There are many good reasons to start running in the morning. You can listen to as many different opinions as you want: “running in the morning makes you run faster”, “running in the morning burns more fat”, “running in the morning is more natural”; but the only reason you should start running in the morning is because you find it fun.
Morning runners often say how much more they enjoy their training, while afternoon runners say they attempted it once or twice and found waking up early and running was not something enjoyable. Perhaps afternoon runners haven’t given their bodies enough time to adapt to morning running.
This article is for those runners that have always liked the concept of morning running, but when it comes to actually doing it, find it a totally unenjoyable and unrewarding experience. Perhaps why many runners dread the thought of morning running is because they haven’t made it a habit and given it enough time to become enjoyable.
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Many runners try barefoot running to prevent injuries. With injury rates between 60 to 90%, it’s no wonder so many runners are seeking alternatives. As with any discussion about barefoot running, there is no clear agreement whether or not barefoot running actually decreases injuries.
In addition to looking at points on both sides of the argument, it’s also helpful to look at who is voicing their opinions. People that agree that barefoot running reduces injuries are often runners themselves that have experienced positive results. A large majority of the people that are against the idea of barefoot running have some financial advantage in doing so. Podiatrists that make money by selling corrective devices and prescribing shoes. Magazines that make a lot of money from their advertisers. Shoe companies that manufacture running shoes.
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Here are another 50 photos to inspire you to run in new places and seek new experiences by incorporating trail running into your regular running routine. If you haven’t checked out the original post yet, see 50 Photos to Inspire Life as a Trail Runner.
All of these photos are from amazing artists that contribute to flickr under a Creative Commons license.
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Chaberton marathon 2010 by akunamatata
Trail running is exciting, fun, and nearly always inspiring. If you’ve never thought of embracing trail running as part of your routine, here are 50 photos that might encourage you to try it out. If you’re already running trails, perhaps these photos will motivate you to push the boundaries and run in new places.
Where are these photos from? They’re all from amazing artists that contribute to flickr under a Creative Commons license. I’m a huge fan of Creative Commons. All the photos I use in this blog are from talented people who contribute to flickr.
I hope these photos inspire you to explore new places and experience more than just your corner of the world.
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There are literally hundreds of different reasons why people start running. However, as time goes on, there is only one reason to keep running. Because it’s fun.
Running constantly alternates between good and bad, easy and hard, exhilarating and boring. The average runner experiences long periods of drudgery, interrupted by a brief period of exhilaration. By keeping running fun you can eliminate these long periods of drudgery. You can also increase the duration and intensity of these periods of exhilaration. Perhaps, you can even make running so fun that it all blends into a constant period of exhilaration.
Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lululemonathletica/5197327623/
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This is a review for the book: The Runner’s Diet by Madelyn H. Fernstrom
I purchased this book thinking it would be about what the title builds it up to be- a book with information on what a runner’s diet should consist of. To my disappointment, the book is actually about weight loss. A better title for the book would be: “Start running to lose weight”.
I got the impression that the book was written from a weight loss and dieting perspective rather than from a runners point of view. The overall theme of the book is the simple formula of calories in versus calories out which is nothing new. There are also case studies included which are boring and all pretty much the same.
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