What Does Bad Running Form Look Like – A Complete Guide
Bad running form is something most runners deal with. It can affect not only beginners but also elite and professional runners. Not only does poor running form affect your efficiency, but it also puts you at risk of injuries. Luckily it is never too late to...
The Best Strength Workout For Runners At Home
Whether you are training for a half-marathon, marathon, 5k, or a 10k race, strength workouts should be part of your training plan. Strength training can provide greater running efficiency, better injury prevention, and help prevent muscular fatigue and cramping. Because many runners don't belong to a...
Why Does Running Make You Poop? A Complete Guide
You may have seen some famous clips of marathon runners having to take a toilet break or poop mid-race or even during training. While this may seem unexpected, it is actually common for runners to have toilet stops during an event, especially in events like...
A Runners Guide To Charley Horse Symptoms And Treatment
As a runner, you may or may not have heard of Charley horse. Charley horse is a common name used for muscle spasms that not only affect beginner runners but also experienced and elite runners. If you are looking for a way to prevent Charley horse...
How Long To Wait After Eating To Run – A Guide To Eating Before Running
Even though everyone is different, all runners have one thing in common. If you eat a large meal right before your run, you may end up with stomach cramps and digestive problems. It can also lead to poor performances and a sluggish feeling on your...
Salt Tablets For Runners – What Are They? & Why They Can Benefit You
If you find yourself feeling tired and run down after a long run or workout, you may not be getting enough salt (electrolytes) in your diet. Electrolytes is a medical term for salt or ion in the blood. Electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, and chloride, are minerals that...
What Is CV Running – A Quick Guide To Critical Velocity Training
Developing your aerobic capacity of fast-twitch muscle fibers is an important part of your running training. In this article, we discuss what CV training (critical velocity training) is and how you can implement it into your training to improve your aerobic capacity of fast-twitch muscle fibers. Contents: -...
How To Dry Shoes In Dryer – A Runners Guide Drying Wet Running Shoes
If you run regularly, especially during winter, you are probably all too familiar with wet running shoes. Wet running shoes can often make heading out for your run less enjoyable, it can also reduce the lift of your shoes if not dried properly. In this article, we...
Why Do My Ankles Hurt When I Run? Guide To Ankle Pain From Running
The average runner takes more than 1700 steps every mile, which places a large amount of impact on the legs, feet and ankles. Because of this, it is no surprise that many runners endure injuries, soreness, and discomfort from running. One of the most common injuries...
How to Avoid Hot Feet & Hot Spots While Running
Most runners have experienced hot feet or a burning sensation at some point during a run. This is to do with your feet naturally heating up. However, when the overheating starts causing you problems and interfering with your run, you need to do something about...