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…
“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…
It’s so easy to fall in love with your favorite exercise and then never want to switch it up – once you find something that makes you feel great, and you start to get good at it, your first thought might be to go with what you know and stay in that safety zone. Let’s…
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,…
Whether you typically sprint down the grassy field during soccer games or save your energy for long-distance training runs, all athletes can relate to the frustration of wearing ill-fitting pants. When your gear doesn’t fit properly, it’s a huge distraction and can result in things like chafing and redness. If you’ve suffered from “loose drawstring”…
I’m not kidding when I say I’ve tried everything in an attempt to actually enjoy running: outdoor runs, indoor runs, interval training, treadmills, running on grass, sand, and asphalt. I’ve created custom running playlists to keep myself pumped up, woken up for morning jogs, stayed up for nighttime runs, run with my dog, friends, and…
After my last half-marathon, I was hit with a pain I’d never felt before in my knees, particularly my left one. Every time I bent my knees? Pain. Sitting in a chair with bent knees? Pain. Exercising? More pain. Walking down stairs? NO. Related Stories:How to Keep Your Knees Happy and Healthy During Any Workout…
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…
When it comes to long-distance running, it’s all about the prep work. First, you need to build up your base mileage, then you need to train your body for the long haul. We took on the latter and created three intervals designed to help you gain endurance over time. By starting with a brisk walk…
