Running Resources

Fitness Center Links

• Find a Fitness Center in your area
• Exercise Facilities and Studios in your area

Running Clubs and Organizations

• Find running Clubs and Organizations in your area

Running Stores

• Minnesota running stores

Shoes

• Anatomy of a Shoe
  • Footwear is designed to protect your feet from injury, not to create it. Although knowing the components of a proper fit are important, it’s also important to understand how these components reflect the anatomy of a shoe.
• Running Shoe Classifications
• Each running shoe is in a class of its own. The most common way to classify running shoes is by foot motion; additional classifications include cushioning levels, performance characteristics (training versus racing), different ground surfaces, and individual body weight.
• Walking Shoes
  • Walking is a great way to improve your health. Selecting the proper shoe is key to walking comfortably and avoiding injury.
• Biomechanics of Running
  • Some runners tend to focus on what brand of shoe is best without realizing that when it comes to finding the right shoe, it’s all in the feet. Therefore, the “best” shoe depends on running biomechanics that affect the functioning of your foot.
• Shoe Lacing Techniques
  • Although the width, length, and size of your shoes are important, many people forget that lacing techniques are equally of value to ensure a proper fit. Many lacing techniques can be used to prevent injuries and to relieve foot problems and pain.
• It’s Okay – Go Get That Pedicure! Keeping Your Feet Healthy
  • Feet are the base of your body. Keep them healthy so you can keep moving.

Stretching

• Flexability Training
  • Flexibility is one of the most ignored elements of fitness and exercise programs. Many people are rushed for time and do not take the time to properly stretch; this can increase risk for injury as well as contribute to post exercise muscle soreness.
• Six Easy Stretches That Everyone Can Benefit From

Walking

• Tips for Walking Efficiently and With Proper Posture
  
  • In essence, walking is just a series of steps taken by humans to catch themselves as they lean forward and fall, a process meant to be easy and natural. Not having good walking posture can cause pain or injury.
• Walk To Better Health
  • Everyone knows walking (or any other cardio activity) is good for your health. But life gets busy, the hours at work get longer, which as a result, you get more tired earlier, and lying on the couch sounds pretty nice! Find out the health benefits of walking.
• Study Finds Daily Walk Improves Heart Health

Running

• Run Efficiently: Build and Use a Strong Core
  • If you’re looking to run more efficiently and prevent injuries, try these tips from Danny Dreyer, founder and creator of ChiRunning in San Rafael, California, and author of ChiRunning®: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running.
• Core and Functional Training
  • Learn about these types of exercise and why you should include them in your workout.
• Shed Your Winter Weight
  • Learn how to prepare for a running race or a walk if you've had a sedentary winter

Treadmill Workouts

• Spice Up Your Treadmill Workout
  
  • Four ways to beat treadmill boredom
• Run Anytime With a Treadmill
  • Cold weather, darkness, allergies, rain and snow. Owning a home treadmill can have its distinct advantages.

General Information

• Tips on Preventing and Treating Adrenal Fatigue