Elliptigo is an outdoor bike that’s a cross between an elliptical trainer and a bicycle. This exercise machine promises to give you a running experience on a bike without running as we know it.
The bike’s pedals move in a forward motion emulating a runner’s stride, without the same pounding impact.
Benefit of Elliptigo
Elliptigo is an invention of former Ironman triathlete Bryan Pate. The eight-speed bike is meant to help runners avoid beating up their bodies through repeated impact.
How much does it weigh?
Elliptigo is made of light material and weighs 40 pounds according to Elliptigo Company
Elliptigo is selling at US$ 2,199 and is available in blue, green and black.
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If you are a runner with a Christian religious inclination and you are looking for a good biblical quote to put on your running T-shirt, you will love the following biblical quote:-
‘Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us’ (Hebrews 12:1)
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If Ethiopias’ Abebe Bikila is the god father of barefoot running(He won 1960 Rome Olympic marathon running barefoot) then South African Zola Budd is the god mother of barefoot running.
South African running sensation Zola Budd was a die hard devotee of the art of running barefoot. Budd trained and raced barefoot.
In 1984 aged 17 she set a New world record in 5000 meters while running barefoot.
Back then running barefoot was seen as a crazy idea but now experts seem to tell us running barefoot is not a crazy idea after all. In fact that is how we should be running.
From Science daily
Scientists have found that those who run barefoot, or in minimal footwear, tend to avoid “heel-striking,” and instead land on the ball of the foot or the middle of the foot. In so doing, these runners use the architecture of the foot and leg and some clever Newtonian physics to avoid hurtful and potentially damaging impacts, equivalent to two to three times body weight, that shod heel-strikers repeatedly experience.
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The importance of protein for runners is, protein helps in injury prevention. Protein is crucial to muscle recovery after a run.
During running a alot of body tissues experience small tears. A diet rich in protein helps in repairing muscle damage.
Research also has shown when protein is taken atleast one hour after work out it diminishes the effects of cortisol—the so-called “stress” hormone that breaks down muscle.
Amount of protein runners should eat
To gain the full benefits of protein’s power, most sports dieticians and nutritionists recommend eating protein within 30 minutes of finishing a run that’s when your muscles are the most receptive to a helping hand.
The amount of protein to eat should be based on your sex, weight and age. Running Times magazine has a formula on how to calculate your Protein requirement based on your weight.Read it at Running Times Nutrition
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Calcium and vitamin D help keep bones strong. Strong bones can keep you on your feet, and prevent falls that can damage joints. Dairy products and green, leafy vegetables like broccoli and kale are good sources of calcium.
Because of the hard impact nature of running all runners should ensure they consume food rich in Calcium. If you don’t get enough calcium in your diet, ask your doctor about supplements.
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The 2010 Rock N Roll marathon series continued to roll and this time it was Seattle. It was another full house, The full marathon and half-marathon attracted more than 27,000 runners, 45 musical acts, dozens of cheerleading squads and hundreds of volunteers.
 Photo courtesy of delimma009
See more Seatlle Marathon pictures @ delimma flickr page
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At a certain point many runners notice a decline in their running performance. They notice their speed or pace has gotten and no matter how hard they run they can’t run faster.
A sudden decline in running pace may be a sign you are doing something the wrong way.
Some causes of decline in running pace are ;-
1. Overtraining
2. Change of training methods
3. Under eating.
Over training.
If you train too much -back to back days without taking a rest your muscles will get exhausted and sooner or later you will experience a decline in performance. One way you can avoid exhaustion is to space your runs. Run today and rest the next day. If you already feel exhausted take a complete rest for a week.
Change of Running Method.
If you were used to running on flat roads and you have just shifted to hill running this might also affect you running speed. Immediately after shifting to hill running you may experience decline in pace because your body is not used to extra demand. It takes time for our bodies to adjust to the extra demands of hill running. With time the body adjusts and hill running feels normal.
Under eating
Food is the fuel that drives our run. If you are not eating enough you denying your body the fuel it needs. You can make a rough estimate of how many calories you need based on your weight, the kind of job you have, and your training program. People who exercise regularly should eat about 60 percent of those calories from carbohydrates, 25 percent from fat and 15 percent from protein.
Another fantastic article on this issue is at active dot com. See are you undertraining or undereating
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The 2010 Grandma? marathon and Gary Bjorkland Half-Marathon happened over the weekend. I have been looking around the blogosphere for images and I found some awesome photos from flickr. Make sure to visit the photographers pages @ flickr to see more images.
 Pain Is Only Temporary! Memories are forever! Image courtesy of Aimclair see more Aimclair Grandmas Marathon photos
 Runner No. 1 Damn the Kenyans, they never share the win! No need to ice the legs post race. The runners Just dipped themselves in Lake Superior
Image courtesy of Sunshine, see more of her images Grandmas marathon flickr page
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The Rock and Roll marathon series 2010 kicked off last weekend. The first race was in San Diego. Over 20,000 runners crossed the startline, many in the half marathon event.
I found some awesome photos at flickr from the San Diego marathon.
See more photos like this from flickr @ Irene photostream
And for some creative photos
 See creative photos like this @ Chris photostream
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I have been looking all over the web for pictures from 2010 Rite Aid Cleveland Full & Half Marathon Photos & Picture and at last found them. See cleveland marathon pictures @ local radio photo gallery
The race was run by impressive crowd of 15,000 runners. The race was made up of 5k run, 10k run, half marathon and a full marathon. Cleveland marathon course is billed as one of the fastest and flattest in US. Other attractions are, great weather and a newly redesigned course that runs past major city attractions like the rock and roll hall of fame.
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