Jaclyn Evans

There are several key components to any runner's weekly training plan: a long run, easy runs, and quality runs. One kind of quality run that you may encounter is called a tempo run. But what is a tempo run, exactly and why are they important? Tempo runs are a quality session performed at a steady, comfortably hard pace (or the race pace you could hold for about an hour) typically for a duration of 10 - 30 minutes. Faster...

Heart rate training is a popular tool for many runners. But what exactly is it, and how do you get started using it? Heart rate training is when you use your heart rate to inform your running, using key data points such as your maximum heart rate and heart rate zones of intensity. By regularly monitoring your heart rate during runs, heart rate training can help you train smarter, avoid injury, and improve your aerobic...

Have you ever seen runners wearing arm sleeves (also called compression arm sleeves, athletic arm sleeves or arm warmers) while running? Do you wonder what the heck they are for? I know I did and started to wonder, so I decided to find out. Turns out that runners typically wear arm sleeves for a variety of reasons including to improve circulation, aid in recovery, keep arms warm during cool runs or keep arms protected from...

Runners are some of the most driven, self-motivated, and goal-oriented athletes out there. But what exactly is the best way to go about setting running goals (and achieving them)? Keep reading, because we have 7 simple steps that will help you determine your next running goal, and find success in achieving that goal. Why is it important to set goals for your running? Setting goals for your running is important because by...

Have you ever considered chewing gum while you're running? Seems strange maybe, but perhaps you've wondered whether it's a good idea to try. To answer this question, we've delved into the science of chewing gum, and reviewed scientific studies about chewing gum and how it relates to athletic performance. Based on our research, caffeine chewing gum, specifically, is good for runners, because it is scientifically proven to...

It's probably safe to say that most people struggle a bit when they first start running. Running might not feel good or enjoyable like you had hoped. It just feels hard, and that can make running difficult to like. If you're just starting out as a runner, or coming back after time away, your body has quite a bit of adjusting to do. But there are ways to like running even as you're getting used to the sport.Here are 7 of the...