By D.C. Lucchesi Here we are again. That time of year when we make, and sometimes prepare to break, so many good intentions for the new year. We’ve all done that kind of big talking before, opening up our wordholes at the office Christmas party, a group run, or
PHOTO CREDIT - Erin Costa for Tamara Lackey Photography Poughkeepsie, New York, native Helen Antipov, 47, has been running about four years and is the owner of Comfort Keepers, an in-home care provider for seniors in Durham and Orange counties. Antipov says she likes to runs to stay in
By David Cross One of the most common questions I get as a holistic running coach is: Is it better to train by minutes or by tracking miles? It’s a question many runners think about, but like almost everything in running, there isn’t a definitive answer. I believe that for
By Michael Agnone, PT, OCS, ATC For most runners, the goal is to run farther and faster, and training tends to focus on improving pace and distance. But many runners would benefit from focusing a little bit more on developing strength. Research has shown that working on strengthening key
By Curt Davies Running long-distance requires more than just having a physically able body. In fact, without having a strong, positive mindset during and before the run, it can be among the most strenuous, difficult tasks you ever set out to achieve. Here are some suggestions for building a
PHOTO CREDIT - Erin Costa for Tamara Lackey Photography A cross-country runner in high school, 44-year-old Marvin Alston got back into running recently to get into shape and start living a healthier lifestyle. In 2012, he ran his first 5k since high school and has been running ever since.
By Vickie Leff It is so much easier not to try. No pain, disappointment, or frustration. But there is also no reward and that’s the problem. I think most people want to find meaning in the things we do, and we want to be inspired to do greater things
By Laura Hannon Most people heed their dentist when they’re told to take it easy after major dental work, but not Tim McBride. Nothing can stop him from running – every single day. He’s on a roll – a more than two-and-a-half-year streak to be exact. Tim hit 1,000
Nearly 1 million people participated in a Turkey Trot in 2014, far surpassing the nearly 250,000 who participated in a Fourth of July race. Across the United States there are more than 500 Turkey Trots. But, if you are looking to burn the calories you’ll consume at dinner, you’ll
By David Cross If you have been running for a few years, you have probably had “that” pair of shoes. The singular pair of running shoes to which all other shoes before and after it are to be compared. When you slip on that pair of shoes your foot
