Run/Walk Method Works for Me: Will it Work for You?

While many hardcore runners believe you must run the full distance to call yourself a runner, read how more and more runners are adding walk breaks to their training runs.

Posted 6/3/2009 5:18:36 PM By: : 210 comments 61,877 views

Safety Tips for Runners and Walkers

In a day where many people are forced to walk or run on busy roadways, it is essential to follow good safety rules and know of them well before heading out the door.

Posted 5/9/2009 5:30:39 AM By: : 179 comments 27,579 views

Confession: Motherhood Has Changed Me

With Mother's Day approaching this weekend, I've been thinking a lot about my fitness goals and how much they have changed over the past 2 ½ years.

Posted 5/8/2009 8:55:06 AM By: : 67 comments 25,185 views

Are You Ready to Run? Join the Inaugural National Running Day June 3rd

As more people begin looking for ways to get fit and healthy, running is becoming the exercise of choice for many. And it can be just the exercise choice for you, too!

Posted 4/29/2009 6:36:16 PM By: : 74 comments 11,677 views

I Can Run a Mile After All (and Now I Can Track My Runs, Too)!

As it turns out, running isn't torture disguised as exercise. It's actually fun, and now SparkPeople's Fitness Maps make it easy for me to track my runs.

Posted 3/19/2009 6:00:00 AM By: : 244 comments 26,979 views

New Year's Wishes Check Up – How are YOU Doing?

We are two months into the New Year. How are you doing with your wishes?

Posted 3/5/2009 10:00:00 AM By: : 64 comments 10,167 views

What is Your Passion?

Without passion, many of us fail to embrace the true power that exercise holds. Not only does exercise keep us healthy, it allows us to capture our dreams when we least expect it.

Posted 2/18/2009 12:04:35 PM By: : 115 comments 18,650 views

A New Thanksgiving Day Tradition

Thanksgiving is a holiday surrounded by family and friends with lots of yummy foods, but this may be the year to add a new family tradition to this special day.

Posted 11/12/2008 6:00:00 PM By: : 111 comments 19,700 views

You Asked: Is It OK to Run Every Day?

"I just finished the Couch to 5K program. I want to know if/when it is a good idea to run daily. I'm trying really hard to avoid injuries and burnout."

Posted 11/12/2008 3:06:38 PM By: : 72 comments 125,330 views

Boost Your Metabolism the Natural Way

New research shows that endurance-trained athletes burn energy faster than sedentary people even without exercising--and the different is pretty significant.

Posted 11/7/2008 5:29:06 PM By: : 70 comments 19,967 views