Runners working toward a half marathon and particularly a marathon or longer often hear talk about tapering. They know it means they should decrease their mileage and scale back their workouts as the race gets closer; however, many runners avoid tapering because they fear it will negatively affect their race-day performance. Even when runners do … Read more
In addition to coaching I work as a floor manager at a family-owned run specialty shop. We put the shoes on and take them off for customers and tie them as well. I can tell you that when a customer insists on tying their own shoe I usually have to sit on my hands, and … Read more
What types of clothes should one look for as a runner? Can a runner just grab anything from the closet and head out for a run? Ideally, yes. Wearing clothes that are comfortable is the best place to start while running. As one starts to run more, they may find that those everyday sweats are … Read more
So you just started running, how does your nutrition factor in? As a runner there is so much information available that it is often difficult to figure out what things are most important that impact our training, recovery and how we feel in our daily lives. In this article we aim to outline how to … Read more
I love apps. I’m constantly searching to find the completely perfect software that will help me plan, organize, or track any aspect of my life and therefore make me a more organized person with minimal effort on my end. Running has me at my pickiest when it comes to selecting apps. I’ve tried them all … Read more
Running is a repetitive sport and as such there is a relatively high rate of aches and pains in all runners, especially beginner runners. Below is some information on the most common aches and pains among runners, ways to prevent them, and how to treat them if they occur. Prevention is the best medicine! Blisters … Read more
The running community is full of energetic individuals who love to share every detail of their hobby to anyone who will listen! However, our niche sport has its own special language. So for all of you who are new to the running world, we’re here to fill you in on our special jargon! Whether we’re … Read more
Every now and then, runners encounter a wall that requires a little extra motivation to break through. Whether that’s the infamous 20 mile mark of the marathon, that local neighborhood hill whose steep grade is notorious amongst local runners, or anything in between. A good, upbeat song can be just what you need to break … Read more
A common question among newer runners is whether they need to buy specialty running socks. When you’re already dropping hundreds of dollars on other gear like shoes, rollers, and hydration belts, you may think just any pair of socks will do. Not true! And this article seeks to show just how important it is to … Read more
As you probably already found out, running shoes are not the cheapest investment for running, but it goes by that saying, “You get what you pay for.” Same goes with buying sports bras. On average, sports bras range from $35 to $98. They’re not cheap considering you’re probably going to buy a few to rotate … Read more
