For many years I have heard runners talking about timing all their runs. This is a big mistake. Anytime you time yourself, you are putting yourself on the clock and with that you will for all intents and purposes probably end up running too fast. Now running fast is a good thing, but not all the time. Running fast everyday will ultimately leave your body tired and run down. When training your body needs time to recover, which normally takes place at night when you are sleeping, but when y... Read Full Story

You might have heard elite runners talking about building a base in the winter training months and have wondered what they were talking about. Base training serves as the foundation for what is to come later in the year. Much like building a foundation for a house, base training serves to provide the runner with a strong foundation to not only help train harder in the spring and summer months, but also will helps to make the runner stronger for the long slog through the summer.Base training ... Read Full Story

To stay warm and comfortable during your winter runs, it will be important to wear layers. I am sure if you are like me, less clothing is best, but when it get's cold you need to add clothing, and this causes other issues of comfort. Too much clothes and you feel like you are dragging, too little and you run chilly and stiff. So the happy medium is to have either just the right amount of clothing on, or have the correct clothing on.The best approach is to dress in layers:1. The first layer... Read Full Story

Speedy Sneakers Walking and Running clubs for women started on March 22 2008. Since that time, Speedy Sneakers has helped over 50 women in just one location meet many of their personal fitness goals.Some of our members had goals to simply just get back to some general fitness while others wanted to run a 5k. By being a member of Speedy Sneakers, members were able to meet regularly and together they trained to meet their goals.This coming year, Speedy Sneakers will be embarking on a new adve... Read Full Story

What a beautiful morning we had. Our Speedy Sneakers group of walkers and runners met at Glacier Ridge and enjoyed the warm weather.Throughout the fall and winter there will be some days that will provide you an opportunity to take advantage of the nice weather. If you are one who doesn't like to run or walk in cold weather then keep your eyes out for those windows of opportunity.As a reminder: Speedy Sneakers Walking and Running Club for women will be meeting each Saturday morning at 8:30... Read Full Story

The Run-for-Kids 5k will take place again this year in Marysville Ohio. sponsored by Honda of Marysville the race starts and finished in front of the dealership. This year's race should be just as much fun as last year where there was plenty of food and good music to entertain the runners and walkers.Registration for the race has started, if you are early you can get a littel discount and if you are a high school runner its even a little cheaper. Come on out and enjoy a fun run and walk with... Read Full Story

Reminder, this Saturday May 30, 2009 starting at 7:45, Speedy Sneakers will host an informative talk titled "Cross Training For Runners."Mindy Gargasz and Erica Mullins, two Orthopedic Physical Therapists will give the talk and gear it specifically to women runners and walkers.If you have any questions, you can contact us through our website, at www.speedysneakers.com Read Full Story

Congratulations to all Speedy Sneakers members who ran in the Race for the Cure in downtown Columbus.This year's race drew more than 46,000 runners and walkers - what an awesome site.Perhaps next year we'll break the 50,000 participant mark - won't that be something. Read Full Story

Registration opens for the 2nd Annual Willow Ridge 5k Run and Walk which will take place at Glacier Ridge Metro Park on August 22, 2009.It is important to register early and online as there will be no race day registrations.The race will start at 8:00 a.m. and will include awards for runners and walkers.For more details, go to Speedy Sneakers Racing Read Full Story

I have just added a few more races to TheYappers which I think you will love to run.Close to home is the Home Run 5k which takes place in Dublin Ohio on May 24, and a week before that warmup with the biggest race in Columbus as 40,000 runners and walkers take to the streets in Columbus for the Race for a Cure.Home Run 5kRace for a Cure 5kAlso, dont' forget to checkout some of the other races and when you are done running and walking return back to "Open your Yap" by rati... Read Full Story