Why Base Building is Essential Before Half & Full Marathon Training
When it comes to preparing for a long-distance race like a half marathon or marathon, runners often focus on the specific race training block: the weeks or months directly leading up to race day, like 12 weeks for a half or the 16 weeks for a full. However, there’s an essential phase that every serious runner should complete before the formal training begins: base building.
Why Strength Training is a Game-Changer for Marathon Runners: The Science Behind the Benefits
When preparing for a marathon, the primary focus for many runners is often on logging miles and perfecting pacing strategies. However, recent scientific research highlights that strength training should be a critical component of your marathon training regimen. Not only does it enhance performance, but it also reduces the risk of injury and improves recovery. Here’s a closer look at the science behind the benefits of strength training for marathon runners.
How to Start Running: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Fit and Loving Every Mile
Starting a running journey can be both exhilarating and daunting. Whether you're looking to boost your cardiovascular health, or simply enjoy the outdoors, running is a fantastic way to achieve your goals. To help you get started, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide that includes everything from essential tips and tricks to getting properly fitted for running shoes.
Nutrition Tips for Female Runners: Fueling for Performance
Carbohydrates are undeniably crucial as they serve as the primary energy source for your body, which is particularly important during high-impact activities like running.
Why & How to Set Process Goals
Setting process goals is essential in fitness because they provide a sense of direction and structure to your workouts. Not only do they help you stay motivated and focused, but they also allow you to monitor and track your progress more effectively. Additionally, process goals break down larger, more daunting objectives into smaller, manageable steps, making them seem more attainable.
Why Runners Need to Lift Heavy
The hill I will die on. An indisputable fact - If you're a runner, incorporating strength training into your routine is non-negotiable. Period.
Empowerment Through Running: The Journey of a Marathoner
How I, an average at best runner, ran two marathons 4 months apart and shaved off 45 minutes.
2023: The Year of the PR’s
It’s December and I thought I’d share a little recap of my incredible year. 2023 was the year of multiple PR’s!
Summer Running Must Haves
It’s finally SUMMER! YAY! If you’re like me, you are guilty of signing up for a fall race meaning you’re now stuck training in the heat & humidity…
I’ll be training for the Berlin Marathon this summer! I’m pretty excited since this will be my second marathon ever! But as a runner who has ran through many summers, I’m here to give you some advice, tips and product recommendations (products that I actually use and love!) So whether you’re new to running or looking for alternatives to what you are using, you’re in the right place.
Training in the Heat & Humidity
It’s starting to heat up around here and that means bringing exercise - cardio exercise in this case - outside in the heat and worse the humidity. This makes the movement feel so hard. But great news! As humans we have this cool ability to adapt to our environments. And the starting point is to understand how the increase in temperatures and humidity can impact you. Then you can work with that knowledge and use it to your advantage!