People were born with different physical characteristics in their bodies. With regards to feet considerations, you may be blessed (or cursed) to have a flat foot. In accordance with this aspect of biological uniqueness, the best running shoes for flat feet should be used for optimum comfort and convenience.

What is a flat foot?

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Having a flat foot can sometimes be a frustration in searching for the appropriate accessory, like shoes. A flat foot is characterized by your foot print looking like a contoured blob in the general shape of a foot. You can easily check this using a footprint on a piece of paper. Also, physically, you may
observe that there is almost no curves going inward from your toes to your heel. Another significant characteristic is that when youpress firmly on any surface, your foot seems to spread out.

What shoes to use?

Shoes are generally created to provide protection to a person’s feet. However, even though most of the commercially available shoes are using soft and shape shifting materials, a specific pair of shoes should be used for flat-footed people. Usually, when a person has flat feet, they are also considered
to be an overpronator. It is a condition when the foot rolls inward while running. That is why the appropriate shoes should be used.

The most appropriate shoes for flat feet are the ones that are equipped with high stability properties as well as with motion control materials. Also, shoes with firm mid-soles are getting the most efficient types. These factors reduce the capability ofyour flat foot to roll over in specific areas, thus making your walking or running more comfortable. You should avoid shoes that are highly curved inward in soles for these types may reduce your stability and compress your foot painfully.

Since running shoes were manufactured based on the activities of runners, they are equipped with padding and cushion materials for greater flexibility. You won’t need shoes that have multiple layers of padding since this will apply pressure to your flat feet, thus making it very uncomfortable to use. You can just use running shoes that have at least a single layer of comfort pads but are not too curved.

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Being a runner over 40 has presented new areas of interest (and concern) for me on the road and more importantly in my training and recovery off the road. I love to run and it’s great to see research being done on older runners … the Stanford study that shows that running slows aging or the Yale study that shows that older marathon runners (women in particular) are improving their running times more than younger runners.

I would like to share some insights and tips that I have learned along the way. Many of these women’s running tips can apply to all runners, but they definitely take on a new perspective as the years go on and we get older, wiser, and perhaps, faster …

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Training Tips:

1. Adding Miles: SLOWLY! Use the 10% rule. Add no more than 10% increaseof the mileage each week. Here’s more detailed explanation and chart from FitSugar.

2. Warmup: As we get older, the body needs time to get going and giving it that time will help avoid injuries. See “The Perfect Warmup” from Runner’s World.

3.Cross-Training: Is a must for any runner, but as you age the relationship between cross-training and running becomes even more important. For a different, low impact, cross-training option, see our recent post on Aqua Running (Pool Running). Core exercises have become another essential, here’s some good ones from Runners World.

4.Strength Training: There is a lot of information out there on lifting weights and strength training, but being careful to start this in the “right” way is important as we get older. Running Planet has done a nice job w/ laying out The 8 rules of Strength Training”. We have some good videos on our Resources page.

5.Stretching/Yoga: Another must for the aging runner (and this has certainly been debated by many). Dara Torres proved this in her Olympic effort that stunned us all. She adhered to a strict resistance stretching regime (see previous post – Doing the Home Stretch with Dara Torres). I am not a huge fan of yoga, but here’s a good article by Runners World about a runner w/ a ITB injury who didn’t like yoga at the beginning, then became a convert. My always injury free LDF (“Long Distance Friend”) swears by power yoga!

6.Rest: This has become one of the most important parts of my training. If I don’t get enough rest, my body begins to break down. Listen (very closely) to your body.

7.Massage: Another Dara Torres staple and one of my personal favorites. It does not matter if you have a fabulous husband like I do or get from a pro, it works to relieve the stress of training and tired muscles. You can even do it yourself w/ some videos by Rich Poley who wrote “Self Massage for Athletes”.

8.Set a Goal: Having a goal or a race to strive for makes the training have a purpose and keep me focused.

9.Training Programs: A little planning goes a long way. If possible, try to plan your training to run more often on softer surfaces like trails, dirt roads, grassy parks, or even the track. A few good programs are on our resource page. There are many good ones out there–find one that suits you.

10.The Track: Most marathon training programs will includes track work as it helps develop the fast twitch muscles to build speed and lung power during a race … getting older does not mean getting less competitive:) If I am training for a marathon, it really makes a difference for me especially in the later miles of the race. Good article from Runner’s World called “Running in Circles”.

11. Injury/Recovery: This one is hard for me as I have had many … at 46, I still like to run fast. There are several common injuries to running and I think I have had them all. See “Coming back from an injury” posts. I have learned to recognize my body’s warning signs and back off. Many of these tips (see Rest, Diet, Stretching/Yoga, Massage, Weight/BMI, Orthotics, and more) are meant to help avoid injuries or help w/recovery.

12. Running withMusic: Running with music can help motivation and provide a needed distraction. I have also learned about the importance of BPM (beats per minute) and ensuring that if you are listening to a song, be sure it is not too slow and unconsciously slowing your pace. Find 70 ’s, 80 ’s and 90 ’s music along w/best bands of today and learn more about BPMs in this post: Best Running Music Ever

13. Weight/BMI: It seems that fast marathoners have a low Body Mass Index (BMI). Marathon Guide has a quick tool to calculate your BMI. Knowing yours can help to find the “right” BMI for your best running performance. See also post: What’s the ‘ right ‘ BMI for a woman marathoner? “

14. Running in Different types of Weather: I am not a treadmill runner, so I will run into anything short of a blizzard.With the right layers of clothing, this is possible. However, if you are training in summer for a fall race, beware of weather differences. The weather during your race may be very different then when you are training. Don’t be discouraged if you are not able to run 17 miles “the way you think you should when you are in 80-90 degree heat and high humidity.

15. Travel Running: Always bring the running shoes along! Some of my best runs have been among the monuments of parks, cityscapes and beaches of sand. Hotels (see this post that mentions WestinRun) now will provide maps (and sometimes runners) to guide you. With the help of Map My Run you can find a route from anywhere. Take a look at some of our Travel running posts.

16. Running and Sex: Here’s an interesting article by RunningTimes that quotes an Israeli scientist who declared “Women compete better after orgasm, especially high-jumpers and runners”…who am I to argue w/ Israeli scientists?

17. Fartlek Training: Sports Fitness Advisor has some good tips on how to incorporate fartlek into your training (psst…if you don’t know what fartlek is, check out 10Ktruth.com’s “Runnerspeak – Dictionary of Running Jargon and Other Sport Terms”).

Nutrition and Hydration Tips:

18. Type of Diet: Adhering to a well-balanced, low-fat, wholegrain diet that is higher in carbs has always been the best route for me. I love a good smoothie (see post Smoothie Operator –quick nutritional training meal”) while training. Here’s an interesting article w/ good tips on eating from Cool Running called “The Runner’s Diet”.

19. Hydration: It used to be all water and Gatorade for me, but now as I get older I don’t want the same amount of calories. I opt for the lower calorie alternatives like electrolyte powder mixes (see post: “Water log: Hydration and road recovery options for runners”).

20. Eating after Running: The window for eating after running is small, but important. See post ‘ Refuel ‘ Right ‘ after a Run “

Gear Tips:

21. Running Clothes/Bra: I like my running clothes sporty–not funky, but this is obviously a personal preference. A good running bra will go a long way … avoid cotton at all cost. I have learned that running skirts are the most polarizing of all apparel items. However, if you love wearing a skirt, check out the Skirtchaser RaceSeries … looks like fun!

22. Running Shoes/Socks: Running shoes are so personal the only way to really find a pair is to go to a running store and keep trying them on until you find one that feels comfortable. There are tons of shoe guides for different types of feet that are helpful in narrowing it all down. Learning about pronation and choosing a shoe that fits whether you have normal pronation, underpronation (supination or), or overpronation (or hyper-pronation) is key. Runner’s World has a good article along with pronation videos on here. I have changed my shoe once. The alternate pairs of three for marathon training (it used to be two but with my foot issues, it’s now three). Here’s Runner’s World’s “Spring 2009 Running Shoe Guide”. The Asics Gel Kayano 15 ’s are the “Editor’sChoice “winners and also the shoes I use. A few other quick tips:
Measure your feet: As you age, your foot size may change gradually. Make sure your foot while salesperson measures you are standing up

Shop later in day: As the day goes on, you get slightly larger feet.

Orthotics and socks: Wear socks you use and bring orthotics to store when trying out shoes. Find “dry-wick” type of socks instead of cotton.

Check wear: Most shoes give you between 300-500 miles of running. Keep track of the miles (see # 24-Running Log). Replacing shoes can avoid unnecessary injuries. Check for wear on soles and inside the shoe as well.

Local running store: Find a good store that specializes in running shoes. Bring in your old shoes “when looking for new ones. A good running shoespecialist should be able to look at old shoe and note the wear/fit when choosing a proper new shoe. As about return policy, many stores will let you run in the shoes and return them if they cause problems. Once you’ve found the shoes that work for you, you may be able to find the shoes again on-line at places like Runners Warehouse (a bold pace readers get 15% off), Overstock, or Holabird Sports.

Break in the shoe: Don’t wear a new shoe to a marathon, be sure you have had time to break it in. However, when buying a new shoe, it should feel good when you are trying it on.

Thumb-width: Have a thumb width between the end of your longest toe and the end of the shoe. I wear a 1/2 size bigger to make sure I have room in the toe box.

Get medical advice: If you have a persistent problem with your feet, get the advice of a medical professional. Believe me, waiting for a foot to heal can be agonizing. Don’t make it take any longer by waiting to get help.

Here’s a great video from Howcast that covers many of these tips: “How to Choose a Running Shoe”

23. Orthotics: overpronate and could not live without these. If you have foot issues (plantar fasciitis, heal spurs overpronation or underpronation, significant, etc.), I’d recommend sports seeing a doc to consider orthotics as your new sole-mates:)

24. Running Log: Memory is not one of my strongest assets, so having a log to record my training keeps track of mileage, meals: weekly, shoe purchases (so I know when to retire shoes), favorite routes/runs, etc.

25. Running> Watch/GPS: At heart, I am more of a zen runner (would rather not watch to wear or calculate each mile’s peace … just run), but the NYC marathon last year changed that for me. I went out too fast and had a hard time at the end. I now wear one again. There watches are great and GPS devices (see article from NY Times) that make it easy to calculate pace/time/distance. Another option to marathon is to make use of “pacers” at a race … here’s Clif Bar’s Marathon Peace Team info.

26. Running Bag: See “What’s in your Bag Running? 10 Essential Items for Taking your Run on the Road “

27. Chaffing: Avoid blisters, use Vaseline or BodyGlide, new Asics Chafe Free. Apply anywhere that rubs … feet, nipples, etc. For more on Asics, see “The End of Run Chaffing?”

28.iPods: The must have for runners (even if you need to borrow from your child). I understand why a lot of runners do not like to use during races, but if you love music, this can be a great way to relax and keep going (ipods are now allowed at some races, see post “Music to my ears”). Be sure to choose songs that work w/your peace/BPM.

29. Reading about Running: There are so many fabulous books out there on running that are fun to read. They can motivate and excite you. We have a few posted on our Amazon Store.

Racing Tips:

30. Finding a Race: Marathon guide or Racevine can help you find in marathons and other shorter races. These sites not only list races, they rate them.

31. Racing for a Charity: Millions of dollars per year are raised by runners for charity.It can make the race more meaningful if you have someone in mind as you run the miles. Supporting a good cause can also be a way into a sold-out race.

32.Women only Races: More magazine’s Marathon/Half-Marathon (they have the best expo), Zooma Women’s Race Series, Nike Women’s Marathon and See Jane Run are just a few of the women only races out there. They are fun, lively and a bit more polite then the co-ed races:)

33.Pace your Race: It is helpful to know your race goal and have the mile split times easily accessible. PaceTat is a durable, lightweight (actually weightless), and unobtrusive way to keep track of your pace while racing. These are simple transfers that you apply before you race and shows your mile split goals in clear large font. Brilliant idea, and only .00 – .99 per transfer. Or go the simple and FREE route w/ this tool from Clif Bar.

34.Speed at 40/Beating your PR:There have been numerous articles about how women are older women are getting faster and staying there (see ABC News article on Yale University Study). As we gain experience, we become more efficient runners. We know to run the tangents, prepare properly, and read tips like many we have listed here. We also have more time to train as our children get older.

35.Qualifying for Boston/The Boston Times: Boston is a great, tough race. It is an honor to run it. This is not one to be missed if you qualify. See some of our posts about the Boston Marathon. Check out the “Boston Marathon Qualifying Times.

36. The Race Day Survival Kit: You don’t want any last minute surprises on race day. Having a race day kit can help you to know you are prepared and keep you focused on the race. Assuming you already are wearing your clothes, shoes, have your watch, etc…there are still some items you need. There are two options… you can use a “check-in bag” where you have to wait in-line to get a claim ticket or use a “disposable bag” that has just the essentials and can be tossed. Here are checklists for both:

Check-in Bag:

____Extra Clothes: Nice to have a spare top, shorts, and socks to change into after the race.
____Sunglasses and sunscreen: If it’s a hot and sunny day, you’ll be glad you have these.

____Towel: There may be a shower at the end of the race, but even if not, nice to have to towel off.

____Phone: To contact friends after race

____ Money: For any emergency needs

____ Pre-race food and fluids ____ Post race food and fluids ____ Race Number (if already have) and safety pins: Bring a few extra and you’ll make lots of friends:)

____ Race Chip (if already have)

____ Course map/Race instructions ____ band-AIDS/Athletic Tape/First aid ____ BodyGlide/Vaseline/Chafe Free ____ Deodorant

____ Large garbage bag: Helpful if windy or raining before the race or just to sit on.

____ Wipes: Useful for nasty porta-potty

____ Magazine: Nice to catch up on Vanity Fair while waiting in line for race to start)

_____ Extra Goo packets: Use safety pin to keep a couple with you for during the race.

DisposableBag:

____ Pre-race food and fluids ____ Wipes: Useful for nasty porta-potty

____ Throwaway old clothes: Sweatshirt or long-sleeve shirt. Most races donate discarded clothes to charity.

____ Race Number (if already have) and safety pins: Bring a few extra and you’ll make lots of friends:)

____ Race Chip (if already have)

____ Magazine: Nice to catch up on Vanity Fair while waiting in line for start) Put in the garbage before start.

____ Large garbage bag: Helpful if windy or raining before the race or just to sit on.

_____ Extra Goo packets: Use safety pin to keep a couple with you for during the race
The Running Psyche Tips:

37. Making time for yourself: Running = sanity. Alone or with friends it has fantastic therapeutic resultsthat last all day. I find doing it early in the morning is best as I know I’ll get my run in and “life stuff” during the day will not get in the way.

38. The Running Group: One of my LDFs and I always joke how we are going to write a book about the nuances of our running group. Finding friends to share running with is a wonderful thing and helps you to stay motivated and enjoy the company along with the run.

39. Running Websites/Blogs: There is so much on the web now that you can tap into for running advice, training, support … see our blogroll. It’s a great time to be a runner. If you’re not getting automatic email updates from to bold peace, don’t miss out! Or if you prefer, get our RSS feed.

40. Going beyond your limits: I have to add this because it is thereason I give my son every time he asks why I run … “running for me is about going beyond the limits I have of myself in my mind”. He’s very logical and always answers … “limits are definitive–you can’t go beyond them” …I keep trying to prove him wrong.

Perhaps it is the fresh air or the hours of labor laboring over one subject with LDFs but from running has come some profound realizations. My LDF Heidi and I have decided that everything our children need to know about life we can relate to running. A life manual in the making perhaps? There is always “One for the Book …” decided on a run.

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Calf cramp, also known as leg cramps, are the most common running injury that all runners suffer from at one point, sooner or later. Why do runners get calf cramps? What to do when you have them? How can you prevent them? These are the most common questions people ask about calf cramps. This article attempts to answer those questions and explain a thing or two about them.

Why do runners get calf pains?

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For an issue that is so common, it is interesting to see that the running experts don’t have an all-inclusive explanation for the causes of leg cramps. A number of factors have been identified that are possible contributors to calf cramps. These include too much exercise / exertion, dehydration, poor nutrition etc.

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Too much exercise

One of the known causes of calf pain is exertion. When your legs are tired and you stretch your calf muscles leg cramps can suddenly hit you. It’s the muscle’s way of protecting itself and telling you: “Buddy, I had enough for today. Sure, maybe tomorrow, certainly the day after, but NO MORE today!”

Dehydration

Even though the link between dehydration and calf cramps is not clear it is argued that it is a reason for calf cramps. So, the calf cramps can also be caused by dehydration. If it is, this could be a reason why many people experience leg cramps during the night. I hardly ever have leg cramps (touch wood!), but when I have them it is often in the middle of the night or when I wake up. Because we don’t drink during the night and are lying under warm blankets generally, we dehydrate quite a bit.

Poor nutrition

Important building stones in a runner’s diet are sodium, potassium and magnesium. When they are lacking a runner is said to be prone to calf cramps. This could be the other reason that we experience calf cramps during the night because we don’t refuel while sleeping.

Thus, exertion, dehydration or poor nutrition are all linked to calf cramps. Striking that there is no clear-cut answer for a phenomenon so common.

What to do when you get calf cramps while running?

If you feel calf pains coming up during your run, then it is best to slow down. You may be able to keep on walking/running just at the threshold of getting leg cramps or not. When they hit, you will have no choice but to stop your running. Then try to get rid of the calf cramps by stretching your calves and massaging them. A known stretch of the calves is to keep your heels on the ground, pull your toes up and try to reach your toes with your hands. When the pain has subsided, you can try to start running again, but at a slower speed. Also try to avoid any sudden turns, basically anything that will put any extra pressure on your calves. Shorten your run as much as possible and make sure you have a nice warm shower afterwards. After that, apply some heat to the calves, e.g. via tiger balm, arnica oil. This will help blood circulation.

How to prevent leg cramps?

Usually you will know why you got your calf cramps while running. You might have pushed yourself too hard; you might have been ignoring your diet and fluid intake. As said before these are all seen to be contributing factors to leg cramps. So prevention going forward depends on you taking a critical view at those factors and establishing what the cause was. When you are running to become faster, fitter, better you will have the occasional leg cramp attack. But if you feel you are doing everything right and they keep on coming back, then, instead of going for your usual training run, run to see a doctor!

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A pair of good quality running shoes is the single most important item a runner can buy. You can run in any old t-shirt and shorts and whilst even a watch or a heart rate monitor is useful, neither of them are not a necessity. However running in the incorrect type of shoes can inhibit your performance and put you at risk of injury and that is why knowing how to size Nike running shoes correctly is important to know .

With these factors in mind, many people choose Nike running shoes because they are well-known for their comfort, durability and overall quality. Once you have selected a design that fits your requirements, the next step is to make sure that they fit. This article gives you information on how to size various running shoes in the correct way.

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Getting Your Correct Foot Measurement

The first step to finding out what your foot size is by sizing a Nike pair, but if you are in a shop then they should be able to do this for you. If you are at home and you are shopping online, then this is what you need to do yourself in order to successfully size your feet.

You will require the following:

* Two pieces of A4 paper

* A pencil

* Sticky tape

* A ruler

Then follow these steps to measure your feet:

1. Tape the piece of paper to the floor.

2. Place your foot on the paper, and draw around it to create an outline of your foot. It is even easier if someone else can do this for you, and it is best if you are wearing the socks that you will be running in whilst doing this, as you need to allow for extra space which your socks take up when you are wearing the running shoes.

3. Using the ruler, draw straight lines which touch the outermost points at each side of the outline, creating a rectangular box around the foot outline.

4. Measure from the bottom line to the top line to find the length of your foot, in inches.

5. Repeat step 4 from side to side of the drawing in order to find the width of your foot.

6. Repeat the whole process for your other foot, and use the largest measurement for sizing the shoes.

Using your Measurements for Sizing Nike Running Shoes

In general the actual shoe size that you require can vary, depending on whether you are male or female, and whether you are using US, European or other international shoe sizes. Sizes can also vary from manufacturer to manufacturer so do not assume that sizing one brand of running shoes will be produce the same size as your old Nike shoes. When you order online you can also check your foot size in inches using the manufacturer’s sizing chart, and you can also find similar foot sizing charts on many other Internet sites.

Once you have completed the above steps you will have successfully been able to size the Nike running shoes. So, by ordering a correct fitting pair you may be surprised when you take your new pair for a run that your feet feel much more comfortable and that your performance shows better improvement.

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As an addict of gadgets and technology, has been my good fortune that my initiation into the world of distance traveled or less coinciding with the appearance of several new gadgets on the market high-tech enterprise: the Garmin Forerunner 205 and 305, and the system Nike +. I have both the Garmin Forerunner 205 and Nike + are used for more than 6 months each, and what follows is a review and comparison of my experiences with them.

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Already in 2007, I was justBeginning of my life as a runner, and I was looking for tools to help me progress. The Garmin Forerunner and Nike + systems both had instant appeal to my techie side, but I hesitated at first, the several hundred dollars needed (currently) to invest to buy a Forerunner. I was up in the excitement surrounding the launch of the Nike + system swept, and my first pair of "real" running shoes were Nike + ready. Since I was in possession of an iPod nano, and the shoes that had little roomNike + accelerometer inside the shoe, I decided to try to give Nike +. In the interest of full disclosure, I will say at once that are no longer with the Nike +. However, this does not necessarily mean that I would not recommend it to anyone because they have their advantages and benefits. The Nike + definitely helped my running during those early days, and the justification by the on-line Nike + challenges was made. I liked that I measure my speed and distance records running track of myon-line. But for a perfectionist like me, the Nike + has some serious drawbacks.

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The biggest problem I had with the Nike + was that it was only really accurate when I went to the same steady pace of each race, and was on the ground more or less flat. Any deviation from the speed, calibrate ruined both stimulation and recording of data for the removal of the race, and sometimes I have found these measurements may be very far away. Well, for many runners this is a big problem, but ifThey want in addition to your training and include things like intervals, the time long, slow runs and runs, the Nike + is the shortest road. Also, for me, as a road racer, tenths of a mile and accurate pacing data matter a lot, so these shortcomings presented some major problems. That said, I'm glad I got used to and helped a lot when I started. Even after I updated the Garmin Forerunner 205, which continue to run Nike + for treadmill (which is unlikely to be usedsaying, but GPS doesn’t work on a treadmill). The Nike+ recordings on a treadmill are accurate enough, and in my case are more accurate than the readout of my treadmill’s own data console (it has never worked quite right for some reason).

I do believe that the Nike+ can be a valuable tool for a new or recreational runner. It’s cheap (less than .00), so it won’t dent your wallet too much if you decide you don’t like it, and the website and on-line community associated with Nike+ are both motivational and interesting. If you’re a new runner just starting out, or an experienced runner who tends to run most of your runs at the same pace, then the Nike+ would be a great addition to your running toolbox, and would surely provide some motivation for you to hit the road. However, as mentioned above, it has some major drawbacks for a serious runner who cares about missing tenths of a mile or needs really accurate pacing information.

Garmin Forerunner 205/305 GPS Wristwatch

If you want a personal running computer that will allow you to take your running to the next level and permit you to mix up your training runs with speed and long distance, you’re going to need something more than Nike+. I, unfortunately, am a perfectionist, and the inaccuracy of the pacing and distance data provided by Nike+ continually bugged me (and I was growing tired of mapping my runs on-line to figure out actual distances that I had covered). So, after about six months of consistent use, I decided to relegate the Nike+ to the treadmill only, and I asked Santa for a Garmin Forerunner 205 for Christmas. Sure enough, the fancy new GPS wristwatch was in my stocking, and it has not been absent from my wrist during a run in over a year. Simply stated, this is one of the coolest and most useful gadgets of any kind that I own, and it has allowed my running to progress in ways that probably would not have otherwise occurred.

First, let me explain the difference between the two current-generation Garmin Forerunner models (a fancy new waterproof model is on the way – the Garmin Forerunner 310 XT – but I’ll explain in a bit why I’d still go for one of the current ones for now if you’re considering a purchase). The two current models are the Forerunner 205 and the Forerunner 305. The only real differences between the two watches (besides color – the 205 is blue, and the 305 is red) are that the 305 can sync with an included heart rate monitor, an optional foot pod accelerometer (for the treadmill), and an optional speed-and-cadence sensor for your bike. Otherwise, from what I can gather, they are virtually identical. Given the minor price difference between the two Forerunners (about .00-.00 more for the 305), it would seem to make sense to go with the 305 if you’ve decided to buy a Forerunner.

So, I have now been using the Forerunner 205 regularly for over a year, and I have absolutely nothing but good things to say about it. The pacing data is right on (I have run enough chip-timed races with the 205 to verify this), as is the distance data. In addition to time, current pace, and distance, I have three data screens (which is the max on the 205/305) set up to show such variables as average pace, elevation, percent grade, calories burned, and time of day. Of all of these, the only one that seems somewhat iffy from time to time is the elevation, though if you smooth it out in one of the training programs that sync with the Forerunner, elevation patterns look pretty good as well. So far, I have pretty much exclusively used the Forerunner in its most basic mode – to simply track my data while I run. It is possible to configure things like training/pacing partners and interval workouts on the watch, and to use it as a (very) basic real-time GPS mapping device for things like hiking, but I haven’t used it much for this. In addition to running, I have used it while walking, snowshoeing, and biking (less extensively), and it works great for all of the above.

For me, the two features that matter most from a training and racing standpoint are accurate pacing and distance measurements, and as I said above this is where the Forerunner blows away the Nike+. I actually trust the Forerunner more than most of the on-line mapping programs when it comes to calculating distance, and being able to import all of my data into the computer is great. For the latter, I have skipped the included Garmin Training Center software and instead use an amazing, free program called Sportracks. Sportracks downloads all of the data from the Forerunner and lets you look at it in almost any way that you could possibly want. Among other things, Sportracks gives you GPS route maps, tons of data graphing options (e.g., pace vs. distance, pace vs. elevation, mile splits, etc.), and keeps a detailed running log that includes run times/dates, weather conditions pulled from the internet, distances run, and calories burned. As a scientist who loves data, Garmin Forerunner + Sportracks makes me one very happy runner.

A few last comments about some potential concerns with the Forerunner bear mentioning. One of the concerns I initially had about these watches was their size. Yes, they are big, but I have never noticed it as a nuisance while running, and I actually think the size is a positive rather than a negative since it makes it easier to read your data on the go. This is one of the major reasons why I would probably not consider upgrading to the newer and smaller Forerunner 405 – if you pack too many data streams on a small screen then things could get awful hard to read at mile 20 of a marathon. The other concern someone in the market for a GPS watch might have is the forthcoming new Garmin Forerunner 310 XT, which is waterproof to 50m and offers wireless data transfer. It would take a lot of new bells and whistles for me to spend an extra 0-0 to choose to purchase the new 310 XT over the current 205 or 305. The new watch looks sportier, and the wireless sync feature is nice, but I don’t really care if I can dive to 50m with it on. If for some reason I’m out for a run and I wind up 50m underwater, I probably won’t be resurfacing to make it back home anyway (though in all seriousness, I can see how the 310 XT might be useful to a triathlete). For me, I’ll stick with the 205/305.

Hopefully I’ve given you a feel for what the Garmin Forerunner 205/305 can do. Really, there’s probably a lot more that it is capable of than what I have discussed here, but the best way to experience it is to try it out. As a runner who has now completed 1,266.01 miles (did I mention that I love accuracy!) with the Garmin Forerunner 205 (and it’s still going strong, with no major problems), I can honestly say that next to my running shoes, this is the most essential piece of running gear that I own. I highly recommend the Forerunner – get one and you won’t be disappointed.

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What is this syndrome?

It is a painful disease that is caused by inflammation of the muscles around the shins. The most common variant of the syndrome, shin splints occur when the muscle pulls on the front of the leg. This is not an attempt by the tight Achilles and calf muscles, a runner novice, running too many things to do over rough terrain causes. Shin splints even wearing shoes or shoes that do not fit your equipment caused.

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Treatmentit can be stressful, but there are things riders can do to prevent this syndrome and the first and easiest step is to buy the right running shoes.

Who is likely to get shin splints?

Pronation is the most common cause. Pronation occurs when the foot rolls inward upon landing while running. The arch of the foot and the broken foot is not able to absorb shock as well as expected. The strength of the foot touches the ground causes the tibia to bear the brunt of the violence.

UsuallyWomen and people with flat feet are more prone to pronation.

What do you look at running shoes

A business that specializes in managing the best place to buy shoes when you think about shin splints problems. The memory can usually diagnose the pronation through video recordings, while walking on a treadmill ..

Stop some of the characteristics of running shoes for shin splints are necessary:

• Extra heel support – This will stop the over-pronation and allow the shock to be balancedwhile the base of the shoe.
• Dual-density midsole – this type of material has prevented firmer midsole inside the shoe for overpronation.
• A board-lasted shoe: In a pair of shoes, a piece of cardboard on the ground running to make the shoe less flexible. This is ideal for those with flat feet.

Best shoes for this syndrome

As mentioned earlier, you get the gait analysis is really the best way to tell what kind of running shoes with the help of specificCause, but here are some options that may alleviate symptoms:

• Asics Gel Foundation 7 and 9 – These shoes are overpronator and those who run long distances in a more rigid shoe with tons of support as. Pay attention to the Asics Gel Foundation 8 E 'Series the most flexible.
• New Balance 850 – This shoe also provides overpronator heavy. It is designed for comfort and support for high-mileage runners.
• Mizuno Wave Alchemy 10 – These shoes helpwith severe pronation and top elastic is designed to move with the movement of the foot while walking.
• Brooks Beast – The beat tends to be the popular choice for runners who suffer from this syndrome, because there is support for flat feet and provides runners prone.

What running shoes for this syndrome?

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Nike + SportBand Running Watch Sport Band Review

Nike + SportBand Running Watch Sport Band Feature

• Includes Nike+ sensor
• Review last run data, weekly run data, and total miles/kilometers
• Rechargeable battery via direct USB connection
• Connect with nikeplus.com to log runs, track progress, set goals
• MATERIALS: Buckle: Stainless Steel. Case: Polycarbonate. Strap: Polyurethane

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The new, revolutionary Nike & Apple Plus system is not just for those of us with Ipod nanos anymore. Now you can push yourself that extra mile, just by looking at your wrist. All you have to do is put the nike sensor in your Nike + compatible pair of sneakers, and put the sportband on your wrist. From that point on, you will know your calories burned, distance, your pace and time. This is much more then just a new techie way to keep track of your running stats. By plugging this cool device into your computer, you can push yourself past your barriers, you can see how you progressed over time in your runs, and with nikeplus.com, you can even chalenge your friends to contests. It puts a whole new twist on the old boring run. (Written by Jose Mota Lopes Seller Gotta Love Movies, copyright 2008)

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Most riders want to improve their performance in one way or another:

Some runners want to run at a faster pace.
Some runners focus less on race at a pace faster than the end of a ride from a distance, like a marathon, in a shorter period.
Some runners will be less embarrassing when you do.
Some runners want less pain after a long period.
Some runners always want to stop dehydration.
Some runners want to avoid an accident applicant.
Some runnersDesire for greater flexibility.
Some runners want to manage the situation better than running uphill.
Some runners want to better manage the situation down.
Some riders want to be able to address the current curves and turns better.

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If you are a runner to improve your performance in a sense, will, like this:

Nike Women’s WR0102-488 Obsidian Imara Spin Watch Review

Nike Women’s WR0102-488 Obsidian Imara Spin Watch Feature

• Quartz movement
• Mineral crystal
• Case diameter: 23 mm
• Stainless-steel case; Blue reef dial dial
• Water-resistant to 165 feet (50 M)

Nike Women’s WR0102-488 Obsidian Imara Spin Watch Overview

Comfortable, simple and just the features you need… Spend more time on your pace and less time keeping track of it with this Nike watch.

Nike Women’s WR0102-488 Obsidian Imara Spin Watch Specifications

Svelte, sporty, and stylishly subdued, the Nike Imara Run women’s analog watch offers enough flair to match your contemporary casual couture. The Imara’s polished stainless steel watch case and pre-curved polyurethane strap have a sleek, narrow profile. The spare dial offers thin quarter hour marks and stubby dagger-shaped hands (with seconds hand). Other features include a scratch-resistant mineral glass crystal and water resistance to 50 meters–suitable for swimming but not for diving.

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Nike watches are built to endure extreme outdoor conditions without missing a beat and they adhere to the company’s founding mission statement: to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world. And as Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman would add–if you have a body, you’re an athlete. Ever since the fateful day in 1971 when University of Oregon track coach Bowerman poured rubber into his wife’s waffle iron, technological innovation has been the spark that lights Nike’s fire. The Waffle outsole transformed the running world and soon after Nike Air evolved Nike’s revolutionary impact on sports. Beyond shoes–from watches and eyewear to carry gear and even socks–Nike is committed to giving athletes of every make, model and body style, who compete and recreate in ways never before imagined, the very best performance product. Here are just a few important dates in Nike’s journey:

• American record-holder Steve Prefontaine becomes the first major track athlete to wear Nike brand shoes in 1973.
• At the 1976 Olympic Trials, Nike shoes are seen in abundance for the first time–worn by young, rising stars in both middle- and long-distance events.
• The first athlete to win an Olympic medal wearing Nike shoes is British runner, Steve Ovett in the 1980 Moscow Games
• The Just Do It advertising campaign began in 1988, and is now ensconced in the Americana exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum.

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You need a goal, such as shaving 20 seconds from your per-mile pace.
You make a plan to achieve this goal, as well as sprint to reach each week.
You must follow this plan.

L 'second step is often the one who has problems of runners. But this second phase should not be taken too seriously. The solution is simple: create a routine.

But where are to follow a routine? Here are three options.

Option 1. Use a search engine on the Web search.

You can use the Web for search phrases like this:

"How to run faster"
"Routine-marathon training 4 hours"
"Routine for runners less cumbersome and less
Plan to prevent pain after a long"Run
"Dehydration Runner routine less"
"Training for runners to avoid bandwidth problems"
"Program of stretching for runners"
"Process for improving hillclimb"
"System for improving downhill"
"Curve Running Technical Development

Option 2. Find books in a library on-line.

Many people are so used to it, forget about using search engines for the Web that were important to the libraries online, a pioneer of search engines, too.These companies only had to search algorithms, so as to help familiarize customers with their search to books in their own interest, as these companies were in brick and mortar library, which was looking for experienced person master book rival to play for walk-in customers.

You can use many of the same phrases from a seller of books online that you can use a search engine for the web. Remember that you are looking for videos, too many onlineBookseller.

Option 3 Ask any coach or fellow runners.

There are a lot of word-of-mouth marketing, as advertisers call it, running the community. You can ask a coach or another runner routine in which you are interested in:

In a training group
In an online discussion forum
On a radio call-in program

Conclusion: take time to find a routine, and improve what you want to improve as a runner.

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If you're an advanced rider, you probably have high demands on them, if you head for a run. This is true whether to escape to the outside or inside, professionally or just for personal use only one sport.

The more advanced a runner, the more he or she wants to know about their performance every day. experienced riders keep track of distance, time and other variables. And as stop watches, and Google Maps can provide the basic information you need is GPS clocksalways far more important to monitor and analyze a race.

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Several large manufacturers are producing high quality watches with GPS functionality and design a variety of functions, the rider will benefit from advanced. Garmin, Timex, Magellan and Casio is one of the best brands, but many others are competitive.

While the novice runners can simply run the basic functions of GPS watches, runners with more experience and the track is likely to take more stringentAdvantage of the high-end features more nuanced.

One such feature is the internet for watches that include a shoe. Foot pods are attached to the shoe and help confirm not only the distance, but the length and speed of each step. After this information is collected and stored, and easily loaded when you get home, it's incredibly useful.

Another advantage is that GPS does not pursue only the longitude and latitude, but also altitude, the altitude as well. This means thatcan actually observe calculate slopes and slope along the track, and calculate that in relation to the end of your work.

In conjunction with a heart rate monitor (often in the form of a belt), the calculation of the height to give skiers valuable information on how your body reacts to the deviations along the route.

Finally, is the most advanced riders, marathon and triathlon duathlons often soft. Many of the powerful GPSWatches include attachments to easily convert wrist-top computer to a computer on the handlebars. They are often also waterproof (to a certain depth), allowing those who have a complete workout without stopping and removing the watch.

GPS Running Watches for runners advanced

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GPS technology can also be a great ally of the athletes. Running GPS clock will help you know your position at any time, with varying degrees of accuracy, leaving the data on the distance and speed. If we add a controller error, we have a team to plan a complete understanding and our daily Sport. Although we are not professionals.

The use of GPS in sport team starts with the browser you are hiking with GPS systems arethe distinction of being robust and resistant to substances such as water or dust, and are equipped with topographical maps and details such as rivers and lakes. The Garmin Oregon is one of them.

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Then there are models for some sports such as cycling, but in recent years, the use of GPS in sport has focused in particular on rails. The classics are watches with GPS, but today it is almost common practice to use a phone with GPS and mostimportant to keep an eye on the file. Many phones have an integrated GPS chip, and with the programs, we believe many manufacturers to use their computer as a sports coach. And if you are able to play our favorite music then great you say. Please note, however, that the battery is suffering from great entertainment.

Nike Midsize WR0127-001 Triax Speed 100 Super Watch Review

Nike Midsize WR0127-001 Triax Speed 100 Super Watch Feature

• Quartz movement
• Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M)

Nike Midsize WR0127-001 Triax Speed 100 Super Watch Overview

Convertible display / View lap time, total time, or both;100-lap chronogrpah;Five interval timers / For run/walk programs and hard/easy running;Target Time / Enter up to 50 lap times, then track progress while racing;Data Mode / Recalls total time, lap times, best and average lap;Time/date display, 2 alarms;2 time zones; 100m water resistance
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[if With the Nike Triax Speed 100 Super digital sport watch for men and women, you'll be able to keep training on track easily with an extra-large, quickly readable display and powerful sport timing features. The convertible display allows quick view changes between lap time, total time, or both. Timing features include:

• Five interval timers for run/walk programs and hard/easy running programs, time/date display
• Target Time allows you to enter up to 50 lap times, then track progress while racing
• Data Mode recalls total time, lap times, best, and average lap
• 100-lap chronograph
• Two alarms
• Two time zones

It has a durable polyurethane strap and hardened polyurethane watch case. Other features include Nike Electrolite one-touch backlighting, water resistance to 100 meters (330 feet) and a scratch-resistant mineral glass crystal.]

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With the Nike Triax Speed 100 Super digital sport watch for men and women, you’ll be able to keep training on track easily with an extra-large, quickly readable display and powerful sport timing features. The convertible display allows quick view changes between lap time, total time, or both. Timing features include:

• Five interval timers for run/walk programs and hard/easy running programs, time/date display
• Target Time allows you to enter up to 50 lap times, then track progress while racing
• Data Mode recalls total time, lap times, best, and average lap
• 100-lap chronograph
• Two alarms
• Two time zones

It has a durable polyurethane strap and hardened polyurethane watch case. Other features include Nike Electrolite one-touch backlighting, water resistance to 100 meters (330 feet) and a scratch-resistant mineral glass crystal.

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Interesting part of mobile phones, that would help bring the SportBand and even small items such as the Nike + is the integrationwith other devices or external elements of our training, such as the treadmill.

Internet and computers have also helped improve this team's base, the acquisition of an office in the sport. If you have a sporting activity can be more or less alone (depending on how you think), why not run with on-line get friends and challenges in your city?

There are training programs where you can download the information after the training to analyze, drawGraphics, see the challenges and share them with friends online.

I am an absolute advocate of technology in the year with me, but I disagree. Right? By the way, if you were to want to know more about the various gadgets work, we'll help you find a complete review of the current GPS Running GPS watches website.

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