http://www.running4womenmembers.com running4womenmembers.com en-us webmaster@running4womenmembers.com http://www.running4womenmembers.com/public/255.cfm ZOCA's Autumn/Winter 2010 range is designed to enhance and excite, offering the sophistication of Moss with Leaf green, or the dynamic combination of Black, Pebble and Dalia orange. http://www.running4womenmembers.com/public/252.cfm Do you want a Challenge? Try this:In May this year, Naomi will be attempting to run 10 marathons in 10 days around Lake Windermere for the Brathay Trust, joined on Day 10 by 1,000 other runners in the Windermere marathon. 15 of us will be running the event which follows an official measured marathon course of 26.2 miles from Ambleside, through the stunning scenery of the Lake District http://www.running4womenmembers.com/public/250.cfm Trimming your 10k times requires a smart, systematic approach to training, not just a mish mash of interval sessions and longer runs. Consulting the various running books and magazines for 10k advice is like opening a Pandora's box of training schedules and it is very difficult to know where to begin! http://www.running4womenmembers.com/members/247.cfm It is very important that you get some fresh air during these dark winter months. Try and spend at least an hour of your day outside, even if it's cloudy, natural light will lift your mind and body and believe it or not it is possible to eat healthily at Christmas time. Here are a few tips on how to avoid piling on the seasonal pounds… http://www.running4womenmembers.com/public/245.cfm Organising your food and drink intake before your morning run is always a problem. Here one of our subscribers poses this question which is answered in detail by Kate Percy http://www.running4womenmembers.com/members/244.cfm A great video very kindly given to us by the Windsor Express. It really does accurately portray the atmosphere on the day: Fantastic weather (although a bit warm for racing!) brilliant crowds and great running by one and all! http://www.running4womenmembers.com/public/242.cfm Could you tell me how I could avoid leg cramps? On Sunday 11th I ran in the Royal Parks half marathon but at about mile 13 both backs of lower legs started cramping! I finished OK but had the same problem in a training run before the race. It was a 15 miler and at mile 12 the same thing happened. Do you think if I took on board salty food before the run or race it would help stop this ? http://www.running4womenmembers.com/public/239.cfm This is a comprehensive video guide designed to help you run your first marathon, whether you are an absolute beginner, or an established runner looking to take on 26.2 miles for the first time, this DVD can help you! http://www.running4womenmembers.com/public/237.cfm It's harder running during the winter, it's dark and cold. When your muscles are cold they work less efficiently, so it is very important that you make time for longer warm-ups and more stretching, which should be done indoors, this will help avoid injury. http://www.running4womenmembers.com/members/226.cfm For those who find it difficult to lose weight there seems to be a common underlying thread. While I am not suggesting there is only ever one miracle answer there does appear to be a common theme or pattern of underlying behaviour that if changed, is likely to lead to weight control. http://www.running4womenmembers.com/public/222.cfm PRODUCT REVIEW: Ron Hill Aspiration Powerlite Tight. Colour: All Black. STYLE - The rear pocket was sufficiently large to hold a mobile phone and house keys, and did so without pulling the tights down.. Score 4/5 http://www.running4womenmembers.com/public/221.cfm PRODUCT REVIEW: Ron Hill Aspiration L/S Base Tee. Colour: Black STYLE: I like plain black, plain styling, but some women might find it a bit boring. Score 4/5 http://www.running4womenmembers.com/public/220.cfm PRODUCT REVIEW: Ron Hill Windguard Headband size M/L STYLE: I like the dead plain black headband, discrete logo and tasteful silver reflective strip at the back. Score 4/5 http://www.running4womenmembers.com/public/219.cfm PRODUCT REVIEW: Ron Hill Vizion L/S Crew Colour: fluo pink/black STYLE: Very good fit, liked the reflective spots which lit up well Score 5/5 COMFORT: Found the top very comfortable thought it might be too warm to wear in the summer but felt incredibly light to wear and did not 'cling' to my skin. Score 5/5 http://www.running4womenmembers.com/public/218.cfm CRASH is the construction industries charity for homeless people. We are a practical charity and use the expertise, products and goodwill of our industry to transform run-down hostels, day centres, night shelters and training centres into bright, welcoming and safe places. Homelessness agencies have a hard enough time finding money to meet their running costs, never-mind refurbishing their premises. This is why the work of CRASH is so important. http://www.running4womenmembers.com/public/217.cfm I am starting up cross country training, but I have been hearing that running for women can cause female internal organs to "drop" or become damaged and that it would be a better idea to limit the amount of running. Is this some myth or is their proof that women involved in running affect their internal organs? http://www.running4womenmembers.com/public/215.cfm Most of us already know or are aware of, the physical benefits of running. Things that are tangible: weight loss, toned body, better breathing, more efficient cardio vascular system etc. but few of us are actually aware of the many Psychological benefits that can be gained from running. Here are nine of the best. http://www.running4womenmembers.com/members/213.cfm How much do you know about Fat Loss? This article has some fascinating information on fat loss and dispels several myths: A calorie is a calorie. With the same meal frequency, as long as we adjust the "calories in vs. calories out" we will see the same fat loss - True or False? Knowing the answers will make a huge difference to you. http://www.running4womenmembers.com/public/212.cfm It's funny that some people spend the majority of their time in their living room staring at a flickering box in the corner. For me, this isn't really 'living'. You can't do your living in one room through a TV set! Running is great because it makes you realise you are alive! http://www.running4womenmembers.com/public/214.cfm I tried the Nike+ SportBand for 3 weeks. At first I wondered why a person would need so much information about their runs, but now I am reluctant to return it. I usually only run with a stopwatch, so found it very interesting to be able to monitor my pace, and adjust it accordingly when I started flagging.