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 …
Runners are quick thinkers who are resilient and crave challenge more than the average person. As a runner you might find that you are a little obsessive, can be overly competitive, absorb all of the information you can get your hands on and at times can be irrational. This is ok! The one downside …
Fitness tests are indispensable for any serious runner. If done correctly, they could give you a very accurate indication of your cardiovascular endurance, namely a measure of your ability for continuous exercising for extended periods of time without exhaustion. The good news is: you can easily find plenty of run tests available out there,designed for …
IT’S a nightmare for every runner! You enter a race, train hard, eat well and then a few days before the big day you start sniffing. Then you start coughing and your glands start swelling. The curse of the cold has struck at the worst possible time. In total frustration, you question why you couldn’t …
There can be all sorts of reasons why a runner might have a break away from running: recovering from an injury, illness, burnout, vacation, or just life. Just how much is your fitness impacted if you have some time away from running? It is a common question. Some runners even give up altogether on their …
Many runners are either unaware or unsure of the difference between them. Understanding these two exercise states is essential to improving as a runner. If you have set your sights on a PR at an upcoming race you need to understand these concepts. They are are the core reasons why you can sustain a given …
Aerobic vs. Anaerobic running. Do you know the difference? Read More »
