Runner’s Knee: 8 Guaranteed Ways to Avoid or Fix it
Runner’s knee is something you hear fairly regularly in the running world. It is something that can seriously hamper your training or leave you completely sidelined. But what exactly causes this phenomenon known as the “runner’s knee” and, more importantly, how you can prevent and avoid it in the first place. What exactly is Runner’s […]
7 Things To Watch Out For When Buying Running Shoes
It is absolutely crucial to make sure you know what to look for when you’re buying running shoes. The wrong shoes not only make you much more prone to injury, but it becomes much harder to run. It can decrease your performance level immensely and make it very hard for you to reach your running […]
5 Simple Ways You Avoid Ankle Pain While Running
Ankle pains. A runner’s worst nightmare. And if it isn’t addressed and treated on time, it can even lead you to sprain your ankle and prevent you from running for a while. So how can you avoid it? 1. Get the right shoes This part is absolutely crucial when you want to avoid any kind […]
What The Heck Should You Think of When Running?
Ever wonder what you should be thinking about when you’re running? If there are any tricks that help distract you from how difficult your runs can be? Or maybe you’re looking to find out what the pros like to invest their thoughts into. Well here are 15 things to think about when running to help […]
13 Smart Ways to Motivate Yourself To Go Running
Struggling to give yourself a reason to go on your run? Can’t seem to find the motivation to hit the trails and go running? Here are 13 really smart ways to motivate yourself to go on that run and be one set closer to your fitness goals! 1. Have a bomb-ass running playlist This makes […]
Does Running Ever Get Any Easier?
The age-old question that all running newbies have. When oh when does it get easier? And it’s a pretty reasonable question to have when you’re drenched in sweat and have your muscles constantly aching and sore. So? Does it get any easier? The answer is. Yes. You can exhale now. Yes, fellow runner, it does […]
Why is Running So Hard in the First Place?
Even the fittest of us can end up struggling tremendously when we take on the challenge of running. It doesn’t matter how many hours we’ve spent at the gym beforehand – running gets the best of us. But why exactly is that? What is it about running that makes it so challenging compared to all […]
9 Amazing Changes You’ll See After Becoming a Runner
Here are 9 amazing changes you’ll see after becoming a runner; so that when you’re drenched in sweat wondering what all the effort is for, you can remind yourself of these changes and push yourself to keep going! 1. You’ll maintain a healthy body weight We’ve all heard the story. An amazing inspirational and determined […]
11 Running Essentials You NEED to Have If You Run
1. Fitness Tracker An activity tracker is a great device that is very simple to wear (you simply wear it like a watch) and it tracks the distance of your runs (and your walks) as well as additional information such as heart rate, calories burnt, step counter and even a sleep tracker, to make sure […]
How to breathe properly when running
If you’re somebody who has newly indulged yourself in the world of running, chances are you’ve quite quickly come to discover the unexpected hurdle of : How the heck do you breathe properly? (so you’re not out of breath in minutes at least.) As silly as it sounds, considering the fact that breathing is the […]