I’ve been running for a little over 3 years now and in many groups people think that I am fast. I guess for a recreational runner I would be considered fast. My fastest half marathon is 1:28:10 which comes out to a 6:43 per mile pace. On a global scale this isn’t fast at all but when I check my...
This is a review of the Altra Escalante running shoe. Personally, this is my favorite running shoe on the market and I have tried many different shoes over the years. Before running in Altra’s I used Merrell barefoot shoes but one day I was running in them and I got a sharp pain stepping on a rock during the run....
I am a fitness professional that loves to run but running training isn’t my area of expertise. I know a lot about running and understand how to make an athlete faster and how to help them avoid injury so why do I need a coach? When I run, I go hard racking up as many miles as I can. I...
If you’re into working out, I’m sure you’ve heard of interval training. Treadmill interval workouts are a great way to get in shape from the comfort of your home or gym. What is an interval workout? When you’re doing intervals your split your workouts into a period of rest with a period of hard work. You can use interval training...
Improving 5k time can be a challenge. We put together some tips on how to improve your 5k time. All around me I see a lot of people enjoying the sport of distance running. Everywhere I go I see a new running store and they all have their own 5k race. When many of us first start running our goal is...
A Guide to Running Faster Running is the simplest way to get fit. No kit is required; you can do it anytime, anywhere – there is no need to go the gym or attend classes; just go out and begin your run. Some people say that running is just a leg exercise; however, that’s not true and running works for...
Running Trails in Alexandria VA Alexandria Virginia is an amazing place to run and has a ton of history. There are many trails that lead right into Washington D.C. which is great for seeing the sights. The best time to run in Alexandria is in the fall because the leaves changing on the Potomac are breathtaking. After a long run...
Places to run in Fairfax, VA. Are you looking for places to run in Fairfax? Fairfax is a great place to be a runner. There are many places to run and I still haven’t hit all of them. Fairfax has a variety of trails that are ideal for running and biking that will keep you engaged. Most of the trails...
How Running Improves Brain Function Running is a great for the body but does it help boost brain power? New research from University of Arizona is showing that longer runs may improve brain function. There has been plenty of study on exercise and the brain but not on how long runs play a role in neuroplasticity. The UA researchers wanted...
Many of my clients tell me that running causes knee pain. Some of them haven’t been able to run for years. Because running is an extremely effective way to lose weight, I try to correct the problem so they can run again. I’ve also suffered from knee pain and with some simple steps my knee pain was resolved. There are...
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