A virtual race is a online race where you can go anywhere you want. There are many places to look for a virtual race like Facebook for example. Even a simple Google search should give you results. There are many different types with different rules. Try to look for a few before you choose one because you might find one that would have been more fun or something better suited towards your skillset. … [Read more...]

I didn't intend to establish a running streak. What began as training for a half-marathon turned into 114 straight days of running. Along the way, I learned that it's always possible to make time for running. Despite being the mother of four with a full-time job, I could still fit in a daily run. I also learned the importance of other training to avoid injury. In addition to running, I hiked, … [Read more...]

In the running world, there's an unfortunate stigma around walking. In truth, walking during a run is beneficial. First, walking brings with it less risk of injury than running, so walking breaks can be useful. Second, walking turns a run into interval training. Your body can adapt itself to running, but intervals work against this tendency. A final benefit of taking walking breaks is they allow … [Read more...]

Tempo running combines is a specific type of training running that is faster than jogging but less strenuous than sprinting. It is meant to be at the line between aerobic and anaerobic exercise. In terms of pace it should be close to a 10k race speed. Usually a tempo run is under the distance that you are training for. One should only do a tempo run once or twice a week to avoid injury and … [Read more...]

It's important to remember that running should be for stress relief, not as a new source of stress in life. To begin, try walk/run intervals where longer walks are alternated with shorter runs. Additionally, don’t worry about pace or distance at first. Just focus on the time spent running. While running, pace your breath. Aim to breathe in for two foot strikes on the ground and out for one foot … [Read more...]

If you run as part of your weight-loss plan, should you engage in fast, short runs or slow, long ones? Long-distance running burns calories over a longer period of time. However, your body may plateau and become accustomed to the workout. Increasing your speed is a way to overcome this. Shorter, faster runs have the benefit of the afterburn effect, formally known as excess post-exercise oxygen … [Read more...]

Running is a great sport because you don’t need a lot of equipment or a dedicated court in order to do it. Selecting proper gear is important and you should ensure you are healthy enough to run, but beyond these there aren’t many obstacles to running. One of the interesting questions among the runners is the preference for running with other people or all by yourself. In fact, most runners are … [Read more...]

If you were to pick a sport that is convenient, any choice you come up with would have a hard time beating running. It is a sport that is easy to start and you don’t need much more than a pair of appropriate shoes. However, as you start getting into groove and perhaps even set a goal of becoming a competitive runner, things are not as simple. Even as you gain experience, you may still benefit by … [Read more...]