Outdoor Fitness

Are you ready to start running again? Maybe you took a break because of an injury, a lack of motivation, or work responsibilities that demanded your time. But, with the right plan and a little patience, you can get on back on track with your training schedule. If you’ve only been sidelined briefly, it is fairly easy to come back from a short running break (such as a week or two). But if…

One of the biggest challenges that new runners face is learning how to run farther. Beginners often get injured, bored, or burned out before they meet their mileage goals for long-distance running. Once you hit a plateau, it can be tough to dig deeper and push past it. As you try to push your limits, you are likely to face both physical and mental obstacles. This is a normal part of the training…

All of your runs should start with a warmup and end with a cooldown. These two bookends to your run will help you prepare your muscles to perform optimally, and will also help you recover at the end of your workout. How to Do a Running Warmup Take these steps for your warmup: Do about five to 10 minutes of light aerobic exercise to loosen up your muscles and warm up for your run. Some good…