Everybody knows that you should stretch before you workout. But what most people do not know is that experts have been warning against traditional pre-workout stretching for the past 10 years. There’s more than one kind of stretching. The stretching most of us are used to, from gym class, is known as “static stretching”. This … Read more
It’s easy to understand why so many people say that Autumn is their favorite season. The air is cool and crisp and nature is full of glorious colors and scents. For those with seasonal allergies, however, Fall also brings ragweed, tree pollen and mold making it seem impossible to enjoy the outdoors. While you might not … Read more
Intense training and a hectic racing schedule can be very stressful – especially for rookies. This is normal. Even experienced racers still get nervous. But if you want to perform at your best during race day then you have to learn how to stay relaxed. Why? Because this will enable you to stay focused. When … Read more
In the simplest terms, to get better at running, one must run. This is true. But, for those of you serious runners who seek to run at highly competitive levels, even running marathons (or longer races), you need more tools in your belt than just a jogging session every day. This is especially true in … Read more
The start of every race is always a stressful time for racers. No matter how good you are or how many races you’ve won the butterflies never go away. So if you can’t get rid of the butterflies, what do you do? Manage it. That’s right. You’ve got to learn how to work with it. … Read more
If you are thinking of healthy ways to lose weight that are fun and exciting at the same time, then why not consider running? In modern days, running has become a good exercise and a means of fitness. You can undoubtedly use running for health benefits and for specific purposes like weight loss. In this … Read more