*This post may contain affiliate links.* You may have heard the term “course-specific training” during your time as a runner. Or maybe you haven’t yet. Either way, it’s an important concept to understand if you plan to make racing part of your running career. In the simplest of terms, not all courses are created equal. …
Running the New York City Marathon is an experience like no other. “Hearing ‘New York, New York’ blaring from the speakers as you start the race is something I’ll never forget,” says RunBetter App social media manager Lindsay Podolak. “It was such an emotional moment. Here you are, ready to start your race after months …
*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– …
