10 Tips That Will Make You a Better Runner
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!
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I Made a Huge Mistake Before My Half-Marathon (Don't Worry, I Survived)
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…
How Working Out Is Better Than Therapy
Having a bad day? Heading out for a run or fitness class is sure to flip your mood around, but exercise can also change your outlook and give your life deeper meaning. Here are 16 quotes that illustrate how working out can teach you life’s most important lessons.
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Hate Running but Do It Anyway? Then You'll Love These Quotes
If you hate running, but you do it anyway, you’ll totally relate to this.
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Legs? Check. Butt? Check. Arms and Abs? Check! This Running Workout Has It All
I live on the northern East Coast, where frigidly cold weather (we’re talking in the teens if we’re lucky) dominates more than six months of the calendar year, so when warmer temps blow in – anything above 40 degrees – I slip on my shorts and head outside for a run. Once a week, I’m…
It Was So Frustrating, but Here's Why Running Didn't Help Me Lose Weight
Running was my gateway drug to fitness, and I’m so grateful for that, because it definitely got me forever hooked on the healthy path. But because weight loss was my main motive for lacing up my sneaks, when the scale didn’t budge, it made me so angry. Why was I working so hard and not…
A Nobel Prize Winner May Have Just Discovered the Antidote to Cramps
If you’re already a spicy-food-lover, you’re about to have all the more reason to douse your food in sriracha. A Nobel Prize winner, Rod MacKinnon, who studies molecular neurobiology, recently identified a possible cause for cramps and a solution while kayaking. According to his research, spicy food may be the long hunted-for antidote to cramping.…
How Fitness Made Moving to a New City (Alone) Way Less Terrifying
Moving is probably my least favorite activity. Growing up, my parents moved our family about 20 times – in the third grade alone, I went to three different schools, in three different states. Seven elementary schools later, I knew what it was like to be “the new kid” more than anyone really wants to, and…
Doctor's Orders: Check the Weather Before Running Outside
We love getting out to run and exercise in the sun; outdoor workouts are one of the best parts of Summer! That said, it’s important to keep an eye on the weather and make sure you’re staying safe and healthy. Dr. Larry Goldfarb, DC, CCSP gave us some helpful warnings about working out when it’s…
Strengthen Your Body From Head to Toe With These High-Intensity Running Workouts
The following post was originally featured on Carrots ‘n’ Cake and written by Tina Haupert, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. I have not ONE but TWO high-intensity running workouts that will challenge your entire body from head to toe. Try one today or this weekend and then put the other one on your…