39 results for tag: Training
Training for a marathon (or any foot race) can get repetitive quite fast. That's where alternative cross-
training methods come in to make things fun again and help prevent overuse injury and mental burnout! It's that extra sauce to spice up your running game.
Written & edited by Pavlína Marek
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It's Friday evening and your colleagues have invited you to a bar. But what about that early morning long run tomorrow? Now it's Saturday night and your friends are organizing an awesome Sunday brunch, but you have a 15-mile
training run planned and want to get it done before the heat kicks in. Sounds familiar? Balancing your ...
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Some love them, some despise them: minimalistic shoes. Not even researchers can get a clear "yay" or "nay" answer. In this first article of an upcoming two-part series about running minimalism, let's discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of minimalistic running shoes.
Written & edited by Pavlína Marek
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When I come back from my teaching job, there's nothing better than disappearing into the woods for a run. Actually, scratch that—there is one better thing. It's disappearing into the woods for a run with my dog. Her unwavering excitement to go running no matter the weather helps me get out even when I'd rather stay in, and ...
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When it comes to running, there’s nothing more important than preventing injury. While running is generally a healthy and safe activity, just like with everything, there are some risks. Nipping the problems that may arise in the bud and safely continuing your
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Returning to running after the holiday season can feel like going on a mountain run in flip-flops. The festive period brings joy, celebrations, and often a break from our regular running routines. This pause is natural—your body and mind need and deserve the rest. After all, even bears hibernate, and like most things in ...
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Happy (almost) New Year! We hope that you're going to enjoy the celebrations because soon, it’ll be time to start
training again. After the Holidays and, hopefully, lots of good-quality rest and recovery, you might be ready to head out of the door once more. January 1 is also the prime time for New Year resolutions; what will ...
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As we head into the second—and definitely colder—half of winter, many runners might be struggling to keep up with their routines. And while a lot of them take the opportunity to enjoy some much-needed deep rest, there are as many of us who want to keep running and enjoy everything the season has to offer; bad weather and ...
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The winter holidays are a time for family, gratitude, and indulgence, but it can also be a challenging period for runners who are trying to maintain their workout routines and diet goals. With packed schedules, travel, colder weather, and an abundance of rich food, it’s easy to see how running goals could take a backseat, ...
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Running in San Francisco during autumn is an experience unlike any other. With the city's iconic hills, ocean breezes, and breathtaking vistas, it's hard to find a better backdrop for your run. As the fall season rolls in, you'll notice the mild weather offering the perfect climate to lace up your sneakers and hit the roads and ...
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