Why is foam rolling such a pain in the ass? Ask me to do a 20-mile training run on the weekend? No problem. Ask me to foam roll for ten minutes a day? I'll whine about it, make excuses and eventually commit to doing it during commercial breaks while watching Homeland. Foam rolling is not a fun activity! It hurts. It leaves carpet burn on my elbows. And while doing it, all I can focus … [Read more...] about Daily Foam Rolling Schedule for Runners
Running Tips
No matter what training plan you're following or what your running goal is, these running tips can help you reach your goals. Find new running workouts. Learn how to tweak various elements of your training. Tweak how you're training right now to become a better runner. Click below to read more.
How To Realistically Fit It All In
Remember when running was simple? You woke-up before work, tied on your sneakers, went for a run and then proceed with the rest of your day as usual. It was relatively easy to be a runner when all you thought you had to do to succeed was run. Now we know in order to be a lifetime runner, we have to do more than wake-up and run. We have to take care of our bodies by eating well, strength … [Read more...] about How To Realistically Fit It All In
Strength Training Do’s and Don’ts for Runners
Strength training for running, general health and well-being is important. When your primary fitness goals are running related, how you approach strength training workouts changes. These workouts need to focus on running specific exercises that target your weaknesses and help you achieve your goals. Getting the most out of your strength training workouts will help you become a better, more … [Read more...] about Strength Training Do’s and Don’ts for Runners
5 Times It Is Okay To Stop Mid-Run And Head Home
There are situations when you actually should quit your run and go back home. Powering through when you really should stop running, doesn’t always show mental toughness. While mental toughness is an important aspect of training, knowing when to call it quits is just as important. Here are five scenarios when you shouldn’t push through to the end of your run. You feel bad for multiple days in a … [Read more...] about 5 Times It Is Okay To Stop Mid-Run And Head Home
10 Things To Write in Your Training Log
A training log is one of the easiest tools you can use to become a better runner. If you wear a GPS watch or use a running app during your workouts, you most likely already have an online log of your running routes, paces and distances. This is a great way to start tracking your progress. However, you can get more out of these training logs by taking the time to add a few notes. I’d even suggest … [Read more...] about 10 Things To Write in Your Training Log
How To Set Challenging and Achievable Goals
Setting new running goals should be easy, right? But, it's not that simple. I've found there are two types of runners. Those who play it safe and those who aim for the fences. It's okay to play it safe if that's how you really want to live your life, but I'm guessing you really don't want to play it safe, do you? I know deep down you really want to take a chance and push your … [Read more...] about How To Set Challenging and Achievable Goals