In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I thought writing about how running can help in supporting mental health was fitting.

The physical benefits of running have been proven in many studies, but the mental health aspect still lacks high-quality research.

As runners, we know how much better a run can make us feel if we have a bad day or how it can help us work through some difficult times in our lives. But what does the research say?

You’ve probably heard the recommendation of changing your running shoes after a set distance or a set amount of time.

For example, shoe companies will sometimes recommend changing your running shoes after 500 kilometers or after one year. Not biased at all, right?

The truth is, there are too many factors at play to rely on blanket statements like these to change our running shoes.

I’m here to tell you, a run is a run whether it’s on the treadmill or outside.

Although I do prefer running outdoors, treadmills have their own set of advantages. For example, they can allow us to run when the weather conditions aren’t optimal or when our running environment isn’t safe.

In this article, I’ll give you some great tips for treadmill running so that you can make the most out of your next indoor workout. Let’s dive in!

How many times have you heard the saying “Mind over matter”? It refers to the fact that we can control our physical body with one powerful tool: the mind.

This applies to running as well. I always surprise myself with how far I can go when I actually change my mindset. The more I resist and keep telling myself that “I’m in hell” (not being dramatic at all), the harder the run gets.

However, in my 10+ years of experience as an endurance runner, I have picked up some mental tips and tricks along the way that have helped me go the distance. I will share these tips with you today in this blog post so you can use them on your next run when you feel like you’re struggling.

If you’re a runner who includes strength training in your running training or if you are considering getting on board with strength training, this post is for you.

When we strength train consistently, we should technically be seeing improvements in our capabilities over time. It’s nice to know we’re not putting in the work for nothing, am I right?

So, what are some easy tests we can come back to over and over again to keep checking into our progress?

This is part two of my stress fracture for runners series. In this article you will learn about the treatment plan for stress fractures as well as how to return to running after sustaining this injury.

As a runner, I’m sure you have been told countless times that it’s important to cool down. Maybe you do it, but you’re not sure what to do or why you are doing it. Maybe you skip it altogether.

I’m a firm believer that when we understand why we are doing something, it tends to stick a little better.

I had done everything ‘’right’’ during my fall 2022 marathon training. I was getting at least 8 hours of sleep every night, I was fueling my body properly, staying on top of my strength training, and following my running program to a tee.

Yet, the week before my marathon, the thing I dreaded the most as a runner happened: a stress fracture. Only at the time, I didn’t know I had a stress fracture.

Are you ready for the summer running season? Be one step ahead this year and start preparing for summer running before the heat rises. This blog article will give you 6 actionable ways to prepare for the warm days ahead so you can have your best summer yet!