Running

Each person is so busy these days and the needs are so immense that one has no choice but to work hard in every possible way to live and possess the whole comforts and luxuries. Some people are strong enough to fight against all the diseases where as some need proper exercises and routine check-ups. These days many people have legs ache and feet ache which enables them to move in the speed which they want to. Well, there is no fear for such people since there are treatments which give relax to such types of foot ache. The cure is one of the ... Read Full Story

I thought I would never write this entry. Really, what can a person say about a marathon where he finishes 50 minutes after his PR? Should I go on some blame game about the stinking heat and humidity? I mean I could. The temperature was about 78 degrees or warmer, but that should account for about 25-30 minutes of delay. Besides, the good folks in Chicago faced a lot worse in October. Maybe I'll blame it on the fact that I saw the finish/start line 4 times before finishing the race. Now that is KILLER! Let me explain. In most marathons, we see this ... Read Full Story

Due to the nagging injuries on both calves above the ankle, my Achilles tendons I believe, I took three days off from running and popped a lot of Advil to reduce the inflammation. Love my Advil! Since it is early in the season and training schedule for the San Francisco Marathon, I'm not too worried about the rest but I am concerned that my recovery time from injury is becoming greater as I age. Whereas in the past, a moment or two of stretching before hitting the road was all I required. Now, I realize stretching before and after runs as well as before ... Read Full Story

Trying to save money for our upcoming San Francisco Marathon trip, my wife and I both wore the life out of our shoes as I can feel the pavement and pebbles underfoot. As a result, my body is beginning to ache from my feet to my hips which is probably a good sign that I need new shoes. Buying shoes should be easy as I have been loyal Asics guy for the past three years with a fondness for the Gel-Kayano model. Why do I feel so anxious? I'm considering cheating...maybe going to a new brand. Why would I cheat if this brand and ... Read Full Story

"He's a pinball wizard, there has to be a twist A pinball wizard's got such a supple wrist How do you think he does it - I don't know" Written by Pete Townshend "Wednesday, it's slightly after five, mommies picking-up tots in their suv's. Some in spandex, others in business suits -- Trying to reshape to youth, others in pursuit. I've must have seen them all. No one can catch me in my static motion. That running treadmill dude is sure one delusional guy!"-- The Running Bob Yes, I have grown attached to a certain treadmill in my gym. A treadmill that stands two ... Read Full Story