Whitney Heins doing kettle bell swing

Kettlebell Leg Workout for Runners

Kettlebells and runners are made for each other! Kettlebells are easy to store. Kettlebell exercises are simple to do. Kettle weights work key muscle groups for running. And, this kettlebell leg workout for runners is sure to improve your speed, power, and endurance. What makes kettlebells so good? A kettlebell is shaped like an iron … Read more

treadmill running tips

Smart Treadmill Running Tips for Mother Runners

Don’t call it a dreadmill! Treadmills are TOOLS to keep you running consistently no matter the obstacle. Indeed as running outside gained popularity in 2020, so did treadmill running. Many people discovered what moms of young children already knew—treadmill running is a saving grace when you can’t leave your house. Running on a treadmill comes … Read more

drills that make you run faster

8 Running Drills to Run Faster & Improve Running Form

We all want to run faster. But SHOCKER!, to get faster doesn’t always require running fast or running more. Running drills are an effective way to run faster and improve proper running form. They do this quite simply by improving your neuromuscular coordination and strength.  When I decided to try to qualify for the Olympic … Read more

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