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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 [...]

How NOT To Carry Energy Gels During a Marathon

If you are running a marathon or other endurance event, there’s a good chance you need to carry food with you. Sometimes you need to carry food and water, but most events provide water and Gatorade on the course, so food is the primary concern.

I prefer to carry energy gels with me by [...]

How To Carry Food And Water With You On Your Runs: 6 Ways That Work

Whenever I first started running more than a couple miles at a time, the question of “how do I carry food and water with me?” really boggled my mind. I no longer had the luxury of a cycling jersey with pockets in the back, a backpack would be way too big, and I sure didn’t [...]

3 Steps to Start Running If You’re Overweight

Lead a sedentary lifestyle?  Does your job have you sitting at a computer, or driving a truck or car all day?  Put on a few pounds recently?  Know you should be exercising, but don’t seem to know where to start? 

If you found yourself nodding along to any of these questions, we’ve got a [...]

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 [...]

Running the Reggae Marathon

There are many marathons taking place all over the world every year, but none quite as fun to run as Jamaica’s unique Reggae Marathon! Whether you go in for the 10km race, the half-marathon or the full marathon itself, this will be a run you will never forget.

Why Reggae Marathon? Because huge sound [...]