Best Running Gear

We have an important topic to discuss today. That's right - underwear. Think this isn't high on the list of priorities of things you need to know when it comes to your training? Think again. Once you start upping the mileage, it won't take you long to notice if it's time to up your undies game. Trust me, you'll know. Bad skivvies don't discriminate between the sexes, both men and women can experience the excruciating rubbing...

We all know we need to be drinking water when we run, but the research says we're not correctly estimating our hydration needs. This doesn't mean we're necessarily dropping like flies because we're not drinking enough water (though this certainly is a risk), but drinking too little water can drastically affect running performance and recovery. For any run over 45 minutes (or less if it's hot out), you should be carrying...

As a runner, you are no stranger to sweat. And if you're a heavy sweater like me, you know there's no shortage of it especially on hot, sunny days. I personally love working up a good sweat because I love the feeling of pushing myself. It's a reminder of strength, endurance, and staying healthy. What I don't like about sweat is when it gets in my face - and I'm going to guess that you agree. Here I'm focusing on finding the...

If you're like me, when you peruse the running shoe aisle and pick up a pair that catches your eye, you immediately take in the weight of it. If it feels at all heavy, I for one, immediately put it back down. Why, after all, would I want to make my running any harder by wearing a heavy pair of running shoes?! There does seem to be a range of weight in running shoes, but how wide is it? After noticing that not all running...