Category: Running and Training

This is a guest post by a friend Allan Ray Enriquez, who is known as RFM in the running community. He shares with us why runners should do cross training. Read more of the Benefits of Steady State Cardio Workout for Runners: While most of us runners are used to the...

How long should you wait to run after eating? I get scolded for this when I was young. I am often told not to run or play after a meal. I would ask why and I get various reason depending on the age of the adult.  They say I...

Sometimes, it is easier to learn how things should be done by seeing how things are NOT to be done.  Here’s a funny video that shows how not to run.  It features runners who are so awkward they don’t look like running at all. All of them run in such...

Beach Running is a different experience.  The view is exceptional and the wind is fantastic.  But the sand poses some challenges to runners which can slow you down or even cause injury.  Here are some beach running tips to have a enjoyable and injury free run. Beach Running Tips...

Here’s a good question from one of our readers.  She’ll be joining a beach run this summer and is asking what running shoes to wear for the beach.  Or is it better to run barefoot instead? “It’s my first time to run in the beach.  What do you recommend...

Selfies are trending.  And I thought they were so 2013 already.  But it looks like selfies have reached a whole new level and is even more popular in social media. However, I believe that there is one activity that doesn’t deserve a selfie — That is taking a selfie...

Dynamic stretches for runners are best suited before a run or a race.  Dynamic stretches make the body flexible and more efficient, increase the range of motion, less injury-prone, and recover more quickly. Below is a video from Runner’s World showing dynamic stretches for runners.  Dynamic stretches are composed...

Are you a morning runner or an evening runner? Do you workout before 8AM or after 6PM? Is there even a difference? The best time of the day to exercise is still hotly debated among experts. Some studies would support that it is better to exercise in the morning while...

In running, the swinging of the arms is just as important as how you strike the ground. Arm swings help stabilize the body, maintain your balance and promote energy efficiently. Try running with your arms straight on the sides and not swinging them just like an adjutant. It feels...