Running is a fun activity and it is an excellent way to stay fit. But starting to run when you haven’t before can be a daunting prospect. Where do you begin? What equipment do you need? Don’t worry, starting to run is easy. These seven tips will help you to become a runner in no… Continue reading Seven Tips to Help You Start Running

Blisters can be the bane of any runner’s’ life. From minor discomfort to more serious complications such as infection, blisters can put you out of action if you’re not smart about how to handle them, so it pays to do your research. Even better is preventing them altogether. This article lists some of the best… Continue reading How to Prevent and Treat Blisters for Runners

Pounding out 10 or 20 miles is hard on your body. To avoid injury and keep yourself interested in running, you need to actively recover. This takes more than just stretching your quads and eating a bagel. Here are five ways you can boost your post-run recovery efforts. Compression Socks Tight, knee-length socks reduce muscle… Continue reading How to Recover After a Long Run

Injuries are always a concern for runners, no matter how sensible you are with your training. One of the main injury complaints that runners experience is shin splints. This condition makes up between 13 and 17% of all running-related injuries, and is characterized by pain and discomfort along the front or the inside of the… Continue reading Preventing and Treating Shin Splints for Runners

Whether you’re an experienced runner or you’re just getting started, you may have heard of the term ‘runner’s high’, but don’t really know what it’s all about. How could the simple act of running be likened to the effects of a drug, but without all the side effects? Equally, you may have even experienced this… Continue reading What Is Runner’s High?

Muscle pain in the hours or days after a workout is one of the more unpleasant aspects of getting fit. Not only does it cause discomfort, but it can also slow your progress down by making it difficult to exercise as often and intensively as you’d like. The official name for this pain is delayed… Continue reading Why Eating Cherries Speeds Your Recovery After a Workout

5K runs accomplish all sorts of things. They are great fundraising events for charity organizations. They also inspire community and give people something to work to accomplish. Use the following tips to make the best out of your 5K run: 1. Have a training plan and stick to it Few people can go from couch… Continue reading Tips for Running a 5K

There is one kind of running that even many running devotees often overlook: running hills. Now, the prospect of running up and down a steep incline fills many runners with dread. Running hills can seem like a pointless misery. But, in fact, there are some big advantages to hill running. Here are five reasons to… Continue reading Five Reasons Runners Should Run Hills