Learn Running

If you are new to running, the first thing you want to get is a good pair of running shoes. This is important - running puts a lot of stress on your body, and the right running shoes can prevent added stress on your feet, hips and even your lower back. Here are some tips on finding the right running shoe for you:

Your foot type & how to choose running shoes:

1. Flat Foot/Pronated: If your foot strikes on the outside of the heel and rolls inward excessively, you are an overpronator. (Many types of overuse injuries are associated with this foot type.)

   Your Shoe Type: Look for a shoe that has a straight or semi-curved shape, which will provide you with stability and maximum inner foot support. A medial post (a stiff material on the inner side of the shoe) will help reduce overpronation or rolling in. A dense, durable polyurethane midsole will provide moderate cushioning and more stability.
   Shoes for stability: Men's Stability | Women's Stability

2. High-Arched Foot/Supinated: If your foot is rigid, doesn't pronate (roll inward) enough and is not an effective shock absorber, then you are an underpronator.

   Your Shoe Type: Look for a semi-curved or curved shoe shape. You are not likely to need any additional medial support. You'll want extra cushioning and a lighter weight shoe and a softer, lighter outsole for more flexibility.
   Shoes with extra cushioning: Men's Cushioning | Women's Cushioning

3. Neutral: If you land on the outside of your heel, then roll inward slightly to absorb shock, then you have a neutral foot type. (If you are of normal weight, you are considered the most biomechanically sound type of runner.)

   Your Shoe Type: Look for a straight or semi-curved shoe. Although not necessary, you may want to consider a shoe with a medial post (a stiff material on the inner side of the shoe) for motion control. You'll want moderate cushioning.
   All running shoes: Men's Running Shoes | Women's Running Shoes

If you enjoy the more rigorous turf of trail running, get yourself a good pair of trail running shoes that will give you added stability and control. You'll definitely be glad you have them if you encounter and need to outrun a bear. Click here >> Trail Running Shoes.

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What you'll get >>

• How to get motivated, set up a training program and stick to a running routine
• How to choose the best running shoes, clothing & accessories
• Competing in running races and marathons plus minimizing and treating running injuries
• Integrating cross training into your running routine and weight management tips
• Click here  to get started >> How to Succeed & Have Fun Running

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Running is a terrific sport for getting in shape fast. Coaching legend Jack Daniels gives you everything you need to put together a complete training program, including how to get started, how to set goals and how to achieve them.

What you'll find out >>

• How to determine your ideal training pace
• How to customize your training to fit your schedule
• Pacing tables & detailed programs for 1500 to 3000 meters, 5k to 15k, half marathon & marathon runs
• Threshold Training tips
• Interval training instructions
• How to do effective repetition training
• How to prepare for competition
• Race winning strategies
• How to prevent overtaining and injury
• Click here >> How to Train for a Marathon

Running Gear

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• Men's Running Shoes | Women's Running Shoes | Design Your Own Nike Shoes - Online!
• Men's Trail Running Shoes | Women's Trail Running Shoes
• Running Shorts
  The coolest running shorts are the ones that have the little secret pocket for your key/driver's license/credit card. I recently found a pair that had a whopping 2 secret pockets, and my discovery had me back at the Nike Outlet buying the last of their stock.
• Trail Running Accessories
  All the trail running gear that you probably didn't think of, but wish you had. Compasses, head lamps, first aid kits, altimeters, weather instruments and more.
• GPS Personal Training for Runners
  Wear this compact GPS navigator around your wrist to monitor your speed, distance, pace and calories burned - to achieve smarter and more effective conditioning with every workout.
• Sports Bras for women. I highly recommend the *seemless* sports bras to prevent possible chaffing.
• Body Glide Anti-Blister Stick
  Stop blisters, dry skin, cracked heals and hot spots from friction while you're running longer distances. Body Glide is hypoallergenic and won't clog pores. It's non-oily and easy to apply (like deoderant!) without making a mess. Use it to avoid irritation from clothing or shoes - under arms, on legs, feet and more. This stuff works great.
• Stopwatches
• Recovery Drinks & Energy Food | Boost Your Workouts: Try Healthy Energy Drink Free!
• Treadmills
  Get the low down on treadmills - what your options are and how to buy one. If you plan to get a treadmill for your home to use while you're watching TV - make sure it's quiet - or you won't be a happy camper.

Running News & Tips

• Weight Training for Running
  Excellent up to date running-specific training information. Get descriptions and photographs of over 80 of the most effective weight training, flexibility, and abdominal exercises used by athletes worldwide. Includes year-round running-specific weight-training programs guaranteed to improve your performance and get you results.
• Running Times
  Great tool for learning new running tips and staying motivated on your runs. Also has handy nutrition tips for runners and schedule of upcoming races, so you can easily plan your training around upcoming events.
• Basic Jogging Safety Tips
• How to Increase Your Speed, Strength and Agility
  Strength training can do more for your stride than you may think. And you don't even have to have access to weights to do effective strength training for running. Follow the easy tips on this website. Great visual demonstrations.

Running Trails & Groups

• 35,000 Trail Maps
  Whether you want hiking trails, mountain biking trails, snowshoe trails or running trails, you'll find them here. Includes National Park and State Park trails too.
• Best Running Groups
  If you don't want to run by yourself, or you enjoy the social atmosphere of a running group or find that running with others motivates you to run faster or more often, you'll like this website. You can find local running groups in your area and learn more about them before you join, such as what type of running they do, how far they run and how often they meet.

  If you want professional instruction, look for a group that offers an organized training program. I joined a weekly running class where I could practice drills and technique - but the main benefit was to have a professional evaluate my running technique and give me advice on what I need to improve. This made the class well worth the money I spent, since I can use the tips that I learned whenever I run - and I definitely have a lot I can improve upon.

• Find People to Run With
  Find people in your area who are interested in running, and make new friends who enjoy exercising and staying healthy as much as you do.
• Upcoming Races
  Find races nationwide, just enter the city and state or zip code of where you want to run a race, and this easy search tool will pull up upcoming races several months out. Includes awesome course descriptions of race (so you know exactly what you're getting yourself into), directions, starting time, event cost and more.

Running Articles

• How to Start a Running Program
• Beginner Running: The Benefits of Water Aerobic Exercise
• Benefits of Trail Running
• Choosing Running Shoes for a Marathon
• How to Buy New Running Shows
• Eating Practices of the Best Endurance Athletes in the World
• How to Use GPS Running Watches
• One World Running International program promoting awareness of health, fitness and nutrition by providing running shoes to those in need in the USA and around the world.