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Don’t Let the Cold Slow You Down: Tips For Cold Weather WorkoutsDon’t Let the Cold Slow You Down: Tips For Cold Weather Workouts
Eight Great Ways to Jump Start Your Fitness Routine for the New Year
Also: This Valentine’s Day, Take Fitness Seriously!
Also: Back – to – School Fitness Tips

A Running shoe guide for Dummies - Part IVA Running shoe guide for Dummies - Part IV
If you followed along with our previous sections you should have the run down about the advantages of buying a serious running shoe.
Also: Part III
Also: Part II

Training Tips by Jeff GallowayTraining Tips by Jeff Galloway
Note: Olympian Jeff Galloway has helped over 150,000 runners successfully train for their running goals (RunInjuryFree)
Also: www.jeffgalloway.com/

Back – to – School Fitness Tips
It takes more than “book smarts” to keep children happy and healthy!
Also: Summer’s Here!
Also: This Valentine’s Day, Take Fitness Seriously!

Running shoe guide for Dummies Part III
How much stability do you need in your running shoes?
Also: Part II
Also: Part I

Running shoe guide for Dummies Part II
Cushioning Technology for the non- Rocket Scientist
Also: Part I

Running shoe guide for Dummies Part I
A not - too - techie series:
Also: Part II

Summer’s Here!
Tips for Hot Weather Workouts
Also: This Valentine’s Day, Take Fitness Seriously!
Also: Kathrine's Web Page

From the Hip
It is imperative to maintain good flexibility and strength in the hip and low back region to counteract the postural stresses our bodies endure.

Strength Training for the Distance athlete. Part 3
A facet of training that is even less understood than speed training by the distance athlete is the benefit of strength training for improved performance. Typically we see the endurance athlete performing circuit type strength sessions believing that this "strength training" will increase performance.
Also: Part 1
Also: Part 2

Speed Training for the Distance athlete. Part 2
Hopefully after reading my first article as an introduction to speed, power and strength training for distance running, I have whet your appetite to find out ways to modify your training routines to get more out of them (not to mention increase the mental stimulus from doing something different).
Also: Original Article
Also: Part 3

Speed, Strength and Power Training for the Distance athlete
An area that is not well understood in distance running circles is the benefit of speed, strength and power training to aid in endurance performance.
Also: Part 2
Also: Part 3

The Power of Pace & Heart Rate Training
What is your athletic goal? Do you want to set a marathon PR or do you want to lose 5 pounds? Have you always wanted to see what's around that next corner, but can't quite make it? If improved fitness or performance is your goal, pace training may be the answer.

Uphill Battle
If the mountain won't come to the runner, the runner must go to the mountain. Use our hill-running tips to overcome your fear of hills and increase your performance at the same time.

FitSense Speedometer Makes a Lot of Sense
I must admit that I was a little skeptical that any device could accurately measure my running mileage. I run on very hilly routes and my stride length and pace is constantly changing. Nevertheless, when my FS-1 arrived in the mail I was ready to test it with an open mind.

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