Intermittent Fasting As a runner, it is important to also pay attention to what you are eating. In fact, you diet may be even more important that the running workouts you are doing. If you are not properly fueling yourself, it is impossible to perform at your best when you run. One of the most popular … Read more
The Long Run The long run is probably one of the most important workouts in your weekly running schedule. It is a great way to build physical endurance as well as build the mental strength necessary to push through the fatigue in a race. However, you might find it very difficult to complete a long … Read more
Getting Motivated to Workout Come January 1st and New Year’s Resolutions time, it is very easy to get motivated to workout, whether that be lifting more weights or running more. You probably don’t even need any motivational quotes! However, as the days pass, it gets harder and harder to get out of the door to … Read more
Running Music Running is a difficult exercise. However, a great running playlist can make it easier. Not only is it difficult, it can be quite repetitive, especially when you are training for a half marathon or even marathon! However, it is scientifically proven that listening to music while you work out or run has several … Read more
Should Runners Do Yoga? To be honest, yoga is not 100% necessary for runners. However, a good yoga routine can help. I know, you might be thinking than why am I even reading this article! Rather, yoga falls under the category of “nice to have” as a runner. Unlike other supplementary exercises which are very … Read more
When Should I Run? Running is a difficult exercise no matter what time of day you do it. However, you might be wondering when is the best time to run? Most people try to fit in their running whenever their schedule allows. For many people the only time of day that they can fit in … Read more
Hip Stretches For Running Tight hips are the bane of pretty much all runners. As such hip stretches are an important part of a good running schedule. Overly tight hip flexors cause you to have bad posture. Not only do they make you feel stiff when walking around, they can also cause a bunch of … Read more
Running Slower to Get Faster As a runner, one of your main goals is to probably get faster, whether that be at a 1 mile, 5k, half marathon, marathon, or even a longer race. You might think that if you just run faster in practice you will naturally get faster in your races. In reality, … Read more
Running a Half Marathon Running a half-marathon is an impressive feat of endurance, strength, and perseverance. For most people it is a nearly impossible task to just get up off the couch without a proper half-marathon training plan. However, it is not an impossible feat to accomplish. In fact, anyone can do it… with the … Read more
Keto Mistakes The ketogenic (keto) diet seems to be the next big craze in health. You probably have heard many people talk about it and all the wonders it can do. However, what is it and what are the keto mistakes to avoid? Quite simply, the keto diet is a low carb, high-fat diet. By … Read more