One thing that sets running apart from other sports is that you never have both feet on the ground at the same time. So all the stabilizing work your body has to do happens with only one foot on the ground -- and that's an...
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If you look around at a 5k or 10k road race, you're probably pretty confused about how you're supposed to warm-up. Some runners will do some light jogging. Others will add some drills or strides. A few will literally just sit around until the start --...
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Cross-training has a bad reputation. It's not just something to do when you're injured and can't run. It can be a great way to supplement your running routine. Used correctly, it reduces injuries, helps you recover, and makes you a faster runner. But not all cross-training...
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Running is a natural activity for humans. We've been doing it for, oh, 200,000 years or so. But just because it's natural doesn't mean that you're born knowing how to do it. It's a learned skill; some running forms are better than others. We know...
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Cross-training can get a bad rap among runners. For a lot of us, the only time we're on an exercise bike or in the pool is when we're injured. So we start to associate those exercises with all kinds of negative thoughts and feelings. The...
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Should runners stretch is always a tough question. For every piece of advice about stretching for runners, there is someone saying the exact opposite. So SHOULD runners stretch? The short answer for me is yes -- for most people. As with most things in running, the long answer is...
Read MoreThe evils of heel-striking is a popular topic of conversation among runners. Although I don’t believe there is one true “correct” form for all runners, I agree that landing more on your mid or fore-foot is a good goal. That might seem easier said than done...
Read MoreAs runners we do most of our physical activity in one direction — forward and backward. Because of that, our balance often suffers. That may not seem like a big deal (especially if you run on roads instead of trails), but good balance is key...
Read MoreGetting started as a runner doesn’t involve a lot of gear. Sure there are GPS watches, heart rate monitors, and apparel that warms you up or cools you down. But none of that is really necessary to run. Once you’ve got a pair of running...
Read MoreMost distance runners aren't that fast. There's a reason that we gravitated towards cross country or marathons rather than soccer or football. That's why when you hear runners talk about "speed" work they could mean a progression run, repeats at 5k pace, or a tempo run. We...
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