http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:33:08 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:40:42 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Try-the-hill-power-workout-to-develop-leg-strength-and-aerobic-capacity?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner   There are a number of workouts to develop aerobic capacity and leg strength. This hill power workout is safer than running bleachers. Here in Houston hills are rare so bridges and overpasses lend themselves to this fitness routine. Just use co... Hillwork training Training methods and strategy Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:40:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Try-the-hill-power-workout-to-develop-leg-strength-and-aerobic-capacity?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Supercharge-a-workout-or-recovery-with-a-breakfast-burrito?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner    Good nutrition is a keystone of athletic performance. It's important to begin the day by firing up the metabolic system. It's also important to provide fuel for the daily run or workout. Finally, no one doubts the importance of replacing... Healthy eating Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:32:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Supercharge-a-workout-or-recovery-with-a-breakfast-burrito?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Houston-Marathon-training-program-week-17?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner Well met for the 17th week of the training plan. With less than a month until the next race of the Houston Marathon Warm Up Series, the 30K (18.6 miles), the plan will start easing up to that with a long run of 15.5 miles this week. The speedwork thi... Marathoning Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:03:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Houston-Marathon-training-program-week-17?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Hydration-on-the-run-Fuel-Belt-Sahara-22-oz-BPAfree-Palm-Holder?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner Sports water bottles are an integral part of runner's and fitness enthusiast's arsenals. There is simply no substitute for keeping the body's water and electrolyte balance in check. There was a time when water bottles were simple, often just big gree... Fitness equipment Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:29:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Hydration-on-the-run-Fuel-Belt-Sahara-22-oz-BPAfree-Palm-Holder?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Healthy-quinoa-whole-wheat-bread-recipe-boosts-endurance?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner Baking homemade bread is easier to make than some people think. And, it's far less industrial than anything that incubates in a bread machine. Quinoa is a complete protein high in lysine. Because this bread recipe's ingredients are minimally processe... Healthy eating Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:28:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Healthy-quinoa-whole-wheat-bread-recipe-boosts-endurance?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Houston-Marathon-training-program-week-16?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner The 16th week of not-so-grueling marathon training has arrived. There's just over 2 months left until the Houston Marathon. The Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon takes place just next weekend, so good luck to all the participating road warriors! Con... Marathoning Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:08:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Houston-Marathon-training-program-week-16?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d8-2009-HMSA-Classical-25K-provided-better-than-expected-weather?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner As the race started and dawn gave way to day, the race weather gave every sign of a brutal outlook. The humidity for the Houston Marathon Warm Up Series race was high and the temperature unseasonably warm, hovering just shy of 70 degrees. But in the ... Houston area races Marathoning Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:05:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d8-2009-HMSA-Classical-25K-provided-better-than-expected-weather?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Index-of-popular-Houston-area-running-routes?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner A shaded running route along Houston's Bay Area Blvd., Kelly SmithHere in Houston, Texas, we're fortunate to have weather that allows us to enjoy popular running routes year round. It's hot in the summertime, but at least we don't have to shovel... Houston running routes Fitness topic hub pages Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:49:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Index-of-popular-Houston-area-running-routes?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Houston-Marathon-training-program-week-15?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner It's time for the week 15 workout schedule and the joy of adjusting to daylight savings time. We'll be bumping things up a bit but nothing excessive. Since last week's recovery, everybody should be fresh for some mileage. Just about everyone is jazze... Marathoning Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:49:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Houston-Marathon-training-program-week-15?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d1-The-Clear-Lake-Bay-Area-to-Brook-Forest-Greenbelt-running-route?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner   The Greenbelt off Bay Area Blvd. in Clear Lake provides a great running workout. It has several things going for it. First, although it's not a true hill workout, it features a series of dips and climbs parallel to the sidewalk. These inclines... Houston running routes Hillwork training Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:19:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d1-The-Clear-Lake-Bay-Area-to-Brook-Forest-Greenbelt-running-route?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d29-How-to-avoid-winter-weight-gain-and-maintain-fitness?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner With certain exceptions, there are two types of active people: those that stay in shape all year and those that gain weight and lose weight depending on the season. During the winter, that second type goes into hibernation mode, gains weight, and wil... Cross training Houston area races Training methods and strategy Fitness and Weight Loss Guide Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:27:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d29-How-to-avoid-winter-weight-gain-and-maintain-fitness?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Houston-Marathon-training-program-week-14?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner   It's time for marathon training week 14. Since it's past the halfway point of this long-distance running program, it's a good time to scale things back a little and enjoy a little recovery. This is welcome news for those of you who ran the Hou... Training methods and strategy Marathoning Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:52:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Houston-Marathon-training-program-week-14?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Warmer-weather-slowed-some-at-the-Koala-Lukes-Houston-Half-Marathon-2009?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner   The weather was forgiving, hovering just shy of 70 degrees at the start of the Houston half marathon when the race got underway promptly at 7:00 am. However, as soon as the sun began to creep up, so did the temperature. Comfortable enough for ... Houston area races Marathoning Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:07:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Warmer-weather-slowed-some-at-the-Koala-Lukes-Houston-Half-Marathon-2009?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Run-the-Fred-Hartman-Bridge-for-a-Houston-hill-workout?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner The Baytown Hartman Bridge is the longest cable-stayed bridge in the state of Texas. Rising 178 feet over the Houston ship channel, it provides an excellent hill workout running route in an otherwise flat Houston. Running over and back is approximate... Houston running routes Hillwork training Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:59:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Run-the-Fred-Hartman-Bridge-for-a-Houston-hill-workout?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Houston-Marathon-training-program-week-13?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner   Well, here's marathon training week 13. This is the halfway point of this distance training program. This week's long run escalates to 18 miles. The mileage is rather of flat otherwise. Watch the daily diet, regular or organic food, vegan or ... Marathoning Healthy eating Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:21:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Houston-Marathon-training-program-week-13?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Develop-proper-running-form-to-increase-endurance-and-get-faster?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner Proper form is one key to maximizing running potential whether the athlete is sprinting, doing a weekly long run, or especially in long distance races such as the marathon or ultra marathon. The fact of the matter is that all runners are able to hit ... Training methods and strategy Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:52:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Develop-proper-running-form-to-increase-endurance-and-get-faster?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Upcoming-Houston-area-races-for-October-24-to-November-27-2009?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner     It seems that every week or so lately it appears that it's safe to say goodbye to summer heat here in Houston and then here it comes again. For example, yesterday the thermometer flirted with 90 degrees, and yet today it won't go higher... Houston area races Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:03:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Upcoming-Houston-area-races-for-October-24-to-November-27-2009?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d12-USA-Space-City-10-Miler-enjoyed-cool-weather-fast-times?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner   The USA Space City 10 Miler was staged yesterday from the campus parking lot of the University of Houston/Clear Lake. Racers on the single loop course enjoyed the best weather in the history of this HARRA Fall Series race. Low 60s and a steady... Houston area races Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:43:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d12-USA-Space-City-10-Miler-enjoyed-cool-weather-fast-times?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Houston-Marathon-training-program-week-12?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner     Well, here's marathon training week 12. The long run is back to 10 miles. Because of this, not only are the other runs longer, but a short recovery run is added to Sunday's cross training. How to do the track ladder intervals Ladder i... Speedwork training Houston area races Training methods and strategy Marathoning Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:58:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Houston-Marathon-training-program-week-12?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Houston-Marathon-training-program-week-11?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner Ah, marathon training week 11. That means it's time to bump up the long run. Speedwork this week consists of pickups. For super accuracy, do them at the track. For running a favorite route, use a watch and know your pace.   How to do the pick up... Speedwork training Training methods and strategy Marathoning Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:49:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7913-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Houston-Marathon-training-program-week-11?cid=exrss-Houston-Running-Fitness-Examiner