Whether you're a novice or a professional jogger, the Internet provides a wealth of information on the topic. You'll find everything from the latest news about barefoot running trends to reviews of apparel and shoes, along with a vibrant community of joggers of all ages, races and experience levels. Subscribe to a website or magazine, or sign up to become a member of one of the many online jogging communities.
Beginners
If you're just getting into jogging, you'll find a multitude of resources and training plans for beginners online. The couch-to-5K running plan at the Cool Running website is a slow and steady method for beginner joggers. This plan outlines a methodical, nine-week program in which you advance from a combination of jogging and walking to running 3 miles. Similarly, the website NetDoctor outlines a 10-week plan for beginners plus advice on stretching before and after a run and other tips.
Calculators
Both beginner and professional joggers can benefit from the wide range of jogging calculators available online. These calculators provide information from the number of calories burned during a jog to extrapolations of how long it will take to complete a race based on your current pace. Input your weight and the time spent jogging into the calculator provided by Diet and Fitness Today to find the number of calories burned, or input your distance jogged and time it took you into a pace calculator to determine your speed.
Route Mapping
Some websites such as MapMyRun.com and WalkJogRun allow you to plot your jogging route online. MapMyRun.com lets you to map your routes, share data about your workouts with your friends and a community of runners, and keep track of your exercise routine. WalkJogRun offers a database of routes complete with elevation changes. Both sites let you view other users' routes and add your own.
General Information
Other websites fulfill a wide range of functions, from reviews of running apparel such as trail shoes to interviews with stars of the running world. "Running Times" magazine is a useful resource for runners of all skill levels, providing the above along with numerous articles about health-related issues such as stress fractures, weight loss and the impact of running on a woman's menstrual cycle. This magazine is available both in print and on the web
Similar to "Running Times" magazine, Run the Planet is a website that offers tips and advice on everything from running shoes to common injuries suffered by runners.
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