Posted by: Joe Nuss
on Aug 28, 2009
CROSSFIT CORNER - The Overhead Squat, the Ultimate Exercise
For years athletes have debated the benefits of certain movements. This month, I enter the argument by introducing the Overhead Squat. Simply stated, if I could perform only one exercise for the rest of my life, it would be the Overhead Squat. It serves as an excellent warm-up movement and doubles as a tremendous strength builder. What's more the Overhead Squat develops range of motion, core stability, and balance.
Use a light bar or even a broomstick to start. The Overhead Squat is a challenging exercise and requires practice before adding weight to the bar. Newcomers to the Overhead Squat will feel uncoordinated at first due to poor range of motion. Follow the tips below and you'll quickly notice improvements in coordination and appreciate the full body stimulus the Overhead Squat provides.
Posted by: Steve Lackey
on Aug 28, 2009
By Steve Lackey | Publisher
Last April I ran the Boston Marathon. For me, and pretty much any other marathoner, this is the most magical place to compete, a Disneyland for runners. From the moment you arrive, you notice the entire city and pretty much all of its residents are prepared and excited for you to run. Every runner is treated like royalty, and no matter what your level, you feel like an Olympian—it is truly a magical experience (even more so when you respect the challenge of the course).
At the start of the marathon, the crowds cheered as if we were crossing the finish line, and for 26.2 miles there was not a gap in the energy provided from the colorful personalities that lined the course—kids, parents, bikers, seniors in wheelchairs, college students. The first half of the Boston course is downhill. Veterans advise you to be careful not to go too fast—to stay within your ability. But with all the excitement of the crowd and the inspiration of all the other runners, that slipped my mind as I cruised almost effortlessly through the first 13 miles at a PR pace. It felt amazing—as if I were lifted by everyone else’s energy. My vision was wide, and around every corner something new and exciting was delivered.
Posted by: Joe Nuss
on Aug 24, 2009
By Joe Nuss With her husband off to Saudi Arabia during the first Gulf War, an era without internet and cell phone communication, Missy Foy had to do something to take the edge off the "not knowing" part of being the wife of a soldier. Then 28 years old, she chose to take up running - a mile or two a couple times a week - to help deal with the stress of being a soldier's wife, parent and student in a graduate degree program.
Missy was running two to three times a week when her husband returned, but was so accustomed to the habit, she kept on "jogging" at her own "leisurely" pace until by chance she learned from Duke Cross Country Coach Norm Ogilvie that her pace might not be that leisurely after all.
"I never ran in school so I had no concept of what was fast or what was slow," said Missy. "I didn't even know how many miles a week I was running!"
Posted by: Joe Nuss
on Aug 21, 2009
Each week, Endurance Magazine Online will feature a review of new shoes, currently available at many specialty retailers throughout the U.S. Nearly every model can be found at these specialty running stores, but more importantly, you'll find the people that know running and can help you find the shoe that will best meet your individual needs based on foot type, running style, mileage and where you like to run. Use this information as an appetizer, but for the main course, be sure and visit your local specialty running store since they are the ones that can truly satisfy your craving for the right shoes you can use.
This week, we feature the NEW BALANCE 758:
Support: Neutral / Price: $90.00 / Weight: 8.4 oz. (women) & 10 oz. (men)
Posted by: Joe Nuss
on Aug 20, 2009
By Vickie Leff
Yippee! Training is over and you can finally run your first marathon! It can feel a bit overwhelming on race day, so here are some tried and true tips you can use.
Posted by: Joe Nuss
on Aug 19, 2009
By Brian Beatty
I have a healthy respect for anyone that can complete a marathon. While managing 26.2 miles is certainly respectful, my admiration lies primarily with one's ability to accomplish the training. The discipline and time commitment required for marathon mileage is significant. Unfortunately, as more time gets committed to running, there is less time available for other activities and the rest of life. Yes folks, even during heavy training, there is more to life than running.
Posted by: Joe Nuss
on Aug 18, 2009
By Brennan Liming New Year's Day is a great time for resolutions, but if you're planning to run your first marathon in 2010, you better not wait until January 1st to start training. With autumn upon us, the countdown to a Spring 2010 marathon is quickly approaching. While an on-line promise of 16 to 18 weeks for marathon success may sound appealing, it's not that realistic if you're currently not running on a regular basis. But don't worry, autumn in North Carolina is the perfect time to start gearing up for the 16 weeks of training you'll need to make it to the finish of your first marathon.
For first-timers, beginning from little or no activity to running any kind of mileage may lead to injury as your muscles are not accustomed to the pounding running incurs. And, no matter where you begin, marathon training is tough on the body. If you are able to gradually build your mileage approximately 10% per week over a longer period of time rather than jumping head first into a program, your potential for injury decreases significantly.
Plus, getting a jump start on training will make the marathon seem not so colossal of a task. It is often said that running is 90% mental and 10% physical. If you can push that mental hurdle lower, you are on the right track. Adding one mile to your long run per week is a good place to start. Once you are able to conquer 5, 10, then 15 miles, you are on your way!
Posted by: Steve Lackey
on Aug 18, 2009
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Ladies Night This Friday at Inside-Out Sports! (pre-race)
In support of the 2009 Ramblin' Rose Women Only Triathlon, presented by Endurance Magazine, Inside-Out Sports is hosting Ladies Night this Friday Night at both their Cary and Charlotte locations. Lots of great deals, wine, food, fashion show, and door prizes*
*make sure to RSVP below to be entered to win.
BIG NEWS
 25 new $75 slots for participation will be released
at Inside-Out Sports This Friday night you must be present to register and make a purchase greater than $10 at Inside-Out Sports that evening
The first 25 women who register will get the coveted slots - these slots are only available during Inside-Out Sports Ladies Night and will sell out fast - so get there early!
Event Director, Thys Wind, Publisher/Founder, Steve Lackey and Charlotte Market Director, Justin Ratike will be on site to personally register you.
Directions to Inside-Out Sports locations can be found here
Look forward to a great experience and a lot of fun!
Inspire. Perform. Endure.
Endurance Magazine Race Crew
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Posted by: Joe Nuss
on Aug 17, 2009
By D.C. Lucchesi
Whether you're a first-time marathoner or you keep standing reservations in the shadows of the John Hancock Tower, you very likely keep tabs on any sources that might give you an edge to either thrive - or survive - your upcoming 26.2 mile affair. There are magazines, websites and entire books devoted to the subject of marathon training, with marginal variation in their method. And those know-it-all running buddies of yours seem to always have some tried-and-true advice to offer up. Well, here's your chance to pull a fast one on them. Here's a list of marathon tips that sound so legit, my editor required me to put a warning label on it: do not try this at home!
Avoid long lines at the porta-potty
Posted by: Joe Nuss
on Aug 14, 2009
By Curtis Staples I had big plans for 2009 - big plans that included "a lot" of training to get faster. Not "a lot" as in years past when 30 hours on the bike was a standard week, and a mere 15 was recovery, but "a lot" compared to last year when I blew my back out. But unfortunately, my plan to increase training volume, did not work out quite like I planned either. So, I gave up on the idea of training more to get faster and decided to pursue the only option still available to me: buy speed. When all was said and done, I bought more training accessories and performance augmenters than a 25-handicap golfer with a case of the shanks. Here's what I bought and how it made me faster:
Powercranks: $900
We'll call this "Pedaling Gimmick Number 1". Powercranks are designed so that each crank arm rotates independently of the other; meaning the user is forced to pull through the entire circular revolution of each pedal stroke. Riding on Powercranks can be described as: A) Really not fun and B) Hard work even when you're in good shape.
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