If you plan to run long distances it's important to maintain proper running form to prevent straining or injuring your muscles. Proper running form can also increase your speed. So even if it takes patience and self-awareness to correct your running form, the effort pays off. Your running time will improve, and you will feel less pain. Here are some tips—from expert runners … [Read more...] about How to improve your running form
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How to stay safe when you run alone
Many runners enjoy exercising in the early morning or evening, when the air is cooler and the streets are free of traffic. These solitary runs are very enjoyable, but they also carry a certain amount of risk. You could get attacked or mugged, especially if you choose secluded routes. Here are some important safety tips that may one day save your life. … [Read more...] about How to stay safe when you run alone
Little things that can improve your marathon time
Aside from these tips for running your first marathon, try these suggestions from people who've joined (and survived) multiple marathons. They heard these tips from other runners, or were given the secrets from running coaches. Now, these nuggets of wisdom are all yours for the taking. These can help you improve your marathon time, and help you run your best, mile after mile. … [Read more...] about Little things that can improve your marathon time
Tips for your first marathon
You've trained for months for your first marathon. Now it's days away—how do you prepare yourself, physically and emotionally, for the big day? Here are some tips from people who run marathons regularly, and their coaches who have seen how something so simple, like a new pair of running shoes, can throw off your performance (don't let it happen to you!) … [Read more...] about Tips for your first marathon