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Running with Dogs: What You Should Know
As a dog lover and a runner, you are naturally excited about the prospect of running with your favorite friend and have some questions on how to run with your dog. There is some training to get started with and...
As a new runner, you probably haven’t given much thought to how to improve breathing while running. After all, who needs to be taught how to breathe while running? But soon into your journey into the world of running nearly...
The Best Cross Training Workouts for Runners
Cross training isn’t only for competitive runners. Both beginner and seasoned runners can benefit from switching up their routine and adding a new activity into the mix. Incorporating cross training for runners into your regimen is an excellent way to enhance...
What is Plogging and Why Should You Try It?
As a runner, you’ve probably seen trash scattered across sidewalks, trails, and on the side of the road. Most people pass right by it and continue with their run—but what if you stopped to pick it up? That’s the idea...
Setting the Perfect Pace for Your Next Race
The horn blares and you blast off from the starting line. Feeling great, you pass by a bunch of runners in the first two miles of your half-marathon. But by mile seven, most of the runners you passed earlier in...
Are You Making These Beginner Running Mistakes?
Whether we like it or not, common running mistakes are a normal part of any runner’s journey. Ask any seasoned runner about their early running blunders and they’ll likely have more than one cautionary story to share. But you don’t...
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Are You Eating Right to Fuel Your Workouts?
Thinking about taking your fitness to the next level? Before you begin logging extra miles or reaching for heavier weights at the gym, now is a good time to take a closer look at what you’re eating. Eating the right...
How Much Exercise You Need to Get the Health Benefits
Most of us have heard that exercise can improve our health. Lower risk of cancer and disease, better memory, and a longer lifespan are just a few of the vast amount of benefits that stem from regular physical activity. But...
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Let’s face it: running on the hottest days of summer can be brutal. High temperatures, chafing, heat rash, staying hydrated, sun burn and feeling exhausted early into a long run are common frustrations with hot weather training. Hot weather can...