Popular thinking goes that if you want to lose weight, you’ve got to strap on some running shoes and hit the road every morning (or at least a few times each week). But running is tough and it’s not for everyone – after all, it can be incredibly hard on our feet and joints. In […]
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Yoga has so many great benefits and can actually make athletes better at their choice of sport, particularly runners. Here are 8 of the best yoga moves for runners.
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Most runners have experienced the dreaded stitch in their side. It’s inevitable at some point. Here are some tips on how to prevent the notorious runner’s stitch from happening.
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Running is one of the most demanding and difficult forms of exercise to stick with on a regular basis for an extended period of time. Because of this, it is in every runner’s best interest to avoid consuming foods that directly counteract the positive impact of all those miles a runner puts in. Taking a […]
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Exercise is typically meant to work as a destresser, but sometimes it can cause stress! Here are some tips on how to de-stress your runs.
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Gastric distress is common during runs and races. Oftentimes, the digestive upset, stomach cramps, and urge to go has us clenching and high-tailing it for a public washroom, port-o-john, or a secluded spot in the woods if we’re really desperate. But why do runners suffer these intestinal embarrassments, and more importantly, how can they be avoided.
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Running outside in the winter isn’t impossible! It can be done and even be quite rewarding, as long as you follow these important safety tips.
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While looking good in your trainers might be high on your priority list, feeling good will save you countless sprained ankles, repetitive stress conditions, and injuries over the long run. Here are eight crucial criteria for your next pair of running shoes.
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Running has never been so fun! You no longer have to race through a regular park or along the road in your regular 5K. Themed races have become the new fad and provide renewed motivation for running. These races are also an effective way to get friends and family out–something that before recently, wasn’t likely […]
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Beginner runners often have to proactively prevent a runner’s rut by finding their own personal fun in each run. Here are 10 ways that I (personally) trained myself to love running.
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