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How to Get Back in the Gym Without Getting Injured

Article added July 9, 2020 Categories Featured Training, Injury Prevention, Training
Written By: JORDAN SMITH

As gyms slowly reopen, three experts answer common questions on how to return to a regular routine safely. With gyms closed during the coronavirus outbreak, we’ve all shifted to living room workouts, sweat sessions at the local park, or an extended rest period for the last few months. But as things begin to slowly reopen, that means […]

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How to Strengthen Your Knees If You Have Aches and Pains from Running

Article added July 1, 2020 Categories Beginners, Featured Training, Injury Prevention, Work Outs
Written By: ASHLEY MATEO

Running does not increase your risk of developing osteoarthritis in your knees, but you do need strong legs to stay healthy. It’s hard to talk to non-runners about running without having them ask the inevitable question, “What about your knees?” It makes sense: The repetitive impact of running can be tough on your lower body, and […]

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If virtual racing is our future, it’s time to reinvent the rules

Article added July 1, 2020 Categories Featured News, Motivation, Race Training
Written By: ALLISON GOLDSTEIN

One competitive runner’s quest to stop hating virtual runs by finding events doing things differently. Amidst COVID-19, with big races like the Boston Marathon, the Berlin Marathon and the Royal Parks Half off the schedule for 2020, virtual racing seems like the only option runners will have for the foreseeable future. While everything has gone virtual since March, the idea of running a […]

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10 of the best hill training workouts for runners

Article added June 10, 2020 Categories Featured Training, Training, Uncategorized, Work Outs
Written By: ANDY DIXON

Don’t be scared of hill training – it’s a proven way to build speed, strength and endurance. Nothing builds running strength better than hills. Running on inclines forces your muscles to work harder with each step; as you grow stronger, your stride becomes more efficient and your speed improves. ‘I’m a great believer in the […]

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Loosen Your Hips With This 7-Minute Mini Band Workout

Article added May 28, 2020 Categories Beginners Training, Featured Training, Injury Prevention, Training Essentials, Work Outs
Written By: BRETT WILLIAMS

Stay injury free with only five moves. However much we may run or work out, the majority of us with office jobs are still sitting for most of the day. And since running actually shortens your hip flexors, this means our hips are probably super tight. “Working from home equals a lot of sitting in dining […]

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