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Best Running Shoes for Women

Proper footwear is important for all sports, from football and basketball to horseback riding. It’s extremely important for running, but unfortunately, a lot of people don’t put the effort in to seek out the best running shoes.

This is a shame because running is a serious, high impact sport that puts lots of stress [...]

Sports Bras for Running – Finding the Right One for You

For women, there is one item of clothing that is just as important as running shoes – the sports bra! Sports bras for running keep you comfortable during your run and in the long-term, help your breasts retain their shape. (There are ligaments in your breasts that give them their shape, and if they [...]

Top 5 Mistakes Runners Make when Training

Even very experienced runners can make mistakes when they are in training for a race or marathon. Often runners think that all they need to do is run to be competitive in a race. But, just running the same terrain at the same pace will not increase the athlete’s speed or endurance. There are some [...]

What Makes a “Minimalist” Shoe?

If you’ve been following the idea of barefoot running for the past few years, you’ve probably seen A LOT of different shoes that all claim to be great for “barefoot style” running. Some of these are also referred to as “minimalist” shoes.

But as with most things related to sales and marketing, you can’t [...]

Extreme Races: Tackling The Tough Guy

If you’re looking for a race with a bit of difference, then the Tough Guy might be right up your alley. First run in the UK over 25 years ago, the race has inspired a number of similar events around the world – including the Warrior Dash and Tough Mudder.

The Tough Guy starts [...]

How to Overcome Runners Mental Fatigue

One of the seldom mentioned challenges that runners face is not a physical one but a mental one. I remember how I gradually built up my running skills until I did two half-marathons each week. Then, for no obvious reason, I was suddenly fed up with it all. I just couldn’t perform those long distance [...]

Top 5 Best Rated Running Shoes for Natural Running (For Men)

When you are a runner, you want to make sure you get your hands (or rather your feet!) on the best rated running shoes. Having good shoes can make a big difference to your performance. Lately there has been a lot of focus on natural running.

When it comes to the most effective way [...]

How to Get Back into Your Running Routine

It happens to all of us at one time or another.  We have a running routine that we are completely committed to and for months we faithfully honor that commitment by running those miles come rain or shine.  Then, life happens.

Perhaps your work schedule got busy, you had a baby, or maybe you just missed [...]

The Most Gruelling Races in the World

In order to crack the toughest, most gruelling races in the world, as an athlete you have to be at your most mentally and physically strong. Here is a list of races which – like all the best ones – are undertaken without the use of engines or horses and are possibly the toughest [...]

Benefits of An Incline Trainer

Incline training treadmills are becoming more and more popular. They can do so many more things than regular treadmills and have innumerable benefits.

Here are some of the major benefits of incline training that running on a flat surface just doesn’t have.

Switch Up Your Workout

Incline trainers allow for a little change of [...]

Choosing the Right Running Shoe

Here’s my story. I’m a runner, and I often suffer from foot, knee, hip and back injuries, and I’ve been told about 1,000 times over that it’s most likely the shoes that I’m wearing that are causing my injuries. So I went on a quest to find out if the shoes that I wear [...]

Sun Protection for Runners

When avid runners are asked why they run, one of the reasons that comes up the most is, “for my health.” And it’s true: running is one of the most beneficial things you can do if you’re hoping to increase your cardiac health, your overall stamina, and your mental well-being. It’s surprising, then, to hear [...]