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My next pair of New Balance M1010 running shoes
Friday
Considering Discount Nike Running Shoes
Discount Nike Running Shoes
Well, tommorrow I start on Week 4 of my running plan. It calls for 16 minutes of jogging in total. It has made me consider a pair of discount Nike running shoes. I've heard good things about Nike running shoes from some mates who run.
What worries me though is, that with the distance that I'm running, which isn't much right now, I don't need such expensive running shoes. I weigh in at a touch over
112 Kg's which equates to 246 pounds, give or take a chocolate or 2. From what I'm reading, I need soem fairly heavy duty shoes to cushion the impact of running on tar roads.
My knees are holding up fine and surprisingly I've got very few aches and pains after being out of training for over a decade. The 2 days of recovery seems to be sufficient and I'm looking forward to tommorow's run.
A pair of discount Nike running shoes would probably come in handy, but who knows. I've seen a couple of runners here bare foot and they're going up pretty steep hills too. I'm sure time will tell.
Anyway, it's off to bed and a good rest before my morning run.
Well, tommorrow I start on Week 4 of my running plan. It calls for 16 minutes of jogging in total. It has made me consider a pair of discount Nike running shoes. I've heard good things about Nike running shoes from some mates who run.
What worries me though is, that with the distance that I'm running, which isn't much right now, I don't need such expensive running shoes. I weigh in at a touch over
112 Kg's which equates to 246 pounds, give or take a chocolate or 2. From what I'm reading, I need soem fairly heavy duty shoes to cushion the impact of running on tar roads.
My knees are holding up fine and surprisingly I've got very few aches and pains after being out of training for over a decade. The 2 days of recovery seems to be sufficient and I'm looking forward to tommorow's run.
A pair of discount Nike running shoes would probably come in handy, but who knows. I've seen a couple of runners here bare foot and they're going up pretty steep hills too. I'm sure time will tell.
Anyway, it's off to bed and a good rest before my morning run.
Thursday
Discount Running Shoes
Discount running shoes weren't in my stocking this year :(
Well Christmas has come and gone and the quantity of food consumed, whilst less than last year, was still substantial. Add to that all the sugar, cream and chocolate and you've got a recipe for a running disaster.
I convinced my wife that my running training schedule required a Christmas morning run. She was less than impressed. Don't get me wrong though, she's been very supportive of my efforts to date. However, when she worked out that I would be running first thing on Christmas morning she gae me "the look"! It's not as if I'm a competitive athlete or anything. I've taken up running again after 12 years of flying a desk. It's been amusing to say the least. You don;t just lace up your old takkies and head for the hills as of old.
For starters, I've had knee trouble severe enough for surgical intervention. It's given me grief on and off since the operation but nothing to hectic. What I was going to wear on my feet came up in a few conversations and I duly headed down to the sports shop for some advice. BIG Mistake!! Prices have gone up 100 fold since I last entered the hallowed portals. I started looking for discount running shoes to ease the blow on my wallet. The prices where still a little on the high side.
So I've decided to wait a while before heading off to buy running shoes, no matter the discount. I've got an old pair of trainers that are rapidly heading into the here after, but have a few "kays" left in them. I didn't know whether or not I'd still be running (read "jogging") after 3 weeks so didn't want to waste cash.
The long and the short of it is that I'm sticking with the program. Albeit with a healthy dose of reality thrown in. My "runs" at present resemble aggresive walks with a bit of lopping thrown in, all held together with lots of huffing and puffing and sweat. I think that a pair of discount running shoes will probably be on he horizon in 3 or 4 weeks time if I keep going at my current rate.
At 40 years, one has to make certain choices. I've decided to reverse the clock a little and get myself fit and loose some weight. My primary aim at present is to be able to run for at least 30 minutes, 3 times a week. For those of you who consider that a joke then by all means laugh. For me, it's been a humbling experience as I watch the other runners cruise by. I have been on the "couch" so to speak for over a decade and it's going to take a wee bit of effort to get going at anything like my previous pace. The great thing is that I've re-disovered the joy of running, even if it's only for 3 minutes at a time.
I'm now moving into my 4th week of running and apart form a nagging right calf cramp and a niggling knee all is well. Climbing the stairs I've just put in a home is proving to be a challenge but otherwise I'm fine. I'm sticking to the running plan that you can find at Cool Running.
Well that 's all for today. I've got a rest day tommorow and Saturday morning is the start of Week 4. I'm really looing forward to it. If anyone has any suggestions as to which discount running shoes I should have a look at, then please feel free to leave a comment.
Well Christmas has come and gone and the quantity of food consumed, whilst less than last year, was still substantial. Add to that all the sugar, cream and chocolate and you've got a recipe for a running disaster.
I convinced my wife that my running training schedule required a Christmas morning run. She was less than impressed. Don't get me wrong though, she's been very supportive of my efforts to date. However, when she worked out that I would be running first thing on Christmas morning she gae me "the look"! It's not as if I'm a competitive athlete or anything. I've taken up running again after 12 years of flying a desk. It's been amusing to say the least. You don;t just lace up your old takkies and head for the hills as of old.
For starters, I've had knee trouble severe enough for surgical intervention. It's given me grief on and off since the operation but nothing to hectic. What I was going to wear on my feet came up in a few conversations and I duly headed down to the sports shop for some advice. BIG Mistake!! Prices have gone up 100 fold since I last entered the hallowed portals. I started looking for discount running shoes to ease the blow on my wallet. The prices where still a little on the high side.
So I've decided to wait a while before heading off to buy running shoes, no matter the discount. I've got an old pair of trainers that are rapidly heading into the here after, but have a few "kays" left in them. I didn't know whether or not I'd still be running (read "jogging") after 3 weeks so didn't want to waste cash.
The long and the short of it is that I'm sticking with the program. Albeit with a healthy dose of reality thrown in. My "runs" at present resemble aggresive walks with a bit of lopping thrown in, all held together with lots of huffing and puffing and sweat. I think that a pair of discount running shoes will probably be on he horizon in 3 or 4 weeks time if I keep going at my current rate.
At 40 years, one has to make certain choices. I've decided to reverse the clock a little and get myself fit and loose some weight. My primary aim at present is to be able to run for at least 30 minutes, 3 times a week. For those of you who consider that a joke then by all means laugh. For me, it's been a humbling experience as I watch the other runners cruise by. I have been on the "couch" so to speak for over a decade and it's going to take a wee bit of effort to get going at anything like my previous pace. The great thing is that I've re-disovered the joy of running, even if it's only for 3 minutes at a time.
I'm now moving into my 4th week of running and apart form a nagging right calf cramp and a niggling knee all is well. Climbing the stairs I've just put in a home is proving to be a challenge but otherwise I'm fine. I'm sticking to the running plan that you can find at Cool Running.
Well that 's all for today. I've got a rest day tommorow and Saturday morning is the start of Week 4. I'm really looing forward to it. If anyone has any suggestions as to which discount running shoes I should have a look at, then please feel free to leave a comment.
Monday
Discount Running Shoes
Discount Running Shoes
Everyone needs to find affordable discount running shoes. Unless you're a professional who gets them sponsored, you are going to find that they can be a costly piece of running equipment, just like a running watch.
Now running is an inexpensive sport, so if you compare the cost of a complete running outfit to that of golf for instance, you are not going to be spending a huge amount of money. But why spend more than you have to when discount running shoes are available to you.
Firstly you need to decide which running shoes are right for you. It could be that your club or fellow runners reccommend a certain brand or you have been to your local sports store and been given the advice from a sales person. If you are going to be training on mostly pavement, then you need shoes that are going to give you more cushioning from impact than if you where to be running on grass.
You should also consider whether you may require corrective shoes. If you have no knee or foot problems then you would be looking at a pair of neutral shoes. However, you may require anti-pronation shoes. You must be very careful if you are buying these types of shoes. Only do so after consulting with a sports specialist who can diagnose your problem and give you corrective exercises and advice.
Once you have looked for all the possible alternatives and taken some advice regarding the best option for you, then the fun can begin. Have a look at all the websites that offer discount running shoes. You will find that you can get a reasonable discount, not to mention free shipping and possibly some incentives to buy right away, such as running tights or socks. It therefore pays to ensure that you know what you want and then dive in and purchase that perfect pair of discount running shoes.
discount running shoes
Everyone needs to find affordable discount running shoes. Unless you're a professional who gets them sponsored, you are going to find that they can be a costly piece of running equipment, just like a running watch.
Now running is an inexpensive sport, so if you compare the cost of a complete running outfit to that of golf for instance, you are not going to be spending a huge amount of money. But why spend more than you have to when discount running shoes are available to you.
Firstly you need to decide which running shoes are right for you. It could be that your club or fellow runners reccommend a certain brand or you have been to your local sports store and been given the advice from a sales person. If you are going to be training on mostly pavement, then you need shoes that are going to give you more cushioning from impact than if you where to be running on grass.
You should also consider whether you may require corrective shoes. If you have no knee or foot problems then you would be looking at a pair of neutral shoes. However, you may require anti-pronation shoes. You must be very careful if you are buying these types of shoes. Only do so after consulting with a sports specialist who can diagnose your problem and give you corrective exercises and advice.
Once you have looked for all the possible alternatives and taken some advice regarding the best option for you, then the fun can begin. Have a look at all the websites that offer discount running shoes. You will find that you can get a reasonable discount, not to mention free shipping and possibly some incentives to buy right away, such as running tights or socks. It therefore pays to ensure that you know what you want and then dive in and purchase that perfect pair of discount running shoes.
discount running shoes
Sunday
How to Improve Your Speed.
"I found this great article by Mike Toal, on improving your running. I think it's a great way to kick off this blog. Let me know if you found the information informative and feel free to request any other topic for me to include."
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This article gives an overview of the essential techniques required to enable an athlete to run faster. You'll also need to look at suitable running watches.
To increase any athletes speed means improving on one or both of the following elements:
1. Increase the number of steps an athlete takes per second i.e. their cadence.
2. Improve the effectiveness of each time they make contact with the ground.
Increasing cadence is most easily improved by reducing the amount of recovery time between strides. This means reducing the time it takes to get the foot off the ground and back on the ground.
Often athletes compensate their lack of knee lift by either over striding (taking larger steps beyond their centre of gravity) or pushing out more behind them in an attempt to increase their power and therefore stride length.
The problems with these techniques are as follows:
It increases the recovery time which results in a lower stride rate. It increases the load on the hamstrings (increasing the injury risk) It decreases knee lift as the hips sink low to enable the long recovery time. This results in less powerful foot contact.
Now we've identified the problem - how do we fix it? Ultimately, how do I run quicker?
This can be identified by improving 7 areas
Ankle Foot Strike.
Athletes should be aiming to impact the ground with a foot that is moving backwards.
Dorsiflexion.
For the athlete to make an active foot strike and have a quick contact with the ground it is essential that the athlete maintains dorsiflexion of the ankle (keep toes as close to the shin as possible). This pre-stretches the calf muscles and prepares them for a much quicker more elastic impact.
Arm Swing.
Arm Swing should involve having the elbows swing in front of the plane of the trunk. Not swinging them far enough forward limits knee lift and results in greater rear-side mechanics to compensate.
Forward Lean.
Athletes should aim to run with a 'slight' forward lean throughout the whole body.
Head Position.
Athletes need to keep their chins down and their heads still.
Running Tall.
Athletes need to be able to 'run tall'. This means keeping their head high as if the head if attached to an imaginary string and the whole body is being pulled upwards.
To assist is these it is crucial to improve your core stability muscles (abdominals, hips, pelvis, and backside) to allow you to implement the necessary technique to run faster.
Relaxation.
Of paramount importance is for athletes to develop running relaxed. This means focusing on the muscles required to run and switching off those muscles which aren't used (e.g face muscles, neck muscles and tightening of the shoulder muscles).
Heel Position.
The leg should fold up to the backside during recovery (not extend behind the body). Therefore performing butt kicks where the ankle flicks out behind the body is incorrect and detrimental to performing a correct running technique. When performing butt kicks ensure the knee is forward when the foot is at the closet point to the backside.
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Mike Toal is a Masters 800m runner and was 4th at the World Masters Championships in 2007. You can contact him, see other athletic related articles, or leave your own comment on the forum at his website http://www.mastersathletics.co.uk
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