Marathon
I was trainning last fall to run the Disney Marathon the first week in January, but the combination of a busy academic schedule and physical problems (plantar fasciitis and shin splints) led to me dis ...
Nude Tourists! Cycling Gear
What do you get when two Austrians and a German decide to go cycling in Serbia (when the temperature is above 100 degrees)? Answer: a $150 fine each, for disrupting public peace and order for cycling ...
While cycling, or doing any other form of exercise, I usually opt for cotton because the clothes ...
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Basic gear for kiteboarding
Kiteboarding is the new thing in power sports. Here is a list of the basic gear you require for kiteboarding. 1. Kites: This includes the entire set of bar, line and safety system. In the beginning ...
Gearing Up for Holiday Eats
With the holidays slowly but surely approaching, here are some tips to help you avoid putting on the extra poundage, even if you decide to indulge just a bit.* If you think you're going to splurge on ...
Get Your Rear in Gear
You may have heard about the coveted "yoga butt," and you may have seen one on a mat near you. To help you obtain one of your very own, Peter Seamans, yoga instructor at One Boulder Fitness in Colorad ...
I've never heard it called Yoga Butt before, but that's pretty funny. I have to add, though, if y...
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Preparing for a marathon
Participating in a marathon requires an amazing amount of commitment and motivation. And it is easier to say than put it into practice. A good motivation technique to realize a goal is to imagine as ...
Marathon Runners Slowing Down
I read in Competitor magazine that the number of three hours and below marathons has declined since 1979. Based on the Boston Marathon, in 1979 50.8% of the marathoners were below the 3 hour mark whi ...
Great Info About Marathoning!
Runner's World has a great series of articles in their recent "Marathoning 101" section. Marathon coaches measure success not by how many runners they get to the starting line, but by how many of the ...
I am concerned, though, because I don't think that many runners spend enough time in training bef...
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Great Marathon Documentary
"Spirit of the Marathon" is an award-winning documentary film that captures the drama and essence of the famed 26.2 mile running event known as the marathon. Filmed on four continents, the production ...
Thanks for letting everyone know about this opportunity, Oliver. Although I missed the chance to ...
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