Blaine Moore

Discover Your Race Day Nutritional Needs Ahead of Time

When I was training for one of my early marathons (I think it was San Antonio in 2004), I had the bright idea to run from my Uncle Bill's house to my Uncle David's house. They were 17 miles apart if you take the back roads, and most of those roads were... Read >

Cut Sugar Water From Your Diet to Reduce Weight Gain

Many people wish to lose weight, although few are very successful at it. The people who lose weight initially and then manage to maintain their ideal weight long term are usually those that combine exercise with a healthy diet. However, just because... Read >

Can You Get Away With Buying Cheap Running Shoes?

Have you ever stood in front of a rack of running shoes, and wonder why it is that they cost so much? Or thumbed through a catalog trying to decide if the shoes were really worth the money? You aren't alone. While there are a lot of good toys and desti... Read >

Can a DNA Test Tell You Your Athletic Inclinations?

If there was a DNA test that determined what kind of sports you could excel at, would you take it? The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has developed a few and has been testing whether or not they can be used to help train their athletes. The AIS us... Read >

Avoid These Major Hazards Near Aid Stations at Your Next Race

Aid stations are very important to running a race comfortably, allowing you an opportunity to refuel and rehydrate. Unfortunately, there are a few hazards that you'll find near aid stations that can easily derail your race if you aren't careful. The fi... Read >

A Simple Circuit For Runners to Start Cross Training With Weights

Cross training is a very effective method for staying healthy and boosting your athletic performance. One of the best things that a runner can implement into their training schedule is regular weight lifting sessions. It is inadvisable to just jump rig... Read >

9 Ways to Effectively Monitor Your Weight Daily

Weighing yourself daily can be an effective way to track your health, as long as you don't become obsessed with the numbers. If you are trying to lose weight, then remember that permanent weight loss is a very gradual process that comes from healthy fo... Read >

5 Ways to Find Cheaper Running Shoes

The largest expense a runner faces is usually your running shoes. Here are 5 ways to reduce the costs of your running shoes that don't involve sacrificing the quality of the shoe. 1. Buy Older Shoes on Clearance. The first and easiest method is to bu... Read >

5 Ways to Compensate For Bad Weather When Working Out

What do you do when you have an outdoor workout scheduled for a day when the weather is less than ideal? Do you go outside and do your workout no matter what, do you adjust the workout to match conditions, or do you take the weather as a good excuse to sk... Read >

1 Simple Mistake That Will Ruin Your Race and Motivate Your Competition

Running is such a great sport because we have such an easy way to compare our progress against runners that are better than we are and can constantly find motivation to improve. On any given day and in any give race, there is always somebody that can beat... Read >

1 Simple Method to Improve Your Hill Racing Skills

Running is such a great sport because we have such an easy way to compare our progress against runners that are better than we are and can constantly find motivation to improve. On any given day and in any give race, there is always somebody that can beat... Read >

Winter Running Apparel For Your Hands

Running in the winter can be a challenge because you need need to stay warm, dry and visible. Your hands are often the first part of your body to feel the cold as your body cuts off blood flow to your extremities in order to make sure your core temperatur... Read >

Which Side Of The Road Should You Run On?

When you are walking or running along a public road you need to decide which side of the road that you are going to be on. The two major concerns that you need to worry about are which side of the road will be safer for you, and what are your legal obliga... Read >

What is the Camber of a Road and Why Does it Matter?

Have you ever experienced knee pain while running along the road? Knee pain can often be the precursor to an oncoming injury, and you should always pay attention and see your sports physician if you are at all worried about it. There are some less s... Read >

The 5 Most Common Running Injuries

At some point in your running career, you are going to get injured. It is inevitable. These are the top 5 running injuries that you will hopefully manage to avoid: Stress Fractures Tendonitis Plantar Fascitis Runner's Knee Shin Splints Stre... Read >