Transform Your Training With Tempo Runs
If you’ve ever trained for an endurance event, you may be familiar with the concept of progressive overload. Put in other words, if you want to get better at doing something, do more of that thing more often. As runners, this typically means making an attempt to run a further distance…
Read More ›How Should Running Shoes Fit?
When you run, it’s crucial that your shoes are the right size. A poor fit doesn’t just feel bad—it can lead to injuries, blisters and painful black toenails. Here’s how to find the perfect fit for running shoes. Read more here: https://www.fleetfeet.com/blog/…
Read More ›How Does Running Benefit Your Mental Health?
Running and walking are great ways to get in shape and build a healthy lifestyle. Many people focus on the physical benefits of running and walking as reasons to pick up the sport. But did you know that the mental benefits are just as significant? Read more here: https://www.fleetfe…
Read More ›6 Reasons to Share the Run!
With the holidays long gone but the cold still lingering, the dreary days of winter are upon us. In most parts of the country, it can be harder than ever to find the motivation to run when the roads are slick, the sky is gray and the trees are brown and barren. Whether you’re an exper…
Read More ›How to Clean Your Running Shoes
There’s nothing like a fresh pair of shoes. The cushion is bouncy, the tread is grippy, and the upper is pristine—not a speck of dirt in sight. That first run feels amazing, but comes with a touch of trepidation. When you’re running in your untarnished beauties, the last th…
Read More ›Warm-up Exercises for Cold Weather Running
If you’re like many runners, getting ready for a run might be as simple as putting on your shoes and heading out the door. But when the weather is cold, your muscles are cold. Cold muscles are more at risk for injuries and strains, making a proper warm-up even more important when the t…
Read More ›7 New Years Resolutions and How to Keep Them
As 2023 rolls to a close, it’s time to start thinking about setting goals for the year ahead. Not sure what to do? No problem. We've compiled a list of seven resolutions every runner needs. https://www.fleetfeet.com/blog/8-new-years-resolutions-for-runners
Read More ›What is Heel-to-Toe Drop?
You may hear a lot of what sounds like gobbledy-gook at your local running store. If you don’t have a handy runner’s dictionary, your head might be spinning trying to choose a pair of shoes. There are many different factors to weigh when choosing a running shoe, such as…
Read More ›Heart Rate Training for Runners
Whether you’re picking up running for the first time or training for your next marathon, you may have wondered if you’re really making progress towards your health goals. Heart-rate training can be a great tool to understand if your hard work is paying off. https://www.fleetfeet…
Read More ›How Long Runs Build Physical Fitness, Mental Toughness
Ask any runner or coach what the most critical component of a marathon training plan is, and the unanimous answer will be the long run. That’s because the long run’s physiological benefits are indisputable. Let’s face it, racing your best at any distance requ…
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