Recovery is a crucial part of every workout, but runners need to pay special attention to foot health and recovery to stay healthy and keep doing what they love. In addition to the standard recovery rules that apply to every athlete (and the essential gear that goes with it), there are a handful of steps…
Running is an incredible exercise for weight loss and leaning out the body, and we’ve seen so many inspiring weight-loss success stories that involve running. But this whole weight-loss thing can often eclipse the other benefits – mental and physical – which are equally impressive, powerful, and important. Did you know that running is part…
It took two years, approximately 400 miles, a half-dozen running shoes, one 5k, one 15K, and four half-marathons (well, three and one-thirteenth half-marathons) before I finally said to myself, “Wow, I’m actually a runner!” Reading that back to myself, I realize how ridiculous it sounds – but that’s the honest to goodness truth. I’ve been…
Whether you’ve run a few small races or have never run in your life, training for your first half-marathon isn’t easy. It’s super tiring on your body and trying to add miles to your runs feels like an obstacle you’ll never overcome. That’s why, instead of spending any of your time thinking about how much…
Signing up for a distance race is exciting! But if the length’s got you worried, it’s good to know that endurance is a skill. Just the act of exercising regularly will help you be able to become stronger and exercise for longer, but there are specific ways you can help your body during vigorous or…
I was so psyched last year when I decided to train for my first half marathon. I expected to slim down and get so ripped from all that running, but to my surprise, I ended up gaining weight. Folks, I was a victim of runger. What is runger, you ask? It’s the insatiable, undeniable, monstrous…
There are definitely ways to prevent a run-induced stomachache, but if it’s too late and you’re past the point of no return, then listen up: we continued our talk with DIAKADI running and training coaches Elijah Markstrom and Angela Tieri to get the skinny on treating an upset tummy after a hard run. First Things…
If you’ve been running for a long time, you likely know the plight of runner’s stomach. Either on a run or almost immediately after, you’re hit with some kind of stomachache: either a burning, acidic feeling; intestinal distress; bloating; pain; or feeling backed up. In particularly unlucky cases, it’s some kind of combination of the…
Running may be about putting one foot in front of the other, but how you do it can make your workout seem that much easier. Brian Beckstead, cofounder of zero-drop Altra Running Shoes and dedicated ultrarunner, recently gave us some advice on how to improve running form. These four tips will definitely help you the…
Many newbie runners give up on running because within a mile (or less), their legs are on fire and they’re breathing so hard they feel like they’re a huff and a puff away from passing out. Don’t expect to be able to run five miles right from the get-go – it takes time to build…
