Contrary to what many people think, being a runner involves so much more than actually running. While the majority of our time is spent logging miles, some of the most important elements of the sport take place after the run is complete. Staying healthy while running involves rest, recovery, fuel, nutrition, cross training – and … Read More
When I used to think of yoga, I always imagined a group of really flexible people contorting their bodies and balancing in some pretty impressive ways. The yoga we see in the media always seems to look so complicated that successfully attempting the activity myself seems pretty unrealistic. It wasn’t until I started to hear … Read More
Cross training seems to have a bad reputation throughout the running community. When we hear that one of our fellow runners has been actively completing cross training workouts, we immediately assume that they are injured or forced to cross train due to an unplanned circumstance. Related: How to Overcome Common Causes of Running Pain However, cross … Read More
Each week as I begin to tackle my training plan workouts, I find myself unintentionally ranking each workout in terms of priority. I know that I need to complete my long run without a doubt, the speed workout in the middle of the week, those easy miles, and stretching and strength training in between. Once … Read More
As a runner, you’ve no doubt experienced some random, nagging pains when you least expected them. Sometimes it’s a hot spot in your calf, foot, hip or even your shoulder. More often than not, we brush these pains off as a frustration that will go away in due time. But what if these pains are … Read More
Whenever my running mileage increases, I notice that my cross-training workouts become more and more mundane. As each run increases in length, my motivation to find different cross training workouts is significantly lower. Yet each time this happens, I always notice a significant decrease in my overall strength. When my cross training becomes monotonous, my … Read More
