Is There An Ideal Running Weight for Peak Performance?
One of the polarizing debates in the running world is whether there is an ideal running weight. The concept of an ideal running weight or ideal racing weight isn’t necessarily new, but it seems to resurface in popular searches every couple of years. It’s not uncommon for runners to have a complicated relationship with food ... Read more
Can You Run With A Broken Toe? The Expert’s Take
It’s happened to most of us: you get up in the middle of the night, stumble to the bathroom in the dark, and then wham—you accidentally smash your barefoot toe into the wall. The next morning, the toe is black and blue and throbs with a constant reminder of the mishap from the previous night. ... Read more
5 Pros and Cons Of Fasted Cardio: Exercising On An Empty Stomach
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
Top 7 Couch to 5k Mistakes to Avoid
The Couch to 5k training plan is a running schedule for beginner runners to train them to run a 5k (or 3.1 miles) after a month or two. It is a wonderful plan to help people get hooked on the healthy habit of running—and has done so effectively for years. However, there are a bunch ... Read more
The Ultimate Active Home Office: 7 Ways To Upgrade Your Workspace
With the sudden rise in working from home last year, I – like many others – began commandeering dining room chairs and dusting off old tables from the garage to set up a home office workstation. As the months went on (and my back began to ache), I gradually started to address some of the ... Read more
Running 4 Miles a Day: Here Are The Benefits
If you’re a beginner runner, running 4 miles a day may seem like an enormous challenge. And yet, if you’re reading this article, you’re clearly ready for a challenge. You’re ready to set a goal and reach a new level of achievement. Maybe you prefer getting your cardio from an elliptical machine. Or maybe you ... Read more
