This is one of my favorite pre-race dinners. I’ve had my best results when I have my carb-loading dinner two nights before my race. I like a meal high in carbs that won’t upset my stomach and is easily digested....
So you're looking for a new running challenge or you are already an outdoor enthusiast and you’re looking for a different way to enjoy nature. Whichever the reason for taking interest in trail running, here are some tips for transitioning...
So you’re a runner. You run several days a week, do local races, and maybe over time even get a bit faster or stronger at your favorite event. In your mind, to be really competitive and fast you’d have to...
Catch your breath. Easier said than done! Most people don’t realize just how hard it is to get your pace and breathing right when you begin a running program. We tend to start out running way too fast, just as...
The recent running boom has brought with it a huge number of new and enthusiastic runners eager to challenge themselves and test their limits. Today, newcomers to the sport are increasingly setting their sights on the full marathon distance of...
Despite what many running publications will tell you, there is no right way to recover and return to running after a marathon. As runners, we are all at different points in our running careers, we all have different recovery times,...
I feel like this entry should be subtitled, “If you’re driving I-5 south the day before a full in San Diego, pack a few PB&Js and resist the urge to do the Double Double, Animal Style. Your body will thank...
I have not been running very long, but since I started, I have not been able to stop. Before I even considered running competitively, I still ran close to 3,000 miles a year. That’s a lot of running, especially for...
