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 …
For runners, the Boston Marathon is the Super Bowl of their running career. And the first step to entering the big leagues? Searching Boston qualifying marathons and selecting the perfect race for you! From east coast to west coast, here are the top 15 flat & fast Boston qualifying marathons to seriously consider in your …
True story: I almost got hit by a car while doing a fartlek run one time. Why? Because I was laughing uncontrollably, and crossed the road carelessly. The driver stopped, but I kept laughing. Why was I laughing like a loon mid-run? Because I was doing a fartlek run, and farted on the fast speedup, …
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 …
Running without proper running form is like shooting a basketball underhand. Or playing hockey only skating backwards. And sure, you could play the sport like that…but you’d get injured. And not have fun. And look fairly silly. Running is the same thing. Every runner, from beginner to elite, should focus on proper running form. Running form …
Running motivation is elusive, like a mystical unicorn or Big Foot. Sometimes, anyway. Some days you’re ready to go! And other days…the couch looks like a better idea. Or you swear you’ll get up early this time…and then hit snooze for an hour instead. Has this ever happened to you? I know I’ve lost my …
Runners gotta run, and sometimes that means early morning or late night runs in the dark. But do you know how to run in the dark without putting your safety at risk? I know I didn’t. When I first started running seriously and following a training plan, I was forced to run through the winter. …
Nothing makes you feel more badass than running in the snow (when everyone else is sitting around a cozy fire sipping hot chocolate). You are a persistent, dedicated athlete, who works hard all year long at your craft…why let a little snow get in your way? But…it’s crucial to know the ins and outs of …
I split my pants at a New Years Eve party one year. Rrrriiiipppppp. Everyone saw. It was horridly embarrassing. And do you know why my pants split? Go ahead, take one good guess… Yup. Weight gain. I’d gained weight during the holiday season. So much weight, that my pants refused to stay sewn shut. They …
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 …