How Long Does It Take To Train For A Marathon? Complete Guide
Running a marathon is not easy. It can take months of training and dedication to cover the 42.195km (26.2 miles) distance. To make sure you get to the finish of a marathon, you need to follow a well-thought-out training program or at least have knowledge of...
Carb Loading Before Marathon – The Ultimate Guide
You may have seen runners eating bowls of pasta in the days leading up to the marathon and this is for a good reason. Loading up with carbohydrates leading up to a marathon can help store vital energy in your muscles to help you get through...
Running With Seasonal Allergies – A Complete Guide 2022
In many countries, spring weather is ending, and the cold weather is finally behind us. However, for many runners, the Spring months can be a difficult time because of seasonal allergies. Pollen is one of the biggest causes of stuffy noses and itchy eyes during these...
Why Is Running So Hard On The Body & Mind?
No matter your fitness level, everyone finds running hard at some point. It doesn't matter if you're starting out and trying to run your first 5k or pushing through an interval session. Running is a sport that is both hard on the mind and body,...
Why Are My Legs Aching? A Guide To Sore Legs After Training
There are many reasons why your legs are aching after training, it can be from overuse, injuries, or even fatigue. However, muscle soreness is something most of us are used to, it is part of regular training. However, when your legs start to ache, what...
Running Vs Walking Calories – All You Should Know!
Regardless of whether you walk or run, both are great forms of cardiovascular exercise. However, one burns more calories than the other. Neither is necessarily better than the other. The choice should come down to your fitness and health goals. However, there are times when we want...
How to Prevent Upper Back Pain When Running
Even though most runners experience injuries and pain in the legs, hips, and lower back, you may be surprised to hear that many runners experience upper back pain when running. While not as common as other areas of the body, upper back pain while running can...
Eccentric Quad Exercises – How They Can Benefit The Runner
Eccentric quad exercises can benefit the runner in many ways. They can help strengthen the quadriceps muscles for downhill running and make the quads more resilient to fatigue and injuries. Because many runners lack strength or have muscle imbalances in their quadricep muscles, it can cause poor...
Should I Run With Calf Pain? We Answer All The Questions
As a runner, we are used to dealing with constant niggles, this could be tightness in the hamstring, soreness in the quadriceps, or even calf pain. However, there are times when we can run through it without any adverse effects, while other times we need to...
Why Is My Heart Rate High On Easy Runs?
If you are a runner that follows your heart rate closely, you may have experienced days where your heart rate is higher than normal. Heart rate can fluctuate due to many reasons. Because of this, it can provoke uncertainty among runners when their heart rate is...