Archive for 'Running' Category
Optimize Training to Reduce Body Fat, by Dr. Rick Kattouf
11 March 2010With the continued growth of endurance sports (marathon, Ironman triathlon, and long distance cycling), a common theme continues to replay itself. Individuals are training countless hours, but they are not seeing any body fat changes. Over the past 19 years I have had numerous individuals consult with me regarding this issue. In summary, these individuals [...]
Running Away from Weight Gain and into an Active, Healthy Life: Bryan Sloan, TrainingPeaks Member
3 March 2010On the day he signed up for his first half marathon just over a year ago, Bryan Sloan escaped from his slide into the “inevitable middle age weight gain” and began a new commitment to living an active, healthy and fulfilling life. “Feb 16th, 2009. I remember this day well. It was the day when [...]
Running: Setting Spring Goals, by Hal Higdon
2 March 2010This is the time of year when, even in those areas of the Frozen North deluged with snow, runners who might have forgotten to make New Year resolutions need to consider setting some Spring Goals. Forget merely establishing a race this summer or fall that you want to run. That’s too easy. What interim goals [...]
What Does Strength Have To Do With It?
15 February 2010By Rob Lockey, CSCS
So, what does strength have to do with it? Well, everything when it comes to health. When performed properly and in periodized fashion, strength training can enhance all facets of daily life. These include daily active living and exercise.
Daily active living includes a multitude of body movements like: getting in and out [...]
Rock ‘N Roll Marathon Series of Competitor Group Partners with TrainingPeaks
28 January 2010TrainingPeaks.com has been selected as the official training and nutrition software of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series. This strategic partnership will offer participants interactive training and nutrition software together with expert training advice for runners on training for a marathon or half marathon designed by running expert Matt Fitzgerald, author of dozens of books [...]
