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The Runner’s Guide to Vitamin D Benefits

April 7, 2020

More useful “sunshine vitamin” info as we head into the warm, sunny months ahead…

Vitamin D is important for so many reasons. It has been known to:

keep stress fractures at bay
increase your lean body mass
improve aerobic fitness
enhance muscle function overall
boost your immune system
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How to Learn to Love Solo Running

April 2, 2020

Another stressful week for us all.

Many of us love running for the solitary activity that it can be, but many dread the thought of running alone and struggle just getting out the door! This article offers some psychological tools to help you adjust to solo running during these challenging

Any avid treadmillers out there?

March 27, 2020

I love to run. Outdoors, that is. I just have a love-hate relationship with the treadmill. Is it just me?

It’s said that running on the treadmill is easier than running outdoors, for a variety of reasons. One reason is that the treadmill belt assists leg turnover, making it easier

The store is closing temporarily for the foreseeable future

March 24, 2020

We’re definitely living in extraordinary and unprecedented times right now with the recent outbreak of the coronavirus. While it is a confusing and surreal time, it is vitally important to follow the recommended health guidelines.

It’s essential that individually and collectively we each do our part to limit social interaction

How to Stretch Your Training If Your Goal Race Was Postponed Due to Coronavirus

March 18, 2020

Concerned and disappointed?

“Forget the plan—at least for a little while. With well-established base fitness, you can get yourself back to race-specific shape in a much shorter time period than the typical 20-week marathon training plan, says Meyer.”

Read on for more valuable guidance https://bit.ly/2Ufptrv

Article by Ashley Mateo for Runner’s World

What Runners Need to Know About Coronavirus

March 12, 2020

The global pandemic has been in the news a lot lately. Should you be worried about it?

Read on to learn more: https://bit.ly/2W7ADkz

Article by Danielle Zickl

How to Prevent Daylight Saving Time From Messing With Your Workouts

March 5, 2020

Daylight Saving Time begins on March 8, 2020, at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to move your clocks forward one hour.

Don’t let daylight saving time mess up your run training. Follow these tips for runners and your training will stay right on track https://bit.ly/38s6QWg

Article of courtesy of Kit Fox for Runner’s World

You need a flexible upper body to run well

February 24, 2020

“The body is all connected and balanced on top of itself: head, shoulders, hips, knees, ankles, feet. If you throw off that balance at the top, the supporting structures need to work harder to keep your body upright before they begin the task of pushing you forward.” – Jonathan Beverly

Lower Back Pain Stretches and Exercises to Prevent Injury

February 7, 2020

“To prevent back pain, you need to work on strength and flexibility through the entire kinetic chain. Your spine and spinal muscles get lots of support from your core. In addition, tightness or weakness in your glutes, hips, quads, and hamstrings will impact the muscles in your lower back, putting