Summer can be a challenging time for runners, especially if you are training for a race. Fall races are great because of the cooler weather on race day, but it usually means you are training in the summer heat. There are many considerations for summer running in the heat, such as safety and adjusting paces. Let's talk about some ways to adjust your training to run in the summer heat. How To Adjust Your Training For ... Read the Post...
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Creatine for Runners: Is It Worth All the Recent Hype?
You may have been hearing lately about many runners starting to include creatine as a daily supplement. While creatine isn't new, it seems to have become popular among runners lately. Is creatine for runners worth all of the recent hype? What is creatine? Creatine is a naturally occurring source of energy in our bodies that help to keep our muscles working, especially during short, intense burst of exercise. When ... Read the Post...
How to Choose a Running Goal Time for a Race
It's always exciting to start a new training cycle. Usually you are feeling refreshed, optimistic, and ready to work hard. Once you pick a race you may be starting to think about what your goal time should be. Maybe you just ran a race and you want to beat that time. Or maybe you are going for a certain barrier like 2 hours in the half marathon or 4 hours in the marathon. It's really important to choose a realistic, ... Read the Post...
Review of Great Running Gear and Products I’ve been Using Lately
Over the past few months I've tried out a few new running-related products that I wanted to share. Some are for running and some are to help you run better. I love trying new gear and products but I can also be picky about what works for me. This is an honest review of running gear and products I have been using lately. This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you use a link to ... Read the Post...