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. […]
Do you want to enjoy summer and have lazy beach days? Not if you signed up for a marathon or a half marathon in the fall! Some fall marathons start as early as the first week of September. Runner’s World recommends at least 10 weeks of training for a half marathon and 16 weeks for […]
Crowned as the fastest man on earth, Usain Bolt is a star runner who has become an international sensation. Fans cheered upon his appearance and screamed his name at the 2016 Olympics. His signature “To Di World” pose became such an iconic move that even Obama had imitated it once. The world famous Jamaican sprinter […]