Running
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How To Dress For Success – Running In The Cold
Cold weather running can be a welcome relief from the heat of summer running. However, as the days get shorter and cooler, mornings and evenings can be chilly and dark. This post is all about how to dress for success during cold weather exercise – simply. Here’s a list of five (or six) essential pieces of clothing that will keep you comfortable during those cold 25’F – 45’F runs. Pro tip: Dress for 20’F warmer than the actual temperature. In other words, wear the same type of clothes that you would if you were going to just be outside – not running. For example, if it’s 50’F and sunny, I’ll…
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4 Simple Tips to Find Running Shoes You Love
Next year, runners will spend over $18 billion on running shoes. Last time I checked, Zappos had over 1400 models of running shoes – just for women. Whether you’re ready to start running or have been doing it since Prefontaine, every runner needs shoes. It’s also true that whether your a beginner or veteran runner, there countless brands, models, and price levels for running shoes. With ever-developing materials and tech innovation built in to each pair, even OG runners can get distracted from what kind of shoe actually performs best for them. Why Shoes are So Important No matter how many miles you log, your shoes are the single most…
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The Only Three Exercise Apps You Need
There are approximately one million fitness apps out there, covering every nook and cranny of the wellness/fitness realm. Some are super fancy and/or intrusive – asking you to enter your entire life story and sending you notifications ten times per day (boo!). Others are so chock-full of ads and pictures of oiled-up Schwarzenegger-like dudes that you can’t even really use them (time-wasters and body comparison – double boo). With a bit of diligence and perseverance, one can avoid the worst offenders in the above two categories (invasive and ad/’roidy). In this post, I’ll write about a few of my favorites; keep in mind that these are the ones that I…
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The Best Advice for Long Distance Running
How to Develop a Perseverance Mindset The thought of long distance running as a hobby or recreational activity seems to put off a lot of people. I think it’s because running is thought of as (and can be) a painful activity that one must suffer through rather than enjoy. When I tell people that I look forward to my longer weekend runs, I often get bewildered looks. Is this negative perception due to memories of the “gym class mile” in middle school, running-as-punishment in high school sports, or some other running=bad experience? Certainly, running can be painful. Running when injured or trying to run a 5-minute mile with no training…
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How I Overcame Finishing LAST in Every Race
Principles for accomplishing ANY goal Do you ever feel like all your hard work is just NOT paying off? Like you’re beating your head against the proverbial wall to achieve something, yet have nothing to show for it? That is exactly how I felt when I started running. My first year on the track team in high school, I finished dead last in every single race. Grueling practices and lung-burning exertion all the way to the finish line, only to see no improvement – to fail, letting down my team and myself. Initially, I thought joining the track team would be a great way to become a runner. Until then,…
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How to Start Running … and not hate it
Oh how I love running! Let me count the ways: Little/no equipment needed. No gym membership required. No driving necessary. I choose the duration and intensity. I can do it alone or with others … the list goes on and on. Whether running is new to you or you’re returning to the sport after taking a break, there can be some anxiety in starting this exercise. But don’t sweat it! (pun) Running is something that almost anyone, at any age or fitness level, can start and enjoy. I’ve been doing it for 25 years … Get Started in less than 1 hour per week If you have 5 – 10…
