Little did I know that when I was a kid running down the street at my grandmother's house that I would go on to invent a running product for kids and adults. I wasn't very coordinated and my dad used to call me Twinkletoes. But running for me as a kid was freedom. I could run all through the country roads and get a runner's high. That was before I even knew what that was. But … [Read more...] about Reasons Running is Good for Kids
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Running Shoes for a Cause
Running is one sport that is almost entirely free to participate in for most people. We take for granted that a pair of running shoes can be bought for less than $50, depending on where you buy them. Running shoes for a cause But for some people in the world even that amount isn't possible. Shoes for Africa was started after Mike Sandrock, a sports journalist, came back from … [Read more...] about Running Shoes for a Cause
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
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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