Don’t let rainy days discourage you – there are many ways to stay fit (and have fun while doing it!) during these bleak winter months. Cold weather runs may not sound appealing, nor does watching a clock slowly count down the minutes while on the treadmill. This article aims to provide suggestions of how to add variety to your winter workouts, as well as how to use these months wisely and prepare for the increase…
While we wait patiently to hear the fate of the races we’re looking forward to in 2020 and beyond, we thought we’d also do a little reminiscing. We interviewed 4 runners living and training in different parts of the US to talk about the experience of running their first hundo – the build-up, the race itself, and the “return to flight” afterward. If you’re inspired to run your own, or just want a peek into…
At this date, it is hard to be unaware that we are living in a time of uncertainty. With races cancelled for the next few months and group runs deemed irresponsible, for most of us running has changed in many ways. Thankfully we are not yet in a full lock down situation but it is likely our training schedules have changed to accommodate the times. Personally, I was hoping to ease into a competitive…
I’ve been taking my running more seriously the last two years. I have goals to run consistently several times a week so that I can improve my pace and build up mileage. Over the course of the last 9 months I have completed more races alone than I have in my entire life. As I have dedicated more of my life to the sport I have become increasingly aware that taking up running in my early thirties…
Building mileage is essential for creating and maintaining a base that allows you to improve your time, keep fit and train for races. The downside I have found to all of this however, is sometimes the longer I run the less prepared I can feel. What you take with you (or don’t) is entirely personal and dependent on your individual preference that takes trial and error. In order to help you cut down on some frustrating experiences, I…
I’m sure everyone has their own tics and behaviors around racing, and they all work for different reasons. I toe the line dozens of times a year, for the past 19 years, and try to do the same things in preparation in the morning of and day prior to pinning on the bib. Failing to undertake any of these will not necessarily evoke a feeling of dread, but as someone who likes routine, I prefer…
As a new(ish) runner, I have come to appreciate many things about running including the well-recognized benefits of increased energy, stamina, weight loss and cardiovascular health. Many of us run for reasons beyond these well-known benefits, pursing simply our passion for the sport, our love of races, and our competitive nature. Although running is often done in the presence of others, for all but the elite, it is fundamentally ourselves against whom we compete. As…
Runners, we have a serious problem invading our community. Despite all of our running, many of us have lost something that we really need. Our glutes. That’s right, friends, there is a bad case of “Runner’s Butt” going around. Despite powerful runner’s legs, a large number of runners have no butts. Seriously, next time you are at a race, look around. Don’t be too obvious, you may get yourself into trouble, but notice the lack…
Some would think that after almost 20 years of running and racing, that making a mistake regarding my hobby would be impossible or at the very least a minor detail. But alas, it is easy sometimes to get distracted on the way out the door, or while packing, and it can even be possible to get so deeply into ‘the zone’ that a turn could be missed. To know we are not infallible is human,…
When you look at the start list (or results) of road races these days, you’ll notice that most races have more female participants than male. A 60/40 split seems pretty common. Many of these women are also moms, who have managed to figure out a way to balance time to go running with time spent at their job (staying at home or out of the home), childcare, home responsibilities, and husband. There are many organizations…
