Training Schedules
4 Week 5K Training Plan for Beginners
This 4 week 5K training plan for beginners is perfect for those who want to be ready for a 5K race in about a month. It’s intended for beginner run/walkers who want to build up […]
Month: December 2023
Running Basics
How to Stay Relaxed When Running
A common mistake among runners, both beginners and experienced, is holding a lot of tension in their upper body when running. Sometimes runners’ shoulders creep up toward their ears, which creates a much more inefficient […]
Running Injuries
How to Prevent and Treat Runner’s Knee
Runner’s knee is one of those common overuse injuries that’s at first just annoying, but can end up being very painful if you ignore it. Fortunately, there are some simple strategies to both prevent and […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
Should I Run a Marathon?
So you have some experience as a runner, but lately you’ve been wondering, “Should I run a marathon?” Before you decide, it helps to truly understand what you’re getting into. Some people have some fears […]
Running Motivation
How to Beat Running Excuses and Boost Motivation
Sometimes we have the best intentions to run, but something gets in the way. Often it’s our busy schedules or the weather that’s the culprit; while other times it’s just that we can’t muster the […]
Running Motivation
How to Stick to Your Running Plan When Visiting Relatives
Headed out-of-town to visit some relatives? Staying with family or friends can sometimes make it difficult to maintain a regular running schedule. But it’s possible to still get some runs in without coming across as […]
Running Motivation
Running Quotes from Running Shoe Companies
I love reading running quotes for inspiration and I have to admit that some of the best ones come from running shoe companies. Their quotes are usually short and to the point, so they’re easy […]
Giving & Gratitude
How to Donate, Recycle, and Reuse Running Shoes and Other Gear
Runners accumulate a lot of stuff, from running shoes and T-shirts to race bibs and medals. As much as I love to hold onto to some special running mementos, I just don’t have space for […]
Training
Boredom-Busting Treadmill Workouts
Treadmill running doesn’t have to be boring and monotonous. Here are some fun treadmill workouts that take your routine off autopilot and may actually make you look forward to your treadmill runs. 1. Hill Workout […]
Running Basics
What Pace Should I Run?
“I’m new to running and I’m not sure how fast I should be running. What pace should I run?” Many runners, especially beginners, are curious about what pace they should run. Most daily runs should […]