“Time is an illusion,” said comedy science fiction writer Douglas Adams. “Lunchtime doubly so.”Time spent running a marathon does different things, depending on who you are. Which is as close to science fiction as most human beings will ever get. And quite possibly also as close to comedy.If you haven’t trained enough for the marathon …
The idea of running might sound like a great idea, but we can understand why you might be concerned about what point in time it will start to get easier. For some beginners, it can be difficult to run for 30 meters, let alone 30 minutes.However, the good news is that over time, you will …
Tight calf and quadricep muscles are amongst the most common ailments for runners. If the muscles in your calves and the fronts of your thighs have been seizing up after running, you’ll be glad to hear that there’s a much cheaper and easier solution than costly visits to your physiotherapist.Get your hands on a high-quality foam …
Most runners will have gotten to a point somewhere throughout their journey where every step feels like your legs are being weighed down to the ground and no matter how much or how little you run, you just feel like your legs are too heavy to carry with you. A good run can often be the …
In order for your training to be most effective, you need to mix up your training style. Including a lot of different running workouts in your training will increase your endurance, improve your aerobic capacity, and strengthen your cardiovascular system.Regularly switching between running styles will also prevent you from developing overuse injuries. This will also …
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If you have ever run indoors on a track instead of in the great outdoors, then you might know that it has a completely different feel to it. If you have only ever ventured into the outdoors for your running experiences, then you might be wondering why people would ever choose to run indoors as …
Running with weights is a great way to increase the difficulty and impact of your runs. If you have been running for a long time and are looking for something to add a new element, adding weights is the perfect way to do so. How does running with weights work?Adding weights means that you are propelling …
Whether you’re a seasoned marathon runner or the new kid on the block, you’ll no doubt know that pain is a part of running. One of the things that can really start to hurt on a run is your feet. It’s understandable. After all, your feet soak up all the impact generated by running. They go …
When it comes to running, sometimes doing it solo just isn’t enough. If you take your two-legged jaunts seriously, then you might want to join a local community running group. However, sometimes you want to connect with a global running community – this is where running blogs come in handy.Running blogs are curated by individuals …
“How many miles must a runner run down,Before they’ve done one marathon…”That’s a question, we’re fairly sure, never asked by Bob Dylan. Bob’s more the staying still, writing poetry kind of guy.But we’re borrowing inspiration from the similar question he did ask, because the answer to the marathon question is less exact than you might …
