Self-myofascial release, which includes foam rolling and other self-massage techniques, can help to reduce soreness and improve range of motion, which in turn can help to prevent injuries and allow for shorter recovery periods between hard workouts. As runners, using these tools can be a great way to improve our running and feel better on our runs! This post contains affiliate links. Beyond Foam Rolling: Using ... Read the Post...
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Frederick Running Festival 2022 Race Recap
On May 1st I ran the Frederick Running Festival half-marathon, which was my first live half-marathon since 2017 and also my first live postpartum half. I was supposed to run this race in 2020, but it was canceled, so I ran it virtually. In 2021 it got moved to July, and I prefer not to do summer half-marathons here in Maryland, so I didn't sign up that year. But this year Rob signed up to run it, so I decided to join him! ... Read the Post...
How To Transition To Running Outside This Spring
It may or may not feel like it where you live, but according to the calendar, it is spring. As the weather warms up and the sun comes out many runners will be itching to start running outside. Maybe you've taken a break from running this winter. Or maybe the treadmill has just seemed like a better option. Either way, for many runners spring time means a transition to running outside. Even if you have been running ... Read the Post...
3 Last Minute Ways to Improve Your Race Time
The closer you get to your race, the harder it is to make improvements in your fitness that will carry over to a faster race time. To get faster it takes weeks, or months, of race-specific training. However, during the last few weeks before your race, and also on race day, there are a few things you can do to improve your race time. So at this point stop trying to cram in speed workouts and extra miles, and instead shift ... Read the Post...
