5 Common Runner Mistakes
You have set a goal to start running and you are excited to finally get started. The problem most new runners face is that they are not aware of the mistakes they will make from the very beginning. In order...
The Run Down
10 Things I Love About Running
When I first met you, I loved you – although I didn’t know it yet. Together we explored playgrounds, backyards, and ball fields until you, running, the simplest form of play captured my heart and I no longer needed all...
Summer Running Gear to Enhance Performance
Summer is here, and for many of us, that means hot, sticky weather that can sometimes make running feel more like swimming. While scorching temperatures can challenge even the most die-hard runner, there is nothing sweeter than training hard all...
Tips for Running in the Heat
Whether you are planning on lacing up for the local 4th of July 5K, or have your sights set on a more distant fall race, training in the heat can be difficult. It can also leave the woefully unprepared feeling...
7 Breakfast Recipes for Busy Runners
As runners, we are always on the go (literally) and while most of us make time for running, we don't have time for much else. Seriously though, I know it's not just me when I say I can find time...
Eat and Run: How to Fuel for Your Best Performance
Whether you’re new to running or a seasoned veteran, fueling properly for your training can be more difficult than anticipated. It can be challenging to know exactly how much you should eat, what it should consist of, and when it...
Speed Work, A Necessary Beast
If you find yourself running at the same pace every day and cannot seem to get faster, it is time to give speed work a try. Without speed work, I never would have gotten my pace fast enough to qualify...
Running Gear Essentials
Being new to any sport can be intimidating. There is typically a lot to learn, from the new lingo (what is a Fartlek and can I say that word in public?) to the proper way to train (wait, what does...