Half Marathons & Marathons
Can I Run a Marathon?
Once you’ve run your first race, or you’ve been running for a few months, people may start to ask if and when you’ll ever run a marathon. Completing a 26.2 mile race is no small […]
Running
Racing
How to Pick the Right Race to Run
Having a race on your calendar is great motivation to keep running. But it’s important to pick the right race to run so you don’t start to regret your decision. If you’re not excited about […]
Running Basics
How to Start Running for Beginners
Getting started with running can feel overwhelming to a beginner runner. If you’ve never run before or you’ve had a long break from running, it can be intimidating to get out there and hit the […]
Running
How to Avoid a Dog Attack When Running
While dogs can make great running partners, there may be times during a run when you encounter an aggressive or overly-friendly dog. Dogs can be very territorial and their prey instinct is triggered by fast […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
How to Beat the Post-Race Blues
A first-time marathon finisher recently confessed to me that, rather than wanting to celebrate her accomplishment, she felt sad and disappointed after her race. It may sound crazy to some, but her experience of post-race […]
Running Injuries
Should I Use Ice or Heat Therapy on a Running Injury?
Applying ice or heat can provide relief for many running injuries. For different types of injuries, though, you should use these treatments at different times. Basically, you shouldn’t be going back and forth between a […]
Running Injuries
How Runners Can Avoid Getting Sick
It seems like whenever I find more time in my schedule to run, I come down with a cold. Although I do frequently run through mild cold symptoms such as a runny nose or sore […]
Racing
Tips for Running at Altitude
“I live in Florida, but I’m training for a race in Colorado in a few months. What should I expect when running at altitude and what can I do to best prepare for a race […]
Training Schedules
8 Week 5K Intermediate Training Schedule
Are you hoping to improve your 5K race time, or run a strong 5K at your full potential? This 8-week 5K schedule (see below) is designed for intermediate 5K runners who want to train for […]
Kids Running
Kids’ Marathon Running Challenge
Kids are too young to run a full marathon (26.2 miles), but that doesn’t mean they can’t take on the distance. They can use this Kids’ Marathon Running Challenge to accumulate and track their mileage […]