Regional Features
Kemper Shares about His Faith, His Future, and His Role as Multisport Ambassador
Multiple IronKids National Championships, three Olympic Team appearances, a Pan American gold medal, six elite national titles, a world No. 1 ranking, and an appearance on the Wheaties Box.
The ART of Recovery
After many long hard months of training, recovery prior to that awe-inspiring long distance race is essential. Many runners follow the recommendations of rest, lighter workouts, proper nutrition, ice, stretching and massages, but all too frequently some minor aches and pains just don’t go away.
Protein and Runners
Protein is a hot topic among runners of all ages and abilities. They want to know how much protein they need, when they should eat it, what’s the best kind of protein, and if they should buy sports drinks with protein.
Cross Country Season Brings New Venue, Divisions, and Rules
Doesn’t it seem like the lead in every article previewing an upcoming school season refers to changes from the year before? Of course, with seniors graduating and new runners emerging, that’s ALWAYS true. However, the Colorado high school cross country season ahead does feature some changes of the out-of-the-ordinary nature.
Special Coverage: ING New York City Marathon
Marathon week in New York will get off to its traditional big start on Sunday with more than 6,000 runners expected for the Poland Spring Marathon Kickoff in Central Park. The course winds its way around the park finishing near Tavern on the Green and the marathon finish line.
Etonic Launches New High Performance Running Footwear For 2009
Waltham, Mass., September 10, 2008 - Etonic will hit the pavement in 2009 with an expanded line of technical running shoes
SLS3 Sport Compression Sox
There is really no denying the effectiveness of compression socks.
The Beat Goes On: Heart Health and Nutrition
Although exercise is one of the best ways to improve heart health, even athletes are not immune from heart disease. You have undoubtedly heard reports of marathon runners who die of heart attacks and football players who have strokes. Women, like men, need to pay attention to heart disease; it is the #1 killer of women, higher than all cancers combined.
Running in the Heat: Safe Summer Running
The hot summer months are here, so it’s time to review the single most serious threat to the runners’ life - heat. It has a higher fatality rate than sudden death (heart attacks), or being killed by automobiles while running.
Paul Driskill Keeps Going, and Going, and Going...
Even the most dedicated runners might find it hard to comprehend, but Paul Driskill (70), didn’t miss his daily run for nearly 35 consecutive years. He logged between 13 and 16 miles every day. A quick calculator check reveals he ran approximately 4,745 to 5,840 miles per year for a total mileage of at least 166,075, and upwards to 204,400 miles over those 35 years.
