Running marathons should be easy, right? After all, if you run 5k's, 10k's etc. how hard could a marathon be? The problem is that to successfully run a marathon you need to do proper training. This means going out for long runs and getting in the miles. Are you new to running? Maybe you've been thinking about signing up for a marathon but weren't sure how you were going to train. Well, look no further! In this article, I'm going to teach you how to prepare for a marathon in your very first race.  You've got your shoes, your gear,...

Running shoes are important for running. They protect your feet and support you in ways that regular shoes can't. Running shoes are designed to absorb the impact of every step you take while you're running, so that you don't have to feel it in your knees and hips. They also hold your feet securely in place so that you can move more efficiently and without having to worry about tripping or falling over. The best running shoes are going to be the ones that fit the shape of your feet perfectly. You should be able to comfortably walk in them...

Technology is getting better and more advanced all the time. With new technological developments, there comes a lot of information that can be used to help improve your running. The question is whether these data and tools can help you run better. There is some exciting technology out there that you should know about and may be useful for helping improve your running. The article dives into these different aspects of running and helps you understand how technology can help improve your running.If you're in the middle of a race, and your GPS watch stops working, do you slow down...

Running races are a great way to get motivated to run. They can also be a great way to make friends in your community. Whether you want to race or just cheer on friends, races are a great way to do so. If you've ever tried to enter a race, then you know how hard it is to sort through the array of races available. You have 5K's, 10K's, half marathons, marathons, obstacle courses, triathlons — and that's just scratching the surface. While you can't compete in all of them, there are definitely some where you'd do well to excel...

Have you ever thought about who the best runners of our decade have been? It's a difficult question. If we just look at what runners have dominated at major marathons and championship races, then it would seem that Haile Gebrselassie has been the best runner of our decade. But if we take into account all distance running events including the shorter races you get an entirely different list of names. This blog post will discuss those runners which have made more of an impact than any other on the sport throughout this past decade. Usain Bolt Usain Bolt is most...

Athletics is an exciting sport which encompasses a wide range of disciplines. Whether you are new to the sport or already involved, this blog post will go through the many exciting different sports and activities you can get involved with as an athlete. Running disciplines There are five main kinds of athletics running disciplines: sprinting, middle-distance running, long distance running (or marathon), cross country and track and field. Sprinting involves short distances, usually less than 400 metres. These races are generally over in under 10 seconds. Middle-distance races cover distances between 800 and 3,000 metres (just under half a mile...