Maybe a pandemic hit. Maybe you got injured. Or maybe you simply needed a long running break after a big race. Whatever the reason, runners sometimes take extended breaks from running, and then want to get back into it again. But how? What’s the right approach to returning to running after taking time off? That’s …
Virtual races may be our savior in 2021. So virtual half marathons should be on your radar! Why? Because clearly COVID has cancelled many of our favorite half marathons. It’s been A YEAR. Runners are going stir crazy, wondering when their next race will be. You sign up, think it’ll happen…then get the deflating email …
Runner stretches can make running fun. Seriously…picture this scenario: You’re following a running plan and it’s going great. You feel strong and energetic. Then days two and three roll around and BAM, all of a sudden, in creep the aches and pains. The calves are tight, the knee starts creaking, the shin splints appear, and …
Whether you’re a beginner runner, prepping for your first 5K, or racing for a living, at some point, you’re going to look for ways to improve your running speed. Sure, speed doesn’t always equal success as a runner, but it surely helps. In this post, I’ll unravel five secrets to boosting your running speed. Interval …
Guest Post by Whitney Heins of The Mother Runners Most mother runners have pretty great instincts when it comes to stroller running with their kids. Pack lots of snacks. Pack toys, games, diapers, and wipes. Don’t go when they’re hungry. Be prepared they may fall asleep. Make sure their heads and necks are supported. Get …
Running injuries sideline runners daily, and iliotibial band syndrome (commonly known as IT band syndrome) is a big offender. The IT band is a connective tissue that runs down the outside of our thighs, and can cause run-stopping pain in runners when overused. So how can we prevent the pain? What should we do, as …
History has shown a huge flip-flop on the statics vs. dynamic stretching topic in recent years: I’ll call it, The Stretching Saga. The Stretching Saga comes down to this: whether to do static stretching or dynamic stretching before exercising. Oddly, it still divides many runners now. But it wasn’t always like that. Back in the …
Running is like cooking. Like making eggs. You can be an OK cook, and whip up mediocre, edible eggs. It’ll get the job done. You can eat them. But you won’t enjoy them. Now imagine you learn a little about the fine craft of cooking, and instead of mediocre eggs, you suddenly dish up the …
If someone told you: “Hey, there’s a way to get faster, fitter AND burn tons of calories, all in less time than a regular workout!” Would you believe them? Well, if they were talking about running interval workouts…they’d be 100% correct. Runners love intervals. Like a fat kid loves cake. So if you’re ready to …
Does the idea of maintaining intense race training all winter make you want to curl up in a ball under the covers and hibernate? I know the feeling. But there is a different approach to try – build your running base in the winter instead! While winter running isn’t as bad as you think, some …