Running
Essential Trail Running Tips
If running on the roads is starting to bore you, try switching up your routine with a trail run. Keep the following trail running tips in mind before you take your running off road. Choose […]
Year: 2023
Inspiration
How to Be a Friendly Runner
After completing my long run this weekend, I stopped in a deli to grab a sports drink and bagel. Spotting my running attire, a runner behind me in line asked me how many miles I […]
Running Motivation
How to Deal With Unsupportive Family and Friends
As runners, we like to talk about our passion, right? And inevitably we have to deal with people who don’t support our running habit. What runner hasn’t had someone tell them that “Running will ruin […]
Racing
How to Finish Strong in Running Races
Although most of us runners aren’t going to lose out on money or medals if we get beat in the final stretch of a race, it’s still very satisfying and thrilling to finish strong in […]
Running Basics
5 Mental Tricks to Keep You Running
I recently saw a runner’s T-shirt that said, “Running is a mental sport. We’re all insane!” Obviously it was meant to be funny, but the first part of the quote is certainly true. Whether you’re […]
Running
Runners’ Top Running Pet Peeves
Running is supposed to be a stress-reducing activity, but every runner will tell you that there are certain things about running that gets their blood boiling. Here are some top running pet peeves, with suggestions […]
Running Injuries
5 Warning Signs of Running Injuries
Runners often feel pain come and go, sometimes very quickly. I tend to panic when I feel a pain in my shin or other area, and start thinking about the worst case scenario. (“It MUST […]
Running Basics
How to Prevent Injuries While Running
As runners, we often hear lots of advice on what we can do when we’re not running to prevent injuries, such as strength-training, finding the right running shoes, taking rest days, stretching, and foam-rolling. But what about preventive steps we can […]
Racing
6 Week 10K Beginner Training Schedule
This six-week 10K training schedule is designed for beginner runners who want to build up to running a 10K (6.2 miles). Ideally, to start this training program, you should be active a couple days a […]
Running Injuries
How to Prevent and Treat Foot Corns
Foot corns are fairly common among runners and can be painful, even sometimes preventing you from running. Fortunately, they can usually be treated at home with a few simple steps. What are Foot Corns? Corns […]