There are many advantages and disadvantages to running indoors on a treadmill and outdoors on the streets but is one really better than the other? What about if you’re running for recreation or training for a marathon? The debate has an obvious starting point: Running indoors on a treadmill can be boring. The runner is …
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On Monday morning, when you get up for work, you notice there is a little tickle in your throat, and you are just a wee bit more tired than usual. By Tuesday, that throat is full-out sore, your joints ache, and you really feel lousy. It’s every marathon runner’s nightmare….trying to decide whether or not …
Most runners can’t make it through an entire training program without fighting a few niggling injuries. Make sure you’re taking good care of yourself to speed up recovery from running so you can stick to your training plan. Self-massage for runners is also always a great idea! But sometimes a more proactive approach is necessary. …
Ask any marathoner or ultra runner: taper anxiety is real. Even after weeks and months of training, the taper is the worst time of the whole training period. What should be a glorious week (or two or three) of downtime is really a torturous period that breeds anxiety and doubt. Just when we should be …
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It might seem obvious at first that a personal trainer can improve your running. After all, isn’t it their job to help improve peoples’ fitness?! Before you hire a personal trainer to help with your running, you need to know that not all trainers are created equal. You will want to make sure the trainer …
If you’ve ever debated in your head “Should you pop a blister or let it recover on its own?”– you’re a runner. If you’ve ever wondered “Does it hurt to pop a blister?”– you’re a runner. If you’ve ever had a pedicure and the nail tech has been grossed out by your feet, you’re a …
Deep water running– aka Aqua Jogging or pool running– is something I’ve known about for many years. I’ve only recently tried it myself as an integral part of my fitness program. Pool running is an excellent cross-training option for marathon runners, as it allows you to work your running muscles without the pounding of running …
Recovery is an essential part of any workout plan, yet hard-headed distance runners often think themselves exempt. Besides, marathon training is a months-on-end effort, and taking time off for injury can throw off your whole training program. The good news is that running recovery doesn’t mean going to get a massage. (But, ohhh, is that …
Running a marathon is a bucket list activity for many people. But that doesn’t mean it’s for everyone—even if you consider yourself a runner. Before running a marathon for the first time, you need to know two things: Running a marathon is a serious undertaking. Running a Marathon for the first time is a SUPER …
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Signing up for a marathon is a huge decision. To ensure you are prepared on race day, picking a marathon training plan that is right for you is your first step. With the right fit, a quality marathon training plan will get you over the finish line feeling strong and healthy. The Doug Kurtis Marathon …
