Monthly Archives: April 2012
The Running Tax: What would Uncle SaMiles as you as payment of your annual running?
So for all of us in the US of A, April brings taxes and it got me wondering what if there were a similar sort of taxing system that was applied to our running and working out. Would you have … Continue reading
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Back to Running After a Long Hiatus and Tackling GI Distress For Runners
Here’s what you relearn every time you get back to running after a long hiatus: * Cross-training is just that. Nothing is the same as running, mentally and physically, and while you’re a world better off doing that tedious cross-training, … Continue reading
Runners are Hot: Staying hydrated and running when the temperatures rise
You’re starting to sweat and you haven’t even started running yet.It’s hot. Summer is fast approaching and good old, Mr. Sun is making his appearance. It doesn’t feel like long ago you were suited up in full running tights, long-sleeves, … Continue reading
The Boston Marathon, Treadmill Marathons, and *Gasp* I Ran…
Is there some kind of race going on in Boston this weekend? Just kidding, as this Sunday Monday (wow, sorry for the total brainfart there!) will be of course the Boston Marathon. This race is rich in history and has … Continue reading
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How Did I Get Roped Into This Whole Running Thing? – Why We Run and a Sweaty Announcement
Why do you do it? I’m sitting here just finishing off a piece on my ‘Aha Fitness Moment’ and trying to pinpoint the moment I fell in love with running. I’ll share a bit more on why I’m writing this … Continue reading
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Do This, Not That the Running Edition Part I: Simple Tips But They Make a Big Difference
Some guy is off making millions off of his ‘Do This/Not That’ style books, well I think I’ll take the premise and apply it to running and training. * Instead of…crying every time you have to shell out the big … Continue reading
The Rainbow of Running: Sweating out each mile by the color
A rainbow is built color by color, not unlike your training. Here’s the running rainbow breakdown: Red is Consistency. There is no super secret to getting better, it’s just hard work done day in and day out over months, years…you … Continue reading
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Know Your Weak Spots and Care For Them: All about strengthening your calf muscles and keeping your achilles tendons healthy
As I write this I’m icing my right calf muscle; the little bugger has been a bit cranky as of late so I’m being proactive and giving it a little TLC. Let’s be honest, a runner’s reality (or regular worker-outer) … Continue reading
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I’m a Runner and I’m Not Complaining, But…
I’m a runner and I’m not complaining, but… …if you’re going to build a community track but them install those guard rail arms that reach all the way out to lane four on each straight-away it sort of defeats the … Continue reading
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Plyometrics for Runners Part II – Jumps and Hops: I caught the Easter Bunny hopping away plyo style
Let’s talk some plyometrics.If you’re reading this and your face is already smeared with chocolate and Peeps sugar residue, you’ve done the Easter Bunny thing right. Just kidding…Happy Easter to those who celebrate and Happy Sunday to those who don’t. … Continue reading
Hello! My name is Cait, I'm a freelance writer and artist who is more than a little obsessed with running. The Arty Runnerchick is dedicated to connecting with other runners and those sweat obsessed through words and art!