Training
Cardio and Strengthening Workout for Runners
Need a no-equipment workout that you can do at home? Check out this cardio and strengthening workout for runners that’s perfect when you’re stuck inside. […]
cross-training
Running Basics
Exercises for Runners to Make Running Easier
Have you ever struggled during a run and thought to yourself (or maybe even said out loud), “Man, I wish this was easier!”? Well, you can run more comfortably and efficiently by doing some simple […]
Running Basics
Should You Run Every Day?
One of the biggest misconceptions among runners who want to get faster is that they should run every day. In reality, the body actually needs rest days to recover, repair muscles to get stronger, and […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
Why Am I So Tired After Long Runs?
A marathoner-in-training recently told me that she’s been completely wiped out after her Saturday long runs. “I take a 3-hour nap in the afternoon, but still need to go to bed by 9:00 p.m” she […]
Running
Hip Strengthening Exercises
For many runners, knee pain, other injuries, and running performance issues are often a result of tight or weak hips, glutes, and other hip stabilizing muscles. Tight and weak muscles are often the result of […]
Training
Outdoor Winter Cross-Training Activities for Runners
If you’re like many runners, you may find yourself focusing more on cross training during the winter because it’s difficult to run lots of miles in the cold or on the treadmill. But if riding […]
Running Motivation
How to Avoid Running Burnout
Runners go through periods when they feel like they need a break — both mentally and physically — from running. It sometimes happens after completion of a big race that you have been working toward […]