For most of us, cold showers feel like an icy hell. At the end of the day, you don’t think about jumping into a cold shower unless you have been working in the fields and building a sweat for the last several hours. But cold showers might be good for you in over a dozen …
Take a moment to read these 12 important tips for long distance runners (to help you keep you sane and focused while training)! 1.) Pick the Right Goal Image credit: Runsra.org/gold-country-run/ Being realistic about your current fitness level and the time frame in which you want to hit a certain goal helps drive good running …
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 …
The term ‘runner’s stitch’ refers to that special kind of cramp that every runner seems to experience at some point; that debilitating pain that grabs at the side of your body under your ribs. It’s an extremely common complaint among runners but as yet there are no concrete answers backed up by scientific research to …
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If you have been running for awhile chances are you have encountered a period where you get stuck and plateau in your training. Nothing is more frustrating than believing you are putting in the work and not seeing results that you know you are capable of. In most cases, it is not your work ethic …
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Ask yourself: Do I take time to properly stretch before and after I run? If your answer is no, don’t worry. You are not alone. A lot of runners would answer no as well. From not having enough time to thinking it’s not that important, there are a number of reasons why stretching is somehow …
Today, I am going to discuss the pros and cons of running at different times of the day. For many beginners, and even seasoned runners, ‘what time of day should I run’ is a frequent question. When is the best time to run? In this article I hope to answer this question, or at the …
With all of the running apps available for smartphones to track your distance and pace you might ask yourself do you really need a separate running watch? While the power of free and minimal cost running apps such as RunKeeper, Daily Mile or Endomondo has grown over the past few years there are some distinct …
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As a runner you likely know that electrolytes are critical to your performance. But you may be wondering when should you consume them and in what quantity. With the pervasive marketing efforts of the sports drink industry many runners are consuming sports drinks when they are really unnecessary in thinking they should always be consumed …
Of all the things runners find most difficult, performing an easy run is at the top of the list for most runners. If you don’t think this is true for you, it is even more likely this is the case. That’s right, easy runs are anything but easy. On it’s face this does not make …
