Runners take your marks… Those few words can instantly spark excitement, especially if you have an upcoming spring race scheduled on your calendar! Learning how to train for a marathon is a favorite escape for many of us. We challenge our bodies. We challenge our minds. We challenge our levels of endurance. We, also, get […]
Are you looking for new ways to take your running abilities to the next level? If so, cadence training is a simple but effective method to increase your speed and reduce your risk of injury. Whether you run to stay in shape or you’re preparing for a race, every runner can benefit from cadence training. Do you […]
There are a lot of obstacles that females have had to power through over the years. Athletics are no exception to this. Female runners have experienced a lot of difficulty over the years, dealing with the idea that women are somehow less valid as athletes. The Boston Marathon, for example, had no women runners until […]
Last year, over four million Americans participated in a triathlon. They’re a fun and healthy way to spend your day. But, if you aren’t prepared on race day, you’ll find yourself left in the dust pretty quickly and that’s not a good feeling. That’s why we put together this list. Check out these triathlon tips […]
Whether you love running marathons just to participate or for the competition, learning how to run a faster marathon will boost your running confidence for races to come. According to general marathon statistics, the average race time for men is 4:10, and the average woman is 4:39, whereas elite men clock in at 2:05 and […]
Running is a healthy exercise for many, but running too much can have the opposite effect. Do you constantly feel fatigued? Has your performance been slipping recently? Chances are you may be experiencing the overtraining syndrome (OTS). OTS occurs even in the best athletes if they don’t take proper rest from their rigorous training routine. […]