Strava, Runkeeper, MapMyRun, Runtastic, Nike Plus. These are just a few of the great running apps for smartphones. With built in GPS tracking, these apps will record the distance, speed, and routes of your runs. However, in order for the apps to work, a runner must take his or her smartphone along for each run. […]
Runners Have the Right-Away – Dealing with Obnoxious Drivers
There is nothing like running on a trail. The soft dirt, the scenery, and most important, no cars. I wanted to run on a trail this weekend – or at least run in a place with no cars. Unfortunately, I was stuck running on busy streets and across intersections. It was on one of these […]
Six Month Training Schedule for a Marathon
Active.com has an excellent series of articles on the best six month training schedule for a marathon. Many runners have the goal of running a marathon one day, but do not have a good idea about how to train for one. There are so many variables: How much mileage per week? How many long runs […]
The Negative Effects of Overhydration
There is no question that hydration is essential for optimum running. A runner stands no chance of performing well in workouts or races without proper fluid intake. However, many runners do not understand that overhydration, also known as hyponatremia, can be just as damaging to a runner’s performance as dehydration. Overhydration can result in low […]
Running with Music
One of the best ways to break up the occasional drudgery of the daily training run is to try running with music. Many runners don’t leave the door without their iPod. However, will running with music actually help you run better? There are numerous studies that have found that running with music gives a psychological […]
Runner Profiles: Phil Young
In Runner Profiles, we interview runners that have achieved recent success. You won’t find interviews from professional runners who have shoe sponsorships and can train all day, but you will find tips and insight from runners like the rest of us. In this profile we speak with Phil Young from Iowa. Scott made a 5 […]
