How to Run Your Best 5K - 4 Tips for Success
A 5K is one of the most popular race distances out there. You can find a 5K race almost any weekend of the year. The limited amount of time it takes to train for and even run a 3.1-mile race...
The Run Down
Preventing Burnout
You love to run, and everyone knows it; but sometimes the mere thought of lacing up your shoes makes your legs feel like dead weight. All the peppy people in your running club talking about their way packed race schedules...
How To Set Running Goals That Are Realistic
Many of us use goals to motivate us to constantly improve ourselves, and runners are no different. With so many easily recorded measures of speed and endurance, runners have any number of ways to verify the attainment of old goals...
Pre-Race Dinner Recipe: Chicken Cacciatore
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....
Tips to Transition to Trail Running
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...
8 Simple Tips to Become a Better Runner
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...
Breathing Tips for Beginner Runners
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...
How to Successfully Train for Your First Marathon
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...