Scholarly Articles
"A hard look at running surfaces"
Put together by a physician in sports medicine, this article was references in my multimedia presentation as well. It has good information about running on sand as well as asphalt.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11079523?dopt=Abstract
Good Health Article
The Good Health Physicians researched the effects of running surfaces on our bodies. I used this article in the Multimedia Presentation as to which surfaces are best for running on.
http://www.goodhealth.com/articles/2006/10/04/minimize_osteoarthritis_by_changing_your_running_surface
Popular Articles
Hal higdon's marathon training guide:
in my experience with marathon training, i have found this website to be the best. it allows for enough off-time so that you have a lessend change of experiencing shin splints (a runners nightmare). it also has several tips that can help ease nerves before the big race itself.
http://www.halhigdon.com/marathon/Mar00index.htm
2007 marathon statistics:
This website contains the 2007 marathon statistics in the u.s.. it is interesting to note that there has been a steady increase in marathon participants, but not an increase in marathon finishing times. There has been a slight drop in participants since its peak in 2001. It would be interesting to see whether the fact that they do not allow the use of ipods could be the reason. since its introduction in 2001, ipod use was allowed, until it was quickly banned the following year.
http://www.marathonguide.com/features/Articles/2007RecapOverview.cfm
Great Running Blogs
Complete Running Network
This website has very intersting and compeling running and health information, as well as my most favorite article entitled; 100 Beginner Running Tips. This article has everything in it I wish I had read before I started running, as well as tips I can still use today!www.completerunning.com
Cool Running
Look up race results, shop for running gear, as well as read up on articles and blogs about running and marathon training. As well as look up races coming to an area near you, members can use their login to start a running log which supplies them with nutritional tips and running hints. www.coolrunning.com/
Runners world
Get up to date information about the latest running trends, facts, and statictics. Are you able to bring marathon gel packs on airplanes?...April 20th means the Boston Marathon will host those women looking to make the U.S. Olympic team. This website is full of great information...So check it out!www.runnersworld.com/
Fun Sites...Check them Out!
Nike Plus website:
If you are looking to purchase a nike+ or are curious about how it is used, this website can help. it has a lot of imaes that include the nike plus as well as other gadgets that can be added to your nike+
http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/
Garmin Website:
http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/us/ontofitness/
Polar Website:
http://www.polarusa.com/
Both the Polar and Garmin websites are great resources for purchasing and experiencing what GPS systems have to offer. I like them because you also have the option of purchasing other "new" technologies such as clothing items, running eyewear, and shoes. There is also several bullets that allow you to compare and contrast what each technology has to offer in relation to its price.
