Getting Started: Training Plan Basics

Getting Started: Training Plan Basics

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

Training Plan Basics You took the plunge and signed up for a race. Now you need to train for it. Before you hit the ground running, you need to make sure you have proper running shoes and gear. find a training plan that’s right for you and the distance you plan...
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Beat the Heat: Tips for Running in the Heat

Posted on April 02 2022

Summer is here and the heat is no joke! Running when it’s hot outside can be unpleasant but also downright dangerous if you’re not careful. Here are some tips to help keep you safe and as comfortable as possible when the mercury rises.  Dress accordingly. Light-colored, wicking (no cotton) loose...
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How to Run Faster: Adding Tempo Runs Into Your Training

How to Run Faster: Adding Tempo Runs Into Your Training

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

What is a Tempo Run? A tempo run is typically done at 85-90% of your maximum heart rate. It is a “comfortably hard” pace that is slower than an all-out race pace but faster than an easy, conversational pace. Why are Tempo Runs Beneficial to Training? There are many benefits...
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Get Ready to Run: Countdown to Race Day

Get Ready to Run: Countdown to Race Day

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

You’ve put in the hard work. Now coast into race day like a pro.  At the risk of sounding like a cheesy soundtrack, when you’re in the last week of training, this is it: the final countdown. You’ve done the training, and now your body is primed to get this...
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Getting Started: How to Run or Walk Your First 5K

Posted on April 02 2022

Taking the leap to run your first 5k? First of all, Congratulations! Making the decision to participate in a race is a huge deal. An exciting decision you should be proud of. Secondly, DON’T WORRY! The 5k distance is fun and challenging at the same time. But it’s certainly a...
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Fueling the Run: How to Eat for the Long Run

Posted on April 02 2022

Eating: It’s one of life’s great pleasures. But when you’re training for a big race, sometimes you need to take a more business-like approach to consuming calories. Food is, after all, energy. Eat right, and it’s easy to remember why “run” rhymes with “fun.” But make poor food choices, and...
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Running 101: How to Start a Training Plan

Running 101: How to Start a Training Plan

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

Whether you’re new to running or a veteran of plenty of races, looking at a training plan for the first time can often send you, um, running for the hills. Your eyes are immediately drawn to the biggest numbers—I have to run how many miles at one time?—and if you...
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How to Level Up Your Goal Setting Game: 5 Habits of Successful Goal Setters + Getters

How to Level Up Your Goal Setting Game: 5 Habits of Successful Goal Setters + Getters

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

Raise your hand if you’re struggling to stay on track with the goals you set for yourself at the New Year. You’re not alone. Research shows that 4 out of 5 of us will not achieve our goal and a full one third of us will drop off or slip back to...
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Top 5 Holiday Stress Busters

Top 5 Holiday Stress Busters

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

Tis the season to be…stressed? Yep, it’s that time of year again. Everything may be merry and bright but the holidays may also leave you feeling a bit rundown and stressed out. When you find yourself ready to throw in the tinsel, try these top 5 holiday stress busters to...
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Just Keep Running: How to Stay Motivated Throughout Training

Just Keep Running: How to Stay Motivated Throughout Training

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

As you embark on your training journey, sometimes it can be tough to get in the groove. The key is to find ways to pull yourself up when you’re down—and get out the door. Here are few sure-fire ways to get fired up: Tell people about your race plans. If you...
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Top 5 Tips to Treat Your Running Feet Right

Top 5 Tips to Treat Your Running Feet Right

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

It’s easy to worry about how much your quads or calves will be taxed on race day, but don’t overlook your hardworking dogs; in a half-marathon, your feet hit the ground at least 20,000 times. After all your diligent training, don’t let a blister make you wince in pain for miles—or...
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Training Plan Hiccups: How to Get Back to Training

Training Plan Hiccups: How to Get Back to Training

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

In a perfect world, you would always get in your workouts. And jeans that fit you perfectly would cost $40 and Thin Mints would be good for you. Unfortunately, we live in this world, which is filled with late nights at the office, inconvenient colds, delayed flights, and alarms that...
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Running Strong: Don't Give Up on Rest Days

Running Strong: Don't Give Up on Rest Days

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

When you’re training for a race, it’s easy to let enthusiasm propel you out the door to run every.single.day. Or maybe it’s nerves that rev you up; you’re worried you won’t be ready at the starting line if you give yourself a break from running before race day. Either way,...
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Just Keep Running: Long Runs Don't Have to be Boring

Just Keep Running: Long Runs Don't Have to be Boring

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

A 3-mile run: perfect amount of time to process your day. A 5-mile run: perfect amount of time to process your day + daydream. An 8-mile run: perfect amount of time to process your day, daydream, and, as your legs tire, wonder why you thought taking on a half-marathon was...
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Fitness skirts for women offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and style!

Fitness skirts for women offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and style!

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

Enjoy freedom of movement, coverage, and awesome little extras

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3 Boredom-Busting Treadmill Workouts

3 Boredom-Busting Treadmill Workouts

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

The treadmill is a piece of equipment so many of us love to hate. But in the dead of winter, the sweltering dog days of summer, or so many instances actually, it can be a great option for a quality workout. Here are three workouts that will help break up...
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Running Gear 101: What to Wear on the Run

Running Gear 101: What to Wear on the Run

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

Although having a clothing crisis weeks before the race may seem a bit melodramatic, giving your race-day outfit some thought now will pay off later. (Read: Your non-red, non-angry thighs that haven’t been rubbing together for 13.1 miles will graciously thank you.) Yes, weather can be unpredictable, but give some...
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How to Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals

How to Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

Let’s fast-forward for a sec. Pretend we’re wrapping up 2022 and the ball is just about to drop, ushering in 2023!?! You’ve had an epic year beyond your wildest dreams. You’ve accomplished ALL of your goals and have become the person you always wanted to be because you dared to...
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Are You Ready to Run a Half Marathon?

Are You Ready to Run a Half Marathon?

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

Are You Ready to Run a Half Marathon? It’s no secret that running is hard, physically and mentally. A half marathon will challenge you in many respects: You’ll need to build endurance, commit to a training plan and be consistent with your training over the course of several weeks. Once...
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Mental Running Tricks: How to Get a Running Mantra

Mental Running Tricks: How to Get a Running Mantra

Sarah Posted on April 02 2022

Training for a half-marathon—or any race—gives you a lot of time to listen to the mind-monkeys. The ones that remind you to pick up the dry cleaning; buy eggs, bread, face soap, and 409; call back your sister; and tell yourself you’re slow and not capable of running another step,...
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