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Running in the summer can be dreadful. The heat slows us down, which can really throw our training plans for a loop. Wearing sunscreen on all exposed body parts and following these tips can help you beat the heat and avoid common summer running problems. Problem: The hot sun Solution: Few runners enjoy the feeling of [...]
Burnout. No one likes to admit when it happens, but if you’re reaching for a big goal — like trying to qualify for Boston, completing your first marathon, or setting a new personal record — you’re at risk of burnout. And burnout can lead to overtraining syndrome and injury. Here are some signs you may [...]
Goals are crucial for running success. They keep you motivated and inspired — and get you out the door when you’re feeling lazy. Just like all runners are different, running goals vary drastically from person to person. They can be based on time, distance, frequency — or none of the above. Your goal may be [...]
Breast pain affects one-third of women runners of all cup sizes, forcing them to cut runs short or forgo running all together. But a correctly-fitted sports bra can alleviate the hurt. Who is affected: A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine surveyed 1,285 female marathon runners at the 2012 London Marathon. [...]
Stress can be a good or a bad thing. It can help you act fast in an emergency situation or even perform well in a race. But when stress is a constant in your life, it can negatively affect your body. Runners know that running can be both a source and a cure for stress. [...]
Many runners first fall in love with the sport during high school track and field. But after high school ends, many track and field athletes stop running. Each person has his or her own reasons. For many — especially sprinters — making the leap from the 100m or 200m dash to a 5K or 10K [...]
We asked WalkJogRun users what their burning running and racing etiquette questions were, and we got some great ones. Here are our answers in part one of the series. Have your own question? Ask it below! Q: How should you go about spitting and clearing your nose around other runners? A: Very carefully! Make sure [...]
You’ve probably heard a lot about heart rate monitors but you may not know exactly what they are, how to use them, or why they matter. If that’s the case, you could be missing out on hitting your training and racing potential. Monitoring your heart rate during running helps you to stay within paces appropriate [...]
Whether we admit it or not, most of us that run want to get faster. But the question of how to run faster has become quite complicated. From fartlek to track to stride, the choices of speed workouts are overwhelming. How do you decide? It depends on your running type. What may be good for [...]
There’s one main difference that sets a race apart from any other group training run: the spectators. Without spectators, races would be, well, pretty boring. No one clapping. No one screaming your name. No fun signs to read. Just silence. Spectating is a sport in itself. It requires planning and hard work to do it [...]
