We all know that we have the days where running feels like a chore. The mere thought of strapping on our shoes is gloomy. Almost everyone has these kind of days, the good news is that there are many ways to cope with the lack of motivation. Finding the right elements to get you up and moving is the hardest part.
Becoming mentally prepared is by far the hardest part. We all make excuses which prevent us from getting in our proper amount of exercise. “I’m too tired” or “I don’t …

We have all heard it before, runners are never fat, drink “x” amount of water at all times. There are many pieces of advice that is better left unsaid. Let’s take a look at some of the most common running myths and why they could cause us more harm than good. Have any we missed? I’m sure you do, let us know of some more myths in the comments section below.
You will never see a fat runner: Many of us hear this and many of us believe it as well. …

The first day was not the hardest, neither was the second day. Starting to run proved to be a challenge that lasted throughout the grueling months leading up to my first race. Everyone around me was out of shape, no one exercised. Finding motivation some days was more difficult than you could imagine.
Today I am fit, slender, and I have more energy. Running has given me a new outlook on life and a new drive not only personally, but professionally as well. Getting from an overweight couch potato to …