Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome If you’ve been running for even ten minutes and have throbbing leg pain, you may have something called, medial tibial stress syndrome. Here’s a breakdown of that shooting pain you’re feeling. Medial tibial stress syndrome, also known as “shin splints,” is a common, but painful condition where you feel pain in …
What is the run walk method all about? The run-walk method is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a mix of running and walking. A run-walk method is a specialized form of interval training targeted to help chubby people start running or get through a marathon training schedule. The exercise allows for strategically timed walk …
Beginner running plan for chubby runners The secret to a great beginner running plan is starting small, with walk breaks, to build on small successes, and grow from there. A new year a new you With the New Year now in full swing, you’ve probably set some of the same goals you set last year. …
4 reasons your running is not improving You’ve been out running and you feel like you just aren’t making progress. You may feel sluggish, irritable, and just plain crabby. Believe me, I get it. I’ve been there. I have good days and bad. Sometimes we just get in a rut and our running is not …
Is speed work good for half marathon training? Many runners use speed work in their training routines as a powerful training tool. When done properly speed work can help transform your performance and help you blast through running plateaus. Regular sprinting at maximum exertion over a short distance can be beneficial to your endurance. Training …
5 strategies to beat food cravings No matter your level of craziness in the pursuit of healthy eating, you probably still get junk food cravings every once in a while. Did you know that indulging in these food cravings is essential to your mental sanity? The key is moderation. What I mean by moderation is …
10 reasons for starting to run Improving your life overall is one of the many benefits of starting to run. If you have already embraced the runner lifestyle, you know that running has changed your life for the better. I found out soon after I started running that it is not just an exercise or …
How to stop profuse sweating Here’s a question you may be asking. Why can’t I stop sweating? This is a great question and one I can speak to personally. I am a sweater. I don’t perspire or glisten, I freaking drip sweat and it doesn’t stop even after stop running. It doesn’t matter if it’s …
How to run in the cold When in training you will have to learn to love to run in the cold. Well, maybe love is a strong word to use here. It’s probably more like eating asparagus or taking out the trash. Just one of those things you gotta do. Let me tell you, there were …
