For the last 29 days we have covered a great deal of ground (sorry, I have an awful sense of humor!). From injury management to time efficiency to running technique, we have left few stones unturned in the quest to get you on the path to becoming a better runner. At the end of the [...]
One of the most commonly misunderstood challenges facing runners is that of hydration. Even on an average run on a regular day, the runner needs to think about fluids before, during, and after their workout. Taken to an extreme, over-hydrating within a unique set of circumstances can induce a fatal condition called Hyponatremia (Wikipedia). Drink [...]
Despite what you see in the news and magazines and massive ad campaigns, running is not an established sport. At it’s very core, running is a rebellious, underground sport that has gone mainstream. And it needs your help.
Time to break things down and get a little sentimental about the tremendous goodness of this run thing we all share. In a strange way, being runners, we all share a common understanding about what it means to move our bodies with purpose, to push our limits, to experience “runner’s high,” and to live a fit(ter) lifestyle. You, Ms. Elite Marathoner, might not feel that you have a great deal in common with Mr. I-Hope-I-Survive-This-5k over there…but you do. And we need more people in our club.
Running is a great way to get fit. How you run, in many ways, determines how your fitness evolves. Crazy training programs and shortcut plans abound, promising amazing fitness and race day performances. The truth of the matter is far less sexy — there are no shortcuts. But there is a better way — consistency. [...]
Running can be a very magical experience. Highly personal, of course, but most people use the phrase “magical” to describe their running experience. But like anything out of the ordinary, even the most positive experience can have a downside. Here are a few tips on what to do should you find yourself in a running “rut.”
It’s been a while since I threw a bone to my triathlete readers, so let’s get back to basics and talk about running when fatigued. Running with performance / race day goals when fatigued. The Ironman marathon comes after 2.4 miles of swimming and 112 miles of biking. The combined effect of these previous legs means that by the time the marathon starts the average triathlete is well outside of his/her long run comfort zone. So what’ s a tired trigeek to do?
The growing popularity of running has really changed the way that athletes plan out their season. Signing up for race can sometimes mean you have to be ready almost a year in advance! This is a great deal of pressure on people in terms of how they structure their training. In most cases giving an [...]
One of the latest running performance / fashion fads to hit the market is the compression sock. Compression socks are typically used to treat patients with deep vein thrombosis and similar circulation-related health issues by providing additional constriction/pressure on the lower extremities as a means of improving blood flow. The transition to performance-related activities makes [...]
There’s no denying that running is a full contact sport. Even if you have inserts, great socks, and killer running shoes, you can’t avoid your body hitting the ground…and if you can, well, you’ve got bigger things to worry about than running! Seriously though, diversifying where you run can have just as much impact on your performance as how you train…and it’s a lot easier!
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