by Mbio Staff October 04, 2017
A lot of runners working their way up to marathon-level fitness are concerned about common problems like fatigue, injury, and boredom, all of which are possible and even probable if you don't find ways to combat them. There's also a high potential for burnout. When you're pounding the pavement for hours each and every day in preparation for those 26-plus miles on race day, months down the road, burnout is a distinct possibility.
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by Mbio Staff September 27, 2017
You're going along fine on a level surface, running your heart out, maintaining a stellar pace, and generally feeling pretty great about your performance. Then you reach a hill. No problem! You trained for this by increasing the incline on the treadmill. You crest the hill with a little less breath, but still feeling good.
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by Mbio Staff September 20, 2017
Any activity can be fun when you're seeing consistent improvement, and this is true for running. We all have our physical limits, though, and eventually you're going to reach a point where no matter how you try, you simply can't seem to improve your running speed.
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by Mbio Staff September 13, 2017
The answer to this question is unequivocally "no". Pain is your body's way of telling you that something is seriously wrong, and pushing ahead despite this warning is a major risk - you could end up injuring yourself in the process.
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by Mbio Staff September 06, 2017
If there's one thing runners love, it's that feeling of exhilaration and freedom that comes from hitting the open road, breathing fresh air, and keeping pace to a favorite song. Running is something you do for yourself, and it feels great...until it doesn't.
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by Mbio Staff August 29, 2017
There are plenty of reasons why people run - for health, fitness, fun, and social activity - but no one would say that this form of physical fitness is easy. Running is a high-intensity activity that can be physically and mentally taxing, despite the benefits it also infers.
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by Mbio Staff August 25, 2017
Like any worthwhile pursuit, the act of running, and particularly setting goals such as entering and completing races, infers both hopes and fears. By setting personal goals, you are establishing hopes of improving yourself and earning accomplishments. This naturally comes with a counterpart: the fear of failure.
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by Mbio Staff August 09, 2017
When it comes to summer running, you don't have to worry about issues like frostbite or slipping on ice, but there are still hazards to contend with, such as sunburns, chafing, and heatstroke. In other words, you need to find ways to beat the heat and stay safe when you run in the sun. Here are a few basic safety tips to get you on the right track.
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by Mbio Staff June 28, 2017
Hitting trails and city streets in search of some exercise is a great way to stay fit, lose weight, and feel great, but running day in and day out can quickly become mundane. If you're bored, you're going to start finding excuses not to run.
What can you do to alleviate boredom when you hit the road? Here are some running hacks to combat boredom and keep you on track.
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by Mbio Staff June 23, 2017
Running is more than just a hobby or a sport. While it is first and foremost a form of physical fitness, and a great way to lose weight, tone muscle, build stamina and endurance, and improve cardiopulmonary function, it's so much more. With all these amazing benefits, you might wonder why you never seem to find the time to run. After all, most people who consider themselves runners are lifelong lovers of the activity. There doesn't seem to be much middle ground.
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by Mbio Staff June 21, 2017
No parent wants a kid that's a couch potato. This does not bode well for health and fitness now or in the future. If you enjoy running, you might be keen to get kids to join you. How can you do this in a way that helps them learn to love running as much as you? Here are a few tips to get started.
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by Brian Klotzman June 19, 2017
As is pretty obvious making sure you have a training plan is critical when getting ready for a race. Typically when people think about training for a race there are only two options considered: long runs and sprints. And while those are certainly the building blocks, there is SO much more that can (and should) go into building a running plan.
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