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How to Overcome Common Causes of Running Pain

There’s no feeling that quite compares to the moment you find your running groove. Progress begins to increase as you find yourself running more mileage or faster than ever before. Unfortunately, this progress is often derailed as we find ourselves experiencing aches and pains just as we begin to see improvements. We complete our longest … Read More

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10 Great Healthy Snacks for Runners

Running for SweetsJune 11, 2018June 11, 2018

There’s no argument that running has some amazing health benefits. Strengthening the cardiovascular system, increasing muscle strength and burning calories just to name a few. Many people begin running on a journey to lose weight or regain control of their health. But at the same time, all the extra exercise means that hunger will increase … Read More

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Foot Pain after Running: Causes, Prevention and Treatment

Running for SweetsJune 4, 2018June 4, 2018

If you’ve been running for any length of time, even just a few weeks, you’ve probably noticed that running leads to quite a few aches and pains. Whether it’s just the soreness you feel after a hard run, or that dull ache in you knee that never seems to go away, we become way more … Read More

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How to Stay Fit During the Running Off Season

Running for SweetsJune 2, 2018June 4, 2018

As much as I love running, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as the first few days after a race when you are able to take some guilt free rest days. Earning those sedentary days makes them all the more satisfying. After weeks and months of training, lounging on the couch when you would normally be … Read More

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4 Signs of Running Burnout (And How to Recover)

Running for SweetsMay 19, 2018May 31, 2018

Ever have those days where running just doesn’t feel fun anymore? I know I do. My running motivation varies throughout the year, as I often find it dipping during the winter or times when I have no upcoming race goal. But if it feels like you’ve been in a running rut for weeks, even months … Read More

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8 Crucial Foam Rolling Exercises for Runners

Running for SweetsMay 16, 2018May 31, 2018

While most of us become runners simply because we enjoy the act of running, at some point we realize that running itself isn’t enough to keep us healthy. The title “runner” actually encompasses quite a bit of tender loving care to maintain. In order to keep running, we must spend time each week focusing on … Read More