Properly fueling your body is key to successful running. Not only should you focus on eating the right types of foods pre-run, but you also must plan to re-fuel your body after your run. Some runners mistakenly believe that the body needs food within 30 minutes after a run, but as explained in an article […]
Want to burn more calories? Run in cold weather.
Do you feel more tired after running in cold weather? There may be a reason for that. Researchers have found that shivering in cold weather for ten minutes burns more calories than an hour of moderate exercise. ‘We identified two hormones that are stimulated by cold – irisin and FGF21- released from shivering muscle and […]
The 12 week marathon training program
The Daily Coloradoan has an interesting article about tips for marathon training. One great part of the article is a breakdown of a sensible twelve week marathon training program. It can be difficult to know how to correctly train for marathon. The 26.2 mile distance is intimidating. However, a high quality training program can be […]
It’s okay to take a break: the importance of rest days for running performance
When you are in the swing of a training program, it can be very difficult to convince yourself to take a rest day. It seems to be human nature to think that more training, no matter how you feel, will equal faster running times. This line of thinking can destroy any chance of reaching your […]
To avoid burnout, it is critical to understand the role genetics plays in running
One of the most difficult obstacles in maintaining the motivation to run is the tendency to compare yourself with other runners. It can be difficult to accept when someone you know is able to run faster than you with less training. In order to overcome the frustration of not running as fast as others, it […]
Study: Cycling is better than running. What do you think?
Cyclists and runners both like to think that their preferred mode of exercise is the best. However, a recent study offers support that cycling is the optimal way to invest your exercise time. According to principal investigator Professor David Nieman at the ASU HPL the results showed that cycling allows the body to exercise for […]
