In a previous post we talked about how to stretch smart. In it I revealed that I wasn't a big proponent of stretching. Consider that I've been a running juggler since 1996 and have done little to no stretching. In…
There's a story in the April 22, 2007 edition of Newsweek that talks about a psychological disorder called exercise bulimia. If you have this, you're compelled to workout excessively to lose weight. Afflicted people will exercise hard everyday.Then it occurred…
As a card carrying member of the International Jugglers' Association, I am lucky enough to receive their monthly newsletter. If you are interested in juggling (or joggling) the IJA is a great organization to be part of. Please check out…
Imagine the scene... You've just finished running one of the fastest 5Ks of your life. Elated, hands on your head, you lazily walk through the finish area. After turning in your chip, exchanging smiles and kind word with other runners,…
To be the fastest joggler you can, you need to weigh less. Previously, we explored how you know when you should lose weight. Well here is a study that proves running more helps control weight. This research about running seems…
I saw this interesting article over at SmartMoney.com about the 10 things your fitness center won't tell you. The fitness center I use is at work and doesn't have most of these problems. For a mere $18 a month they…
Have you ever noticed that you don't see a lot of depressed people juggling? I know when I'm running or joggling I just can't help but have a smile on my face. It turns out there might be more to…
For my birthday, I received a brand new running watch, the Polar RS 200 . After I've used it a little longer I'll write a review. But today the discussion turns to heart rate monitoring. The watch came with a…
One thing you'll often hear while joggling is a comment along the lines of "Now that's multitasking!" or "Wow, talk about multitasking". Yes, running and juggling is naturally a multitasking activity. Really, juggling itself is multitasking. But according to researchers…
Some time ago I wrote about how tea was better for you than water. I continue to drink lots of tea and believe that the extra caffeine helps make me a better runner. Actually, the main reason I drink tea…