Running in the cold is the ultimate challenge. Sure, it’s not for everyone; some runners prefer to log workouts on the treadmill when the temperature drops, a perfectly understandable choice (says the writer from Southern California). But if you don’t have access to indoor cardio, don’t have access to a treadmill, or are just craving…
Many newbie runners give up on running because within a mile, 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 endurance, but…
Shopping for cold-weather running gear takes a bit of research. Finding the right pieces – and figuring out how to layer them appropriately – are specific to your outdoor conditions. You don’t want to put on too much that you overheat; the general rule is to dress for 10 degrees warmer than it actually is.…
I crave my early-morning runs to get the head-clearing exercise and alone time I need for my mental health. The only roadblock is that the sun is rising later and later, and now it’s pitch black when I go on my runs. For a couple weeks, I cursed the dark, gave up those runs, and…
Marathon season in 2020 has gone virtual, which probably means your 26.2-mile training plan probably needs some revisions – especially if you’re going the treadmill route. It’s an untraditional approach to marathons for sure, but Alexandra Weissner, NASM-certified personal trainer, RRCA-certified running coach, and the cofounder bRUNch Running, confirmed that it’s possible with the right…
It’s easy to simply focus on putting one foot in front of the other when you’re running – it becomes meditative, where you’re so locked in on the task at hand. But being in the zone shouldn’t hinder you from staying aware of your body’s cues. Let’s say you’re out on a jog when a…
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…
Whether you’re going away for a 10K, your first marathon, or a triathlon, packing can be overwhelming and stressful, but Clif Bar‘s dietitian Marni Sumbal MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N – 11-time Ironman finisher, Ironman coach, and total expert on how to pack for an out-of-town race or event – has some solid tips for you.…
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…
