Archive for February, 2006

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Shoe Care Q & A

By Special K • Feb 20th, 2006 • Category: Training Tips

Runner’s World shoe expert, Bob Wischnia, offers advice on getting the most mileage out of your running shoes
Q: How many miles can I reasonably expect out of my running shoes?
A: Okay, you know we don’t want to answer that question because there are so many variables. But, if pushed, we’ll say you should get at […]



NuMetrex Sports Bra

By Special K • Feb 20th, 2006 • Category: Product Reviews

In our health-conscious age, runners like me are advised to monitor our heart rates so we get the most out of our workouts without overdoing it. But I haven’t ever felt like strapping on extraneous hardware to keep tabs on my pulse.
The new NuMetrex sports bra has the answer: Woven into its fabric are tiny […]



An Overview of Energy Sources

By Special K • Feb 19th, 2006 • Category: Diet and Nutrition

Runners are accustomed to hearing terms like “lactic acid build-up” and “muscle glycogen depletion” bandied about in the latest training manuals. These concepts, along with anaerobic vs. aerobic exercise, are occasionally reported inaccurately or with a host of popular myths attached.
It’s helpful to review how the body responds to different types of physical activity, and, […]