Why Marathon Runners Wear Foil Blankets at the End of the Race
If you've watched a marathon, you may have noticed that all the runners wrap themselves in a foil sheet after they cross the finish line. It looks a bit weird, and you might think it's just for...
Not all running feels the same. Recall the wind sprints of death you had to do in high school and compare that to the light jog you did yesterday to hurry across the street. And if you're a runner,...
Running is supposed to be an inexpensive sport, right? Well it is...at least until you decide you want to start showing what you're made of in races. The cost of a 5k isn't so bad, but the dollar...
A marathon can be a daunting challenge, and for good reason. 26.2 miles is a long way for one, but training for one is also a major time commitment. It takes a lot of mileage to prepare to run a...
As someone who's been running for 20 years, it's easy for me to forget that not everyone is up on the lingo of the sport. When I tell people I have a marathon coming up, I think most people realize...
There is no doubt that runners place a lot of stress on their bodies when they train for marathons. The kind of mileage that properly training for a marathon requires means there is usually a much...
