Kettlebell Korner - Pistols By Betsy ColliePhotos by Lee Thompson Photography Pistols have a wide array of athletic and real-world applications. The fundamental skill that pistols teach is exerting power through the entire range of motion of your stance, while on one leg. Whether running, jumping, or changing directions
By Steve Lackey | PublisherLast 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
CROSSFIT CORNER - The Overhead Squat, the Ultimate ExerciseFor 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
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,
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
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.General tips:There are going to be a lot of people running the race. A little
By Brian BeattyI 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
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
By D.C. LucchesiWhether 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,
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