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HOW UPPER BODY WORKOUTS IMPROVE YOUR RUNNING
Do strong arms make you faster? Find out more about the importance of upper body exercises for runners and get ideas for upper body workouts you can do at home! More
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Strength Training for Runners: Become a Better Runner with These 6 Bodyweight Exercises
Would you like to improve your running? Then don’t just focus on endurance and leg strength. A stable core will help you get the most out of every stride. Plenty of runners underestimate the benefits of strong abs and back muscles for their running. Why is strength training important for runners? 1. You optimize your […] More
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Post-Run Recovery – What Really Matters
After intense training or hard races, our runners’ legs are asking for full recovery. Your body needs rest days and proper recovery to perform on point again the next time you lace up and sweat. This is the only way you’ll become more powerful for your next workout. To make sure that you will benefit […] More
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True or False? ᐅ 5 Common Running Myths
by Abe Ankers, Sport Scientist Running isn’t always as simple as putting one foot in front of the other. Ever wondered if strength training is for runners, or if you should stay out of the cold? Sport scientist Abe Ankers debunks 5 of the most common running myths. 1. “Strength training slows you down” This […] More
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What to Avoid After Running: Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes
When you run, you subject your body to intense training stimulus. Your muscles are challenged, the joints work harder, and your brain is in overdrive, because you have to concentrate on every step. As soon as you’ve finished your workout, a very important phase starts: recovery. Now your body compensates for the stress it was […] More
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Fitness Quiz: Which Running Plan is Best for You?
Looking for a training plan to help you push your running? We’ve put together a variety of easy-to-follow running plans for every fitness level. Whether you’re a complete beginner or training to hit a personal best during your next marathon, these plans will provide the structure you need to be successful. Take our running quiz […] More
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Running Training ᐅ Haile Gebrselassie’s Top 5 Warm-Up Exercises
With all the excitement before a race, some runners are tempted to do more race-focused warm-up exercises. This can easily lead to overexertion if you are doing an unfamiliar warm-up that your body isn’t accustomed to. We collected tips from Olympic gold medalist Haile Gebrselassie to make sure that you can start your race feeling […] More
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How to Run • Consider These 6 Dos and Don’ts to Run Better
Do you want to start running? Or you’ve been running for years? No matter whether you’re a beginner or a pro, these dos and don’ts could help you get more out of your running. 6 Dos and Don’ts for Runners Dos: 1. Start out slowly Naturally, you are very motivated at the beginning and want to […] More
