Ultimate Direction Women’s Race Vesta Review
The purpose of this Ultimate Direction Women’s Race Vesta review is to provide details on the hydration vest and help you make an informed buying …
marathon training
What is a Recovery Week and How it Can Boost Your Running
The recovery week is a useful tool to help runners build their weekly mileage to gain peak fitness, while ensuring their body can handle the …
Marathon Training Diaries: Part 2
In case you missed it, first go back to read the Kickoff and Part 1 of Marathon Training Diaries. This training recap is honestly a …
Metabolic Testing for Runners: Perspective on How to Train Effectively
Metabolic testing for runners can give an accurate picture of how many calories their body burns, what heart rate zones to train in, where their …
How to Use Honey Stinger Products During Marathon Training
Honey Stinger is a great way to take in some of the nutrition required to support marathon training. Right now, I’m training for my first …
Ogden Marathon Training Diaries: Part 1
It’s time for Marathon Training Diaries! I’m excited to share my training experience with you as I prepare for my very first full marathon. Last …
29 Reasons to Love Nuun: Hydration for a Better Life
Nuun Hydration is reinventing how we think about hydration. Many of us know we need adequate hydration to lead an active life, but we’re also …
22 Remarkable Reasons to Run the Ogden Marathon This Year
Update: Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Ogden Marathon has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 26th, 2020. You still have time to join us! The Ogden …
Here’s Why You Need a Treadmill in Your House
This past weekend, I ran a new treadmill personal record on the treadmill in my house. A treadmill personal record is the longest distance you …
Types of Running Fuel and How to Use Energy Gels for Beginners
With several different types of running fuel available on the market today, it can be confusing to determine what types of running fuel you need, …
What is Base Training and How to Build It
What is a Base Training Phase? First, a running base or training base is the initial fitness you gain from a period of easy running …
How to Keep Your Motivation for Cold Weather Running
Cold weather running can be a struggle for many people. No matter where you live in the country, the weather is undoubtedly starting to cool …
Running for Weight Loss: 7 Revolutionary Tips for Results
Running weight loss tips are definitely not in short supply on the internet. Most of them promise quick fixes and monumental amounts of weight loss …
How to Run When You Travel for Work
Are you ready to run when your company sends you traveling for work? Several times a year, I find myself traveling for work. Sometimes it’s …
33 Quick Quotes to Energize Your Running Motivation
Running motivation quotes are one of those things runners are just attracted to…because we LOVE to get all jacked-up on motivation! A great source of …
Nutrition for Runners: 5 Core Eating Habits that Will Make You Faster
Nutrition for runners around the world can vary quite a bit. But after extensive research, author and sports nutritionist Matt Fitzgerald found that there are …
Why Runners Need Strength Training + 2 Easy Tips for Success
Runners are notorious for “just running” and avoiding the other necessary but less fun parts of training such as cross training and strength training. The …
Challenge Your Fitness Integrity and Conquer Your Goals
Maintaining fitness integrity is harder than it sounds. It’s more than just “doing the right thing.” I’m giving you fair warning right now—this post is …
How to Improve Sleep Quality for Runners
Sleep quality for runners is essential to our recovery. The physical stress of running means that your body needs more rest than those who choose …