Ready to be awe-inspired by some of the best athletes in the world? It is incredibly motivating to see what the human body is capable of, and watching these elites smash records left and right, or hold onto their long-reigning titles just makes us want to go out there and give our absolute best. Check … Read more
Running a marathon is an awesome achievement, demonstrative of impressive physical and mental endurance, determination, and dedication to a training plan. It is a fitness achievement that is earned through consistent training, usually for 12 to 20 weeks or more, depending on your starting level of conditioning and experience as a runner. If you are … Read more
After you’ve been running for several months or longer, it’s natural to become interested in increasing the distance that you run. For example, you might progress from running 2-3 miles a day to 4 miles a day, and then maybe even 5 miles most days. Another good approach to increasing your endurance and aerobic capacity … Read more
Have you ever tried to walk or run with someone who has much shorter or longer legs than you do? Perhaps you have a running buddy gifted with lanky legs who seemingly takes one long, loping stride for every two or three short, choppy strides you have to take. Or, maybe you are a tall … Read more
By nature, humans tend to be competitive, especially those who are inclined to athletic pursuits. We want to be able to run the fastest, jump the highest or furthest, lift the most weight, or have the best endurance. Running speed is one of the main ways we like to compete and compare how we stack … Read more
Most runners love to compare themselves to others. Maybe it’s the next-door neighbor, the other guys or gals in your age group, your teammates in your running club, or the elite and professional runners and world record holders, but whomever you measure your PRs against, it’s fun and motivating to see how you stack up … Read more
Theodore Roosevelt is famously quoted as saying, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” While this is true in many cases, such that our happiness and satisfaction should be based on solely our own lives and feelings rather than how we stack up to others, when it comes to running, many runners would beg to differ. … Read more
VO2 Max. Another pesky term that we hear in the running world all the time, but perhaps aren’t one hundred perfect sure what it means. Whether we are clear on the definition from the get-go or not, the questions that surely follow are, what’s a good VO2 Max, and how I can improve my VO2 … Read more
It’s not uncommon for runners to constantly want more. A new PR, a longer distance, a more challenging route. Let’s just say we become a bit addicted or, better yet, obsessed with running. Once we’ve mastered our 5k, 10k, and half-marathon, the next natural step is, yes, you guessed it, a marathon! Whether it’s your … Read more
As a runner, one of the most important biometrics you should consider is your heart rate while running. Your heart rate while running gives tremendous insight into how hard you’re working, or the intensity of your run. Your exercise heart rate increases with effort or intensity, in a fairly linear and predictable pattern, meaning that … Read more
Aside from the 5k, the half marathon is the most popular race distance worldwide, with 2.1 million participants in 2018, according to the International Institute of Sports Medicine. Many runners gravitate towards the half marathon because it’s a nice sweet spot between the shorter distances like the 5k and 10k and the unforgiving and time-consuming … Read more
One of the first significant running benchmarks is the all-famous 5k. There is an excellent variety of Couch to 5k programs out there to get you started on your first running journey. Still, for those who are more experienced, you may want to ask the burning question, what’s a good 5k time? According to a study … Read more
We often look at 5k, 10k, half marathon, and marathon times, trying to figure out what a “good” time is and maybe even if we fit into that category. Today, we will take a look at what is perceived as a “good” mile time and where we stand in comparison. This is a tricky topic … Read more
A 10k race is a challenging run for runners of any experience. A 10k, or 6.2-mile run, can require both endurance and speed. Whether you’re an experienced runner or it’s your first race, we are all curious as to how we compare to the average 10k time. Why should anyone want to run a 10k? Because … Read more
“How many steps in a mile running – or walking?” is a common question – and there are several things that can influence it, such as whether you’re running or walking, your height, and even your sex. If you’re asking this question, you’ve probably heard of some daily step goals that help fight anything from … Read more
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