After months of building mileage and intensity during half marathon training, the thought of reducing mileage and tapering before race day might feel a little unsettling. However, taper is a crucial element of any half marathon training plan. Do you need to taper for a half marathon? Running a half marathon might be a bucket … Read More
Hot weather sounds really appealing when you’re struggling to stay warm in the middle of winter. But for runners, the arrival of summer means more than just enjoying the heat by the pool. Running in hot weather involves quite a bit of effort and struggle. Is running in hot weather safe? It doesn’t take long … Read More
We’ve all been there before. We feel motivated and energized before heading out for a run, only to get started and discover that …we’re bored. How do you make running less boring? This is not an uncommon thought for runners. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned runner, we’ve all found ourselves wishing that we could … Read More
When we first start running, it usually seems pretty straightforward. Buy a pair of running shoes, lace up, and head out to log some miles. However, after some consistent runs, we start to hear about all of the “extras” we should be doing. Cross training, strength training, yoga, stretching – and now hip mobility exercises … Read More
Long distance running sounds intimidating when you’re first beginning. When a mile or two feels like a struggle, it’s hard to imagine that running double digit mileage could ever feel normal. However, running long distances can actually come naturally with the right training. How to run long distances? Ah, the golden question. Most runners find … Read More
Most new runners anticipate some muscle soreness after running for the first time. It seems natural that our legs might ache after a run when we are not used to this type of physical activity. However, we often fail to realize that this muscle soreness will continue to return even after your body adjusts to … Read More
