Comparing yourself to other runners is human nature. If you can compare yourself to your competition in a way that motivates you, keep doing it. If you compare yourself in a way that is negative and fuels you with doubt and jealousy, reframe your thoughts. Sports psychologist Dr. Haley Perlus and mental performance coach Carrie … Read more
An easy running pace is a pace in which you feel in control, comfortable, and can hold a conversation. For most trained recreational runners, about 80 percent of your weekly training volume should be at an easy effort. This allows you to build your training volume, execute hard workouts, spur physiological adaptations that boost running … Read more
You can find your marathon pace by looking at your training. If you are a new marathoner or average 9:45 minute per mile pace, then your long run pace is likely your marathon pace. If you are a more experienced or faster runner, past race performances, time trials, and training runs can give you an … Read more
A running foot pod can supply runners with near 100 percent accurate running data for tracking metrics related to their stride, cadence, distance, speed, and more. Running foot pods can give runners accurate data on a treadmill and a complete picture of their training. I review the ten best running foot pods at a variety … Read more
The air in the winter is dry and can dehydrate your skin. You can protect your skin running in the cold, dry air with a good skin care regimen that locks in moisture and offers a barrier to the harsh winter weather. Pamper your skin with a gentle cleanser and a moisturizer containing key ingredients … Read more
Reviewed by Megan Robinson, RD: Maybe you just finished a big race and are now enjoying the off-season (congrats!). Or, if you are like me this past year, you are injured and not running AT ALL …figuring out how to eat when you aren’t running or running a lot can be very confusing. Enter a … Read more
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