Running Tips – The Perfect Stride from the Hunger Games
Have you watched the Hunger Games yet? The movie showed a lot of running as the tributes fight each other until one victor remains. While preparing for the movie, lead star Jennifer Lawrence worked with conditioning coach Joe Horrigan, to perfect her running form as she portrayed the role...
How fast should you run or walk?
I am often asked how fast should one run in a race or even walk during training or in a race. Unless there is a cut off time, then I would always say to run at your own pace. But finally, here is an answer with scientific basis. Walk or...
Move Like Jagger, Run Like Ryan Hall
One of my resolutions for the new year is to run more and run faster. After being a bum in the races for 2011, I hope to join more races and get back to my previous finish times. I want to run at sub-60 in the 10K again and...
Video: Karhu’s Intro to Forward Running
Karhu introduces Forward Running. It’s about having efficient runs and proper, dynamic running mechanics. The video from Karhu provides the elements of Forward Running. It involves arm movements, midsection posture, glutes and hamstrings, knees and quads, foot position, and ground contact. I believe that there is no one-size-fits-all running...
Survey Reveals Top Hydration Myths Of Runners
A survey conducted by a group of researchers from Loyola Univerity Health System reveals the common hydration practices by runners which are not recommended by experts. According to the researchers, these practices may lead to overconsumption of fluids which will result exercise-associated hyponatremia. It occurs when runners drink even...
Is Running On Soft Ground Bad For You?
A recent article at NY Times says that running on soft surfaces can be hard on the body. While many would advice to run on soft ground like asphalt or dirt roads, some runners experience pain and injury while doing so. I also have the same thought. Landing on...
Five New Things To Do to Spice Up Your Running Life
Are you getting tired of the usual train-and-race routine? Maybe you find it boring already to keep on running for the same reason and running in the same places. It’s time to spice your running life a little. It doesn’t require fancy gadgets or the latest shoe models. It...
Video: Running For Beginners at PinoyMD
This video is a feature from the show PinoyMD at GMA. It was a timely feature since it was shown on January 2 as part of their New Year’s Special. They featured running to encourage beginners to try it out as an exercise to stay fit for the year. ...
Video: What Makes a Good Running Form?
Many new and aspiring runner would ask me how to run correctly. I would often wonder if there is indeed the right way to run or a muscle by muscle, bone by bone detail on how should a runner run. But running form seems to vary between all runners. ...
8 Back-to-Basics Running Tips to Start the Year Right
It is the first week of 2011 and I'm sure a lot of you are already hitting the road to train for your events or simply enjoy the run. Keep this year fun and injury-free by remembering the basics. Here are 8 basic tips that I'm am sure many...