Running insights and tips

When getting ready for a marathon, your weekly mileage and the length of your longest run aren’t the only things that matter—but they are among the most important. Still, many...

Do you consistently feel tightness or pain on just one side of your body - like a sore right calf, stiff left hip, or nagging pain in one knee or...

With the NBA playoffs heating up, let’s briefly change gears to a different sport - just for a few sentences… Basketball IQ refers to a player’s natural sense for the...

Many marathon runners look to build strength during the off-season, especially if they’re aiming to improve after a less-than-satisfying race. They hit the gym and dive into routines filled with...

When doing interval workouts with consistent time or distance—like 4 x 2 miles, 5 x 1 mile, 8 x 800 meters, or 10 x 1 minute—it’s important to include a...

Running your best doesn’t just depend on pushing hard—it’s also about how well you bounce back. Being able to tackle tough workouts on rested legs, and then recovering quickly enough...

4 miles is an excellent choice of distance. It's manageable, schedule-friendly, and offers the same health benefits of long-distance running. In this article, you will learn why and how to...

Sore calf muscle after running is a feeling all runners can relate to. Many runners question if it’s normal to have pain in calf muscles and wonder how to treat...

There are many ways to improve your running performance—from progression running to swimming and everything in between. However, physical activities are not the only way to improve performance. One of...

According to the Whole Dog Journal, jogging with dogs improves overall fitness and health. This may be one of the reasons why many runners adore training with their pets.  Did...