Constant training is necessary to be a successful runner and that's why have to run whether it's hot or cold, whether you’re up or down, whether you're alone or with friends, whether you’re preparing for a race or you've already achieved your goals. However, many runners hold ancient beliefs to stop running in the winter and waste an excellent quality...

Nuts (almonds, walnuts, chestnuts, etc) can contribute substantially to a runners’ diet due to their nutritional benefits. Even though most runners avoid eating nuts due to their high caloric value and fat input, that is one of the main benefits for those who train a lot. NUTS BENEFITS FOR RUNNERS As we noted before, nuts contain high values of total fat that go from 45% in cashew...

In order to run a marathon, it is necessary to make sure that you have enough energy to finish the 26.2 miles. An efficient running technique will allow you to save energy during all the race, and you need a lot of practice and training to attain that. Even though every runner has movements that difference them from other runners, following...

One of the fears most of the marathoners have, is hitting the wall, the moment in which the fatigue and energy exhaustion force the runner to stop. To a marathoner, the wall is usually presented after the 20-mile mark, so finishing a marathon without hitting the wall can be a real tough challenge. The wall is so dangerous that even the professional runners...

Running 13.1 miles (21 kilometers), will inevitably take you more time and energy that a 5k, 8k or 10k races and that's why training to a half marathon requires major perseverance and consistence compared to shorter races. In order to enjoy this kind of long but fast races, it is necessary to do workouts  specifically created to prepare your body and mind to...