Beginner Running

Running Stride Length: How to Find Your Perfect Stride

Your running stride length is personal to you, but it’s also something you can improve. You’ll hear talk about “good stride lengths,” “bad stride lengths,” “average stride lengths,” and all that mumbo-jumbo. It’s important, but not as important as finding your perfect running stride length. Did you

Advice and Motivation

How to Breathe While Running With Asthma (4 Tips)

Trying to figure out how to breathe while running with asthma? Good news – you can do it! And you can do it well. In fact, in the 2012 London Olympics, nearly 700 athletes competing had confirmed asthma. Having said that, asthma, like any medical condition, requires diligence. Whether you have

Advice and Motivation

Super Cushioned Shoes: Are HOKA Shoes Good for Runners or Not?

Maximalist cushioned running shoes are all the rage these days with athletes. So you know, talking about if HOKA shoes are good in a running blog might get a little fiery—maybe even a little weird. After all, few things evoke more commentary, fervor, and zeal than a conversation around

Run Form and Technique

Proper Running Foot Strike: 3 Steps to Better Forefoot Running

Proper running foot strike doesn’t look the same on everyone, but it’s certainly not something that comes naturally. Does riding a bike come naturally? Does swimming come naturally? No. So why should proper running? As a lot of you know by now, running boils down to a lot

Beginner Running

10 Tips for Running a Mile Without Stopping (Beginner-Friendly)

If you’re a new runner, completing that first mile can seem daunting. We’re here to help. Learn our top tips for running a mile without stopping from start to finish. Before you know it, you’ll be lacing up your running shoes regularly and getting through a mile

Run Form and Technique

Uphill Running: 3 Hill Running Tips for Your Next Incline Run

Uphill running can be an absolute joy—if you train right. While some runners love running hills more than others, none of us are strangers to them! Hills are incredibly useful tools in tackling running challenges, developing muscle strength, and learning how to run properly. If you’re like most

Half Marathon Training

Running Twice a Day (Strategies, Tips, & Benefits)

Running twice daily can benefit your training plan if done safely and intentionally. And despite what you might think, running twice daily is for more than just elite athletes or runners. Both experienced and inexperienced runners can utilize double running to maximize their running performance. But you probably have questions:

5K Training

How to Start Running Again (and Make the Ultimate Comeback)

Learning how to start running again isn’t easy. Sure, you remember how to move your legs in a running motion—but there’s a lot more going on there. Starting to run again can often feel even harder, because despite previous progress you feel like you’re back at

Injury Fix and Prevention

Runner's Calves: 7+ Best Calf-Strengthening Exercises for Runners

Runner’s calves, am I right? Strengthening your calves is a byproduct of running, but it’s also something you’ll need to focus on with intentional exercises and workouts. Whether you need calf workouts at home or the best calf-strengthening exercises, we’ve got you covered. Below, we’ll

Strength Training

Strength Training for Distance Runners (Weight Training Workouts)

Strength training for distance runners is a non-negotiable part of building endurance. Your maximum distance is all determined by your strength and cardio capacity—and running alone doesn’t build sufficient endurance to take you the distance. Runners are usually resistant to anything that takes them away from getting in

Marathon Training

How Often Should You Run? (A Professional Coach's Opinion)

How often should you run? How long, and how far? Good questions. We have answers. Whether you’re just starting to run or you’ve been at it for years, designing a run schedule can be tough. How many miles should you run? Is it okay to run every day?

Warm Up & Cool Down

9 Best Yoga Hip Stretches for Runners With Super Tight Hips

Yoga hip stretches for runners can be a game-changer for your performance and recovery. As runners, many of you may be familiar with some of the hip muscles or areas that get tight from running—likely because we can feel them in our bodies. But when it comes to tightness,

Run Form and Technique

Treadmill Running: How to Properly Run on the Treadmill

Running on a treadmill might not be the most fun way to train, but treadmill running has its place in any athlete’s arsenal. However, getting the most from your treadmill running requires more than just stepping on the machine and getting started—it takes a bit more understanding of

Advice and Motivation

The Best Running Workout Plan (Schedule, Training & Program)

The best running training and running schedule isn’t guesswork—it comes down to following a personalized running plan that works for you. When you’re planning for a race, there’s no shortage of running schedules you can find on the internet or in books. However, it doesn’t

Beginner Running

Proper Running Form for Beginners (Best Running Technique)

Proper form for running and the best running technique aren’t as natural as you’d think. Running seems to be one of the easier activities to get into. After all, you just have to put on your shoes, head out the door, and start running, right? Technically, yes. But,

Marathon Training

The Best Marathon Training App for Half Marathons & Marathons

Looking for the best marathon training app? We here at The Run Experience regularly encourage finding a training plan if you’re preparing for a race—whether that’s a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon. Training plans do a lot of the prep work for you; they factor in

Run Form and Technique

Run Faster With 3 Simple Speed Training Drills and Exercises

It takes more than just consistent mileage to help you get faster and run your best races. Some distance runners have natural speed, and others don’t. However, no matter where you fall on that spectrum, it’s critical to incorporate speed training with speed drills into your training plan.

5K Training

Hill Sprint Workout Routine - 3 Expert Tips (Benefits + Workouts)

Here’s your secret weapon to running faster and getting stronger without hitting the gym: hill sprints. By using short, powerful uphill sprinting sessions you’ll build running strength in your legs, season your muscles and connective tissue, and see improvement in your endurance. All this from short, intense sessions

Injury Fix and Prevention

Shins Hurt After Running? How to Fix & Prevent Shin Splints

Do your shins hurt after running? Shin splints are one of the most common running injuries out there. It causes sore shins in the lower legs for runners. The pain of shin splints can be intense and annoying— and nearly every runner can empathize with how difficult they are to

Run Form and Technique

How to Run Faster: 15+ Ways to Pick Up Your Speed

It’s a question we hear all the time: How do I run faster? It can be easier to focus on building endurance since you can just tack on a few minutes to your long-distance runs and watch your miles build up. But to build speed and run faster, you

Injury Fix and Prevention

5 Exercises to Prevent Sore Hamstrings After Running Workouts

Sore hamstrings after a workout are the worst. Fortunately, hamstring pain from running doesn’t have to be an unavoidable byproduct—stretching and mobility work can help. Raise your hand if you’ve ever gone out for a run without doing any prep work beforehand or any cool-down work afterward.

Beginner Running

How to Become a Runner: A Beginner’s Guide

Looking for how to become a runner? You’ve come to the right place. Running can be a life-changing way to improve your mood and get in shape without a gym membership or any equipment. But with all the information out there, it can be overwhelming to know how to

Beginner Running

Beginner Treadmill Workout: Tips, Drills, & How-Tos

Want to learn how to start training on a treadmill? Whether you need beginner treadmill workouts or a sustainable treadmill workout plan (that won’t make you go crazy), we’ve got you covered. If you don’t like running outdoors or you don’t live in a climate where

Injury Fix and Prevention

How to Prevent Running Injuries: Tips, Exercises, and Drills

Looking for exercises to prevent running injuries? You’ve come to the right place. Running injury prevention is our top priority at The Run Experience—because you can’t train (or race) if you can’t run. Let’s face it: injuries suck. There’s nothing worse than building up

Marathon Training

Couch to Marathon Training Plan: 1 Month (4-Week Plan) Preparation

Have you ever heard of a couch to marathon training plan? They’re certainly not as common as couch to 5K programs—but we believe they deserve a special place in the training catalogs. While you don’t necessarily want to give yourself just a 1-month marathon training plan, we’