If you’re looking to take your running to the next level, then adding some beginner sprinting workouts to your routine is a good option. Sprinting is essentially just high intensity running in short intervals, which makes it a HIIT workout at the end of the day. That means it’s a great way to level up …
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Running is one of the most basic forms of cardio exercise you can do. It requires no equipment (aside from a decent pair of running shoes), can be done almost anywhere, and is super effective. It’s also easy to increase its intensity. The faster or longer you run, the greater its benefits, which helps you …
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Running is simple, yet hard. It’s a basic movement that also asks a lot of your body. It’s intense, it’s tiring, and the faster or longer you run, the more intense and tiring it becomes. Simply put, running is a heck of a workout that can take some motivation to get up and do. If …
Running isn’t an equipment-heavy activity. That’s what makes it so desirable for so many people. It’s just you and your body out there on the terrain, putting in the work. While equipment may be largely unnecessary, though, all runners know a little specialized gear can make runs far more enjoyable, not to mention healthier and …
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Ideally, you would never have to run in the dark. Daylight provides better lit paths, clearer surroundings, and greater visibility for you and those you encounter along your route. But as the long nights of fall and winter creep in, it can often be impossible for dedicated runners to avoid dark runs. Just because the …
There’s nothing worse than looking forward to a good long run only to have Mother Nature junk up your plans. But while rain or snow will always be an annoyance on a run (unless you just love getting your feet wet), it doesn’t have to be a deterrent. With a little forward thinking, you can …
Running is an extremely accessible activity that doesn’t require specialized equipment and you can do almost anywhere. That’s what makes it such a popular choice for fitness and exercise hounds. If you’re doing it outdoors, however, running does pit you against the elements, which means what you put on your body matters a lot. Staying …
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A warm run isn’t the same as a warm day. Since runners feel temperatures around them as 10 to 20 degrees warmer than it actually is, the definition of “warm” shifts, starting much lower than you might think. Studies of long-distance runners have found temperatures right around 50° F (12° C) to be the perfect …
Running in the cold isn’t the same as dawdling in the cold. Studies have shown runners experience the temperature around them as 10 to 20 degrees warmer than the temperature indicated by a thermometer. When you run in the cold, you’re also dealing with two separate temperature sources, the outside air and the rising temperature …
If your everyday shoes are a pair of Converse sneakers, then you may be curious if those Chuck Taylors are good for running. Of course, we all know that Converse shoes are not running shoes. Heck, they don’t even have the same design and support as a pair of running shoes. So, can you use …
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Runners, High! Want to be punny while you race? We’re striding in with a marathon of running puns we hope will leave you in stitches. Sorry if they don’t track. Our cadence could be a little off. But we hope you’ll warm up to them over time. See you at the finish line. Run’s in …
If you’re just getting into running as a beginner, then you might not know what to expect. Right now, you’re probably just viewing it as another type of cardio exercise that can help you get fit and lose some weight. But the truth is that it is so much more than that. For a lot …
If you are new to running, it can seem incredibly intimidating. How do you know if you are doing a good job? One of the most popular ways to gauge progress is tracking how long it takes you to run a mile. For beginners, it may seem like it takes you forever, but remember that …
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