Running 101

Although plenty of runners eventually strive to run longer distances, such as a 5k, 10k, or even half marathon or marathon, it can also be exciting and a valuable investment in training time to try to improve your mile time. But what is a good miel time? Is a 6 minute mile good for a … Read more

One of the first distance milestones that new runners achieve is running a mile without stopping.  When you first start running, it can be hard to fathom being able to run a full mile without needing to walk, but after just a couple of weeks at most, you will probably be able to not only … Read more

There are two general ways in which you can structure a running training plan and perform your running workouts: running by time or running by distance. Some runners may have a total weekly mileage to achieve, and others, instead, a total weekly time. In this guide to running for time vs. running for distance, we … Read more

Whether you are just getting started on your running journey or you are an experienced runner looking to do speed workouts, finding a running track nearby will be important so that you have a reliable, measured distance for workouts. However, if you are new to running, new to track workouts, or visiting an area and … Read more

We all have preferences when it comes to what we consider to be the best weather for various activities like going to the beach, taking a hike, or having a picnic in the park. But what is the perfect running weather? Is there a best running temperature or an optimal running temperature and humidity for … Read more

When running to lose weight, a crucial piece of information is how many calories you burn when you run. Even if you are not running for weight loss, knowing the calories burned per mile run will help you with your fueling strategy and ensure that your overall diet provides enough energy to support your running … Read more

If you want to immerse yourself in the running community, you may have a few questions about the different types of running. Whether you are hoping to be a competitive runner, run for enjoyment, or run for health benefits, understanding the differences between trail running and road running may help you decide which to gravitate … Read more

You’ve just pushed yourself as hard as possible for a full four laps of the track. You hit your watch to stop your stopwatch and look down and see that you have run an 8 minute mile. You feel relieved that your mile time trial is over and proud that you pushed yourself and did … Read more

Traveling gives you the opportunity to see a whole different part of the world, expanding your horizons and enriching your life experiences. If you are a runner, you can also use your runs as a great way to explore your new destination and take in the sites that only the locals make it to see. … Read more

Whether you are competing in youth sports, on your high school track team, or at the collegiate level or beyond, you may be interested in running a mile as fast as possible.  But, what is a fast or good mile time? Is a 9 minute mile good for a woman? Is a 9 minute mile … Read more

Tapering for a race certainly has its merits. But what about reverse tapering? What is reverse tapering? What are the benefits of a reverse taper after a marathon, and how do you go about doing one? What kind of mileage should be run while reverse tapering? In this article, we will discuss what reverse tapering is, … Read more

If you’ve run a 5 minute mile, you probably have a good idea that this is a very good mile time. Whether you’re a man or woman, young or old, running a 5 minute mile is undeniably good. But how good is a 5 minute mile? Is a 5 minute mile good for a woman? … Read more

When you run a race, it is easy to see how you stack up compared to others in your age group or gender category.  However, for everyday training and for those runners who take a solely recreational approach to running and never enter races, it can be helpful to know what the average running speed … Read more

If you are a runner, you probably know what a runner’s high feels like, or you may be chasing the feeling. The intense euphoric state that occurs during a runner’s high can be hard for people to explain and sometimes hard to achieve. Scientists continue to explore what a runner’s high feels like and how … Read more

For runners who live in some parts of the United States and worldwide, the temperatures can get so hot in the summertime that it is seemingly impossible to run outdoors, if not downright unsafe. Is running in 100-degree weather safe? Is running in 90-degree weather safe? So, exactly when is it too hot to run … Read more