Why race?

This is an excerpt from Running Past 50 by Caolan MacMahon.Racing can be a motivating and fun way to challenge yourself, meet new people, spend time with running friends, and...

Benefits of strength training for runners

This is an excerpt from Running Past 50 by Caolan MacMahon.For older runners, I do not consider strength training to be cross-training in the traditional sense of offering different activities...

Finding your greatness

This is an excerpt from Running Past 50 by Caolan MacMahon.One problem I see with runners—and this applies to all ages but can really undermine the progress and enjoyment of...

Training smarter

Performance-enhancing drugs, coercion, and the harm principle

Frog Pose II and Half Frog Pose

This is an excerpt from Complete Guide to Yoga Props, The by Jenny Clise.Frog pose II and its half frog version are dynamic yoga postures that strengthen the back muscles,...