If you’re a runner and you’ve already discovered the benefits of working out with kettlebells, go ahead and scroll down to the workout. If not, if you’ve maybe been a little intimidated, or just haven’t had a chance to try them, read on to learn why runners should use kettlebells. Why Runners Should Use Kettlebells […]
Essential Core, Hip and Glute Routine for Runners
As I’m sure you know, runners are always told that they need to strengthen their core, hips and glutes in order to be better runners, remain uninjured, run faster, etc. I, for one, have been telling you that for years. And for years I’ve been hearing back from runners that, yes, they knew that, but […]
Self Care for Runners: It’s Worth the Time!
Runners love to run. We’ll get up early, head out after dark, spend Saturday on a long run, then head out for a race on Sunday. When it comes to Self Care for Runners though, we seem to have a common excuse. I don’t have time! I’ve been guilty of this myself. After all, with […]
Prepare When You’re Young to Keep Running When You’re Old
I see them at the fitness center where I work all the time. Former runners. Some of them are clients, others are members that I chat with. I’ll say something about running and they’ll say, wistfully, “I used to run.” I don’t want that to be you (or me). That’s why you should prepare when […]
5 Tips for Runners to Improve Recovery During Training
If you are training for a race it’s time to start thinking not only about your training plan, but also your recovery plan. While recovery is part of any good training plan, a specific recovery strategy, a plan within the plan, will help keep you healthy and uninjured through the training and the race. […]
5 Tips to Increase Your Cadence to Run Faster (and Prevent Injury)
Do you want to run faster, more efficiently, with less effort, and with a reduced chance of injury? Don’t we all? There are many things you can do to improve your running, but one of the most important is to increase your cadence. Cadence, or stride rate, is how many times your feet hit the […]
