Running for Beginners

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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 on … Read more

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 … Read more

Now You (Err… Your Kids) Can Train Your Brain With Agnitus – FREE Giveaway!

This year we’ve been talking about two important training sessions for sports performance as well as daily life in general. First, core training, as your body’s core is central to just about all movements. Second, even more central to every single thing your body does, is brain training. Remember the educational games from Agnitus that … Read more

Building the Core to Get More: 7 Tips for Awesome Abdominal Training

There’s a lot of talk in the world of fitness about building core strength because it’s been shown to enhance performance during other exercises, such as running and biking. Medical professionals and sports trainers also recommend building core strength to lessen chronic pain and prevent injuries. Some mistakenly believe that core strength refers only to … Read more

Slip Out of That Sweaty Sports Bra and Into Something Fancy (For Valentine’s Day!)

As a runner, your sports bras are definitely your #1 most important bra. Which is also your #1 most important piece of sportswear! If you’re out doing a Valentine’s Day 5K, you’ll be wearing one. Sure it might be red or pink if you’re in the holiday spirit, but it’s probably not something you’d wear … Read more