How to Avoid Nausea When Running

Experiencing nausea while running can be due to a variety of factors. Dehydration, malnutrition, heat exhaustion and overexertion are common causes. Taking some simple precautionary steps before and while running can help you avoid nausea in many cases.

Solomon Branch
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How to Keep Running When You're Tired

New and experienced runners often face fatigue during training runs and races. exhaustion makes every stride seem like it takes extra effort to propel your body forward. You may be tired for a variety of reasons, including the physical exertion of running, hydration issues, improper fueling and mental roadblocks.

Shelley Frost
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What Is Better: Jogging, Running, or Bicycling?

There’s no clear answer for if jogging, running or cycling is better since the needs for individuals will be different. Jogging, running and cycling all have their benefits and disadvantages, as well as injury risks.

Melissa McNamara
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Running in Cold Weather & Breathing Masks

Winter weather conditions need not hinder you from getting in a quality run. You need the right clothing as well as some common sense to tackle the elements. If you have a lung condition like asthma, or if the air is particularly cold and dry, your doctor may recommend running with a face mask.

Christy Callahan
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How to Increase Running Speed for Kids

Most children enjoy running, and they get even more excited about running when they can run fast. Speed is a valuable aspect of being successful in any sport. Good running technique significantly affects how fast a child can run but does not always come naturally to a child.

Julie Brock
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Is Running Bad for a Hernia?

Running is a sport that gives you the freedom to reach your fitness goals at your own pace. One thing that will put a halt to your running goals is experiencing a hernia. A hernia is a type of injury that occurs in the abdominal cavity. It is generally caused from exertion as well as other medical factors.

Julie Boehlke
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How Does Jogging in Place Compare to Jogging?

If you lack a treadmill and the weather is lousy, jogging in place might be your only option if you want to run that day. While jogging in place burns calories and increases your heart rate, you miss out on some of the benefits gained by jogging outside or on a treadmill.

Roger Cahill
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Negative Effects of Running on the Body

Running burns calories, strengthens your heart, challenges the muscles of your lower body and, for some, acts as moving meditation. Too much running or running with improper form or foot wear can make what is a natural, healthy exercise into a negative for your body.

Andrea Cespedes
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About Running Track Surfaces

Indoor and outdoor tracks offer man-made surfaces that can sustain a lot of usage, function in all weather conditions and help improve athletic performance. Cost, location, resources, frequency of use and maintenance are all considerations that go into the construction of a track surface. No ideal surface exists.

Andrea Cespedes
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Best Knee Braces for Running

At some point, most runners will experience some form of knee pain or injury. Braces may aid in pain reduction and provide structural support following injury. It is important to determine which brace is appropriate based on the injury sustained.

Melanie Hof
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Problems From Flat Feet

A flat foot, also referred to as flatfoot or flatfeet, occurs when the arch of the foot does not arch. The arch may not develop in childhood, and some conditions can cause the arch to fall as well. Many individuals with flat feet experience no associated problems or complications.

Abigail Adams
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The Best Running Shoes for Underpronation

Running shoes sport high-tech cushioning, ranging from grids to gels. This benefits underpronators, or supinators, whose feet roll outward when striking the ground. These runners usually have higher arches and require proper cushioning or their bodies become injury-prone shock absorbers.

Jennifer Wilford
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