Warm Up Before Your Run With These Dynamic Stretches

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If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!    Dynamic Stretches           A smart warm up will give your muscles, bones, and joints a chance to loosen up. The best stretches for warming up before your run are dynamic stretches. These stretches are designed to […]

First Person To Ever Run A Marathon And Never Tell Anybody

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Marathon Kept Secret     This tongue in cheek video is hilarious! Could you ever train and run a marathon without telling anybody?  Learn how to make running easier on your body: Running Drills Strength and Mobility Exercises Postural and Stability Exercises 6 and 12 Week Training Plans Step by Step Coaching Runner’s knee rehab program […]

Plyometric Exercises For Running Speed

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Plyometric Exercises for Runners        Why plometrics? Plyometrics are the perfect exercises for runners because they aim to develop strength and speed to produce fast and powerful movements. Plyo’s train the muscles to contract more quickly and forcefully from an actively pre-stretched position.     The benefit of these exercises for distance runners is that you can […]

Unlock Your Running Potential By Strengthening And Stretching Your Hip Flexors

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Strengthen And Stretch Your Hip Flexors And Avoid Injuries              Every runner is dependent on these, actually, every person is dependent on these muscles, the hip flexors. These are a group of muscles that allow you to lift your knees and bend at the waist. They help to pull up the knees and […]

Who Cares If You Are A Slow Runner

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Running Motivation          How do you stay motivated when you are at a low point, when you feel that you just don’t know if you should  continue. Do you have doubts? Sometimes, we can be our own worst enemies, don’t you think? When you don’t beat your PR like you thought you […]

Fartlek, Tempo & Hill Training From A USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach

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     Fartlek Training            Get tips on fatleks and hill training from USA Triathlon Level 1 certified coach, Stephanie Coburn. This workout will prepare you, as a runner, to handle the uneven paces of a race. Both physically and mentally. What is a fartlek exactly? From Wikiepdia, Fartlek, which means “speed play” in […]

How To Deal With A Side Stitch

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   How to Cope With A Side Stitch          Has this happened to you? You are 10 minutes into your run and you experience a sharp pain in your right upper abdomen? Chances are that you are experiencing a side stitch. A side stitch is an intense stabbing pain under the lower […]

This Is What Your Body Goes Thru During A Marathon

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     Science of Marathon Running               This is a “behind” the scenes look at what your body goes thru during your run. It’s amazing to see what your muscles go thru to run these long distances. What does it take to cross the finish line? Relentless training, proper nutrition […]

Run More Efficiently And Stay Injury Free With Yoga For Runners

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 Strike A Pose With Yoga For Runners        When you think about running, your first thought probably isn’t that you should also be doing yoga, but what you may not know is that yoga is the perfect compliment for runners because it can focus on specific areas of the body that get tight from […]

The Healthies And Easiest Ways To Hydrate Before And After Your Run

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Drink This Before And After Your Run         What are you drinking after your run? How about before your run? Studies show that there are certain drinks that will not only help fuel your body, but also help repair your muscles too. The list below shows us not only what you should […]