How to Stay Motivated and Fit Through the Holidays
Reignite joy, stay fit, and set yourself up to achieve your New Year’s goals As the temps drop and the days get shorter, hibernating for the winter can sound much more appealing than layering up to brave the elements. For many of us, it can be extremely challenging to find the mot…
Read More ›How to Start Running
You want to know how to start running? We’re glad you asked. Running doesn’t take special equipment or an expensive gym membership—a well-fitting pair of shoes and sweat-wicking apparel will do just fine. And, yes, you can start anytime. But before you lace up your sh…
Read More ›An Ode to the Long Run
How Long Runs Change Us Passing through Jones Gap, I entered a cloud. It seemed out of a movie, the cooling mist offering hidden glances at the scenery far below. It struck me as odd, this feeling of serenity, because 30 minutes earlier I began my run by hobbling…
Read More ›How to Train for a Marathon
You scorched the 5K. Blasted the 10K. Owned the half marathon. Next up? The marathon. The marathon is one of the most popular race distances, but logging 26.2 miles isn’t easy. Many plans consist of 12 to 20 weeks (or more) of training, which can take a toll on your body and your …
Read More ›Why You Should Run With Visability in Mind
How to be Visible on Dark Runs Fall is here. As we welcome cooler temps, we also say goodbye to precious hours of daylight. According to the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration, 75 percent of pedestrian fatalities in traffic crashes occur in the dark. Most of those occ…
Read More ›Running Against All Odds
Gretchen Dietrich, 43, of Kingsport, Tennessee, was first diagnosed with a very aggressive form of stage two breast cancer in December 2008. When her doctor suggested she undergo a double mastectomy, she was skeptical. “The lump was just so small,” says Dietrich. And, as an a…
Read More ›Olympian Jennie Finch on Celebrating Life and the Power of Running
Former Olympic softball player Jennie Finch is passionate about raising awareness and supporting research for breast cancer. She lost her aunt to the disease and later supported several friends through their own battles. So, for Finch, the fight is personal. “Breast cancer is something…
Read More ›How Long Do Running Shoes Last?
Running shoes are tough. But they don't last forever. Our shoes take a beating under our feet, bake on the asphalt and get caked in mud (not to mention sweat). The outsoles begin to go bald and the cushy foam gets compressed under our weight. When shoes are on their last legs, they lose…
Read More ›Why You Need a Running Vacation
Runcations are the new (best) way to explore Everyone loves a good vacation, but it’s not always easy to keep up with your running schedule while traveling. You’re in unfamiliar territory with no idea where to go. Maybe you’re tired from jet lag or maybe you just…
Read More ›Travel Like a Runner
7 tips for keeping your body and mind fresh en route to your next big race Training for a race takes months of preparation. So it makes sense that you want to maximize race-day potential by winding down with a proper taper and low-stress pre-race travel. Unfortunately, the latter …
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