While marathons are the talk of the town and a major goal for most runners and fans of running, for some, they’re simply not enough. These running super-athletes crave more, and want to push themselves to new limits. As such, ultramarathons – marathons that are significantly longer and more strenuous than a normal 26+ mile [...]
The Beretta firearm is one of the top brand names in the USA. Beretta has been a long time favorite with the Beretta shotguns, and Beretta pistols. During the past few years Beretta USA released a number of other Beretta firearms that have brought Beretta firearms to the next level. The Beretta storm series of [...]
HISTORYThe first recognised Cheltenham Festival took place at Prestbury Park in 1902. The precursor to the Gold Cup, a four-mile steeplechase, for amateur riders was run in 1904. The inaugural Cheltenham Gold Cup was run in 1924, won by Red Splash. The winning prize money was £700.The last twenty-five runnings have seen eight 9-year-olds, seven [...]
The 1911 pistol is one of the most popular handguns ever to hit the civilian market. During the turn of the 19th century the first 1911 firearm was developed for military testing, with the new stronger 45 ACP round, which was specified during initial testing of several competitors. To make a long story short, the [...]
Steyr firearms the cutting edge technology of the 17th century is still cutting edge today. With the coming of a new series in precision bolt action rifles and tactical rifles, Steyr Arms has managed to not only keep their reputation of high quality, but lead the path to innovations, with designs like the Steyr Aug. [...]
A good marathon training program is what will be the difference in you completing your first marathon successfully or not. It is important to try and get everything you can out of your marathon training program so that you are fully prepared for your first marathon. You want to be mentally prepared for your [...]
Completing a half marathon is a great way to build fitness and have fun at the same time. It also is a good stepping stone to completing a full marathon. But you need to have a correct half marathon training schedule in place. The type of training is different to that of a full marathon [...]
When you first decide to complete a marathon you need to find what marathon training schedules work best for you. You need to find something that is going to fit your needs and is going to be easy for you to implement. There are a lot of marathon training schedules out there so [...]
So you are going to run your first marathon and you would like some marathon training tips to help you out a bit. There are many things you need to do in preparation for a marathon and many things that you can do that will set you back in your marathon training. So it is [...]
A half marathon training program is something that you want to setup when you have made the decision to run a half marathon. It is a great way to get fit and it is good preparation for a full marathon. Having a half marathon training program is very important, some people don’t take the half [...]
Many people decide they want to run a marathon. It is a type of achievement that people look back on fondly. Running a marathon is often a new year’s resolution for many people or when they sit down and write out what they want to achieve in their life often running a marathon is on [...]
Ok so lets start from the top. Why do you need a half marathon training guide in the first place? Obviously you have decided to run a half marathon but is that all you are going to do? Is that your biggest goal or just a smaller goal leading up to a bigger goal? Either [...]
If you have made the decision to run a marathon it is vitally important that you have a marathon training schedule you can stick to. Running a marathon requires strict planning and discipline and the best way to achieve this is to have a correct marathon training schedule set up. So how do you [...]
Many people want to complete a marathon but some prefer to complete a half marathon first, some even want to do it as part of their marathon training. So what is the difference between training for a half marathon and a full marathon. Well training for a half marathon obviously means you don’t have [...]
For most people, Niagara Falls is known as a thunderous wonder of the world where millions of gallons of water cascade into the deep pool which sits on the border of Canada and the USA. The waterfall is one of the biggest natural attractions in the world, drawing approximately 20 million visitors every year, but [...]
The history of track and field traces back to the earliest of times. People have been walking, running or throwing things since the beginning of man. Competition as a natural means of manhood took root and individuals began to run against one another. The first race of record is noted to have taken place at [...]
If you’re looking to start jogging, the first step is to purchase new shoes. Where to start? Fortunately runners make the same mistakes again and again when they come in to buy running shoes; and you can learn from these mistakes! Mistake #1: Buying for looks. Sure running shoes can look really cool. All [...]
You love running. It’s one of your favorite past times. If you’re stressed out from a long day at work, you go for a run to relax. If you’re tired, a run will give you energy. Sometimes you run to clear my head or enjoy being outdoors. Other times you are feeling competitive. Whether you [...]
It’s no surprise so many running injuries are foot-related. They’re the first part of your body to absorb the shock of running. Flat feet don’t necessarily preclude you from running. But they can cause you some trouble if you’re not careful. People with flat feet are more prone to injury than other runners. Understanding [...]
Despite Chicago being considered the front-runner for the 2016 summer Olympics, the city of Tokyo in Japan is confident that they will secure the athletic spectacle. Their confidence and hopes are placed in making a bid for the ‘compact’ games; all the venues will be within a six mile radius. Athletes will be housed in [...]
In the beginning DPMS Arms was merely a dream of Randy Luth, owner and CEO of DPMS Arms. When Luth got his start as a small government contract consultant, he put himself in the heart of the industry. During this time Luth advised smaller machine shop to maximize their productivity. While unsatisfied with only consulting [...]
The Springfield Armory XD pistols are one of the most popular pistols on the market, the only pistol that left handed shooters don’t feel left in the cold with. The solid reliable design of the XD pistol makes it a must have for tactical shooters and competitive shooters alike. The polymer design make the XD [...]
In the beginning of Ruger Arms, it all started in the garage of William B. Ruger, while attempting to copy a captured Nambu pistol, acquired during Ruger’s time in the Pacific theater. During the development of the Ruger pistol, a few minor changes made these pistols the famous Ruger Mark handguns chambered in 22 long [...]
The aim is simple, but the execution will be a great challenge: starting January 2008, a team of seven international adventurers, and two drivers, will pilot a mammoth, 16.5m long, specially configured bus on a journey from Budapest, Hungary, right across Western Europe and North Africa to Bamako, Mali and back. Known as the Bus [...]
A runner must be in peak physical condition to participate in track and field events. Some running events that are held at various places throughout the United States will require a runner to run for many miles before achieving a victory for their efforts. Other track and field events might require a runner to run [...]