While training for my second half-marathon, I was determined to beat my previous time. I knew I needed to kick my workouts up a notch. No, I didn’t put in more mileage – instead of working longer, I just worked harder. I started doing one specific interval workout once a week – it was finished…
There really is no delicate way to put it: exercising on hot and humid 80-degree days pretty much sucks. Running, biking, hiking, and even walking all feel considerably harder in the heat, which is often amplified by the moisture in the air. Here are some tips to help you get through your sticky Summer workouts.…
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…
If you have some beach time scheduled soon, we’re stoked for you. And might we suggest that the sand offers more than opportunities to build castles? That soft, granular surface provides excellent resistance, so it’s not only an inexpensive way to keep up with your workouts, but walking or running on sand also burns about…
If the Color Run hasn’t already come to your city, it’s probably in the works. This popular 5K is sort of like a crayon box exploding: as participants make their way through the course, volunteers cover them in colored powder. As you can probably already tell, this is a fun run that welcomes all ages…
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…
Prepping and training for a half-marathon is almost – if not equally – as challenging as actually running those 13.1 miles. People can seriously underestimate the work involved, and details can often go overlooked. Getting everything in order the night before is an excellent way to reduce stress, calm your mind, and ensure your half-marathon…
To find out if running longer distances is better than running at a faster speed or vice versa, our friends at Shape asked top experts who can finally set the record straight. If you consider yourself a serious runner, you may feel settled into one of two camps: speed or distance. You might be able…
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…
