*This post may contain affiliate links.* What is a ladder workout? A ladder workout for runners is an interval workout where the interval distance starts out short and gets longer as you go “up the ladder,” then after the midway point, the ladder goes back down to short intervals. What are the benefits? First and foremost, ladder …
In-person racing is making a comeback and we couldn’t be happier! We recently surveyed our Instagram followers to find out what steps they want races to take to make them feel safe to return to in-person racing in the COVID era. Here are the results… *This post may contain affiliate links.* A mask while you’re …
We’ve all been there before– you want to run. You want to exercise. You want to get motivated. …but you just can’t. Maybe it’s been awhile since you last ran, or maybe you’re stuck in a mental rut. Whatever the reason is, don’t despair. Here’s a list of tips for getting motivated, so you can …
*This post may contain affiliate links.* Whether you’re looking for some personal inspiration or searching for a gift idea for a runner, we’ve found the perfect book…Epic Runs of the World by Lonely Planet. This gorgeous, coffee table display-worthy book features 50 of the best routes and trails for runners worldwide, complete with tips and …
*This post may contain affiliate links.* So you’ve signed up for a race and you want to do everything you can to be prepared. You follow your training plan. You buy the right gear. You eat right. But is there anything else you can be doing to make sure you have your best race day? …
Binge-watched all of the trending shows on Netflix already? Looking for a documentary that will get you motivated and inspired to RUN? We have just the cure. Here are a handful of running documentaries that are guaranteed to have you lacing up your sneaks and heading out for a long run ASAP! *This post may …
Looking for your next race? You’re in luck, as most races are returning to live, in-person events. Here’s a list of nine races you NEED to run. Some are scenic, some are challenging, and some just have really cool swag! Keep reading for our suggestions of races to put on your running bucket list…and if …
Rest days are an important component of any training schedule, and especially so for endurance athletes. As an endurance athlete, you train your body with volume, and through the process, can teach your body how to recover on easy days. But it is still important to include rest days– often with no running, and even without cross training– …
HIIT (High-intensity interval training) workouts can be a great addition to a training regimen. These workouts are different than typical endurance training in that they instead incorporate short periods of intense anaerobic exercise with less intense recovery periods until you are too exhausted to continue. This is much different than typical endurance training where you are trying not to go anaerobic as you …
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Running on a treadmill may not always be ideal…but it does have its advantages! 1. It’s convenient. Stuck at home with kids napping? Hop on the treadmill! 2. It is perfect for traveling in an area without easily accessible running routes– most hotels have a treadmill in the gym. 3. Treadmill workouts aren’t dependent on …
