In this post, Amy Knutsen Whitson, M.D. talks through her experiences combining CrossFit and running: Have you ever wondered how much and what type of strength training to work into your running life? I am a lifelong athlete and a working mom training for my first marathon. Like many of you, as the mileage increases, … Read more
Yoga and running are complementary activities. Yoga is a Hindu spiritual practice of unifying the mind and body through breathing and moving through poses (or Asanas). Now, in the West, the practice often diverges from its spiritual origins, and it is practiced widely as a way to calm the mind and develop overall fitness. Whilst … Read more
Whether you’re moving to a beach location or just headed out for a vacation, running on sand can be fun, challenging, and totally different from running on hard surfaces. If you’ve tried run training on the sand before, you’ll know you have to adapt to the soft, moving surface and that your pace will be … Read more
“Does running tone your legs?” is one of those questions always asked among runners. Running is taxing and intense, so people who are running for weight loss or looking to trim their bodies want to know if this is the right workout for them. Many runners get started for many reasons – what often begins … Read more
Does running give you abs? While most runners don’t run solely to get abs or tone their body, it can be a nice side benefit of the sport. While running is primarily a cardio exercise, it does strengthen and tone many muscles in your body, including your abs. Since running takes many forms – sprinting, … Read more