Pain in the front of lower leg is referred to as a shin splint. The population this is most common in is runners. Increasing running mileage too quickly, suddenly changing the running surface, and beginners who run too far, too soon, are often...

As the Independence Day holiday week arrives, with summer fairly sprinting by, Wisconsin and area runners parade to myriad exciting fitness events. Popular running picks from Monday, June 27, through Monday, July 4, include triathlons, trail runs,...

Mud and obstacle racers who have tested their ability and nerves in the area Rugged Maniac 5K in recent years will have to travel a little farther to revisit the event in 2016. This challenging race, which drew athletes to Wilmot Mountain ski...

The summer brings lots of races for runners to choose from on the weekends with a race just about every week. But there are also ample opportunities for all to participate in the camaraderie of participating in a race during the week at one of the...

The Pikes Peak Road Runners Club (PPRR) kicked off the 2016 Triple Crown of Running on Sunday, June 12, 2016 with the Garden of the Gods 10 Mile and 10K runs. Runners enjoyed a beautiful summer morning in Manitou Springs and Garden of the Gods...

The official start of summer is right around the corner and with it will surely bring some hot, humid days in July and August. Some people prefer running in the warmer weather and you can certainly see many more people out on the popular running...

June is up and running at full speed, as athletes line up for races and runs across Wisconsin and surrounding areas. Popular running events on-deck from Monday, June 13, through Sunday, June 19, include charity races, fun runs, health awareness...

The candidates are ready, on their mark (most of the time) and all set to go in the “Race to the White House”.So who will win? Rather than be encumbered with these meaningless debates, tirades of attack ads and numerous surrogates on...

Summer is right around the corner but for anyone contemplating a fall half marathon now is the time to start to get ready. This fall will bring many local half marathons; some are long standing events and some brand new ones to the race calendar....

The spring racing season is in full swing with plenty of local road races coming up through the spring. summer and fall. For those who may not run many races or maybe this will be your first race here are some informal “rules” which...

The first full week of June offers a lengthy lineup of exciting running events in and around Wisconsin. Top picks for area runners from Monday, June 6, through Sunday, June 12, include charity races, fun runs, group training runs, half and full...

The health of your bones may be influenced in various ways by different types of exercise. The Economic Times reported on May 31, 2016, running is better than cycling for people with weaker bones. A new study has found that exercise which places...

Memorial Day is for remembering the more the one million brave men and women who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. It is solemn day especially for those who have lost someone close to them.One of those lost was Army Sgt. John...