"Having more information about running, walk-running, and power walking is what helps you do it better, healthier, and safer. Sometimes simply learning that there is an issue and understanding how that issue affects running makes the difference between an enjoyable run and merely a run. One of the benefits of joining the Running Affair community is to gain access to educational resources and articles from runners like you and from experts in the field of sports training, sports therapy, nutrition, and gear." - Ron and Kathy Franke, Co-founders Article Topics from Running Affair: 1. The Runner's Story
Articles by runners about their running experience to better understand the art and fun or running.
2. The Runner's Mind
One part of running better and healthier is being in the right frame of mind. These articles address the psychology of running and activities.
3. Running Form
Good running form is the mechanics of the body in motion. While everyone of us is physically different, and each of us has some physical anomaly, each of us can improve our mechanical motion and achieve a better and healthier performance and outcomes.
4. Core Building
Your body's core is everything in running. A strong core is central to supporting your running form, injury prevention, and performance.
5. Injury Prevention
If you run, you'll eventually have some injury. The goal is to understand how common injuries happen and how to prevent those injuries.
6. Nutrition and Diet
Food is fuel. The right fuel enhances your run. Running Affair will present information about a healthy diet for recreational running and for serious training.
7. Training Plans
For those doing your first race, to those doing their next race, to those doing the Ironman triathlon, training is essential. Running Affair distills training plans to their essential components for you based on your experience and goals.
8. Interval and Hill Training
Training is more than just putting in miles. Training is placing your body into situations that will enhance your skills and body capability. Running Affair explains why interval and hill training as important and how to approach this important aspect of training.
9. Hydration and Fuel
A successful out come for your race is partially dependent on being properly hydrated before, during, and after the race, and, by having the fuel you need before, during, and after the race to carry you from the start to the finish line.
10. Gear
The right gear really does matter. At Running Affair we try and sift through the marketing hype and get to what gear really helps in running and why that gear helps.
11. Race Preparation
No matter what your goals are in participating in a race, understanding how to prepare for that race will make it a more enjoyable experience and help you achieve your race goals.
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