http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Jenny+Jenkins Wellness, Fitness and Diet Jenny Jenkins Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=328528&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Are you thinking about running a 10K race? Would you like your 10K results to be the best from the beginning? If so, it is important for you to learn how to run properly for this type of race. Many people start out jogging and find that they want to run a major race. Some go into it just because the... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Jenny Jenkins Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=328531&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Many people enjoy doing a 10K run because it is competitive and it is a way that everyone can be on the same level of challenge. For beginners there is the thrill of just being in the race because it challenges your body and allows you to see how much you can do. There are a variety of ways that you... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Jenny Jenkins Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=328028&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet A 10k run means running for 6.2 miles. It may not seem all that far in comparison to other longer distance that people run, either for enjoyment or for competition, but it is still a major distance and requires careful preparation and training. The 10k race is popular because (a) training for it can... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Jenny Jenkins Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=328031&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Most joggers do not think of themselves as runners. They are jogging to get fit and this may be an age old habit. Others dream of one day running in 5K or 10K races. What you need to know if you are one of these is that you will be move into some sort of training if you decide to try a race. When yo... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Jenny Jenkins Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=326659&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Since you are not a professional runner you have doubtless been told over and over again that you should run against yourself and do the best you can without worrying about how other runners are doing. That’s fair enough because as an amateur runner your main interest is normally in keeping fit and... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Jenny Jenkins Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=326660&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet There come a time in the life of every 5k runner (or even jogger!) when he thinks about going on to the next level of running. That level is the 10k and then the half marathon. The ultimate goal is to run a full marathon. You may be able to run the marathon, but don’t make the mistake of thinking it... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Jenny Jenkins Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=326910&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet The windy city is full of runner, from the occasional jogger to regular 5k, 10k, half marathon and full marathon runners, all with varying degrees of running skills. Obviously, this means that the city hosts a large number of races and among the varying distances, the 5k race is among the most popul... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Jenny Jenkins Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=326911&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet A lot of people wake up in one fine morning and decide they want to run. The know a sprint won’t give them the exercise they want. 10k and above are frightening distances to cover and most folks don’t have the courage to attempt it from the get go. But 5k (or 3 miles if that sounds more reasonable)... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Jenny Jenkins Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=326912&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet The great thing about running 5k is that nearly anyone with a reasonable degree of physical fitness and no major handicaps will be able to run the distance. It is a great workout and once the body is ready for it, is enjoyable and a great way to forget all your troubles for a while. The 5k may not b... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Jenny Jenkins Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=328030&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Running a 10k Race Will Help You Become a Better Runner When you first start running you do it for fun. Maybe you started as a jogger and after awhile you wanted to take your running to a different space. One of the best ways to do this is to run a 5K or 10K race. Many people start by running a 5K o...