Fun and Fitness for the 40-Something

If you’re still shopping for gifts for the runners in your life, Road Runner Sports has cut prices on many items and is offering free shipping for a limited time—including guaranteed Christmas delivery for orders placed by 9:00 a.m. Pacific time Tuesday. With coupon code CX180214, you can save an additional 15 percent. Between the reduced price, free shipping and coupon code, I just saved about $40 on a pair of running shoes. And, as I’ve mentioned before, Road Runner has fantastic customer service and a generous return policy (even for run-in shoes).

Lately I’ve noticed a couple guys at the gym who regularly jump rope. I haven’t jumped rope since high school, but it makes a great (and cheap) workout. According to the American Council on Exercise, “not only is it a great cardiovascular alternative to your usual aerobic workout, jumping rope can increase body awareness and develop better hand and foot coordination.” Like most exercise, though, you want to do it right to avoid injury (and embarrassment!).

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