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Most runners love it when cold weather breaks and warmer weather arrives. I know that I’m one of those runners. However, you need to take some precautions when running when the weather gets hot. Read on for tips for running in warmer weather.

First of all, you need to make sure that you are wearing the proper clothing for hot weather. Your running clothes need to be light-colored and loose fitting. This will help your body to stay a little cooler. You need to be wearing technical clothing. What this means is clothing made of materials that are specifically made for runners. This material will wick the moisture away from you as you sweat and also help keep you cooler.

In addition to your clothing, you want to make sure that you are not wearing cotton socks. Your socks should also be made of a moisture wicking material. Cotton socks will hold in the moisture when your feet sweat and can cause blisters.

I also like to wear a cap and running sunglasses when I run. A cap will help you with the glare from the sun. Squinting too much from the sun can cause

Runners know that they need to watch what they eat before a long run or marathon to be fueled properly for their run. Eating the wrong things and not enough of the right things can cause you to not make it through your run. However, it’s also important to eat right after your long run or marathon. You want to make sure that you are getting the right things back into your body for proper recovery. Here are some tips to make sure that you are eating and drinking right afterwards.

First of all you need to start eating something quickly. Muscles start rebuilding within 30 minutes of when you are finished a workout. So, eating as soon as you can will help keep you from being too sore or stiff.

Make sure that you are concentrating on eating carbohydrates and protein back into you as soon as possible. You can do this by eating a sports bar such as a Power Bar or Clif Bar. Another good thing to eat is a bagel with peanut butter. If eating something solid is hard for you after a long run – chocolate milk is a great thing

Stretching for runners is a debate that continues – and probably always will. Should runners stretch before a run or after a run? Does stretching enhance performance? Or is it just a time-waster? Runners usually have a very definite opinion one way or another. Read on for more stretching information.

Many old-school runners feel that you should stretch before you go out for a run. However, research has found that it is actually not good for you to stretch cold muscles. Stretching muscles before they are warmed up can cause injury. The best way to warm up before a run is to go for a walk – or just run your first mile slowly for a warm up.

If you still feel that you want to stretch before your run, you can go for a walk as a warm up and then do your stretching before you head out.

Stretching is fine after you come in from your run. Your muscles are adequately warmed up. However, if you have been on a longer run (90 minutes or more) be careful with your stretching as your muscles are fatigued. Make sure you are gently stretching those

It’s something that you really won’t find talked about very much in running books and in running articles – but it’s something that has probably happened to every runner at least once. You’re running along, feeling great – then all at once you’re on the ground. It doesn’t matter how much pain you’re in, the only thing you can think about is getting up quickly and making sure no one saw you. Or, at least they will think that you’re alright so that no one will stop. As you may be able to tell – I’ve been there – a few times.

There are several reasons that a runner may fall during a run. Here are a few of them and how you can prevent falling.

Make sure that you are paying attention to where you are running. This is usually the biggest reason for falls (and mine). The pavement is smooth and then all at once there’s a bump sticking up that you don’t see. You trip on it – and down you go. This can also happen with tree roots, broken pavement, debris in the road, etc. So, make sure that you are watching

Most runners would much rather run outside than inside. However, for those runners with allergies, running outdoors is not as fun as for those without allergies. For them, even a 20-minute run can turn into a sneezing, wheezing, runny nose nightmare. But, there are some things that you can do to get a pleasant run in.

The pollen in the air is something that will make your runs not so enjoyable. So, run when the pollen counts are low. There are websites that can check that will tell you when the pollen is at the worst in your area. But, usually pollen counts are the highest in the morning between 6 and 10. So, try to not run during that time.

If you enjoy morning running – as I know I do – but, you suffer from allergies, you can always run with a bandana or some sort of mask to cover your nose and mouth. This will keep you from inhaling as much of the pollen.

Make sure that you are consistent with taking your allergy medications. Taking them regularly will definitely help. If you just take them when you think you are going

Indeed, there are so many sports, activities and techniques for effectively achieving weight loss; however, did you know that running is considered as one of the most effective strategies of losing that excess weight? It may sound so simple and easy, but be prepared, because losing weight means hard work and some tough self-discipline. Here are some helpful tips on how you might just shed off that weight every time you step on that scale!

Find The Great Running Shoes For You

First and foremost, make it a point to get a hold of those great running shoes that you think will hold up your feet very well. Since running shoes are made to cushion and prop up your feet every time they stride off the ground, it is important to find that pair that will really do just that. Otherwise, you will immediately stop wanting to run even before you have warmed up. Warming up before starting to run is a very important step in running.

Consult Your Doctor For Safety

Give high priority to seeing your doctor before you set off planning your exercise program or your running regimen. This is even

Most people talk about taking care of your running shows. However, you don’t want to ignore your running clothing.

If you are running fairly consistently, no matter what your mileage, you should invest in some technical running clothes. Technical gear is made especially for runners to wick moisture away from your body as you sweat. Once you feel how comfortable these clothes are – you won’t want to run in anything else. Technical clothing will cost you a little more – but they are totally worth it for staying dry and comfortable during your runs.

And, since you are investing a little more, you want to make sure that you are caring for your clothing correctly. Here are some tips for taking care of your running clothes.

Always Hang Up Your Clothes After Your Run

This is something you should do no matter what type of clothes you are running in. Don’t just throw them in a corner. Hang them up somewhere – even if it’s on a doorknob (yeah, I’ve done that!). Let them properly dry out after use.

Wash In Cold Water On The Gentle Cycle

Always wash your running

Running during the winter months means shorter daylight hours. This means that you will probably be out there running in the dark – whether you run in the morning or in the evening. There are some things that you can do to make sure that you are running smart – and safely. Read on to find out how to stay safe with winter running.

The first thing that you want to remember is to make yourself visible. Make sure that you are wearing reflective clothing, a reflective vest, reflective armbands or anything else that will make you visible to oncoming traffic. You may also want to carry a flashlight or wear a headlamp to be seen.

Another thing that you can do during these darker months is to try to run a route that goes though well lit neighborhoods or streets. I don’t like to run on deserted, back country roads anyway – and you especially want to stay away from them when it’s dark. In addition to oncoming cars – there will be wildlife out there in the early morning or evening hours. If you don’t feel comfortable in an area – don’t run there.