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Urban running safety tips for women - Run smart. Run well. Run safe. But run. Don't let fear rob you of the joy of running. Here are some street smart safety tips to follow. Running smart and running aware of your surroundings can literally save your life. |
 | | Tarahumara foot-racing - No doubt the Tarahumares are the greatest runners in the world, not in regard to speed, but endurance: a Tarahumare will easily run 170 miles without stopping. This propensity for running is so great that the name of the tribe alludes to it. Tarahumare is a Spanish corruption of "ralámari", or "foot-runners". |
 | | Hiking with your dog - With dogs becoming more like family members these days, it is not surprising that people want to include them in outdoor activities. And although it is not always a good idea to mix pets and wilderness, it might be possible to take Fido along if you follow some simple precautions. Here are the basics to ensure a safe and happy time for both you and your dog. |
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Police tickets runner for jogging backward - When Alex Mesa goes for a run, he usually gets a reaction: "People honk, wave, drive next to me and ask questions," he said. "They give me high-fives, scream my name and cheer me on". But on a recent 5-mile run through South Beach, Mesa got a different kind of reaction - a ticket for $77.50 for running backward. |
 | | How to control your food intake - "I don't keep cookies in the house; I end up eating them all." "I'm afraid if I start eating, I won't be able to stop..." If any of those thoughts sound familiar, you are among a large group of athletes who struggle with food. They think about food all day, stay away from social events involving food, give themselves permission to eat only if they have exercised hard, and white-knuckle themselves to one meager portion at dinner. |
