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The TransRockies Run launches the first annual Nominate a Trail Strider Award

WIth help from UPS and Soles4Souls, Kindrunner.com take less profit from running shoe sales for the good of all

Break out your running shoes and start training! One of northern New Jersey's most popular summertime races is back!

Danny Dreyer of Chi Running Receives Award from Ageless Grace, LLC Hendersonville, N.C.—Danny Dreyer, co-founder of ChiRunning and ChiWalking in Asheville, N.C., is the recipient of an annual “Gracie” Award for Gracious Active Aging.

Los Angeles, CA – 06/04/2013— Results of a recent study showed that people tend to be much more sedentary for the rest of the day after already exercising.

Registration is now open for the tenth annual Asbury Park 5K road race taking place August 10, 2013 beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Headsweats has raised $5000 for The One Fund of Boston through the sale of its limited Boston Collection of Race Hats and Supervisors.

Oz Pearlman and Elizabeth Drews won The New Jersey Marathon as nearly 11,000 participated in the 17th annual event and Long Branch Half Marathon. The New Jersey Marathon ran through eight N.J. Shore towns with a theme of "Up and Running," in support

Anthanette (Toni) Wilson and Alexandria Williams join the National Black Marathoners Association (NBMA) Board of Directors.

The team at TransRockies Events is proud to welcome Wild Mountain as title partner of the Wild Mountain Fernie Ultra and Enduro and announce the launch of the Wild Mountain Fernie Enduro in tandem with the Wild Mountain Ultra Solo and Relay.

The Ultimately Challenging Personal Fun Run Mosh Pit Maythem. Mark your calendar, August 24th, 2013. Location is in Bryan College Station, Texas

The Bikila is designed for minimalist running. Named after the Olympic champion, Abebe Bikila, famous for winning a gold medal while running barefoot, this model is a breakthrough product that encourages a more natural, and healthier forefoot strike

The New Jersey Marathon competitors are getting their training into high gear as the countdown to the race at the Jersey Shore hits 30 days.

Fit5280 will host The Retro Run 5k in Austin, Texas on April 27, 2013 at the Travis County Expo...

Fit5280 to host The Retro Run 5k in Portland, Oregon, on April 14, 2013 at 9:00...

Global Diabetes healthcare firm Novo Nordisk will serve as title sponsor of the Health and Fitness Expo as well as Official Pharmaceutical Company of The New Jersey Marathon during the May 3-5 weekend of...

City Jogging Tours of London has added a new, mouth-watering tour to its choice of sightseeing and running combinations.

Help Sponsor or Participate in Mom's Day 5k-New Orleans www.momsday5k.com - Sponsor and Participant Search We honor mom by spending quality time on a beautiful scenic trail while giving back to the efforts that support women and children.

On June 21, a team of 160 cancer survivors, caregivers, and advocates will embark on a 4,000 mile run across America.

2013 TransRockies Run announces addition of RUN6 Solo Category.

Los Angeles, CA – 06/19/2013—A large, recent study has linked an increased consumption of red meat with type-2 diabetes. Many studies in the past have found a link between eating red meat and having a risk of type-2 diabetes.

Los Angeles, CA – 06/18/2013—Running comes much easier after a good night’s sleep. Follow these seven tips for better sleep and better running. 1.

Los Angeles, CA – 06/14/2013— A new study counters some warnings about increased risk of Cardiac Arrhythmias with more miles.

Organizations of all sizes can now host a virtual charity running race using the Sociercise App for iPhone. The company recently released version 1.4 of the app that features charity races, group functionality, beat past performances, and more.

Los Angeles, CA – 06/13/2013—Everybody knows that eating a healthy diet and getting plenty of exercise daily is the tried and true path to good health and a long life.

SummitFest includes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Only Dirty Dog Mud Run

Los Angeles, CA – 06/12/2013—The Austin Marathon and Half Marathon is going “green”.

Los Angeles, CA – 06/11/2013— A recent study has proven that energy shots full of caffeine do not improve race times for runners, especially those running 5K’s.

The TransRockies Run launches the first annual Nominate a Trail Strider Award

Los Angeles, CA – 06/102013— For those looking to lose weight- running might be the best solution. Obviously any exercise is good exercise, but when someone is trying to losing weight, it’s hard to beat the benefits gained running.

Fundraising is Easier than You Think and Supports a Cause for the Air Force Family: Widows of Retired Military Heroes

WIth help from UPS and Soles4Souls, Kindrunner.com take less profit from running shoe sales for the good of all

Break out your running shoes and start training! One of northern New Jersey's most popular summertime races is back!

Los Angeles, CA – 06/06/2013—Double race events with a short break between races are becoming more and more popular. Races like the Double Road Race- which is a 10k and a 5K with 90 minutes to two hours between the races are an example.

Los Angeles, CA – 06/05/2013—June 5th, today, is the fifth annual National Running Day. National Running Day was created to shed light on how many ways running improves lives and society.

Danny Dreyer of Chi Running Receives Award from Ageless Grace, LLC Hendersonville, N.C.—Danny Dreyer, co-founder of ChiRunning and ChiWalking in Asheville, N.C., is the recipient of an annual “Gracie” Award for Gracious Active Aging.

Los Angeles, CA – 06/04/2013— Results of a recent study showed that people tend to be much more sedentary for the rest of the day after already exercising.

Los Angeles, CA – 05/31/2013— The NYC is on course to return to the position of world’s largest marathon this year. Race organizers announced today that the lottery for open registration spots has now been closed.

Los Angeles, CA – 05/31/2013—Studies have shown that people tend to overeat after a vigorous workout. The thinking is that enough calories have been expended to justify the eating.

Los Angeles, CA – 05/30/2013—The scenario is usually the same. A new runner begins a training program. A month or two later, a slight pain in the knee comes on. The runner stretches, takes some ibuprofen and keeps on running.

Registration is now open for the tenth annual Asbury Park 5K road race taking place August 10, 2013 beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Los Angeles, CA – 05/29/2013—If a new piece of legislation is passed, the US Military would be required to supply those entering basic training with running shoes made in the US.

The e-commerce Gadgets for Running (G4R) launched an English version of its website. Adapted into the most used language on the Internet, gadgetsforrunning.com takes a step forward on its internationalisation process.

Los Angeles, CA – 05/27/2013—Treadmill users today also tend to be glued to a smartphone. A recent study by a researcher at Kent State set out to determine how smartphone use affects a treadmill workout.

Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/23/2013 -- Durability is especially important in the case of performance apparel and work wear. The Tec Hooded Pullover from Expert Brand has been put to the ultimate test.

Los Angeles, CA – 05/23/2013—1000’s of runners will get a chance to run the last mile of the Boston Marathon this Saturday. More than 2,200 people are expected to attend the event and cross the iconic yellow and blue finish line.

Los Angeles, CA – 05/22/2013—There may be another benefit to running that people don’t usually think of. Running may lower the risk of developing cataracts, which is known as clouding of the eye lens.

If you’re looking for a new sport to get your teeth into or want to tone up before your summer holidays then take a look at trail running.

Los Angeles, CA – 05/20/2013—16 year old Alana Hadley started running one day and hasn’t stopped since. Hadley runs on average 110 miles a week and has been running since age 6.

Los Angeles, CA – 05/17/2013—Making the switch from road running to trail running could easily be equated with taking the training wheels off of a bike. But with a little practice and patience it can be run and rewarding.

Los Angeles, CA – 05/16/2013 – It seems like there is a different 5K run/walk every weekend to participate in. Every charity or group that needs to fundraise organizes one. Apparently running a 5K is the new “cool” thing to do.

Los Angeles, CA – 05/15/2013 – The most recent data from the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index found that workers from a number of industries, including transportation, manufacturing, repair and service industries were more far more likely to be...

Headsweats has raised $5000 for The One Fund of Boston through the sale of its limited Boston Collection of Race Hats and Supervisors.

Founded by Toni Carey and Ashley Hicks, Black Girls RUN! was created in an effort to tackle the growing obesity epidemic in the African-American community and provide encouragement and resources to both new and veteran runners.

Los Angeles, CA – 05/13/2013 – A new study in the journal of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention has shown that exercise may lower a woman’s risk of breast cancer by breaking down estrogen.

Music can have huge affects on our mood. We all have certain songs that make us feel especially happy and those that trigger sad emotions, so how does this compare when we’re working out? FieldandTrek.com takes a look at why we should get with the...

Los Angeles, CA – 05/09/2013 – A new study suggests that a person diagnosed with asthma but who still has running-induced breathing problems, may have been misdiagnosed.

Los Angeles, CA – 05/08/2013 –For lots of runners the rituals before a race have been often said to make or break a race for a runner. Runners have all sorts of things that are said to be “lucky”.

Events to benefit Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America.

The D’Light Run, 5K - 1 Mile Walk/Run through the streets of Little Italy in Cleveland, is Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 8:30 AM. This family-friendly event starts at the Montessori School at Holy Rosary and is a fundraiser honoring a former student.

Los Angeles, CA – 05/06/2013 –For people that enjoy running, the season for 5K’s, half marathons and marathons has arrived. As temperatures rise outside, so does the number of people out running and walking, preparing for races.

Oz Pearlman and Elizabeth Drews won The New Jersey Marathon as nearly 11,000 participated in the 17th annual event and Long Branch Half Marathon. The New Jersey Marathon ran through eight N.J. Shore towns with a theme of "Up and Running," in support

The New Jersey Marathon will hold the Novo Nordisk Health & Fitness Expo and Race Packet Pickup on Friday and Saturday at Monmouth Park. The events are free and open to the public, featuring a variety of speakers, fitness activities, training tips.

Los Angeles, CA – 05/02/2013 – Competitive running is a physically demanding sport. That alone makes participants easy targets for injury.

Trail running is becoming increasingly popular, mainly because it is considered to be a more effective workout and also running through the countryside is much more scenic than running along bland concrete roads that all look the same.

Jersey Shore band Brian Kirk & The Jirks are among the local bands scheduled to perform during The New Jersey Marathon on Sunday, at the Finish Line Festifal and along the course.

Los Angeles, CA – 04/30/2013 – The question of stretching before exercise or not is often debated. While stretching loosens muscles, it also temporarily weakens muscles.

Los Angeles, CA – 04/26/2013 – Does doubling the amount of exercise time double the results? In most situations, it actually does not.

Los Angeles, CA – 04/25/2013 – Plantar fasciitis, or pain in the foot, especially near the heel or arch, is unfortunately common to many of who run, walk, play basketball or tennis or are active in general.

Los Angeles, CA – 04/24/2013 – Having the right clothes for running is more important than most people think. The general rule is quality over quantity. Having a closet full of work out clothes doesn’t mean a lot if none of it is quality clothing.