of endurance. Your training, your stamina and your willingness will all help you know what it's like to reach the finish line. And the equipments you will use can also add up to your real race standing. You need not invest much on top-of-the-line triathlon gears. A combination of some good equipemnts will create better performances. Triathlon Bike Any bikes are allowed in a triathlon race. However, there are those that can aid in maximizing y... more...