Image by kharied via Flickr Running outside is an exhilarating rush that’s hard to duplicate on the rotating floor of a treadmill. So, don’t be surprised if you find yourself craving the feeling of wind whooshing through your hair as you coast down a hill in the sun. Before you head outside for your next run, don’t forget to be safety conscious. Wear bright clothing. It’s a good idea to wear bright colors so that drivers are more likely to see you. If you’re running at dawn, dusk, or night time, wear reflective tape. Run Against Traffic. If you run facing the … [Read more...]
What Makes Extreme Sports Extreme?
Image by Getty Images via @daylife Many, many years ago the sports that are common today would have been considered extreme. The idea of going down a hill with two pieces of wood strapped to your feet in the dead of winter probably seemed pretty crazy but today that is simply known as skiing. So as many sports become mainstream what qualifies as an extreme sport as extreme? To earn the title Extreme Sport a new sport either has to be invented that is dangerous or a traditional sport has to push the bounds of the traditional. Many new sports that are created seem extreme. However, to … [Read more...]