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...
Benefits of heart rate training When you’re training for a race heart rate training can be beneficial. Using a heart rate monitor gives you an objective look at how your energy systems are working during your run. This can help you run longer and prevent burnout during your training. Many of us go out on a run and we are...
Plyometrics Running is essentially jumping from one leg to the other over an extended period of time. Doing plyometrics can help you build explosive power that will help you push past plateaus and crush your next race. Here are some examples of plyometrics, Box jumps, hopping lunges, jump squats and jump rope. Add these exercises in your program and you...
5 Simple Tips On Burning More Calories Faster On The Treadmill Calories can be burned while walking or running. Running burns a few more calories whether outside or on a treadmill indoors. The treadmill allows for you to work out in the comfort of your own home. The loss of carbs is dependent on the time spent on the treadmill...
Local Running Groups West Springfield Running Club We have our own running club in West Springfield. The West Springfield running club meets at 6:30 am on Tuesdays and Friday to build community and help runners get in shape. Our club meets at West Springfield High School. Please contact us if you’re interested in joining. There’s no cost to sign up...
The fresh air, the changing colors of fall and spring, a refreshing breeze or spray of rain when you are hot, or the warm sun peeking through the clouds when you are still warming up. These are some of my favorite parts of running outdoors. I started running in 2012 after a friend invited me to a 5k fun run....
I absolutely love running in all seasons. There is NO WAY that I will pack away my running shoes with my shorts and flip flops! If you are also looking forward to a run in the brisk winter months, try some of these tips: 1. Dress right for the weather & your body. A good rule of thumb is to...
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