How To Fuel For a Half Marathon + 4 More Training Tips
If you’ve committed to running those 13.1 miles that are a half marathon, then you’ve probably got quite a few questions – especially if you’re a beginner. One of the … Read more
Health and Nutrition
How to Deal With Shin Splints
Of all of the injuries that runners face, shin splints are perhaps the most common and the most mysterious. Very few runners that have been running for any frame of … Read more
How Can I Avoid Injuries as a Runner?
Running is one of the healthiest things that you can take part in, especially if you are overweight. No matter what kind of physical shape you are currently in, however, … Read more
How Much Water Should You Drink While Running?
Water makes up 70% of your body and is vital to life. Despite that fact, many people take in an amazingly small amount of it each day. Everyone has head … Read more
Why Foam Rollers For Runners Are Important
No matter how much experience you have as a runner, injuries are going to happen. Whether you are a beginning runner that is plagued with shin splints and runner’s knee, … Read more
Can You Improve Your VO2max?
VO2max is a relatively strange concept to a lot of runners, and especially the general population. It turns out, however, that there is a relatively easy way to improve it … Read more
What Is The Optimum Age For Peak Marathon Performance?
People worry about age a great deal. There are people who constantly feel like they are either too young to train properly or too old to be able to withstand … Read more
Can Runners Be Successful On A Plant Based Diet?
Plant based diets have caused a lot of controversy in recent years. People say that a plant based diet cannot provide enough protein or fuel for a runner’s body, or … Read more
Do Marathon Runners Have Bad Knees Later In Life?
One of the biggest concerns that runners, and non runners alike, have pertains to their knees. Knee problems can severely harm your life if they do not heal and running … Read more
Does Running Really Cause Long Term Knee Damage?
Most people run to be healthy. Some are trying to lose weight, some are preparing for a marathon, and some are just trying to have a little fun. No matter … Read more
How do you Stop a Side Stitch while Running
You woke up early today, had a quick drink, and headed out the door. As the morning fog is lifting and the early workers are driving by, you are enjoying … Read more
Effective Carb Loading for a Marathon
Carb loading before a marathon is an essential way to build your energy stores prior to the big race. The body relies heavily upon these stores for a successful race. … Read more
Most Common Running Injuries
Long distance running is a sport that contains risk. Unfortunately, runners of any serious mileage caliber can claim a few injury stories. On the road, we refer to them battle … Read more
Best Diet for Runners to Lose Weight
Losing weight as a runner is not always as easy as it might seem. Sure, running is one of the best forms of exercise available and will burn calories both … Read more
How to Treat Runner’s Knee
Injuries are the dark side of the running hobby that we all enjoy so much. While running is a great way to keep your body in shape, keep your mind … Read more
Benefits of Ice Baths after a Long Run
Any runner who has undertaken distance training for a half marathon or longer race understands the vital importance of post run physical maintenance. Stretching only goes so far when the … Read more
Why do I have a Metallic Taste in my Mouth during Strenuous Exercise?
I want to share my personal experience and findings as it relates to tasting metal or blood when you do an intense training session like running, Cross Fit, etc. – … Read more
How Long Should You Run Before Training for a Marathon?
So last week I had a friend of mine mention that he was thinking about trying a marathon at some point but did not know when would be the correct … Read more
3 Brilliant Pulled Hamstring Treatments that You Should Use
I recently pulled my hamstring while running a few weeks ago. I took a few days off running and then tried to start up my regular running after that. All … Read more
Running to Lose Weight: Why it Works and Success Stories
As I embark on my journey to use running to lose weight (30 pounds of unwanted weight that is), I thought it would be interesting to look at why running … Read more