I've learned many running lessons over the years, and I'm sure anyone who has been running for a few years can say the same. There are so many things we just don't know when we start running. Many of these running lessons just need to be learned with time. However, I really wish I had learned these running lessons a bit sooner. If you are a knew runner maybe you can improve your running faster than I did with some of ... Read the Post...
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Back Care for Runners: How to Prevent and Manage Back Pain
Running is a great way to build fitness, strength, and endurance, but it can also place repetitive stress on your body. For some runners, that stress can contribute to lower back pain, stiffness, or discomfort that makes running less enjoyable. However, taking care of your back doesn't have to mean giving up running. Back care for runners involves building strength, maintaining mobility, paying attention to running ... Read the Post...
How to Recover After a Disappointing Race
Not every race goes according to plan. You may miss your goal time or have a race that didn't go at all as expected. A disappointing race can be tough to process, especially when you’ve spent months training and preparing for it. It’s completely normal to feel frustrated or disappointed after a bad race. But one race doesn’t define you as a runner, and it doesn’t erase all the work you put into getting to the starting ... Read the Post...
How Runners Should Structure Strength Training Throughout the Year
Strength training is an important part of a runner's training routine, but the way you strength train shouldn't necessarily stay the same all year. As your running goals and training load change, your strength training should change as well. A runner building an aerobic base may have more time and energy to focus on developing strength, while someone in the middle of marathon training may need to reduce strength ... Read the Post...