As an avid triathlon participant and a dog lover, I’ve often wondered if my four-legged friend could join me in braving the swim, bike, and run. Now, before you picture a dog pedaling away on a bike, let’s get real. Bringing a service dog to a triathlon isn’t about them competing (though the image is … Read more
If you’re looking to take your running to the next level, then adding some beginner sprinting workouts to your routine is a good option. Sprinting is essentially just high intensity running in short intervals, which makes it a HIIT workout at the end of the day. That means it’s a great way to level up … Read more
Running is one of the most basic forms of cardio exercise you can do. It requires no equipment (aside from a decent pair of running shoes), can be done almost anywhere, and is super effective. It’s also easy to increase its intensity. The faster or longer you run, the greater its benefits, which helps you … Read more
Running is simple, yet hard. It’s a basic movement that also asks a lot of your body. It’s intense, it’s tiring, and the faster or longer you run, the more intense and tiring it becomes. Simply put, running is a heck of a workout that can take some motivation to get up and do. If … Read more
Running isn’t an equipment-heavy activity. That’s what makes it so desirable for so many people. It’s just you and your body out there on the terrain, putting in the work. While equipment may be largely unnecessary, though, all runners know a little specialized gear can make runs far more enjoyable, not to mention healthier and … Read more
Ideally, you would never have to run in the dark. Daylight provides better lit paths, clearer surroundings, and greater visibility for you and those you encounter along your route. But as the long nights of fall and winter creep in, it can often be impossible for dedicated runners to avoid dark runs. Just because the … Read more
There’s nothing worse than looking forward to a good long run only to have Mother Nature junk up your plans. But while rain or snow will always be an annoyance on a run (unless you just love getting your feet wet), it doesn’t have to be a deterrent. With a little forward thinking, you can … Read more
Running is an extremely accessible activity that doesn’t require specialized equipment and you can do almost anywhere. That’s what makes it such a popular choice for fitness and exercise hounds. If you’re doing it outdoors, however, running does pit you against the elements, which means what you put on your body matters a lot. Staying … Read more
A warm run isn’t the same as a warm day. Since runners feel temperatures around them as 10 to 20 degrees warmer than it actually is, the definition of “warm” shifts, starting much lower than you might think. Studies of long-distance runners have found temperatures right around 50° F (12° C) to be the perfect … Read more
Running in the cold isn’t the same as dawdling in the cold. Studies have shown runners experience the temperature around them as 10 to 20 degrees warmer than the temperature indicated by a thermometer. When you run in the cold, you’re also dealing with two separate temperature sources, the outside air and the rising temperature … Read more