What if the secret to avoiding running burnout and injury lies in your running recovery? Here you’ll learn running recovery tips, why it’s important to take recovery days and what to do. And the result? You’ll train harder, get faster, and avoid injury. Let’s dig into running recovery tips that’ll keep you running strong. Sheebes […]
The best sports nutrition for endurance athletes is this
Have you ever wondered… “What should I eat before a race?” “How many carbs should I consume?” “How much should I drink as I’m training and racing?” If you have, then this post will help. You’ll learn exactly what to eat and drink to help you perform well (goodbye bonking) both in training and in […]
Too cold to run? How to boost your winter running motivation
Do you find it impossible to drag yourself out the door for a winter run? Even if you’re a habitual runner, the bitter cold and icy conditions are enough to keep anyone huddled indoors until spring. Running consistently throughout winter – inside on the treadmill or outside during cold weather – has incredible benefits. It […]
The best mental tips you need to know for running a fast 5k
So you want to run a 5k. And fast. Whether you just started running or have run for years, running a fast 5k—3.1 miles—is no easy feat. You might say it’s *only* 3.1 miles. But running a fast 5k demands speed, endurance, and the ability to embrace the burn only a 5k can deliver. A […]
Tapering before your half marathon? The top tips you need to know
Tapering before your half marathon is an essential component to your half marathon training. After all, how hard can tapering be? You’re just running less, right? Well…though your running volume decreases, the two weeks before your half marathon can be deceptively difficult, even for veteran half marathoners. So if you’re running a half marathon soon, […]
Tough run? How to keep running when you want to stop
Have you ever looked at a run on your calendar and thought, “this looks way too hard. I don’t think I can do it.”? These thoughts are totally normal. Some runs are tough because we face a good deal of stress in our lives. Other runs are tough because we don’t think we can do […]
How to mentally prepare to crush your next half marathon
It doesn’t matter if it’s your first half marathon, or your 10th, your half marathon will test both your endurance and your mettle. Are you ready for it? Specifically, have you mentally prepared to crush your next half marathon? Imagine yourself at the race start full of confidence and ready to set a personal record. […]
Dnf? The tips you need to know on bouncing back from a bad race
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How to enjoy running again: 2 tips you need to know
Have you lost all enjoyment for running? Does the thought of putting on your running shoes fill you with dread? Before you quit running altogether, you’ve got to know this: it’s totally normal. Every runner, at some point, has lost all passion and enjoyment for it. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been running for a […]
16 inspiring podcasts for runners you need to listen to now
Do you love podcasts and running? If so, then these 16 inspiring podcasts for runners (listed in alphabetical order) must be on your list. You’ll find valuable advice on all sorts of topics—finding motivation, preventing injury, and fueling on long runs. Scroll through this list to find your new favorite running podcast. Then, (because we […]