As much as I love running, there inevitably comes a time each year where I am ready to take a break or scale back on mileage. Sometimes it’s immediately following a race, prior to beginning a training plan, dealing with an injury, or just plain feeling burnt out. Each year I incorporate a few weeks … Read More
It’s so easy to get stuck in a workout rut, always completing the same workouts week after week. Mixing things up every once and a while is a great strategy to challenge your body, burn more fat, and quickly gain muscle. Each month I try to complete a few new workouts and this month has … Read More
While completing regular leg exercises certainly has its benefits, accentuating these exercises with a resistance band provides even more strength and tone. Band exercises are a great addition to any strength training routine, whether you’re training for a marathon or just hoping to gain muscle tone. Related: Essential Strength Training Exercises for Runners This resistance … Read More
As a runner, it’s so easy to neglect the upper body. We log our weekly miles, spend some time stretching and maybe even complete a few squats or lunges along the way. It doesn’t take long before we’ve completely forgotten about our entire upper body. Contrary to our intuition, the biceps, triceps, back and shoulder … Read More
One of the most common misconceptions about running is that it is harmful for your joints. While most runners know this to be false, it’s difficult to adequately explain to non-runners that the pounding of running is not, in fact, harmful for your joints. So if running is not actually harmful for our joints, why … Read More
It’s the time of year again when the crowds start to get rowdy and green is everywhere to be seen. This can only mean one thing – St. Patrick’s Day! While this holiday bears very little significance for many people, it seems to represent a pivotal time in the year: spring is coming. Related: 10 … Read More
