The Huntsville Item, Huntsville, TX Running Shorts

Running: a good sport for the whole family

2011-06-21T19:35:36-05:00

A family that runs together, stays in better physical condition together.
Running is one of those sports that the whole family can participate in. Family members can support and encourage each other and all reap the benefits the sport has to offer.

Running hills is actually good for you

2010-02-16T23:56:19-06:00

Huntsville has plenty of hills. That can be good or bad, depending on your perspective. As runners, we complain about the hills and many of us try to avoid them when we are out on our training runs.

Plenty of Huntsville runners in Houston races

2010-01-18T23:13:00-06:00

Now is the time to start making running resolutions

2010-01-04T23:35:00-06:00

It’s January. We ate too much over the holidays and know that we need to lose that extra weight and improve our health. This should start with healthy eating and an exercise program. Above all else, quit smoking and using other tobacco products.

A few helpful tips for safer running during the winter

2009-12-14T23:03:00-06:00

With fewer daylight hours during the winter months, many of us have to change our running habits and schedule. If work and/or school forces you to run in the dark, here are some tips to make your runs safer:

Seven Hills Running Club elects new officers

2009-12-01T00:14:00-06:00

The Seven Hills Running Club of Huntsville elected new officers for 2009-2010 at a recent meeting.

Downhill Dash to precede Christmas Parade

2009-11-16T23:38:00-06:00

Some of you may remember the Charity Mile, a one-mile race down the Huntsville Christmas Parade route just before the start of the parade.

Give your body enough fuel for the long run ahead

2009-11-02T23:35:00-06:00

Now that cooler weather is here, many of us are doing longer training runs and longer races. As we increase our distance, it is important that we fuel our bodies accordingly.

Several runners on hand for Huntsville Half Marathon

2009-10-19T23:57:00-05:00

Nearly 500 runners and walkers from 60 different cities and several states were in Huntsville for the 31st Hillcrest Huntsville Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk on Saturday.

Deadline quickly approaching for Hillcrest Huntsville Half Marathon

2009-10-05T23:47:00-05:00

The early entry deadline for the Hillcrest Huntsville Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk is Saturday. The entry fees go up after that.