Here’s a quick little workout that will challenge your core, balance, and overall strength. Yes, it’s a great runner’s workout, but everyone will benefit from this fun challenge. Even today, many runners stick to running alone as their primary workout. While I completely understand (I did that for years), strength training needs to be a […]
Vegan Nutrition for Runners: Fuel Your Body for Peak Performance
If you’re a runner who has considered switching to a vegan or more plant-based diet, here is some information about vegan nutrition for runners that will help you make sure that you are fueling your body for peak performance. Veganism is a dietary choice that involves avoiding any animal products, including meat, dairy, and eggs. […]
Foot Care for the Long Run: 5 Tips to Healthy Feet for Distance Runners
Most runners, when asked what they think about what is the most important part of their body to strengthen will reply their glutes. Or their core, Or their legs. While all of those are important, of course, let’s think lower. All the way down to your base. Your feet take all the pounding and if […]
Take Your Speed Workout OFF the Track
I Hate Love My Speed Workout! Going to the track and running a speed workout is one of the things that defines us as runners. Next to distance runs, track intervals are probably one of the most popular workouts that a runner takes part in. After all, once we pass the beginner phase of running, […]
Avoid Injury as a New Runner: Essential Tips for Safe Running
Taking up running can be an exciting and rewarding experience, offering numerous physical and mental health benefits. As a new runner, it’s essential to learn the right techniques and strategies to avoid injury and ensure a safe and enjoyable journey into the world of running. Injuries are common among beginners, often resulting from inadequate preparation, […]
5 Training Tips to Help You Conquer a Hilly Race
Recently, we discussed Training for a Downhill Marathon, which gave you tips on the importance of downhill training. Today, we’re talking about how to conquer a hilly race (of any distance). Since what goes up generally must come down, there will be downhill training involved. You might want to refer back to this post for […]
