Welcome new runner! You have become a part of an exclusive club. As a member you will reap many benefits, including getting in the best shape of your life, a huge increase in self-confidence, and, best of all, multitudes of running friends. When you first meet these new friends though, their running jargon may leave […]
Gym Etiquette: How to Be a Responsible Gym-Goer
Most gyms are in that January rush, where millions head out with goals to get fit, lose weight, get strong, etc. The crowds are often big so it’s really important to learn a little about how to behave at the gym to keep the peace during your workouts. We have talked about how to maintain […]
10 Valuable Tips for Successfully Starting a Running Program
Today is a great day to start a running program. Actually, any day is a great day to start a running program but the first few days of a new year add a little extra motivation. This post contains affiliate links. Here are some tips that will help you start a running program the right […]
5 Things to Do Before Starting Marathon Training
When you sign up for a marathon, whether it’s your first or your 20th, it’s easy to get excited and want to jump right into training. Before you do that, here are a few things to do before you start building up that mileage. 5 Things to Do Before Starting Marathon Training Whatever your experience, […]
Post-Workout Recovery Routine for Runners
Let’s talk about running recovery. We all know we should be doing this, right? I’ll bet it’s on your list of “things I should be doing after my run.” Uh-huh. I’m going to give you a little help here by sharing my Post-Workout Recovery Routine for Runners. A while back I shared How to Use […]
6 Tips for Planning Your Perfect Running Year
We’re just a few weeks away from 2025, have you started planning your running goals yet? A new year means a fresh start, new plans, hopes, resolutions, whatever you want to call them, all with the intention of improving on the previous year. If that sounds a little negative, I don’t mean it that way. […]