Are sportsdrinks worth it?

Sportsdrinks are everywhere. They have become so common that you can find a cooler full of sportsdrinks such as Gatorade and PowerAde at any gas station, convenience store or grocery store in America.

Gatorade—by far, the...

Big shoes for big runners

Runners come in all sizes and shapes—and so do modern running shoes. Today’s running shoes are designed for a wide range of foot and body types. Even so, the bigger, heavier runner is often wondering what’s the ideal shoe for...

Body balls: A great self-massage tool

By now, it’s no secret that deep-tissue massage is one of the best ways to prevent muscular injuries and to recover quickly from hard workouts and races. The only problems with getting regular massages is the expense and time it...

BodyGlide: The cure for chafing or irritated skin

Chafing. Nothing can stop a marathoner quicker than a blister or irritated skin. To prevent bare skin from rubbing against clothing (or other skin) during a race or long run, there isn’t any product that works better than...

Carry your fluids with you with water-carriers

There is absolutely no doubt that one of the keys to safe, healthy running is staying properly hydrated during the course of the run. But sometimes that’s easier said than done. Particularly on long runs where water isn’t readily...

Chafing on the run can be avoided

Next time you go to a marathon to support a friend, stand near the finish line and you’re almost certain to notice the numerous finishers who cross the line with blood streaming from their nipples. They have fallen victims to...

Choosing the best running socks for you

Running socks matter. Socks? Nobody pays much attention to their socks until they get a blister. Then, all we really want to know is what the heck went wrong with our socks? Who knew that picking the right running socks are...

Choosing the right running bra

Choosing the right running bra is essential for the comfort and protection for any woman runner. The major brands such as Champion, Asics, Adidas and Moving Comfort all offer a wide range of running bras that are available at...

Cycling is great way to cross-train

Riding a bike—whether indoors on a stationary bike or outside on a conventional bicycle—is one of the best forms of cross-training for runners.

The beauty of cycling for runners is that a good ride, using a consistent cadence...

Design Requirements of Running & Walking Shoes

Because of the nature of running and walking, shoes built for these activities must address:

Impact.  Runners land with 2 to 2.5 times their body weight. Runners go airborne for some portion of the gait cycle. Walkers...