Saftey Tips For Running At Night Are you a night runner? Many people run at night due to schedules, work, children, and just personal preference. The rules are a bit different though from day to night. So be as safe as possible and not the victim of an injury, or worse, […]
Shin Splint Stretches Medial tibial stress syndrome, more commonly known as shin splints, is probably one of the most common injuries runners face. Shin splints usually show up as an aching pain on the inside of your shin, near the border of the tibia and the calf muscles. As the injury progresses, this pain will become sharper, […]
Running Hills More Effectively Whether you are out running for fun or you are running a half marathon, most runners will agree that the worst part is running up hills.They can be brutal and downright exhausting. Your technique, posture, and foot strike play a key roll in your ability to conquer these bad […]
Running Techniques To Run Faster This is probably every runner’s goal…to run faster with less effort. I know it’s mine. When I first started to run, I thought I was going to pass out after just 5 minutes! Who knew there was such a science behind being a great and fast […]
Endurance Training For Runners No matter what distance you are training for, or what your goals are…all runners need one thing, and that is endurance. This video shows you exactly what happens to your body when you increase your endurance and how this increases your ability to resist and recover from fatigue. I found […]
Stop Muscle Cramping When You Run Muscle and stomach cramping will literally stop you in the middle of your run. Not only can those involuntary contractions of muscles be painful, they can leave a particular muscle sore for hours and days to follow. Here are some things that you can do to help decrease […]
Tips For Running in Cold Weather Can you believe that we are already in the fall? Where did the summer go? My favorite part about this weather, is most definitely the change in the leaves ? ? and pumpkin flavored everything. For us runners though, there are a few things to remember as […]
Benefits Of Using A Foam Roller The benefits of using a foam roller are endless, really. Rolling can limit soreness and tightness by increasing blood flow and flexibility. Foam rolling can also help runners avoid many sport-related injuries by also decreasing recovery time. Here are 5 great ways to use a foam […]
Tips And Workouts For Running Hills If you want running to feel easier and more satisfying, you’ll want to build strength. Nothing builds that strength better than running hills. I know, no one really likes hills, but they are unavoidable. Here are some things to remember to keep you motivated. When you’ve trained […]