The excitement that comes with getting ready to leave for vacation is one the best feelings. Knowing that you are heading out for a break from the daily grind with time to relax, explore and be with loved ones is a feeling like none other. While vacations are a great time to sit back and … Read More
As runners, there’s nothing more frustrating than knowing our injury prevention workouts aren’t always enough. Despite our best efforts, sometimes an injury arrives that derails our running progress. Even when everything is done right – strength training, cross training and recovering – injuries sometimes still manage to find their way into your training. Being forced … Read More
As runners and athletes dedicated to cardiovascular fitness, taking the time to build upper body muscle often falls by the wayside. After logging many miles out on the roads, heading to the gym to bulk up is hardly a priority. There’s no denying that our lower body muscles play a significantly more important role in … Read More
It’s the time of year again where fitness motivation increases and sweaty cardio workouts start to sound really appealing. There’s something about warmer air that makes me want to sweat no matter what workout I choose. Since summer also marks the beginning of training for fall races, indoor cross training suddenly becomes even more important. … Read More
No matter how much I love staying active, there are always those lazy days where I wish a 15 minute workout could be just as beneficial as an hour long workout. However, as I’ve expanded my fitness reach and explored new workouts, I’ve realized that there actually is a way to make this happen. One … Read More
It took me a few years to realize that if I wanted to be a lifelong runner, I was going to have to do more than just run. It sure seems contradictory though, doesn’t it? At times it can frustrating that we can’t just increase our mileage to become a better runner. But, more often than … Read More
