The annual Camp Pendleton Mud Run is one of the most well known events in southern California running culture. This diverse obstacle course is not only a run and endurance test, but the messy nature of mud, and the rugged terrain of Camp Pendleton make it one of the most challenging events to participate in, often times prompting serious athletes to train throughout the year.

There are three different types of people who buy sports shoes. There are the professional sports people who know exactly what they need, are aware of the pitfalls of obtaining the wrong sports shoes and will pay extortionate amounts for the right ones without batting an eyelid.

There are also those who buy sports shoes that will see no more exercise than hanging out and looking good at the pub.

We find ourselves in the midst of Olympic Games fever once again. Our top athletes are competing at the highest level and strive for top honours in their chosen fields. Most of the older will remember the rubber-soled plimsolls that were traditionally worn in PE lessons throughout most schools in Europe. These were available in any colour you liked as long as it was black or white.

Did you know that joggers are almost twice as likely to become victims of attacks as the population at large? And that doesn't refer only to attacks by other humans; joggers are also at a higher risk of attacks by animals depending on where they live, most commonly: dogs, cougars, and bears.

Unfortunately, the majority of joggers who have survived attacks report that they were not carrying any type of self-defense product on their person at the time of the attack.

You want to know how to run fast. Well I am going to tell you exactly how to run fast and how you can go even faster with proper training. Running is a great way to exercise and stay fit, but if you want to good at sports you need to be a fast runner. The stronger and more powerful you are the faster you will run. Now I will go through some helpful tips and ideas to get you moving even faster than you are today.