Understanding how to lace running shoes correctly can make a huge difference in how your running shoes fit. A lot of runners have valid concerns about their running shoes. The way your shoes fit, feel, support, and cushion your feet can affect your comfort level and your injury risk during your run. The fit and…
Trail running is an endurance sport that combines the characteristics of road running and hiking. Because of this, it’s a difficult outdoor activity that takes training and planning to be done in the funniest but safest way possible. If you want to try trail running, there’s a lot that you need to know before you…
You set out on a run, hoping to improve your fitness. Within a few minutes, you’re breathing heavily. Soon, you’ll experience a burning sensation in your chest and throat, your legs will feel weak, and your shoulders will be tight. The remainder of the run is a battle that you want to finish as soon…
Do you know what you should do after a run? How to look after your body after intense exercise? Well, some little rituals can help reduce the risk of injury and keep you in good health. In this article, we discuss the best practices to follow after you’ve been for a run and why they…
Running in the wintertime can be a real roller coaster of emotions. From November to March, there’s a chance that you will have to face a variety of challenging weather conditions, including rain, gale-force winds, extremely low temperatures, snow or ice (and perhaps a combination of all five!). Because of the extremes you could be…
There are a number of different outdoor sports that require a certain level of adaptation when it comes to a change in the weather. Running is one of these sports. When the weather changes, so does the terrain that runners rely on. Running is great as you can run year-round if you can brave the…
Many people have a love-hate relationship with snow. Children love it because it probably means a day off school and it’s super fun to play in. On the other hand, many people hate the snow because it causes disruption to their daily activities and slush is a huge hazard. If you are a keen runner,…
No matter how experienced a runner you are, if you’re used to dry weather, the sight of people pounding the pavement in the rain may amaze you. Still, if the forecast doesn’t show signs of letting up anytime soon, you may have thought about facing the wet weather yourself. Despite this, many runners avoid running in…
Running in cold, wintery weather can either be an energizing experience or a bracing and unpleasant event, depending on how you feel about colder climates. Ok, let’s take a look at how cold is too cold to run outside! Some runners love being outside when it’s bitterly cold, so they go out and make the…
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…