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The New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 Might Be The Bounciest Running Shoe We’ve Tried
Read More: The New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 Might Be The Bounciest Running Shoe We’ve TriedWhen it comes to running, a number of factors come into play that determine how much you’ll get out of that 5K sprint (or let’s be honest – light jog). There’s how well you hold yourself – too far forward and you’ll be going slowly, too far back and it’s the same. There’s your cadence,…
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Maximise Your Runs With These Tips From The Pros
Read More: Maximise Your Runs With These Tips From The ProsRunning, while being a go-to workout for scores of women, can be a tough sport to tackle. There’s the question of how to plan your runs when training for a race, how to cross-train so your runs are faster and how to score new PBs. But even with all of that, motivation can flag, leading to…
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The ASICS GEL-KAYANO™ 30: The Shoe That Will Make You Love Running Again
Read More: The ASICS GEL-KAYANO™ 30: The Shoe That Will Make You Love Running AgainRunners, rejoice! ASICS has just launched the GEL-KAYANO™ 30 shoe, the most comfortable stability running shoe featuring brand-new technologies to provide runners with adaptive stability and unprecedented comfort during every step. 4D Guidance System With its new 4D GUIDANCE SYSTEM™, the GEL-KAYANO™ 30 provides adaptive stability and unprecedented comfort during every step. The 4D GUIDANCE…
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These Strength And Cross-Training Workouts Will Improve Your Running
Read More: These Strength And Cross-Training Workouts Will Improve Your RunningWith so many running races all around, it’s important to be ever-ready for that all-important PB and get progressively better with each race. Prep is key. So, are you ready to level up your game with these running workouts? Strength and cross-training are essential for most runners to ensure a steady progression. We sourced some…
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6 Tips That’ll Help You Get Over The Finish Line Of The Comrades Marathon
Read More: 6 Tips That’ll Help You Get Over The Finish Line Of The Comrades MarathonInternational water activist Mina Guli recently did a whopping 200 marathons in one year around the globe to raise awareness of the global water crisis we’re facing. 200 marathons? Now that’s a woman with intel, we say. Naturally, we turned to her right before the formidable Comrades Marathon to get her tips on how to…
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Train Brilliantly With The Garmin Forerunner® 265 GPS Running Smartwatch
Read More: Train Brilliantly With The Garmin Forerunner® 265 GPS Running SmartwatchLight on the wrist, not on features. The Forerunner® 265 smartwatches are the perfect fit for any runner who wants to train harder and PR on race day. The race widget will make sure you’re race-ready with training tips, personalized daily suggested workouts and completion time predictions based on course details, weather and performance. Get…
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Unlock Your Comfort, Unlock Your City – Aero Glide
Read More: Unlock Your Comfort, Unlock Your City – Aero GlideAERO GLIDE is a high-cushioned lightweight runner styled to rack up miles with limitless bounce and energy. With an upper construction to keep things light and airy and a premium plushness in the tongue and collar zone, the fit experience and game-changing performance on this shoe is unforgettable. New Aero franchise brings lightness, comfort and…
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Race Fuel: Exactly What You Should Eat And Drink For A Better Race
Read More: Race Fuel: Exactly What You Should Eat And Drink For A Better RaceWhen it comes to race fuel, it’s easy to think just your training should take you over the finish line. But for endurance feats, you need a little food to give your tank more power. Raeesa Solwa Mehtar, a biokineticist and running coach, has run multiple marathons, ultra-marathons and several half marathons. Here’s her advice on race fuel;…
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Beginners 5K Running Training Plan And How To Crush It In Just 6 Weeks
Read More: Beginners 5K Running Training Plan And How To Crush It In Just 6 WeeksIf the thought of participating in a full-fledged running race seems daunting, starting with a five-kay run can be an excellent way to build confidence and ease into the world of racing. Not only does the shorter distance sound more achievable than a 10km or longer race, but 5km runs also tend to attract a…
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These Are The Stretches You Should Be Doing Before Race Day
Read More: These Are The Stretches You Should Be Doing Before Race DayFor those with a race coming up, here is a quick routine of running stretches that you should do the day before to get your body prepped for the race! This is especially important if: You’ve flown to the event and have been sitting in a cramped aeroplane seat. You’ve been tapering and your body is…
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Long-Distance Trail Running: Here’s Exactly How To Prep And Push Through
Read More: Long-Distance Trail Running: Here’s Exactly How To Prep And Push ThroughThere’s running, there’s long-distance running and then there’s long-distance trail running. And if hitting the tar or trails for a cheeky 5km wasn’t tasking enough, then tackling this terrain is exactly the kind of torture you will enjoy. But before you head off into the great outdoors, here are some practical tips to bear in…
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Eleven First-Time Female Marathon Runners On A Journey
Read More: Eleven First-Time Female Marathon Runners On A JourneyEmpowering Change In what has become an inspiring insight into each ladies’ deeply personal reasons for wanting to conquer their first marathon, the adidas Beyond Impossible Campaign has unfolded with the aims of empowering and encouraging the female community to lean on the sport of running for the purpose of bringing positive change into their…
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11 Best New Running Shoes That’ll Inspire Your Next PB
Read More: 11 Best New Running Shoes That’ll Inspire Your Next PBInspired to head for the hills? We’ve cherry-picked the best running shoes in stores right now… so that you can add them to your cart ASAP. The post 11 Best New Running Shoes That’ll Inspire Your Next PB appeared first on Women’s Health.
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Avoid Running Injuries This Spring With These 5 Tips
Read More: Avoid Running Injuries This Spring With These 5 TipsWith the weather getting warmer, one can’t help but want to take to the open roads, soak in some Vitamin D, and start logging miles. Warmer weather begs for more time spent outside in any capacity, but the one caveat to that is making sure you set yourself up to avoid running injuries into the…
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So Many Of Us Get Knee Pain Running – Here Are 5 Possible Causes + What to Do About Them
Read More: So Many Of Us Get Knee Pain Running – Here Are 5 Possible Causes + What to Do About ThemGet knee pain running? It’s not ideal, we know, but everything from sharp sensations to a little discomfort while you… The post So Many Of Us Get Knee Pain Running – Here Are 5 Possible Causes + What to Do About Them appeared first on Women’s Health.
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9 Key Running Safety Tips
Read More: 9 Key Running Safety TipsIt’s not lost on runners how important it is to have access to safe streets and sidewalks while training. Running is hard enough without having to worry if the cars going much faster than you are going to follow the rules of the road. At best, a driver blasting through a stop sign could mean…
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Here’s Why Consistency — Even 10 Minutes at a Time — Creates Fitness
Read More: Here’s Why Consistency — Even 10 Minutes at a Time — Creates FitnessIn 2006, a few months after quitting football in college, I went for the first endurance run of my adult life. I had big dreams! During that downtime between sports, I read training books and message boards, planning my next athletic steps. It was like “The Decision” by LeBron James when he announced he was…
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Study Finds That Running to Music Improves Performance
Read More: Study Finds That Running to Music Improves PerformanceWhether you pop in your earbuds while running to drown out your labored breathing or to distract yourself from the burn in your calves, we’re willing to bet your favorite playlist makes you feel at least a little bit better while getting a cardio session in. And according to recent research, listening to music while…
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6 Tips to Transition to Running Outside
Read More: 6 Tips to Transition to Running OutsideAfter an entire winter spent on treadmills or running inside, it can often be tricky to transition to running outside. On a treadmill, our pace, distance, and incline is readily available and adjustable. There are also great distractions like TVs and music. While these luxuries are not available outside, we can assure you that hitting…
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The 12-Week 5K Training Plan
Read More: The 12-Week 5K Training PlanFor such a simple, innately human movement, running can be intimidating. Just the idea of lacing up may trigger feelings of inferiority. But devotees attest that no other form of exercise is as physically and mentally satisfying, and admittedly the rush of endorphins, aka “runner’s high,” can’t be beat. Neither can the calorie burn: The…
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The Best Trail Running Shoes For Women In 2020, According To Athletes And Experts
Read More: The Best Trail Running Shoes For Women In 2020, According To Athletes And ExpertsPro athletes and fitness experts recommend the best trail running shoes for women to safely go from road to terrain, including options from Salomon to HOKA. The post The Best Trail Running Shoes For Women In 2020, According To Athletes And Experts appeared first on Women’s Health.
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Doing Just These 6 Sprint Workouts Is Enough To Make You Faster, According To Research
Read More: Doing Just These 6 Sprint Workouts Is Enough To Make You Faster, According To ResearchDoing just six sprint workouts is enough to shave time off of your PR, according to research. Here’s six to try now if you have a need for speed. The post Doing Just These 6 Sprint Workouts Is Enough To Make You Faster, According To Research appeared first on Women’s Health.