For those of us working a tough schedule, or looking to add mileage during the early morning, sleep often gets sacrificed. If you’re sacrificing sleep to get your run in, you’re not alone. But what does running while sleep-deprived do to your performance, and does the lack of sleep affect the quality of your runs? […]
From getting a run in before work to ensuring you have the trails to yourself, there are big benefits to running early in the morning. But as you begin to consider earlier and earlier start times you might find yourself wondering how early is too early. Runners should individually weigh their work schedule, sleep needs, […]
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Road runners and trail runners are sometimes overly steadfast in their commitment to the surfaces they run on. I have been guilty of this myself, and have only recently begun adding road miles to my trail running routine. As I’ve expanded my horizons a bit, I can more clearly see how running on both surfaces […]
For runners with tight schedules, or looking to avoid crowds, early morning runs are the perfect escape. Running before sunrise can be great, but with groggy dark mornings come a number of logistical challenges. To help you have the most enjoyable pre-dawn run, we’ve put together 7 tips for running before the sun comes up. […]
Us trail runners are a special breed. We drive great distances to find perfect trails, love punishing hills, and many of us push to run sickening distances (I’m looking at you Moab 240). While I love trail running just as much as the next fanatic, I have begun to incorporate road miles into my routine […]
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Elite level marathoners and novice runners all have one thing in common: Breaking in shoes. Whether an experienced runner or not, new running shoes often require a break-in period before taking them out for a full long-distance run. Breaking in running shoes often starts with wearing them around the house, gradually increasing the mileage in […]
Running is great for cardiovascular health, but how about your core? With belly fat being some of the most stubborn fat in the body, many runners are left asking: can running give you abs? Running can burn both fat and muscle, depending on the intensity and duration of your workouts. Because your body will burn […]
Bowlegs and knock knees are a malalignment of the knees known as genu varum. If you are a runner with this condition you might be acutely aware of it already. While it is most commonly found in infants, some adults retain the condition which may result in knee alignment issues later in life. While running […]