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
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
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
