Treadmill hill workouts are an excellent way to challenge yourself by increasing the intensity of your run. They are also very useful for gradually improving your running efficiency, and since they’re done indoors, you can complete them any time of year regardless of the weather. You’ll find five awesome treadmill hill workouts at the bottom…
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Yoga for Runners: Ultimate Guide + Mini Video Workout
As a runner, you’re used to challenging your body regularly; pounding the pavement (or tackling the trails) while training for races. While it’s essential to get in enough mileage in each week, it can also be beneficial to supplement your routine with different types of cross training and other exercises. Yoga for runners can be…
Beginner 50K Training Plan
Thinking about training for your first ultramarathon? With this beginner’s 50K training plan, you’ll be able to expand on your running base and get ready to tackle this challenge in a little over 4 months. You’ll love checking this 31 mile race (about 5 miles longer than a marathon) off your bucket list! Getting Started…
Free Kids Running and Triathlon Activity Book!
Are you looking for something fun to help entertain your kiddo while they’re home? Look no further than this fun running and triathlon activity book for kids! And the best part? It’s completely free! Your Active Family If you’re anything like us at home, your kiddo (or maybe your niece or nephew!) knows that you…
Sub 4 Hour Marathon Training Plan
A full marathon is something that less than 1% of the population has checked off their bucket list – and even fewer have ever achieved a finish time under 4 hours. This sub 4 hour marathon training plan will help you hit that goal! This plan was produced in partnership with Coach Jon Fearne of…
8 Week 10K Training Plan for Beginners
Looking for a way to challenge yourself after completing a 5K? Why not step it up and try the next big distance in the racing progression – a 10K race! This 8 week 10K training plan is ideal for beginners who want to tackle their first 6.2 mile race. Getting Started with The 8 Week…
3 Amazing Leg Exercises for Runners
If you’re a dedicated runner, adding some functional strength training to your routine will be incredibly valuable. From helping prevent injury to improving stride and power, it’s important to weave in at least semi-regular resistance training. In this post, you’ll find three leg exercises that are incredibly beneficial for runners and triathletes. I’ve brought on…
15 Best Gifts for Obstacle Course Racers and Spartan Athletes!
It’s officially that time of the year! The Christmas music is starting to play, holiday events will be popping up soon, and of course – it’s time for shopping for the ones you love! If you’ve arrived at this post, I’m guessing you’ve got an OCR athlete in your life. Not to worry – you’ll…
Why You Should Consider Running 2 Miles a Day
Thinking about setting a fitness goal that will help improve your cardiovascular health, promote a healthy weight, and just make you feel awesome? Consider running 2 miles a day! In reality, for many people this goal will turn out to be most days – not necessarily every day – and that’s completely fine. But there…
8-Week 5K Training Plan for Beginners
Has a 5K race been on your bucket list, but you haven’t taken the plunge just yet? Go sign up for that race right now, because this beginner 5K training plan is all you need to cross that finish line! This is an 8 week 5K training schedule which offers the perfect amount of time…