Let me tell you a secret: winter running isn’t as bad as you think. You just need the right cold weather running gear. For YEARS, I avoided winter running out of pure fear. I’ll freeze like an icicle! I’ll turn into a snowman! Then, a runner friend advised me to buy good cold weather running …
Want to join 7.6 million U.S. 5K runners and use a 5K training plan to run 3.1 miles? You got it! And yes, you can do it! This is the ultimate, comprehensive guide to 5K training that will get you across the finish line (with a smile, hopefully)!
Do you run 3+ miles at a time? Are you training for a race? Do you sometimes lose your sanity trying to keep track of all your runs, fuel, hydration, routes and more? Then take a moment to read these 12 important tips for long distance runners (to help you keep you sane and focused …
Planning to train for a fall half marathon? You’ll need an amazing fall half marathon training plan then! Why do runners love fall half marathons? The temperatures are cooling off. The foliage and views during the race are spectacular. And so much more…read on!
Need a gift for the awesome runner in your life? Whether it’s Christmas, a birthday, or “just because”, thoughtful running gifts make THE PERFECT gifts for runners! You’re in luck – we scoured the internets and polled our running buddies to find the absolute best gifts for runners for 2020! From running gear to safety …
Ever see people running in the rain, and wonder: how the heck do they do that?! Like the 2018 Boston Marathon, where runners endured hours of relentless rain. Well, for years, I watched soggy runners happily run past my house on rainy days. We’re talking pouring rain. Buckets of rain. They made it look so …
Runners dream of participating in scenic half marathons – imagine running by the most beautiful scenery in the U.S. on the way to achieving a goal! Why do runners love scenic half marathons? Great question. We love them because they make the miles go by faster (after all, 13.1 miles is a long way!). Plus, …
When I first started running long distances, I had no clue about running workouts. A fartlek? Whatttt is that? I’m out. In fact, I ignored all running workouts while training for my first 10 Miler. Guess where that landed me? With an injury mid-race. It was so sad. And it could have SO easily been …
Summer brings sunshine and happiness. But it also brings heat (and often humidity)…and runners need to wear the right hot weather running gear in order to stay safe and comfortable.
Want to know a secret? It’s a coveted secret amongst busy runners. So shhhh, don’t let the word out. Kidding, tell everyone, even your annoying next door neighbor. The secret to fitting running into your busy schedule is – BECOME A MORNING RUNNER. I know, I know. Yuck, right? You can do it, just like …