For some reason, warming up and cooling down before and after a workout seems to be dreaded by the masses. We know you’re excited to jump right in to the workout, but to prevent getting injured and to ensure that you’re training at an optimal level, a proper warmup and cooldown is essential. Before going…
You just got a new pair of running shoes, you’ve made a Grammy-worthy playlist, and now you’re ready to pound the pavement. But before you jump into that 30-minute run, you’ve got to make sure your muscles and joints are warmed up and ready for the impact in order to prevent injury and to have…
If you’re new to running, but you’d like to sign up for a marathon one day, you’ll need to start increasing your mileage. But if you go straight from running 10 miles to 20, you’ll not only be tired and sore, but you risk injuring yourself, which prevents you from running altogether. This is where…
Nearly all new runners have asked these questions: Which running shoes do I need? Is there a best kind or brand? And when you’re looking for running advice, who better to ask than an ultramarathoner, running coach, and running author? So that’s exactly what we did; we chatted with Robin Arzon and asked “what are…
“So many people think that they aren’t runners,” said running coach Robin Arzon. But it’s not for the reason you might think. The ultramarathoner and author of Shut Up and Run told us it’s because most people are running at too quick a pace. While she told us that the biggest mistake new runners make…
Although simple in theory, running can be a difficult sport to pick up, especially if you don’t know what you’re doing (but it’s so worth it!). Don’t worry – we’ve all been in those (new running) shoes, and we can definitely relate. We talked to ultramarathoner and running coach Robin Arzon about hew new book,…
Fall is arguably the best time to start running. And I might be a little biased – I fell in love with running on a cool October morning in San Francisco’s picturesque Golden Gate Park while running (and walking!) my first half-marathon. Prior to that moment, I hadn’t been a “runner”; I could barely maintain…
Running, while an easy exercise to pick up, isn’t for everyone; one person’s meditative mile is another’s boredom-inducing march. But if you’re an erstwhile enthusiastic new runner who can’t quite seem to get into the sport, make sure you read these tips before you write off your new hobby for good. Don’t go overboard: You…
No matter what your running level, you can always be a better runner. Here are our favorite tips that we’ve used to become better runners over the years!
Source: Pop Sugar
Last weekend I ran my fifth half-marathon; it was the San Francisco Marathon, and by this time around, I had finally considered myself somewhat of a seasoned veteran when it came to these things. After all, I had done four other races in the past year and a half – I had a system. Related…
