If you spend time running on treadmills or in a city landscape, you’ve probably felt the pull to do more trail running. Getting out in the fresh air and open skies can do wonders for your well-being and motivation to keep running. If you don’t have trail running shoes, it’s time to think about finding the best shoes for … [Read more...] about How To Pick The Best Shoes For Trail Running
Running has a lot of potential health benefits related to building endurance, strength, and overall physical health. However, did you know about the amazing mental health benefits of running? When you choose to get moving, whether it be with running, briskly walking on a treadmill, or some other form of cardio, both your … [Read more...] about 5 Mental Health Benefits Of Running
When suffering from symptoms of a runner's knee, also known as chonrdomalaica patellae, you want both quick and lasting relief. Kinesiology tape is one of many great tools to help you get pain relief while also boosting your knee mechanics to help prevent future issues. Let’s dive into how KT tape can help you effectively … [Read more...] about How To Use KT Tape For Runner’s Knee
Photo courtesy of PJStar.com For an ultra runner, there are typically many different races available for running 100 miles each year. However, the year 2020 (and beyond) has made running races of all distances sparse. This is precisely why runner Taggart Vannetten decided he would attempt to break the treadmill 100 … [Read more...] about Taggart Vanetten Breaks World Record For 100 Mile Run On A Treadmill
Learning to tie our shoes as kids is a significant milestone on our way to being independent. Yet, once we’ve learned the basics in our youth, there’s a good chance that we don’t put much thought into how we tie our shoes later on. Properly tying your shoes is especially important for runners and prevents many … [Read more...] about 5 Different Ways Runners Tie Their Shoes
If you’re considering signing up for your first half-marathon, you may be trying to figure out the logistics of the race, especially if you’re new to running longer distances, such as the 13.1 miles required for a half marathon. You may be wondering if you can walk parts of your race as needed. The short answer is yes, … [Read more...] about Is It Okay To Run/Walk Your First Half Marathon?
If you’re considering running a marathon or have already signed up, you may be wondering: how early do you need to start training for a marathon? Many factors determine the right training program and duration length for you. Today, we will dive into some of the details to help you feel confident in your training program … [Read more...] about How Early Do You Need To Start Training For A Marathon?
As a runner, it is doubtful that you’ll always be running on flat surfaces. Thus, hill training is an important part of any runner’s weekly workout routine. However, bad weather or time constraints may have you running on a treadmill for your training more often than actually getting outside. Today, we will review how to … [Read more...] about How To Perform Hill Training On Your Treadmill
There are tons of health benefits to regular running. However, consistent running can also lead to overuse-related injuries in the lower leg. One common pain site for runners is the bottom of the foot, also known as the arch. Arch pain can be frustrating and make it feel impossible to keep up with your weekly mileage … [Read more...] about Why Do I Get Painful Arches When I Run?
Summer is officially here! With it comes some pretty gnarly heat waves already that have people swarming to their local pools, lakes, rivers, and air conditioners. However, if you’re a runner, you may be wondering how to keep up with your running routine safely. Of course, you don’t want to deal with heat exhaustion, … [Read more...] about 5 Tips To Stay Cool While Running Outside This Summer
