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 …

Bodybuilding and endurance training do not go side by side, it is nearly impossible to build mass and maintain a high level of endurance. Contrary to what a lot of people believe, weight training is a vital part of any endurance sport.
While weight training will not add massive amounts of bulging muscle, it will help you in your overall performance. Below are a few examples of how proper weight training can benefit you.

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. …

When setting out on your first day of running it may seem hard to be able to figure out what your baseline distance should be. If you haven’t run in a while but have done cardio then your baseline will most likely be different than someone who has just started exercising.
Your mindset is going to greatly affect where you stand in this equation. Many times running is more mental than it is physical, your thoughts will often make you quit long before your body needs to. Getting past your own …

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 …

Controlling your breathing while running proves to be one of the most difficult things for new runners to accomplish. Poor breathing can result in cramping or side stitches, improper breathing can also slow you down and make your runs a lot shorter than you intended. In order for muscles to perform better it is crucial that they receive the proper amount of oxygen, proper breathing can help ensure this.
There is no quick way to learn to breather better, it takes time and effort to help manage this task. There are …

Technology has brought innovation into all aspects of our lives. Satellites are capable of tracking your every move. Many companies are rushing to deliver the latest and greatest technology to record and track your runs, hikes, walks and other activities.