Many people consider running with weights to be the next step in their running program, once they’ve mastered some distance running or are looking to take their training to next level. Lets get one thing straight right off the bat: Running with ankle weights or wrist weights is not a good idea. We’ll get into … Read more
“Does running burn fat?” is probably the first question on your lips as you set out to lose weight. Whether you want to trim your body to become a little leaner, or whether your goal is losing a lot of weight in a sustainable way, running can help you do that. But to get the … Read more
The idea of a rest day workout may seem confusing. It’s a rest day, isn’t it? What do you mean I have to work out? Others love active rest days since it’s an opportunity to get out and enjoy nature or physical activity without the routine schedule of a training plan. Rest days are great … Read more
The Half Marathon taper is so important to your training. It’s not something to take lightly. You put in a lot of planning and effort during the hard weeks of your plan. You should be just as enthusiastic about prepping and planning the taper stage! There are a lot of good things that come from … Read more
When it comes to the benefits of sprinting, there are so many more pros than cons. Many different types of exercises (even within run training) come with warnings: don’t overdo it, mix it up with other workouts, etc. But sprinting is something you can do no matter where you are in your running training. Are … Read more