- A Low-Stress Marathon Plan2006/03/10
A low-stress training plan for marathons and half-marathons. Train for and run your marathon or half-marathon without the pain that many runners experience! http://www.leigh.org/running/
- Pain: Friend or Foe?2006/01/17
Make pain your friend. Pain is a signal from your body that your body has a problem and needs more rest.
http://www.leigh.org/running/
- Stress: Running Destroys Your Body2005/07/07
The stress from running destroys body cells. During periods of rest, your body responds and becomes stronger.
http://www.leigh.org/running/
- The 10% Rule2005/06/24
When you increase your distance or pace, do it in small increments.
http://www.leigh.org/running/
- Run Heavy/Light2005/06/08
Avoid injury and enjoy your runs by running heavy/light.
http://www.leigh.org/running/
- Warm up -- Cool down2005/06/01
Before you begin your run, take a few minutes to warm up your body and get it ready for the stress of running. When finished with your run, take a few minutes to cool down before you hit the shower.
http://www.leigh.org/running/
- Another Comment on Stretching2005/05/31
Stretching after you run helps remove lactic acid from your muscles. Lactic acid is one of the causes of stiffness after people have a hard workout, especially if they're not in very good shape. It is produced from anaerobic glucose metabolism.
http://www.leigh.org/running/
- Stretch Your Muscles2005/05/30
Avoid injury by stretching your muscles. Stretches loosen your muscles and strengthen them.
http://www.leigh.org/running/
- Your Running Pace2005/05/29
Runners use pace not speed to measure their performance. Your Personal Best (PB) is your fastest pace for a given distance.
http://www.leigh.org/running/
- Long Slow Distance2005/05/29
Running long slow distance at a comfortable pace should be the mainstay of your running program.
http://www.leigh.org/running/
- Getting Started2005/05/29
Getting started running injury free and enjoying it.
http://www.leigh.org/running/
