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How to Become a Better Runner Without Running

It doesn’t take long to realize that being a lifelong runner involves so much more than actually running. How we feel and perform during a run is a result of what we do before, during and after the run. Many runners set out to become better runners and only focus on what they are doing … Read More

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How Many Miles to Run a Week: Your Optimal Running Mileage

Runnin' for SweetsApril 5, 2018June 24, 202029 Comments

Updated: May 27, 2020 We often hear that if you want to become a better runner, you need to increase your mileage. While this is true to some extent, there definitely is a point where those junk miles start to do more damage than good. How many miles a week should you run? Running has … Read More