Author: Grete Waitz – runner

On Running Addicted, racing isn’t metaphorical; it’s a way of living. Whether old or new, runners know how closely linked running is to existence itself. It means control, pace setting, stamina – above all else, it means the pure happiness of finishing. In this community where feet pound and hearts race there lies a rich…

Dear runners and supporters! Have you ever jogged through the lively streets of Los Angeles while your footfalls kept pace with the city’s pulse For every runner, LA is heaven, what with the mix of sprawling urbanity and Mother Nature’s wonders. However, there is another aspect to this town; one that reverberates with the magic…

As athletes, we are constantly searching for gear that can enhance our performance, making each step more fluid and every mile more pleasurable. Similarly to the excitement Kenyans derive from playing slots which rewards them with a massive win at times, discovering the ideal running gear can also provide its own victory. For many people,…

Have you ever watched runners breeze past your window and wondered, “Could that be me?” but then settled back into the couch? Let’s turn that wonder into reality! Embarking on your journey from couch to 5K isn’t just about changing your physical state; it’s about unlocking a treasure chest of benefits you didn’t know existed,…

Hello eco-warriors and pavement pounders. Think about your love for running and its combination with green values; perhaps, these values can be pursued even in your passion. In this way, it will be to run not only for your health but also for the benefit of the planet that you are investing in a better…

We have all asked ourselves why runners say they feel so happy and satisfied after a long, fulfilling run. However, the sense of bliss that is often referred to as “runner’s high” is a real biological process with scientifically supported facts; it is not just something that someone created for no reason. Interestingly enough, this…

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