Have you done your first 5K and are looking for a new challenge? Or maybe you just started taking up running and want to jump right into a longer distance? Either way, this 15K training plan for beginners might be a perfect option for you! A 15K is approximately 9.3 miles, so you’re looking at…
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The benefits of sleep for athletes – and how you can sleep better!
There was an interesting collection of quotes from top running coaches that I was reading through the other day, and there were two that struck me the most: The Marginal gains concept has created a world where people focus on the last 1% while ignoring the first 99%. Get the basics down first! — Steve…
9 Fartlek Workouts to Help You Run Faster
Fartlek training can be a helpful way of increasing your speed during workouts, contributing to a better overall pace come race day. Essentially, fartlek training is a more unstructured form of interval training. In my last post about this topic, I covered some of the advantages and disadvantages of fartlek training. In this post, I…
Fartlek Training: Advantages and Disadvantages for Runners
Fartlek training is a term that was coined in Sweden, and translates loosely to “speed play.” It’s a form of interval training that varies running pace, but is oftentimes less structured than traditional interval programs. For example, most interval programs prescribe a very specific amount of time or distance and it’s done repeatedly. Farlek sessions…
Pickle juice for runners – hope or hype for muscle cramps?
Is pickle juice really a way for runners to stop muscle cramps? Or is it just an urban legend? Find out the facts in this post! *Disclosure – This post contains Amazon affiliate links. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us…
5 Best Cookbooks for Runners
As a dietitian, it makes me incredibly happy to see athletes who want to put greater focus on their food choices. Good nutrition and fueling can have a major impact – not only overall health, but also energy levels, recovery, and performance. Whether you’re a beginner runner or you’re a competitive athlete, here are some…
Should you focus on running slower to run faster?
Disclosure: This post about running slower to run faster is sponsored by Mizuno through FitFluential. As always, all opinions are my own. (Or in this case, my husband’s opinions are his own!). You guys! My husband decided he wanted to get a taste for this whole blogging thing. Here’s his debut into Snacking in Sneakers……
Nurturing Relationships: How Relationships are Like Road Races
Disclosure: This post about nurturing relationships is sponsored by Rockland Trust. As always, all opinions are my own. Do you ever browse social media and feel those tinges of inadequacy or jealousy? I know sometimes I’ll scroll down my newsfeed and draw the all-too-quick conclusion that someone else’s life is just about perfect. Of course,…
Gift Guide for Runners & Triathletes – 2017 Edition!
This gift guide for runners and triathletes is up to date with my favorite 2017 present picks! Shop for someone special or treat yourself. Woah – is anyone else getting excited (and perhaps a little anxious) that Christmas is here in just about a month?! You know what that means… via GIPHY Or in other…
Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women Race Review & Recap!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored on behalf of the Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women. As always, all opinions are my own. There’s something about a women-only race that just pumps you up in a unique way. It makes you feel like you can tackle more than the course; you walk away feeling like you…