Can Music Make You Run Faster? – Listening To Music When Running
The use of music while running can sometimes be a polarizing topic for runners. First, some think using headphones during a run will prevent awareness of your surroundings. On the other side, some believe music enhances their running performance and listen to music on every...
Electrolytes for Runners – Why Are Electrolytes Important For Runners?
You likely already know that the right amount of electrolytes for runners are crucial to their performance. But you may be wondering when should you consume electrolytes and in what quantity. When and how many electrolytes you need are often lost in the pervasive marketing of...
Barefoot Running Vs Shod Running – A Complete Guide
Since barefoot running gained popularity, there has been an endless debate between barefoot running versus shod running and center's around which is faster and provide fewer injury risks. Since the debate started, the shoe market has seen a large increase in minimalist shoes and reaping the...
Walk to Run Program 12 Weeks – What Should You Know?
As a new runner, you may be excited to lace the shoes and head out the door, but in reality, it is a little more complicated than that. First, you may not even be able to run that far. Secondly, we need to allow adequate...
Is it Healthy to Sweat a Lot? Sweating More Than Usual During Exercise
Sweating a lot while cycling or running is a common occurrence for everyone. But is it healthy to sweat a lot when exercising? And how much should you sweat when exercising? Is it Healthy to Sweat a Lot? What You Should Know You may have heard people...
Haile Gebrselassie Training – Schedule, Program & Diet Plan
Haile Gebrselassie is still known as one of the greatest runners of all time. During the peak of his career, he won 2 Olympic Gold medals and 7 World Championship medals. He also broke countless world records during the 25 years of his career. His versatility...
Sore Ribs After Running? Why Are My Ribs Sore After Running?
All runners hate that feeling when you need to stop during a run because of sore ribs. It's even worse when you get home and still have sore ribs after running. In this article we look at why? And how you can prevent this from...
Himalayan Salt For Runners – A Complete Guide To Salt Pills For Running
As a runner, you often lose electrolytes from sweat during a run, which includes salt (sodium). It is an important electrolyte that is needed to help regulate fluid in the blood and cells. If your sodium levels drop too much you can end up retaining...
How Does Garmin Calculate VO2 Max? – UPDATED 2021 – How Accurate Is It?
You may have heard your fellow cyclist's or runner talk about their VO2 max during a coffee stop. Checking their Garmin to see their latest training improvements. As you know most Garmin watches provide an estimated VO2 max number based on your current fitness, But...
Distance Running On Keto – A Complete Guide To Keto Running Fuel
Distance running on keto has gained widespread popularity among runners because of the fat-burning effects. But there have been numerous studies that suggest a ketogenic diet may not increase your performance at all. In this article, we look at one of the latest ketogenic diet...