As you continue running, you’ll likely begin to discover that being a long-term runner involves so much more than keeping up with your training runs. If you’re hoping to run for any length of time, being proactive in preventing injury is key to long term success. So what’s the best way to prevent injuries? Bodyweight … Read More
While it may feel satisfying to work up a sweat by jumping all around during a workout, it often can wreak havoc on our body. High intensity workouts are certainly effective for raising your heart rate, but they might not always be the best option. Luckily, low impact workouts can warrant the same results without … Read More
As a runner, finding the right cross training workout to fit your schedule, fitness goals and ability level can often feel unpredictably challenging. And when you do finally find a cross training workout that you love, it’s tempting to repeat it week after week. Cross training workouts strengthen different muscles, increase your lung capacity, heart … Read More
When you’re tight on time, there’s hardly anything more satisfying than completing a quick, efficient workout. Regardless of how consistent you are with your running, your progress will eventually plateau if you skip out on strength training and cross training. Which is why I love this full body circuit workout so much. Circuit training is … Read More
After a long, dreary winter, those first few days of warmth and sunshine always bring a burst of long-lost motivation. It seems that once the weather starts to warm up, motivation resurfaces and people everywhere are ready to get back in shape, shed those extra pounds, and begin some new spring training. Spring is a … Read More
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
