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...
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...
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 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...
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...
