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 …
The holidays are right around the corner, are you prepared? Gift giving doesn’t have to be daunting. Especially when we’ve curated the top fitness gifts for women for UNDER $25 for you in one handy place! You can’t go wrong with one of these unique (yet inexpensive) gifts for fitness fanatics, believe me. So get …
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 …
Is it possible to use “best” and “abs workout routine” in the same sentence? Why yes, it is, and I just did it. BOOM. If you try this abs workout routine, you’ll know why though. But, what makes a good workout? Why is one abs workout routine better than another? The answer: keep reading, and …
Have you ever done an intense workout, and then forgot to do stretching exercises afterwards? Runners and fitness buffs know the feeling, am I right? Ufffff. If you exercise regularly, you know it’s not a good feeling…your muscles get stiff and sometimes sore too, and it’s not good. Highly unrecommended. While some workouts require more …
The night before my wedding, my best friend was stuck in the airport. Her flight had been delayed. So what did she do? The crab walk. And donkey kicks. Probably a plank or two. Yup, that’s right – she did bodyweight exercises at the airport. To burn off the stress. And to tone up, I …