fit-running

Is Forefoot Running Best?

It seems as I though I read at least one new article a day singing the praises of forefoot and barefoot running for injury-free miles. As many ... Read More »

Run for Haiti

Following the earthquake that decimated Haiti on January 12, people around the world have mobilized to help in a variety of ways. Runners are ... Read More »

Rescued by Running

Miranda Addonizio, an eight-time marathoner, was hoping her time in the April 2009 Illinois Marathon would qualify her for Boston. She had just ... Read More »

Tips for Injured Runners

Research shows that 30 to 55 percent of regularly training runners will be injured in the course of a year. When you're hurt, taking a break ... Read More »

Fit Running: Reach Your Racing Weight the Right Way

While there are thousands of books dedicated to helping people get to a healthy weight, few are specifically geared towards the athlete. And if you've ... Read More »

The Country's First Tri-State Marathon

If running a marathon is anywhere on your 2010 list of resolutions, there's a brand new race in town that might be worth considering. Next October ... Read More »

Teacher Runs Half-Marathon Backward

Richard Strasbourg is hoping his finish in Sunday's Ole Man River Run half-marathon in New Orleans will qualify him for a world record. He wasn't the ... Read More »

Get Out of Your Running Rut

Runners are often creatures of habit. And while that's not necessarily a bad thing, after all, it's the habit that gets you up on a cold morning and ... Read More »

Why Your Knees Hurt

Despite the common belief that running is bad for your knees, there's really nothing inherent in the activity that wreaks havoc on them. In fact, a ... Read More »

Running in Winter

When winter rolls around, I find my motivation to run dips right along with the temperature. Mindy Solkin, or Coach Mindy as she is known, owner and ... Read More »