Is It Bad To Draft In Running? – Explained
I was recently running in a local 5K race and noticed someone running right behind me! Then I started to notice that they were drafting behind me. Instead of being upset that I was doing all the work and breaking the wind, I dropped back…
Does Running Make You Taller? – The Truth Revealed
At some point in your life, you may have thought to yourself, “I wonder if there is anything I can do to make myself taller?” Running and exercise can have great benefits for your body and overall health, but does it also have some benefits…
What Incline Should You Use On The Treadmill?
Treadmills are an amazing tool to implement into your run training. They are especially useful when it is freezing outside or it is pitch dark and difficult to run outside. However, when getting on the treadmill, the first thing you see are all those buttons….
How Many Miles Biking Equals One Mile Running?
As a runner, have you ever been injured or wanted to substitute a running workout with bike workout? Recently when training for my most recent half marathon training, my legs were tired but I still wanted to maintain my fitness. I decided on a bike…
How Long Should My Long Run Be For 5K Training?
The long run in distance running is one of the most important workouts for runners because it helps build endurance, stamina, and speed. However, when just starting out training for 5K races, you might ask yourself, “how long should I be running for my 5K?”…
What Is The Best Day For A Long Run?
One of the most important workouts for long distance runners is the long run. This run is about 40% longer than your typical daily mileage. Depending on your current workout schedule, you may have to slightly adjust the day of your long run. Ultimately, Sundays (or…
How Far Is A 1K Race?
How far is a 1K race? A 1K race distance is common for a track race or kids fun run race. The “K” in 1K refers to “kilometer” which can also be written as “km.” The prefix kilo- means 1000, therefore a 1 kilo-meter race…
How Much Slower Is Running On Grass?
I was running around my local grass park for my regular recovery run and looked at my watch realizing I was running EXTREMELY slower than I usually do. Then I started thinking, how much slower does running on grass really make you? One of the…