What happens when I start running? Why would anyone want to start running? I only run if someone is chasing me. I hate DRIVING 26 miles! Running is bad for your knees. I like my sleep. I heard runners sometimes poop their pants. These are all things I have heard from my non-runner… Continue reading What to Expect When You Start Running
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Guide to Buying Running Shoes
What happens at the running shoe store? Once you've decided that running is awesome, you need to invest in a great pair of running shoes. It is important to find a specialty running store when shopping for your first pair of running shoes. Specialty running stores are staffed by runners who love to talk about… Continue reading Guide to Buying Running Shoes
Interval Training for Runners
Oops, I Fartleked! This funny named interval workout can make you a faster runner. Keep reading to learn how... How to do speed work without a track Add some excitement to your runs by throwing in a fartlek. Fartlek means "speed play" in Swedish, and it is just that. A fartlek is an interval run… Continue reading Interval Training for Runners
What to Expect: Your First Half Marathon
Running Your First Half Marathon You've put in the training, you're standing at the starting line, what can you look forward to over the next 13.1 miles? What is it like to run a half marathon? Half marathons are a great distance to run. It's long enough to force you into a training plan, but… Continue reading What to Expect: Your First Half Marathon
7 Mistakes Beginner Runners Make
How do I start running? All of these mistakes I have made myself, and have learned how to not make them again. If you notice yourself falling victim to these 7 running mistakes, don't worry...you're not alone! 7 Mistakes Beginner Runners Make Too much too soon Whenever you start a new endeavor, the tendency is… Continue reading 7 Mistakes Beginner Runners Make