Run Form and Technique

Best Running Workouts for Endurance, Speed & Conditioning

Believe it or not – long runs are not the only running workout that will improve your endurance and conditioning. Similarly, short & fast runs aren’t the only running workouts that will improve your speed. In fact, varying your running workouts is the best way to improve your running. Take it

Marathon Training

How to Train for a Marathon: Best Tips and Training Plans

Marathon training is a big undertaking; there is no question about that. But what if we told you marathon training did not have to be such a daunting idea? In fact, if you plan ahead, find a solid marathon training plan, and stick to that plan, gradual improvements will allow

Advice and Motivation

Best Time To Run: Pros & Cons of Morning, Afternoon & Evening Runs

When is the best time to run? Is it better to run in the morning or at night—what about mid-day? This might be one of the most hotly debated questions in the running community. Whether it's in the morning, afternoon, or evening, nearly every runner has an opinion on

Strength Training

Running Logs: How to Log Your Runs to Improve Your Training

Want to log your runs to actually improve your training (and not just your Strava follower count)? Simple running logs might remind you of your high school cross-country glory days when you’d whip out your binder and write down your mile splits after a long, hot run in the

Runner Nutrition

When Does the Body Utilize Fat Efficiently as a Fuel?

When does the body utilize fat efficiently as a fuel, and should you be consuming more fats or carbs when it comes to running nutrition? Great questions. Sorry folks, but the reign of pre-race pasta dinners, breakfast cereals, and post-run pancakes maybe be coming to an end. Actually, it already

Advice and Motivation

How to Get Better at Running—Become a Better Runner

Wondering how to be a better runner? Right now, loving (let alone liking) running may seem next to impossible. How could you possibly enjoy the heavy breathing, itchy legs, sweating, and general feeling like you could drop dead at any moment…all for voluntarily long periods of time? Today, the

Beginner Running

How Many Miles Should I Run a Week? What About a Day?

How many miles should you run a week? What about per day? Figuring out your weekly mileage can be a challenge for any runner, whether you’re brand new or a seasoned marathoner. It depends on your current ability level, the amount of time you have to set aside for

Beginner Running

How to Pace Yourself When Running (Beginner Running Pace)

Running pace isn’t given—it’s earned. Learning how to pace yourself when running isn’t just for beginners—it’s what set the hobbyists from the pros. Whether or not we want to admit it, we’ve all been there before. The adrenaline builds. You hear the gun

Strength Training

Running and Jumping: 3 Best Jumping Exercises for Runners

Lots of runners skip plyometrics for the same reason they skip strength training and stretching—because it’s not running. But running and jumping go hand in hand. Being a better jumper certainly makes you a better runner, and we have the 3 best jumping exercises to help you get

Strength Training

16 Best Hip Strengthening Exercises for Runners

Hip strengthening exercises for runners should be one of the cornerstones of any training plan. Not only will they help build stability in your hips and pelvis, but they’ll also pair beautifully with glute activation drills to keep your stride strong and effective. The best hip exercises will strengthen

Run Form and Technique

How to Improve Running Cadence (Tips, Drills & Benefits)

Looking to improve your running cadence? Whether you're a distance runner or you just go for a mile or two, and whether you’re a competitive athlete or just a recreational runner, your cadence matters. Running is not just a matter of putting one foot in front of the other.

Strength Training

Ultimate Kettlebell Workout for Runners (Exercises + Training)

Why exactly would you want to include a kettlebell workout for runners in your weekly schedule? Isn’t focusing on the miles enough? Not quite! Starting with a single piece of equipment, a runner can use the benefits of kettlebell workouts to see big changes in their performance with this

Run Form and Technique

11+ Tips to Improve Your Running Form in 2023

Improving your running form doesn’t happen naturally. Running more doesn’t mean you’re running better. You have to take intentional action to improve your running form and boost your economy. As children, running comes naturally to us. But that doesn’t mean the way we run is the

Runner Nutrition

Best Recovery Food for Runners Post-Run (Snacks & Meals)

Looking for the best recovery food for runners? You’ve come to the right place. Recovery nutrition has become a key performance component now that athletes can access things like recovery centers, drinks + bars, and recovery experts. However, it is not a "one size fits all" concept! Misguided recovery eating

Run Form and Technique

Proper Shoulder Warmup: How to Warm Up Shoulders For Runners

Learning how to warm-up your shoulders isn’t rocket science, but remembering to do it before your run can feel like it. As runners, we often focus on our legs and forget about our upper body. After all, our legs are getting all of the impact, right? While this is

Warm Up & Cool Down

5 Pre-Running Stretches for Running Faster Sprints (& Track)

If you were like me as a college runner, you hated doing pre-running stretches before and after training. I’d do it with the group, but if I was on my own that day, I’d often skip it altogether. I was busy–and I thought stretching was BORING. I

Injury Fix and Prevention

Lower Back Pain When Running—How To Prevent Back Injuries

Lower back pain after running—it’s the worst. Most people experience it at some point or another, whether they're runners or not. You picked something heavy up incorrectly, you regularly spend 8 hours of your day in a chair, or maybe it's because of some issues in your posture

Run Form and Technique

How to Prevent Chafing While Running (Avoid Runner's Rash)

Chafing is no fun for anybody. Yet, so many of us runners (myself included) are intimately familiar with that burning sting of raw skin as you get in the shower post-run. Just wait till you get some soap on it—runner’s rash is no joke. Ouch! This runner’s

Half Marathon Training

Half Marathon Training Plan for Beginners (Couch to Half Marathon)

Want to run your first half marathon? Or maybe you’re just thinking about the idea of one as a future goal. If you’re not a regular exerciser, the idea of getting from couch to half marathon and crossing the finish line can sound overwhelming.  But it doesn’t

Strength Training

Best Core Workout for Runners in 2023 (Killer Core Exercises)

As runners, we’re ALWAYS searching for that correct running form. Enter core workouts for runners. All your needs are guaranteed to be met by this core workout! Running is a fantastic way to get in shape, build endurance, and reduce stress. To maximize the benefits of running, it is

Marathon Training

10+ Tips for Long-Distance Running to Benefit Every Runner

So, you want to become a long-distance runner? Where do you start? How should you approach training? What is considered long-distance running? So many questions. Fortunately, we have answers. The idea of a “long run” means something different to everyone. Long-distance running might be the highlight of your week, or

Advice and Motivation

Running in the Heat: 14 Tips for Hot Summer Runs

Running in the heat is difficult for even the most experienced athletes. Some love it; others hate it. But depending on where you live, it’s something many people have to deal with.  It’s summertime, and for avid runners, that means dealing with the heat and humidity while still

Beginner Running

7+ Running Tips for Beginners to Learn How to Run (the Right Way)

Starting something new is always hard, and that’s especially true with running. However, knowing a handful of running tips for beginners can smooth the learning curve and help you learn how to run (with joy) faster. As a new or returning athlete, you may be wondering how to run

5K Training

How to Prepare for a 5K (From the First Week)

No matter your fitness level, you can learn how to prepare for a 5k race (3.1 miles). You may be coming back from a running layoff, or you’re a new runner with a fitness goal. Maybe you just want to organize your training a bit better and hit

5K Training

Advanced 5K Training Plan (Ultimate Training Guide)

Your first 5K was just a teaser—it gave you an appetite to run faster and longer. When you catch the running bug, generic training advice won’t work anymore. You need an advanced 5K training plan that’s more about speed and performance rather than showing up and finishing.