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Motivation

The Best Running Challenges To Stay Motivated

by Shanna Powell

The start of a new year is often a time people lace up their running shoes for the first time in forever and set some

9 Tips To Help You Go Running In The Morning

by Ben Drew

Ask most runners when they prefer to train, and they’ll tell you first thing in the morning. But we didn’t all start that way! Getting

12 Ways Runners Can Celebrate Birthdays

by Shanna Powell

Birthdays are a cause for celebration! As a runner, what better way to celebrate than to incorporate the activity you love? Running is a way

Easy Ways To Make Running More Fun

by Ben Drew

While we love running, we’ll admit that it’s not always easy to get out and run. We think most runners – whether you’re a casual

How to Become a Runner Even If You Hate It

by Ben Drew

Running comes naturally to some people, but it can feel like torture to others! For those of us who love running, it’s much easier to

What to Think About When Running – How to Make the Miles Fly By

by Ben Drew
women on bridge What to Think About When Running

For some, running is a blissful state where your mind just shuts down, and you don’t have to think about anything. For others, your run

How To Keep A Training Log

by Shanna Powell

Do you keep a training log? If not, maybe you should. Knowing your own stats and metrics can be invaluable and is the best way

10 New Year’s Resolutions For Runners

by Ben Drew

The New Year always feels like it’s filled with potential. Although we can start new things at any time of year, somehow New Year always

How to Cultivate Mental Toughness for Running

by Shanna Powell

Running is obviously a physical thing, but there’s a huge mental aspect too. Sometimes, of course, we run to clear the mind and just be

Running When Tired – Should You Run or Should You Rest?

by Rachel Basinger

We’ve all been there—feeling super exhausted and not wanting to do anything else. Especially not run. But if you have a run scheduled for a

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