When you cross the finish line of a marathon, your body is a war zone—a war zone where you’ve lost most of the battles. You are walking wounded and physically exhausted. It’s no coincidence that well-organized marathons often have an army of medics manning the finish line. A lot of things happen to the body …
You’ve probably heard some wacky things about running. Allow us to break down what’s fiction and fact. 1. SERIOUS RUNNERS ONLY WEAR SHORT-SHORTS Fewer inches mean fewer distractions, but you don’t have to don a singlet and racing shorts to be a legit runner. Nowadays, sport has become very much approachable for athletes of all …
Yeah, the health benefits are important, but there are so many more things that make running the coolest way to spend your free time. Here are a few of them. THERE ARE NO SIGN-UP FEESNo monthly fees! You don’t need a fancy gym membership. Just lace up and go, that’s it. And appreciate that you …
Much like any other sports, running has a wide range of terminology that goes right over the heads of non-runners or new runners. What does “tempo” mean? Are you sure “fartlek” is a type of run and not some kind of insult? Aren’t “base runs” and “easy runs” the same? So in order to help …
You will find plenty of articles telling you what kind of shoes to use, which jersey you should buy or which brand provides you with the best gears, you will find all that easily in abundance with one click, but real battle lies somewhere else, it lies in the mind. The struggle of waking up …
You might have seen a lot of runners wearing compression socks either after runs or even during runs! So, what’s the deal with them and should you wear them too? HOW DO THEY WORK? Traditionally, compression socks were used in the medical field for bedridden/immobile patients who needed to improve their leg circulation and help …
We’ve all seen body transformation stories and amazing ‘before’ and ‘after’ pics on Instagram – when someone you follow is proudly sharing a stunning achievement. But, often, behind the wide smile, there’s an inspiring story still to be told about how they embarked on their journey to a healthier self. Meet Sonia Tuteja Taneja, 35 year old …
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If you have been running for a while now, and participating in half and full marathon races, you know the feeling of crossing the finish line is priceless for us runners and it brings a sense of tremendous accomplishment and achievement. As runners we all want to jump to the next level be it a Ultra …
Wearing a training mask to improve lung capacity has been a practice followed by elite runners, but is it fine for a recreational or an amateur runners to train with masks on? Earlier this month, the story of a jogger ending with burst lungs after running a couple of miles with a mask on was …
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Did you have an in-person coach prior to the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you missing the support and socialization of group runs? Do you need more accountability to stay on track for your goals and stay healthy, both mentally and physically? Online coaching may be just what you need right now Check out the reasons why: …