Personal Training -- Is it for you?

vitessepress@gmail.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

My wife Mary joined a fitness club earlier this year. A random exerciser, she wanted to be more intentional about working out. One of the decisions she made was to buy a series of sessions with a personal trainer. It worked well -- she not only got professional help in learning how to use some of the equipment and how to do exercises correctly, she also got a personalized workout routines for home and at the facility. It was a good lesson for me on the benefits of pers [...]

My Last Marathon

vitessepress@gmail.com — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0100

As thousands of nervous runners mill around at Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, for the start of the New York City Marathon this morning, my thoughts go back to the day, twenty-four years ago, when I too awaited the start. I still recall the day my lottery result came in the mail. It was the last marathon I ran and perhaps the most memorable.

Vnarrows bridge with runners

Let's Write About Running

vitessepress@gmail.com — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0100

"It's been 27 years since an American man or woman has won the New York City marathon, and the streak is unlikely to be broken this Sunday. (Read the NYT article by Cameron Stracher.) Indeed, since Alberto Salazar’s victories in 1981 and 1982, only one American-born man, Ryan Hall, has managed to run faster than Salazar’s 1981 finish of 2:08:13 [...]

Ultrarunning Addiction - satire

vitessepress@gmail.com — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0100

An ultramarathon (also called ultra distance) is any sporting event involving running longer than the traditional marathon length of 42.195 kilometres (26.2188 mi). To many runners who have struggled to run a marathon, it seems like a crazy idea. Here, from the Virginia Happy Trails Running Club, is a satirical look at ultrarunning. Enjoy.

B [...]

5 Turkey Trots To Try

vitessepress@gmail.com — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Getting Ready for Winter Cycling

vitessepress@gmail.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Our neighbor parks her bike in our shed and every school morning, drives down the hill to get the kids to the school bus, parks her car and walks up to get her bike, and then [...]

There's a new shoe in town

vitessepress@gmail.com — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Often I have proselytized about treating yourself to running shoes and also suggested ways to donate your old ones to charity. However, after months of running on tired old Asics in the woods, I realized that I had not been practicing what I preached -- and so I went online and ordered a new pair which came yesterday.

(I believe in [...]

Chi Running -- Why Not?

vitessepress@gmail.com — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0100

"To begin running, you don't need buns of steel. You don't need iron muscles. You don't even need a masochistic mindset." So starts a WebMD blog post by Jeanie Lerche Davis.

"It may surprise you, but even the most sports-challenged of us can become runners, and do it without sustaining injuries.

image of Danny Dreyer

Finding time for fitness - priority & planning

vitessepress@gmail.com — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0100

I'm looking out the window at a crisp day with pretty foliage on the hills but our woods trails are pretty muddy. Yet, snow showers are in the forecast for tomorrow, and the week ahead looks a little raw and damp so it will be a good day to get out and run with the Vizsla. Another pair of muddy Ascics is no big deal.

But, while procrastinating by the wood fire a bit, I'll lay out some exercise ideas on what works for me - to get me out of bed, or away from the desk. I' [...]

Autumn is great for cycling

vitessepress@gmail.com — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0100

The weather is changing. The days are shorter and it’s cooler; often wet. Does that mean we have to give up on cycling? Not at all! There is no bad weather; there is only bad clothing! With a little planning, knowledge and organizing, you can continue to cy [...]

Canoe Racing now available as pdf download

vitessepress@gmail.com — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Canoe Racing has been a staple of nearly every canoe racer for the last 12 years. It is now revised with updated photos and advice. You can now buy it as a pdf download for $9.95.

This book is packed with advice on technique, equipment, and racing tactics, Canoe Racing is the "bible" of m [...]

Fit & Pregnant now available as eBook

vitessepress@gmail.com — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Fit & Pregnant, our most popular title over the years, is now available as an ebook for $9.95.

One of the key balancing acts pregnant women face is how to stay active and fit, before and after the baby. Fit & Pregnant -- The Pregnant Woman's Guide To Exercise, has helped thousands of women do just that. This book will help you understand the tremendous changes your body is experiencing and how you can continue to safely exercise before, during, and after your [...]

A Sunday Afternoon Hike

vitessepress@gmail.com — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

The Vizsla needs a run -- she’s been waiting patiently all day and the rain has let up to a fine mist. I’ll grab my poles and take a hike (nordic walk) up in the woods.

We start out on the loops on our land, which we walk several times a day, and she’s off on her “check the new smells” romp. I’m caught up in thinking about some publishing issues I’ve just struggled with -- missing fonts in older documents because they were done on older computers. I� [...]

Nordic Walking - Tools & Technique

vitessepress@gmail.com — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Any sport becomes more fun when you have good gear and good equipment. A new pair of running shoes or a lightweight bike adds a little speed and a lot of enjoyment to your workout. The same goes for nordic walking.

In my first post on nordic walking, I allowed how you probably have gear in the attic that will help you get started -- especially if funds are tight. However, for a modest investment, you can add zip and energy to your walks. A book or video might als [...]

Walkway Over The Hudson - opens Oct 3rd

vitessepress@gmail.com — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

On October 3, 2009, the spectacular Walkway Over The Hudson will open. Through the work of many over the last decade, the former Poughkeepsie Highland Railroad Bridge has been converted to a delightful venue for walkers, cyclist, and bladers. It’s opening just in time for the celebration of the 400th anniversary of t [...]

Nordic Walking -- Have You Tried It?

vitessepress@gmail.com — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Unable to run after appendicitis surgery, I’ve been doing a lot of walking with the Vizsla in the woods. The recent chilly mornings have gotten me thinking about cross-country skiing -- and all the dryland training I’ve done over the years -- and so I got down some old poles from the garage and joined the ranks of nordic walkers. I love it.

For decades, skiers have used ski poles in the summer/fall to stride up hills, run trails, and to roller ski and skate [...]

Women - Run Strong At Any Age

vitessepress@gmail.com — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Here's a decade-by-decade guide to help you run for life from active.com

"Next time you line up at th [...]

Vitesse Books on the Kindle

vitessepress@gmail.com — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Have you got - or are you getting - a Kindle? We have some of our titles available as eBooks through Amazon.com. There's a money-back guarantee so take a look. We'll be putting some of our vintage cycling titles up soon.

Save 30% off suggested retail price.

Fit & Pregnant [...]
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Triathlons For Kids

vitessepress@gmail.com — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:00:00 +0100

An article in the New York Times describes a big California kids triathlon and notes that the sport is becoming more and more popular. It turns out that thousands of kids around the world participate in triathlons each year with youth participation representing one the fastest growing areas of the sport.

Age categories are generally b [...]

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