Deaths Expose Chaos of Central Park’s Loop

The bicyclists come in rolling waves: speedy exercisers, slow meanderers or 13-deep packs of foreign-tongued tourists, heads craned in search of the Dakota or the towering San Remo.



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Runner or Jogger?

A runner can answer the questions about running such as “Is it normal for my toenail to be black?” or “What the hell is a fartlek?"

 

Run On

I often hear someone say I’m not a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner. ~ Bart Yasso

Summer Fact

Wear the Right Fabrics

 

In the heat of summer, wearing the wrong type of clothing can add to your misery. Trust me. Even with the correct fabric, you can still have a tough time. So wear the least amount of clothing you’re comfortable with, and try to keep it somewhat loose-fitting. I try for loose light colors. Avoid cotton at all costs and any other absorbent materials, as they will just hold in moisture, fail to keep you cool, and cause painful chafing. See bloody nipples entry for how even with correct material it can be difficult. I can't imagine cotton.

 

Stick with light, moisture-wicking tech fabrics from head to toe, which pull moisture away from your body and dry quickly. Don’t forget to look for your summer socks (double lined socks) in these materials as well, to prevent blisters.

 

Runners Live Longer

In the latest analysis of data from an ongoing study of residents of Copenhagen, Denmark, researchers found that those who reported running one to two-and-a-half hours per week had an increased life expectancy of 6.2 years for men and 5.6 years for women, compared to sedentary residents.

 

Jogger or Runner?

The dictionary defines a jog as a “steady, gentle pace,” while a run is “a brisk speed faster than a walk

Runner or Jogger?

George Sheehan famously said the difference between a jogger and a runner is an entry blank.

Runner or Jogger?

I read there's a clear line between the runner and the jogger: a 40 minute 10K: If you’re faster than that time, you’re a runner; if slower, well…you’re not.