When I first started running, I really didn’t know anything about the sport. I ran around my block a few times each day, and was pleased to notice that each time it felt a little easier. As my progress continued, I decided to challenge myself by signing up for a half marathon. My mileage increased, … Read More
If you’re like most runners, you’ve no doubt found yourself needing to take some time off from running. Whether it’s due to an injury, illness, pregnancy, or just low motivation – a long break from running is inevitable at some point. Being forced to take a hiatus from running is discouraging enough as it is, … Read More
It seems that spring is finally starting to make an appearance – yay! Spring often signals the time for many runners to begin increasing their mileage or signing up for races. The fresh weather and long lost sunshine provide some extra motivation after the dark days of winter. As many runners sign up for races … Read More
I hear so often that if you want to become a better runner, you need to increase your mileage. While this is true to some extent, there definitely is a point where those junk miles start to do more damage than good. Have you ever wondered how many miles you should run? Running has an … Read More
No matter what distance you run each week, whether you’re a beginner runner or pro athlete, tempo runs are an important workout to complete during training. With so many different tempo run variations, these workouts prove to be versatile and function well for any type of runner. Tempo runs are one of my favorite workouts … Read More
If you’ve been a runner for any length of time, you’ve probably heard of the importance of stretching after a run. Post run stretching will speed up recovery and help your body recover more fully. Even so, despite all the recommendations it can be hard to motivate yourself to stretch after already spending so much … Read More
