Last year was a year of growth for running. Specifically marathons. With overall marathon attendance up and the New York and Chicago Marathons claiming to have the largest number of finishers ever in each race’s history, the interest in running has taken strides to amazing growth. We’ll have some fun and come up with reasons … Read more
Technology to motivate runners has been existence for quite a while. Watches have always been a great way to keep track of time and distance. Watches are not the only tech out there that can help. We will discuss some of the tech out there that might be a new way to motivate a run. … Read more
A new year means an opportunity to set new running goal. It’s a great opportunity to clean the slate from the previous year. What are your running goals for this year and how do you keep them? We will cover a few ideas of how to stay motivated throughout the year. A Running Goal you … Read more
Making the switch from biking on wheels to shoes on pavement can be a big change. Running can be perceived as boring or painful based on previous experience. The speed and thrill of biking could make running seem unbearable. As difficult as it may sound, we will cover a few things on how to make … Read more
A half marathon is the perfect distance for a race. It’s long enough that it requires training, planning, and a routine. But it’s short enough that it’s less demanding on your body. Now that your race is over, we will cover some things to do to occupy your free time. Who runs a half marathon … Read more
Training for a race is usually a time-consuming, painful, and can’t-wait-until-this-is-over experience. Once you start to taper, you realize that the training routine is nearing the finish line. The excitement of the race will come and go and suddenly you’re left wondering what’s next. We will cover a few ways to get through this period … Read more
A rough training experience can cause us to utter those dreaded words, “I am never running again.” We commonly utter those frustrations in the heat of the moment, but how do we get through this feeling? We will cover what can contribute to this level of frustration and how to get through it. Never Running … Read more
Without question it is difficult to stay motivated training for a race. The momentum and excitement of starting a training plan can quickly fade as the weeks start to add up. We’ll cover a few creative ideas to keep that motivation. Motivated Training Let’s be real. The best part of training is usually the first … Read more
Running can help your mental health. It won’t solve all of your problems, but it can be an excellent support system. We will discuss a few benefits and ways it can help provide therapy for your mind. No cost therapy for your mind I’m definitely not a mental health specialist, but I can share my … Read more
One of the most rewarding things about running is setting a goal for yourself and achieving it. Identifying a new personal record to go after and creating a training plan around it creates purpose for your runs. However, it’s more than just crossing the finish line and receiving the medal. It’s all about the journey … Read more
