RUNNING FUNDAMENTALS: PROPER BREATHING
NicholsOne thing that most runners don’t give much thought is their breathing. It comes fairly naturally to many runners, and it doesn’t require a ton of forethought. However, there are some…
IN NEED OF SPEED? TRY THIS WORKOUT!
If you want to run faster, you need to run faster. It’s really just that simple. However, I recently discovered that if you add a little (or a lot) of…
RACES CANCELED, RUNNERS CONCERNED FOR SAFETY IN WAKE OF BALTIMORE RIOTS
As TV screens around the country are dominated by the unrest in Baltimore, the streets of this beloved running city have become unsafe for local runners. Organizers have had to cancel…
10 BEST POST-RUN SNACKS TO REFUEL
You’ve finished your long run or crossed the finish line of a long race — what should you grab to eat so you can start refueling? Experts recommend refueling with…
SO MANY RUNNING TRAINING PROGRAMS, WHICH TO CHOOSE?
Couch to 5K, Run Less Run Faster, 80/20 Running, McMillan Training, Jeff Galloway’s Run/Walk method — all these major training programs offer something different to each runner. Here’s what you…
RUNNING SAVED MY LIFE – CAN IT SAVE YOURS?
Anxiety and depression are two very real mental health issues in America. Due to lack of awareness and social stigma, millions of Americans with these illnesses go untreated every day.…
10 THOUGHTS WHILE RUNNING LONG DISTANCES
There are many things that run through our minds during a long run. Whether you’re going on a leisurely and scenic run or grinding out high mileage for an upcoming…
THE GOLDEN ULTRA: SERIOUS TRAINING FOR STUNNING VIEWS
It isn’t easy to pull off a flawless first-year event. But the aptly-named Golden Ultra, held in Golden, British Columbia, on September 18-20, was, indeed, golden, thanks to a gracious municipal…
TOP 12 DUMB THINGS PEOPLE SAY TO RUNNERS
You love to run. Simple and sweet. What you don’t love, though, is the annoying stuff non-runners say to runners. Has anyone said any of these to you? You don’t…
HOW TO GET YOUR KIDS TO LOVE RUNNING
When I was a young kid, running was fun if I didn’t really think about it. Running around the playground, running to catch up with friends, or running as part…