10 Marathon Tips For Beginners: How To Train For A Successful Race
Training for your first marathon can often feel overwhelming. Running 26.2 miles is quite a feat; taking on this challenge requires hard work, time, and dedication. But trust us, it’s always worth it in the end! Marathon training for beginners can be approached in a couple of different ways: Jumping in and just winging it ... Read more
15 Active Recovery Workouts For Runners: What To Do On Rest Days
Almost any time you watch kids run the timed mile in PE class and sprint through a race with their peers, they immediately flop down onto the grass the moment they are done running. Even though we mostly grow out of fighting that urge, there’s an undeniable natural inclination to rest as much as possible ... Read more
Should You Exercise When Hungover? Exploring The Pros + Cons
We all like to enjoy ourselves in one way or another, and for many adults, an alcoholic beverage or two provides just the social lubrication and mental relaxation they need to unwind and have a good time. However, once in a while, your best intentions to enjoy just a drink or two end up spiraling ... Read more
30 Day Running Challenge For Beginners
Have you ever felt a twinge of FOMO when you’re scrolling through your Instagram feed, and you see photos of your friends triumphantly finishing races or showing their post-run selfie smile? Or, perhaps you used to run, but it’s been years since you’ve felt like you had the time, energy, and motivation to run with ... Read more
Does Yoga Count As Cross Training? + 8 Best Yoga poses for Strength
Yoga can be a great adjunct to running. It is a movement practice that complements running well because it’s nearly the yin to the yang so to speak. Where running is cardiovascularly demanding, yoga is generally low intensity when it comes to the aerobic workout. Running is high-impact, and yoga is a low-impact activity. Running ... Read more
Why Every Runner Should Keep A Running Log
On May 11th, 2013, I ran my fastest half-marathon in Ashdown, Arkansas, with a time of 1:29:17. Years later, I completed another half marathon. I ran 1:35:01, the fastest time I’ve run since 2013. After finishing the half, I wondered what I did differently in 2013 that made me run my personal best. So, I ... Read more
How Long Should You Run A Day?
It can be difficult for runners who are not following a specific training plan to determine how long or how far they should run in a day. Is there an ideal duration or distance to run per day? Should you run every day? Do you have to run for a certain amount of time a ... Read more
How To Train For A Half Marathon: 8 Expert Tips For First-Timers
During the running boom in the 1970s in the United States, the marathon distance was undoubtedly one of the most popular race distances. Presently, the 5K is the most popular race distance in the USA, followed closely by the half marathon. According to the International Institute of Sports Medicine, about 2.1 million people ran a ... Read more
Injured Before Your Marathon? Here’s How to Respond
It is every marathoner’s worst nightmare: you put in all the hard work and sacrifice to train for your race and then become injured before your marathon. Then the questions swirl and the bargaining begins. Can you still run your marathon? Maybe you can run if you ditch your A goal? Maybe you can pick ... Read more
How To Train For A Marathon: Everything You Need To Know
First of all, congratulations on taking on the incredible goal of running a marathon! You have come to the right place for all the guidance and support you need. Marathon training can be an extremely rewarding experience as you prepare to reach the starting (and finishing) lines. However, training for a marathon is also a ... Read more
How To Train For A Half Marathon: Everything You Need To Know
So, you’ve decided to tackle a half marathon. Congratulations on taking this first big step to prepare for those 13.1 miles! Going into your training as a first-timer well-prepared and guided by our expert coaches, is a recipe for success. Yes, training for a half marathon is a significant undertaking, and it won’t be a ... Read more
How To Run 100 Miles: Our Expert Guide + Training Plan
There are few things more exciting than crossing a 100-mile race finish line. The adrenaline, the fatigue, the mixed emotions. I had tears of joy running down my cheeks when I finished my first, second, and third 100-mile distance races. Every. Single. Time. That feeling never gets old. You just feel invincible…and broken at the ... Read more
How To Make Running Easier
Some of us may be thinking, a guide on how to make running easier? Is that even possible? As we train, we constantly improve, opening the door to push harder and harder during each workout. However, running shouldn’t be impossible every time you step onto the road or trail. Some sessions in your training program, ... Read more
Couch to Half Marathon Tips – All Your Essential Questions Answered!
So, you’ve decided to take on a couch to half marathon training plan? Congratulations, that is an ambitious and exciting goal; welcome to the running world! If you are new to the sport, you may think that running just entails throwing on a pair of sneakers and heading out the door, but there is much ... Read more
8 Proven Benefits of Cross-Training For Runners
To be a strong, fit, and healthy runner, there is more to running than just running. Our training plan jigsaw puzzle has so many different pieces to ensure we can attain optimum performance, remain injury-free, and stay happy and healthy throughout our workout routine. Some of these essential components include warming up, stretching, strength training, ... Read more
