The 10 Best Achilles Stretches For Runners
If you haven’t suffered from any Achilles tendon pain as a runner yet, you are definitely doing something, if not a lot of things, right with your training. Our Achilles tendon is notorious for giving us a hard time as it is susceptible to a variety of overuse injuries such as Achilles tendinitis or Achilles ... Read more
How To Hit A New 10K PR
The 10K is the perfect distance for many runners. It’s long enough to pose an impressive challenge for new runners to work up to finishing their first 10K and short enough that more experienced runners can typically fit the training into their weekly routine, even with a full-time job. Once you have finished your first ... Read more
How To Run 10K In 35 Minutes: Complete Guide + Training Plan
Let’s get one thing straight: If you are looking into running 10K in 35 minutes, you will be taking on a challenging goal and accomplishing something very few runners can achieve. After all, Running Level reports that the average 10K time across all ages ... Read more
Running Injuries: The 8 Signs You Should Take A Break From Running
If you, like many of us, have caught the running bug, you’ll know how difficult it can be to take a break. But, like anything in life, too much of a good thing can lead to negative consequences. We run day after day, looking to achieve new personal bests and conquer longer distances. If we are training for ... Read more
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
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
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
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: 10 Tips From Our Expert Coach
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
