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iPhone Apps for Running / Jogging

There are a multitude of iPhone apps for runners and running fans. Tracking and mapping out runs has become easier with the multitude of applications available for runners.

Dealing with Athletes Foot

Dealing with Athletes Foot

Athlete's foot can be a very irritating - not to mention painful - condition. It's something that is generally picked up in warm and moist conditions that are generally present in pool areas, bathrooms and yes - locker rooms. However, athlete's foot can also be picked up via growth of the fungus in sweaty footwear including thermal socks, sneakers and insulated boots.

The Right Sources of Nutrition for Athletes

Nutrition for athletes may have a slightly different diet compared to the diet required by an ordinary non-athletic person. Athletes need an extra source of energy because of the kind of activities that they need to do. They need to condition themselves to be able to reach the full level of their winning performance. This is why equipping themselves with proper nutrients is very important.

Brooks Running Pure Project

Brooks Running Pure Project

I was just alerted yesterday to a new post on the Brooks Running blog where they announced their plans to jump into the minimalist shoe market with a collection called the PureProject (thanks @ZakBranigan!). The Brooks post is an interesting one, and I actually find their approach to be positive in a number of ways.