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7 of the Best Running Sunglasses for Small Faces

Nothing kills a run faster than a pair of fogged up sunglasses that keep sliding down your face. Maybe that sounds dramatic, but finding a pair of running sunglasses that you can just pop on and forget about can be a gamechanger. I have a small face, so many sunglasses don't work for me on a run. Turns out lots of runners have small faces and heads...imagine that! In order to make the process go a lot faster for you to find...

Foam Rolling For Runners: The Complete Guide

Recovery is important for runners who are training and running high mileage. This isn't something optional to do, but instead needs to be incorporated as a necessary component to training in order to stay healthy and reach your potential as a runner. A foam roller is an invaluable recovery tool that you'll want to invest in and use correctly. Foam rolling is a form of soft tissue massage. Various foam rolling movements allow...

Best Holiday Gifts of 2023 for All Your Favorite Runners

What better way to start off one of your loved one's 2023 training with the perfect holiday gift? Everything in this runner's holiday gift guide is either something I have, my husband has, my best running friends have (and have witnessed their amazingness), or is something that I really, really want but don't have yet. I hope you find the perfect gift for the runner in your life! Must-Have Running Gifts This is the MUST HAVE...

7 of the Best Running Gloves and Mittens for Cold Weather Running in 2024

Running when it's freezing isn't most people's idea of fun. But as we runners know, the training can't stop just because it's cold outside. Instead, it's important to find the gear that keeps you comfortable while you brave those frigid temps. If you're considering skipping the gloves and mittens for cold weather running, there's a good chance you'll be sorry. So that you don't make the mistake of trying to go for miles with...

Why is running so hard? (And will it ever get easier?)

Almost every runner when they're starting out wonders why it's so dang hard. So if that's where you're at right now, and wondering if it's ever going to get any easier, join the ranks of pretty much every runner who had to start somewhere. Running IS hard, and there's a good reason for it. Running can be hard for anyone but is especially hard for a new runner doing too much, too soon. Running at a pace that you have not...

Is the marathon aerobic or anaerobic? How to Run it Right

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, you know easy jogs feel completely different than the speedwork you have to do. Easy runs are aerobic-dominant and hard runs are more anaerobic. But when it comes to the 26.2-mile marathon, which is it? Are marathons aerobic or...

How long is a marathon?

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 it's quite a long distance, but unless they're distance runners themselves, I don't think they know exactly how many miles it actually is. Just like 5k and 10k have little meaning to non-runners, until you or someone you know is...

How to Prevent and Treat Running Cramps

I know you've been there. You're just be-bopping along on your run, enjoying being outside and getting your feel-good exercise on when out of nowhere a twinge of pain starts to form somewhere in your body. Perhaps it's growing discomfort in your side or pain that's causing your leg to seize up...either way, you know it's not good. Running cramps are the pits, and they can turn an enjoyable run sour very quickly. It may seem...

8 of the Best Waterproof Running Jackets of 2022

Running in the rain - do you enjoy it? If it's a major downpour I opt for my treadmill or wait for it to pass (soggy socks, no thank you), but I love a good drizzle on a run. But it's also all about having the right gear. Having a quality waterproof running jacket that keeps the elements out can make all the difference. So whether you're on a woodsy trail run where rain is inevitable, or you're braving snowfall as you train...

Why You Aren’t Getting Faster at Running: Avoid These 9 Mistakes

Do you feel like you're working hard, but are constantly asking yourself, "Why am I not getting faster at my running?" Improving at running can be a lot more complicated than just lacing up and heading out the door. Chances are you're making at least a few of the following mistakes and that's what's holding you back. Top Reasons You're Not Getting Faster at Running 1.) You always run at the same pace.2.) Your overall mileage...