Tag Archives: running
Have a need for speed? Mix interval training into your running routine
“Speed kills.” – 1960s slogan Want to shed pounds? Run. Want to run fast and shrink the waistline faster? Run intervals. Any runner who goes for long enough eventually develops a need for speed. Do a community 5K “fun” run…
Exercising in the cold outdoors: 8 tips to keep you warm and safe
As Michiganders, we know that the winter months can bring unpredictable weather. Lately Mother Nature has been gracing us with frigid temperatures, ice and snow. Well, don’t let that cold weather freeze up your outdoor exercise routine. Exercising outdoors helps…
Outrun the winter blahs: 9 fun and crazy winter races in Michigan
Just because the peak of running event season is behind us doesn’t mean there are no winter races to be found in Michigan. Quite the contrary, there are races held throughout our long, grey season, including some eccentric cures for…
Kick off Thanksgiving right with one of these 11 great Turkey Trot races in Michigan
Each Thanksgiving Day, my wife and I join up with friends for one of our favorite rituals of the year. No, I’m not talking about the Thanksgiving feast — that comes several hours later — but rather the ritual of…
How to choose the right gear for running in colder weather
Most runners I know all say the same thing about fall: This is the best time of year to run. The oppressive summer heat and humidity has given way to crisp air, gorgeous fall colors, the smell of rain and…
Fall is a great time to train for a 5K
The weather is getting colder, but there is still time to enjoy the outdoors with exercise. I am working toward running in the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot and the Michigan fall weather is perfect for training. There are many other…
The truth behind barefoot running shoes: it’s complicated.
With the recent emergence of minimalist running shoes like Vibram Five Fingers and Nike Free, barefoot running has become the source of popularity, fad, debate, and confusion. Some say barefoot running takes us back to the beginning of what humans…
What to do in Michigan on the weekend of Sept. 13-15, 2012
Ah, September. I recently saw someone somewhere call this an “underrated” month, and I couldn’t agree more. The weather is fair, but the sweltering heat is gone, the leaves are starting to change color, and the farmers markets are filled…
Does walking burn more calories than running? My answer is …
Walking is human nature; we are born with the desire to do it and it takes only a few short months to master. For the majority of the “toddler population,” it is common for the simple act of walking to…
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