Power Walking As a runner, walking was always something I resorted to only if I was injured or recovering from an illness. But after giving my joints a good pounding over the years, I was willing to try power walking. It's not the same as running, but better on your knees. Power Walking at a Fast Pace Speed walking, race walking, or power walking, however you label it, isn't … [Read more...] about Power Walking
Why Runners Need Yoga
Every time I end up with a running injury I'm reminded that I really need to stretch. Not just that perfunctory stretch I pretend to do that probably just makes things worse, but a long, range of motion, stabilize the body type of stretch. I can almost feel the muscle tightness, but never take the time after a run to really get those muscles back in shape. Though it may be … [Read more...] about Why Runners Need Yoga
Water Bottles for Runners
With so many water bottles for runners on the market, how do you decide which one is right for you? I've been asking runners of all types, from casual weekend runners to seasoned pros. And they all have something different to say about what kinds of water bottles they carry while running. In the beginning, when I first came up with the idea for swiggies, wrist water bottles, … [Read more...] about Water Bottles for Runners
Earth Day and Reusable Water Bottles
Every year Americans drink about 29 billion bottles of bottled water. Even though bottled water can cost thousands of times more than tap water, we seem to be addicted to it. In fact Americans spend about 11 billion dollars a year on bottled water. Sometimes it makes sense to use single use water bottles, like in disaster relief or for outdoor events, but most of the time we … [Read more...] about Earth Day and Reusable Water Bottles
Why Tourists Buy Unique Souvenirs
You've seen the typical souvenir postcard that says "Wish you were here". A unique souvenir from a place we've traveled helps us relive the journey over and over again. Gift, novelty, and souvenir industry The U.S. gift, novelty, and souvenir industry has a combined annual revenue of about $18 billion. Souvenirs (French for remembrance or memory), are an important part of … [Read more...] about Why Tourists Buy Unique Souvenirs
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