We all have great intentions when it comes to health and fitness, and it would be great to be one of those rosy cheeked individuals who manages to get up at 5.30am every day and do 17 laps round the local nature park before tucking into a breakfast of bran flakes with a protein shake […]
If you’re serious about your running, you’ll need to make sure that you have all the right equipment to help you put in those precious miles. Whether it is having the right undervest or a pair of trainers that will help you with your overpronation, there are certain clothes that are really going to help
Feats of human speed and agility have been one of humanity’s biggest fascinations throughout human history. Since the ancient Olympic games we have wondered at the human body’s ability to move with grace and power, and little has changed in the thousands of years since. While much has changed, our fascination with physical fitness hasn’t
In short, trail running is running at the heart of nature. You don’t need to be scaling mountains to go trail running – as long as you’re in nature it counts. Trail running is an intense sport activity which combines running and hiking over any unpaved surface. It’s pretty similar to mountain biking and hill
You might be a marathon runner but not know the history of the marathon. However, what is more likely is that you are just getting into the world of marathon running and you want to know exactly how far that it is. The fact is that a marathon is around 26.2 miles, or 42.2 kilometers.
Running is an incredibly demanding form of exercise, and it’s difficult to maintain motivation over a long period of time, especially as your personal bests start to plateau and your body begins to show the strain and rigors running can put on it. Whether you’ve gotten demotivated, injured, or simply taken a break from running
Cross-country, also known as cross-country running, is a long-distance running event that involves running across the country. These running events are often mistaken for marathons, which are usually run on paths and roads. Unlike marathons, however, cross-country running involves running along various terrains – from woodland areas to grassy meadows. Not only can people compete
It’s not uncommon to start cramping up in your side or in your legs during a run. In fact it happens to a lot of runners. There are several reasons why we get cramps, and sometimes they are unavoidable. But knowing how to minimize the risk of cramping can make all the difference when it
There’s no escaping the fact that we’ve become very reliant on our phones, and can barely escape them even for exercise or sleep! While this may seem ridiculous, there are plenty of good reasons for bringing your phone with you while you run. Many people who run will use various sports tracking and fitness apps
Runners don’t tend to run for the sole purpose of getting abs, but a lot of them have amazing six-packs. If you want to get abs yourself, you may have thought about taking up running to carve out your midsection. But can running give you abs? The answer isn’t as simple as yes or no.
