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The Best Exercises to Find and Fix Muscle Imbalances

Muscle imbalances are a common reason for pain, improper form or a plateau in progress – and yet they are so often overlooked. Continuing to train with a muscular imbalance in the legs can cause the symptoms to worsen, eventually leading to injury. Luckily, finding and fixing muscle imbalances is a relatively easy process. What … Read More

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30 Minute Leg Workout for Runners | Essential Leg Strengthening Exercises

Runnin' for SweetsSeptember 5, 2020September 14, 202019 Comments

As runners, we continuously hear about all of the things we should incorporate during training to become a better runner. Speed workouts, repeats, long runs… and the list goes on. However, one of the most beneficial things runners can do is strength train. More specifically, strengthen the legs. Do leg workouts help with running? Including … Read More

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What Are Running Strides and How to Do Them

Runnin' for SweetsAugust 19, 2020August 31, 2020Leave a comment

Running strides can be a confusing topic in the running vocabulary. The singular term “stride” is usually used to refer to the length of your step in relation to your running form. However, when used int he plural form, “strides” are also used to reference a type of running speed workout. What are strides? When … Read More

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The Best Virtual Running Challenges of 2020

Runnin' for SweetsAugust 12, 2020August 17, 2020Leave a comment

Most runners began 2020 as usual: signing up for fall races and setting big running goals for the year. Little did we know that running events would change drastically as the year progressed. Suddenly, our goal races have all become virtual running challenges. What is a virtual challenge? With many in-person events being cancelled for … Read More

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At Home Upper Body Workout for Runners

Runnin' for SweetsAugust 1, 2020August 1, 2020Leave a comment

While the focus of our training centers around weekly mileage, runners usually incorporate various forms of strength training in their routines. While lower body workouts and core exercises make sense, many find themselves asking: should runners do upper body workouts? Upper body workouts are beneficial for runners. All runners, whether you’re just getting started or … Read More

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30 Day At Home Morning Workout Challenge

Runnin' for SweetsJuly 15, 2020July 20, 20202 Comments

They say getting out of bed is the hardest part – but if you’ve ever mustered up the willpower to drag yourself out of bed for an early morning workout, you know that each decision you face in those first few moments can be a challenge. If you haven’t taken the time to plan your … Read More