Editor’s Note: The following is an interview with famed ultra-marathoner Danny Dreyer, who is also the creator of the Chi Running system. Kevin: What does eating right mean to you? Danny: I am mostly on organic diet. We cook everything from scratch. We don’t eat out of boxes or cans. I only eat meat about … Read more
A good energy drink is hard to come by. Store shelves are stocked with energy drinks that are basically cans of soda filled with extra herbs, chemicals, and synthetic ingredients I don’t want anywhere near my body. Oh yeah, they also contain about a year’s worth of caffeine in one can! Then when you start … Read more
by Patrick Reardon | 2/28/06 Glancing at my Alf wall calendar, I was shocked to learn that the end of February was imminent. That could only mean one thing: the 7th annual hot dog eating contest at the Weenie Wagon. Okay, so it meant something else as well. The annual pilgrimage to Cape Cod with … Read more
Core conditioning. It’s more than just doing crunches. It involves all the muscles of your core, including each group of abs, obliques, back muscles, and hip flexors. You might not realize it, but these muscles are integral to all sports – and anything that requires moving your body. Doing this sort of workout can help … Read more
If you have a low arch, you are most likely an overpronator. You will be looking for a Motion Control shoe with a straight shape to control excessive motion of the foot. Just continue with the guide and you’ll see the right shoes for you. Choose your body type and get a list of shoes … Read more
If you have a medium arch, you are most likely a neutral runner. You will be looking for a regular stability shoe, usually built with a semi-curved shape, to allow your foot to pronate naturally. Just continue with the guide and you’ll see the right shoes for you. Choose your body type and get … Read more