Once you have completed at least one half marathon you may be looking to improve your time and set a new personal best. This usually means including some half marathon specific workouts in your training. Of course, following a training plan or working with a running coach is helpful, but some runners want to train on their own. You may even just want to create your own half marathon training plan. By choosing effective ... Read the Post...
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As runners we already know that recovery is an important (but sometimes overlooked) part of training. Recovery after a long run may be one of the most important aspects of training and building mileage safely. The long run wears us down and we are usually spending quite a bit of time on our feet. So let's talk about how to recover after a long run. This post contains affiliate links. How to Recover After a Long ... Read the Post...
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There are many challenges that come with breastfeeding, one of them being issues that can arise such as clogged ducts or mastitis. If you have breastfed a baby and don't know what this is, consider yourself lucky! As with most things, this can make running and training extra tricky for postpartum moms. This may be a post that you will either need to skip or save for later depending on your life situation, but if you are a ... Read the Post...
10 Minute Runners Warm-Up Routine
I am always a bit surprised to hear that many runners do not warm up at all before heading out the door for a run. There are many benefits to doing a warm-up before running, including preparing your muscles and joints to move more effectively. It also just helps you to feel better when you start! I am sharing a quick, easy 10 minute runner's warm-up routine that you can follow even when you're short on time. You can ... Read the Post...