As Americans celebrate Thanksgiving with turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie, runners across the country are raising money for those less fortunate so they can enjoy a good Thanksgiving meal. These traditional marathons are often called "turkey trots" and are held on Thanksgiving Day or Thanksgiving weekend. Sometimes the events are a fundraising marathon for a local food bank … [Read more...] about Marathons Raise Money for Charity This Thanksgiving
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Psychological Benefits of Running
As I was running through the hills near where I live I was thinking that it's great just to take a break away from the office, away from the computer, and away from stress. Even if it's just for a short time. There's a lot to be said for tuning out the world for a while on a run and the psychological benefits of running. Psychological benefits of running Here's another good … [Read more...] about Psychological Benefits of Running
swiggies Wins Toyman Award for Best Innovation & Quality
The consumers have voted an award for innovation in the Toyman Award of Excellence and the winner is swiggies, wrist water bottles. With the summer heating up, it's even more important for kids to be hydrated. Swiggies, wrist water bottles are a fun way to get kids to drink more water. Swiggies unique, patented hands-free design makes it easy for them to drink water on the … [Read more...] about swiggies Wins Toyman Award for Best Innovation & Quality
Hill Running: Benefits and How to Run Properly
Being a hiker and a runner, hill running is a great way to combine the two. If I can't get to the mountains to hike, hill running through the streets is the next best thing. Here is an article about how it benefits you as a runner and how to do it the right way: Hill running is something that runners may not like to do, but know that it will make them a stronger runner. … [Read more...] about Hill Running: Benefits and How to Run Properly
National Running Day
If you see a lot more runners out today it's probably because it's National Running Day. The running industry has dubbed the first day in June a day when runners everywhere lace up their sneakers and hit the road, or trails, or the treadmill. Cities and small towns across the country are planning running events to celebrate the fact that running is a free, easy... okay it's … [Read more...] about National Running Day
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