THURSDAY RUNAVATION
April 26, 2012
Today’s Runavation
“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.”
-John F. Kennedy
Archive for the ‘Black Fitness’ Category
I Met My Sole Mate
April 24, 2012
By Toni Carey (@toni_carey/@blackgirlsrun)
One of the first things I tell new runners to do, is to have a gait analysis done. I’ve had several done before, but I couldn’t pass up the chance to have a specialized gait analysis done by Brooks at REI‘s SoHo store. (p.s. As your body and feet change, it’s not a bad idea to have a gait analysis done every time you’re ready to purchase a new pair of wheels. That way you know you’re ALWAYS getting the best shoe for you).
What is a gait analysis? This is the first step in getting properly fitted. A gait analysis determines how you run – whether you overpronate, underpronate, or are neutral. To see exactly how my feet land, the Brooks shoe expert had me remove my shoes and run barefoot. This allowed him to get the perfect view of my foot striking the treadmill. For an even better view, he video taped me running.
THURSDAY RUNAVATION
April 19, 2012
Today’s Runavation
“Health is the thing that makes you feel that now is the best time of the year.”
- Franklin P. Adams
THURSDAY RUNAVATION
April 12, 2012
Today’s Runavation
“Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness.”
- Earl of Derby
THURSDAY RUNAVATION
April 12, 2012
Today’s Runavation
“The best way to predict the future is to invent it.”
- Alan Kay
Help Black Girls RUN! win the Fitness Magazine’s 2012 Fitterati Blogger Award!
March 29, 2012
Great news BGR! Nation, Black Girls RUN! was recently nominated for Fitness Magazine’s 2012 Fitterati Blogger Award and we need your support! Our nomination is in the Best Running Blog category and we need votes now so follow the link below, click VOTE, and share with your friends. But hurry, polls close April 12th.
THURSDAY RUNAVATION
March 29, 2012
Today’s Runavation
“It’s never too late to become what you might have been.”
-George Elliot
THURSDAY RUNAVATION
March 22, 2012
Today’s Runavation
“It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not.”
-Anonymous
