Running

Plantar fasciitis commonly affects runners and can be stubborn to get rid of. Read on for tips and exercises to heal up and get back out on the road!

Are you feeling tight in the neck, shoulders or chest? Do you tend to hold stress in these areas? Read on for three easy yoga postures you can do anytime to open your heart chakra, improve your posture and your running form which ultimately means less injury and a faster pace!

So you’re a beginner runner–that’s great! You got your new sneakers and are ready to hit the road. But be wise as you begin: Here are six mistakes to avoid as a beginner runner.

There are so many alternatives to energy gels and sport products out there on the market. When you start running higher mileage, you need to fuel properly to avoid “hitting the wall” or “bonking.” You might be surprised what foods you already have in your kitchen that you can take along on your long runs. Read on for better and real, whole food alternatives.

It can be a real challenge to fit in your runs when you have kids. It’s especially difficult when you have young kids who aren’t old enough to be left alone for periods of time. You don’t have to give up exercise when you have kids. You just have to be creative in finding ways to fit it in.

The more recent research is telling us that we’ve been treating Achilles tendonitis improperly. Don’t make the mistake of following the old recommendations. Read on for how to best treat Achilles tendonitis and keep symptoms at bay.

Here are the four best yoga stretches for runners that will help limber you up and make the most of your time. You don’t have to do yoga for hours to reap the benefits. Being selective in the postures you do will give you the most bang for your buck. The best part--You only need 7 minutes!

So how do you determine your run frequency and duration? The short answer is: It depends on a few different factors including where you're currently at and what your running goals are.

Cross training can be and should be an invaluable tool to you as a runner.I’ve seen too many people make the mistake of focusing on just their running. Not only can this lead to injury, but it can also lead to burn out.

Running fast downhill: what’s the best form or technique? How can you do it safely without injuring your joints, specifically your knees? Have you been fighting gravity all along? Here are a few tips and trick to try on your next run to learn how to run fast downhill and how to do it safely and the most efficiently.

You know you need to make time for your runs, but you’re not sure how. Between work, kids, maintaining a house, cooking dinner and everything else that goes into your day, you’re just not sure how to fit it in. Here are 8 tips to help increase the chances that you’ll actually fit your run in today!

Run safety and visibility is a huge concern (or it should be!) for most outdoor runners during the fall and winter months. We don’t always have the option of running when it’s light out due to our life schedules.

Runners like to, well, run. It’s all fun and games until you can’t run any more due to injury. Follow these five easy tips to decrease your risk for injury and increase your time out on the road.Doing a few things other than running will extend the longevity of your running career and keep you out of a cycle of injury or overuse.