33 Running Pick Up Lines To Try Out!

Do you ever feel like running takes up most of your free time? Even if you’re not out exercising, you probably spend plenty of time planning workouts, buying gear, and thinking about what to eat to maximize your performance. If that sounds familiar, it’s possible that you sometimes struggle to find the time to work … Read more

8 Best Running Games for Kids

Running is great for all people, young and old, including our kids! But while we are born to love running, the idea of “going for a run” isn’t exactly the most enticing. That’s why we want to share the best running games for kids to make running FUN! Exercise is good for kids. In fact, … Read more

28 Funny Marathon Signs: The Best Running Race Sign Ideas

Whether it’s your first or your twentieth, everyone needs a pick-me-up, or two or three, when running a marathon. Whether you’ve hit the wall and are powering through or just chugging along at your planned pace, it’s never easy. Motivation and inspiration along the way can help a whole lot.  There’s nothing better than seeing … Read more

Running Backwards: 5 Benefits of ‘Retro’ Running + 5 How To Tricks

We know what you’re thinking – but don’t worry, this article isn’t about encouraging you to run in 80’s fashion gear. Contrary to what the name suggests retro running is not running back in the day but rather the art of running backwards. Retro running can cover distances anything from a couple of meters on … Read more

Why Is My Heart Rate High On Easy Runs? 8 Reasons + Solutions

‘I’m taking it gentle and slow, so why is my heart rate high on easy runs?‘ Training using your heart rate as an effort indicator can be beneficial during certain phases of your running program. However, it’s important to keep in mind that your heart rate can fluctuate due to a variety of different factors … Read more

13 Tips To Balance Running And Being a Parent

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

What Is a Running Streak? How To Join The Run Streak Community!

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