If you are one of the millions who decided it would be a great idea to start a running program at the beginning of the year, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. Your body may ache, you still lose your breath, and you just can’t seem to find this Runners’ High […]
So You Want to be a Trail Runner? 11 Trail Running Tips
Do you usually run on the roads? Have you ever tried trail running? I know there are a lot of runners out there who would love to try running and racing on trails, so here are some trail running tips to get you started. This post contains affiliate links. 11 Trail Running Tips Start Slowly […]
9 Ways You Can Turn a Bad Run into a Good Run (or at least a better one)
No matter how much we love running, there are times when running, quite frankly, is hard. Those times that our bodies don’t seem to want to move, muscles ache, and it takes everything we have to keep putting one foot in front of the other. Face it, not every run can be a good run. […]
5 Training Mistakes That Can Hijack Your Running Goals (and Cause Injury)
Whether you’re a beginner just starting your running path, an experienced runner, or somewhere in between, it’s likely you’ve created goals, made race plans, and generally have intentions to improve your running. These tips will help you do it the right way to avoid training mistakes, achieve your running goals, and remain injury-free! 5 Training […]
It’s All in Your Mind! 6 Tips for Improving Mental Toughness
You may have heard the expression, “a marathon is 90% mental and the other half is physical.” Oh, you haven’t? Sorry, that is a mutation of an old Yogi Berra baseball mantra, but you get the idea. Running at any distance is a combination of physical and mental fitness. All athletes should be focused not […]
Smart Summer Running: 8 Tips to Keep You Strong, Healthy, and Hydrated
It’s mid-May, the weather is heating up, and it’s time for my annual “Smart Summer Running Tips” post. Planning ahead and preparing for warmer days will definitely help you stay cool this summer. This post contains affiliate links. While the official first day of summer may be June 21, we all know that Memorial weekend […]