2 weeks ago
As compiled by athletes, celebrities, NPR personalities and, of course, our listeners.
SUUUUPER long. Great suggestions. What songs are your ultimate workout songs?
(mine are Andrew WK’s “She is Beautiful”, Kanye’s “Gone” Robyn’s “Time Machine” and any and all Girl Talk, to name a few)
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2 weeks ago
Denver, Colorado: Why You Should Run Outdoors This Season -- And How To Enjoy It «
If you have a regular running practice, whether it’s formalized with app-tracking software, or a more casual commitment to run four days a week, you might have taken it inside in recent weeks, especially if you live in the chillier part of the Northern Hemisphere.
It’s been cold outside,…
We are lucky in Denver, it was mid-50s and sunny today. There was snow/slush on the path but overall it was perfect for running this afternoon. How are you running in the winter?
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3 weeks ago
“And also sometimes when I’m jogging, I pretend I’m a horse, and then if I’m really in the groove I make quiet rhythmic clucking noises to myself so I’m also the rider? I’m riding myself?” -Lisa Hanawalt
- I have been going for earlier and earlier runs/spins and I have to tell you I get this.
Also let’s all say congrats to DOREE for committing to the NYC Marathon 2012! Run like the wind.
2 months ago
Active.com: 9 Tips for running in cold weather «
1. Dress in layers.
2. Wear the right fabrics.
3. Wear a protective shell.
4. Cover exposed skin as much as possible.
5. Always tell someone where you’re going and when you expect to arrive home.6. Always wear reflective gear when running after dark.7. Run short loops.8. Be careful rounding corners.9. Carry your cell phone, identification and some cash with you for an emergency.
3 months ago
Jezebel: Why Women Runners are Punk Rock «
Runspiration for all. Especially since I’ve just decided to run another half in the Spring of 2012! What races do you all have to train for this winter (ugh)?
See also: Julia Chase-Brand A Leading Pioneer
3 months ago
Talk about a really amazing race:
“Fauja Singh, 100, finished Toronto’s waterfront marathon Sunday evening, securing his place in Guinness World Records as the oldest person — and the first centenarian — to ever accomplish a run of that distance,” CBC News reports.
via NPR
So yeah, go and have a run.
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3 months ago
Have you ever seen the photos they take of you during the race that you get like 3 weeks later?
I’ve stopped looking at them.
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(Source: partiallycommitted)
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4 months ago
I have to say that now that mornings are cooler, it might be an incredible inconvenience to get up 20 minutes earlier but the crisp air and the changing leaves have really improved my mood and helped my runs.
Do you guys change your routine with the seasons?
7 months ago
these go to 11.: All the Runner's World articles you need for running in hot temps «
Inspired by my last post, here’s all of RW’s articles:
- “Overexposure: Here’s How to Avoid the Burn” (August 2009)
- “How does hot weather affect runners?” (August 2009)
- “Heat Advisory: how to get moving when you’rd rather not” (August 2010)
- “A Miami club’s best tips for…
FYI FYI FYI! I run after work and even then the heat is really slowing me down.
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