The average human running speed is around 6 miles per hour. This figure takes into account hobbyists, non-runners, and athletes, creating a good scope for the general speed of a typical person. However, speed varies greatly depending on age, gender, and fitness level. Some people can run much faster than this, while others run more…
Developing blisters is something that every runner dreads. Although they are relatively small, they can significantly impact your training schedule. So, how to prevent running blisters? Fortunately, there are a couple of simple ways to avoid blisters when running. Here are our top tips. What Are Blisters? Blisters are oval-shaped fluid-filled sacs that form when…
Taping is a common way to increase knee stability while reducing pain from a runner’s high-impact sport. Let’s take a look at how to tape a runner’s knee. Knee taping for runners, specifically athletic taping with KT tape, has become very popular among elite runners. There are multiple methods to tape your knee, the most…
Running requires your body to be as strong and healthy as possible. Therefore, you must take extra special care of your knees to prevent overuse injuries or chronic pain from occurring. If you’d like to learn how to do this, we’ve included everything you need to know plus easy knee-strengthening exercises for runners below. Is…
If you have chest pain when running (or after), there may be a couple of reasons why this is happening. Chest pain is a common concern for many runners, and it’s important to understand the potential causes and how to manage it. Potential causes for chest pain while running: You can read on to find…
As an athlete or a keen runner, there’s nothing more debilitating than cramping while running! But how to prevent cramping? If you want to know what causes cramping and how to prevent it while running, we’ve got you covered in this article. Let’s dive right in. What Causes Muscle Cramping? Some experts claim that muscle…
So how to lower heart rate while running? A simple answer to our question is to work out for longer, allow yourself to rest and avoid coffee before you run. If you’ve clicked on our page, you probably want more than a one-sentence answer. Here we will explain why a low heart rate is good,…
Runners love numbers. One such number they tend to get stuck on is the mileage they plan to achieve in a single run. But how much running is too much? While there’s no true limit to how much running you can do, your body can only handle so much before needing a break. How Much…
Cadence in the running is the number of steps you take per minute. This is also known as your stride rate and is often abbreviated to SPM (stride per minute). If you have a shorter stride length, you will be hitting the ground more often which increases your stride rate. The more times you can…
There are lots of techniques to learn that will help you to become a better runner, allowing you to manage your energy better and cover longer distances. However, it can be difficult to learn all the techniques when there are so many of them. For example, you might have heard the term “STRIDE” being used…