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5 Tips to Run Faster & Correct Common Issues
Nov 16, 2016 Small changes to your style can often improve your running performance. Here are 5 tips to run faster and correct common issues that could slow you down, cause fatigue or otherwise hamper your training.
10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HOT WEATHER RUNNING
Nov 15, 2016 Whether you’re trying to stick with a training schedule or want to maintain your usual exercise routine, you can take steps to make running in the heat more bearable. Here’s 10 tips to help you outsmart the heat:
6 Ways to Stick With Your Training Plan For A Marathon
Nov 15, 2016 Your training plan for a marathon isn’t just a mind-and-muscle commitment, it requires lots of your time too. Here’s how to ensure you stick to your training plan and rack up the distance that will help you hit your goals.
Beer and Running: Friend or Foe?
Nov 15, 2016 Athletes in most sports enjoy a beer now and then, and runners are no exception. A worldwide running club, the Hash House Harriers, celebrates running with beer, where the drinking of beer is done during and after group runs. The Beer Mile, in which a beer is guzzled after each lap, is a more recent international phenomenon. There's even a shop near the runners' haven of Boulder, Colorado called Shoes & Brews that's equal parts running-shoe store and brew pub.
Best Running Clothes For Athletic Performance
Nov 15, 2016 If you’re looking to cut your times, performance running gear gives you those small gains that can add up to faster times. Here are 7 reasons why your clothing really matters…
Energy Boost Sources For Runners
Nov 15, 2016 Energy. You cannot run or race without it, which is why an array of nutrition products have been created to give you a digestible jolt of energy, whether from caffeine, sugars, other carbs, or a combination of these. Yet little has been written about when a liquid, solid or gel energy boost is best. The answer depends on how far and how fast you're running, whether it's before, during or after your run or race and how sensitive your stomach is. Test what is best for you and in which quantities during training and long runs, so that all trial-and-error is concluded before race day.Here are the advantages and disadvantages of the three main types of energy products for runners:
Essential Safety Tips For Running
Nov 15, 2016 Safety should be at the forefront of runners' minds, especially outdoors. Stay safe by changing up your running route, telling someone where you’re going and always being aware of your environment. The right running safety gear is also a key element to a runner's safety. Here are a few essentials and why they're important.
How To Stay Motivated During Marathon Training
Nov 15, 2016 Let’s face it, putting in the time to train for 42.195 kilometers can be a little tedious. Sometimes, the last thing you want to do on the weekend is log another 30km run. Those long runs are important, however, they not only condition your body to tackle a marathon but also help prepare you for the mental aspects of running a long race as well. Here are some ideas on marathon training motivation to go on those hours-long weekend runs so you and stay on track with your marathon goals.
Mental Training For Marathons
Nov 15, 2016 They say running is 90 percent mental. It’s true that your mental health is just as important as physical when it comes to marathon training. So make a conscious effort to build mental running strength by learning how to overcome bad days, break up monotony and push through when you think you can’t.
Rewards For Marathon Motivation
Nov 15, 2016 Training for a marathon is a serious commitment. Once you sign up, be prepared to log hundreds of kilometers and be forced to skip out on the occasional happy hour with friends as you prioritize your race goals. You’ll run into days where you ask yourself where can I find the motivation to go running. The end reward is definitely worth it when you cross that finish line knowing you’ve accomplished a goal many people have never even dreamt of. but Yet, race day is a long way away ahead. Here are some smaller rewards for marathon motivation that will give you a positive mindset.
Tips for Running on Vacation
Nov 15, 2016 If you’re training for a marathon, chances are there will come a time during those grueling four months where life will get in the way of your best laid running plans. In fact, training for a fall or winter race can mean your annual family vacation to the lake or hectic holiday travel plans happens to coincide with just that moment when your weekly distance starts to seem unmanageable. Luckily, a little extra planning can set yourself up for success, no matter how many planes, trains, and automobiles are in your future. Here’s how to plan ahead, so running on vacation is possible while still having a good time.
Trail Running Gear Necessities
Nov 15, 2016 1. Support your feet with trail running shoesThe most crucial thing is specialist trail running shoes. Out in the hills you need the right amount of grip so your foot doesn't slide on uphills and downhills – and if it’s raining, you need that grip even more.
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