I’m Not Really Running, I’m Not Really Running…

By GINA KOLATA Published: December 6, 2007 in the NY Times BILL MORGAN, an emeritus professor of kinesiology at the University of Wisconsin, likes to tell the story, which he swears is true, of an Ivy League pole vaulter who held the Division 1 record in the Eastern region. His coaches and teammates, though, noticed that he could jump even higher. Every time he cleared the pole,... Read More

Try meditation or yoga

Simple at-home exercises to help you deal with the holiday madness By Grace Toby Does the holiday season zap your energy and raise your stress level? Well you’re not alone. A recent survey by Time magazine found that the majority of people find the winter holiday season more stressful than tax season. This time around – before hitting the crowded shops or prior to Aunt... Read More

Ultra-Marathons – Do You Have What It Takes?

By Neil L. Cook, BS, MS, Med Marathons are the “ultimate” goal for many runners. But there’s a core group of runners that believe the marathon isn’t long enough; not enough of a challenge. They feel the need to go longer, sometimes A LOT LONGER! These are different runners, not your average 10 K weekend racer. And although they are fiercely competitive,... Read More

World’s most extreme endurance races

A great article from Forbes Magazine. Written by Rebecca Ruiz. Jerry Armstrong’s body began failing him at mile 75. The 30-year-old San Diego native felt tendinitis in both knees and severe ligament pain in both ankles, which caused his limbs to lock up. He struggled to imagine how he might finish the 100-mile ultra endurance race known as the Angeles Crest, which takes runners... Read More