Coconut water started trending as a sports drink alternative for runners back in 2012, and it seems to be gaining traction again. But is coconut water better than Gatorade or any of the other commercial sports drinks? Many manufacturers claim it is. Bottles tout that they have “more potassium than a banana to prevent cramping”…
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12 Week 10K Training Plan for Beginners
Thinking about tackling a 10K race this summer or fall – but nervous because you’re a beginner runner? No need to worry, my friend! You’ll find a perfect beginner-friendly 12 week 10K training plan below. The 10K race is a great distance for beginners. The 6.2 mile distance is a longer challenge than a 5K,…
The Ultimate Guide to Tight Calf Muscles for Runners
Healthy calf muscles are clutch for any runner. They are involved in powering your stride when going uphill, as well as halting your stride on a downhill or to stop short for an object or person in front of you. Strong and flexible calves will help you meet your running goals. Weak or tight calves…
20 Week Marathon Training Schedule for Beginners
This 20 week marathon training schedule for beginners will help you cross the finish line of your first marathon race! So you’ve taken the plunge and decided you want to do your first marathon? First off, give yourself a giant “woooohoooo!” – because you are pretty darn amazing for taking the first steps towards achieving…
6 Reasons Couples Running is Awesome – and 6 Workouts to Try!
Thinking about adding some couples running to your training routine with your spouse? Read up on the benefits, plus 6 different partner running workouts! Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Reebok as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Do you run or workout…
5 Best Ultra Running Books
Thinking about tackling an ultra? Or perhaps you’ve already run a few but need some good inspiration to keep your momentum going? If so, I’ve rounded up some of the best ultra running books out there for you! I admittedly haven’t taken the plunge into the ultra world yet myself. Running my own business with…
15K Training Plan for Beginners
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…
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…