Right off the bat, running doesn’t seem like an extreme sport. However, there are potential risks and hazards that we can avoid if the correct precautions are taken. Controlling these factors and following some basic running safety rules can aid in keeping us free from harm. From frigid temperature to the gear, GPS tracking systems, … Read more
So, you want to walk a half marathon? That’s a great goal! Walking a half marathon is a wonderful way to jumpstart your fitness, prepare your body for running (if that’s your goal), and feel accomplished. While walking is less impactful on the body than running, it still requires training. Walking 13.1 miles or 21 … Read more
Foot cramps can come on suddenly and stop you in your tracks, whether you are in the middle of a long run wearing running shoes or barefoot holding a Warrior II pose in yoga class. Suddenly, you want to grab your arch and rub away the burning foot cramp. Although foot cramps tend to happen … Read more
If you have asthma, you’re likely familiar with the fact that exercise can potentially exacerbate your symptoms. What can be confusing for people with asthma is that healthcare providers and medical literature often recommend exercise to reduce the severity of the condition, yet running with asthma can sometimes cause a notable worsening of symptoms such … Read more
There are few things more frustrating to runners than injuries. Just when everything seems to be clicking with your training and you’re crushing your workouts, a niggle crops up, threatening to sideline you. From knee pain to shin splints, there are numerous common running injuries, and studies show that up to 79.3% of runners deal … Read more
Some runners pride themselves on being four-season athletes, hardy enough to handle any weather conditions, come the sweltering heat and humidity of the hottest summer day, the torrential downpour of a spring morning, or sub-freezing temperatures and a bitter wind chill in the winter. But, when is it too cold to run outside? Committing to run … Read more
The moment when your fresh box of brand new running shoes arrives is always an exciting one. It’s likely you’ll be tempted to slip them on immediately and go straight out for a run. Hold your horses, though… if you take the time to break them in first, you’ll thank yourself later. Breaking in your … Read more
Between the increased popularity of intermittent fasting over the past several years and the logistical need for many runners to head out the door for their daily miles first thing in the morning, it’s not uncommon for runners and other athletes to find themselves running on an empty stomach or doing fasted cardio. Some morning … Read more
What to eat the night before a long run? Runners, especially marathon and ultra runners, put a lot of effort into planning their hydration and nutrition strategies for while they are running, and especially for while they are racing. While being focused on that is important, it’s easy to forget how crucial it is to … Read more
When it comes to the best running books, they can pretty much be categorized into two distinct groups – guides or personal reflections. The first is a manual of sorts, a “guide” that aims to explain the science and philosophy behind running, speed, and so on. The second group is more biographical in nature, such … Read more
Nutrition is a vital aspect of performance optimization for athletes. When it comes to recovery from intense exercise, there are a number of things to consider, as our nutrition guide for runners explains in more detail. But what role do vitamin supplements play here? Recently, studies have demonstrated the importance of Vitamin D for runners in … Read more
If You Understand the Scientific Reasons Behind The Wall, You Should Be Able to Avoid It. by Sara Latta This article originally appeared in the September/October 2003 issue of Marathon & Beyond “It felt like an elephant had jumped out of a tree onto my shoulders and was making me carry it the rest of the … Read more
Just What Does Running a Marathon Do to Your Body? by Jake Emmett, Ph.D. Running a marathon has been viewed, and still is by many, as too extreme to be healthy. Certainly, the physical stress of running a marathon played some role in not holding a women’s Olympic marathon race until 1984. On the flip … Read more
Life is always a balancing act, with shifting priorities and responsibilities, and we sometimes eliminate activities we deem nonessential in order to focus on more important tasks. Running, for example, may fall to the wayside once children come along. While everything seems to change when you become a parent, however, with a little imagination and … Read more
Ever heard of a running streak? Put simply, a running streak is when you run every single day. Runners who hold a run streak are called ‘run streakers’, and they are part of a growing community. Running streakers don’t just go unchecked however, there are actually two official run streak bodies. The Streak Runners International … Read more
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