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
Recovery is an essential element of any activity, especially one as physically demanding as running. And while most of us include regular rest days in our training, many runners fail to incorporate another valuable aspect of training: recovery runs. What is a recovery run? A recovery run is essentially just what it sounds like – … Read More
Figuring out what to wear on your run is often a bit more difficult than we expect. Not only do we have to account for the temperature, but we have to take in account the various elements of the weather and season. Is it windy? Raining? Snowing? Humid? All of these factors influence the running … Read More
