Runcast
Summary: RunCast is a podcast for runners, runner-wannabes and fans. It answers questions about running: how to start, how to stay motivated for many years of running, how to choose and modify training program to suit you the best, how to choose the right shoes, what gadgets are must-have to clock your mileage, how to avoid injuries and what to do if they happen, etc. We talk with experts about all things related to running and point you out to interesting races around the globe. We tell our running stories and in turn hope that you will share yours. Come join us and turn this podcast into conversation.
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On hamstring injury, prevention and recovery, all in the rhythm of blues. Where to find motivation after the marathon? Try trails! At what point in running life should we stop training for speed and slow down to start enjoying the process? Music in “Hamstring Blues” segment: “Nile’s Blues” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: …
Looking back on the biggest running news in 2014; running streaks are great to get us out running every day, but there’s a danger of overuse injuries; a new study proves smiley faces can make you run longer and easier. Links: The Runner’s World Year in Running: 2014 How to Complete a “Running Streak” Safely …
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or the winter blues is real. We explain what it is and how to fight it. Also, how to recognize frostbites and protect against them. Photo credit: Vainsang / Foter / CC BY-NC-ND Links: 3 Amazing Reasons to Exercise Outside Today Exposure to indoor air pollutants during physical activity in fitness centers Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) Knowing and avoiding frostbite
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or the winter blues is real. We explain what it is and how to fight it. Also, how to recognize frostbites and protect against them. Photo credit: Vainsang / Foter / CC BY-NC-ND Links:3 Amazing Reasons to Exercise Outside TodayExposure to indoor air pollutants during physical activity in fitness centersSeasonal affective …
Using our smart phones makes us sit slouched for hours and that may translate into the way we run. Here are some tips to keep your head high. We'll also tackle the importance of easy runs in training and especially focus on keeping them easy in the winter on the snow an ice. Photo credit: Raban Haaijk http://haaijk.prosite.com/ / Foter / CC BY-NC-ND Links: The Atlantic: What Texting Does to the Spine Video: Posture tips for those long days at work 3 Rules for Easy Runs Runner's World Training Paces Calculator
The runners are happier than general population: a scientific explanation. Also, how to fight negative thoughts from dragging you down, and some positive thinking examples. Photo credit: jomilo75 / Foter / CC BY-NC-ND Links: Zagreb Marathon 4 Reasons Why Runners Are Actually Happier People Endorphins: Natural Pain and Stress Fighters How Stuff Works: Is there a link between exercise and happiness? The exercise effect Study: Running lowers risk of depression Running in forests may make you happier True Form Coaching: Confidence destroyers How To Combat Negative Self-Talk
In the light of a recent strings of attacks on female runners in North America, we re-visit safety tips, from common precautions to phone apps, to help you keep out of harm's way. Also, is there a non-creepy way for a man to run behind a woman? Photo credit: San Diego Shooter / Foter / CC BY-NC-ND Links: The Road ID app RunKeeper Attacked runner shares her story of survival Tips on Running Safety For Women OneGood Earbud Is There a Non-Creepy Way to Run Behind a Woman? Running While Female
Using our smart phones makes us sit slouched for hours and that may translate into the way we run. Here are some tips to keep your head high. We’ll also tackle the importance of easy runs in training and especially focus on keeping them easy in the winter on the snow an ice. Links: The …
Alex Hutchinson, a science columnist for the Runners World magazine, talks about crunching the data to determine what is needed for a human to run a marathon under two hours. Along the way, he muses why are the Kenyans so fast and so determined, why are the last few world records broken in Berlin and …
The runners are happier than general population: a scientific explanation. Also, how to fight negative thoughts from dragging you down, and some positive thinking examples. Photo credit: jomilo75 / Foter / CC BY-NC-ND Links:Zagreb Marathon4 Reasons Why Runners Are Actually Happier PeopleEndorphins: Natural Pain and Stress FightersHow Stuff Works: Is there a link between exercise …
As we age, our stride gets shorter; in this podcast you will find out why it's happening and what you can do to prevent it. Also, a look on two studies which found that barefoot running can prevent knee injuries and make you faster. Photo credit: mainerunningphotos / Foter / CC BY-NC-NDLinks: Fast After 40: Master Your Stride Barefoot runners go faster “Barefoot Running and Hip Kinematics: Good News for the Knee?”; what about “Bad News for the Ankle”?
On smelly phenomenon wafting off your running shirt, snobriety and greedy paws of running industry. Plus a (very) short history lesson. Photo credit: Aitor Escauriaza / Foter CC BY
In the light of a recent strings of attacks on female runners in North America, we re-visit safety tips, from common precautions to phone apps, to help you keep out of harm’s way. Also, is there a non-creepy way for a man to run behind a woman? Photo credit: San Diego Shooter / Foter / …
As we age, our stride gets shorter; in this podcast you will find out why it’s happening and what you can do to prevent it. Also, a look on two studies which found that barefoot running can prevent knee injuries and make you faster. Photo credit: mainerunningphotos / Foter / CC BY-NC-ND Links:Fast After 40: …
On smelly phenomenon wafting off your running shirt, snobriety and greedy paws of running industry. Plus a (very) short history lesson. Photo credit: Aitor Escauriaza / Foter CC BY
