This archive features posts from Endurancely that give you running tips, hacks, ideas and plans that will help you get started running and taking your running abilities to the next level.
Whether you are looking to run your first marathon, or your 50th, you may be wondering how many steps you’ll take during the entire race. While several factors can determine the total number of steps, we can create an educated guess that can offer you a ballpark figure. This question is one that many runners have asked; … Read more
Trail running can be a great way to unwind. It’s a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and recharge in the outdoors. However, being out on the trail means contending with dirt and gravel. It’s therefore essential to ensure that this debris doesn’t disrupt your run by making its … Read more
Perhaps you are an experienced runner who’s become worried about your knees. They ache more than they used to after a run. Or, you’re a new runner and are trying to decide what might be healthier for your body, specifically, your knees. It’s a valid concern, as running is known to put quite a bit … Read more
Stuck deciding between going for an incline walk and running? That’s not surprising to hear, considering their differences seem nominal to many. Both incline walking and running has their advantages and disadvantages. So, knowing the pros and cons will impact your health for certain. Depending on your situation or unique fitness goal, making the right … Read more
Driving around town, hiking in the park… almost everywhere I look, it’s rare if I don’t see someone either jogging or running. If you have a membership at a local gym, you definitely see people jogging or running on a treadmill or possibly on an indoor track. Perhaps this daily reminder of its allure has … Read more
Having properly broken in running shoes is easily one of the most overlooked aspects of our health and fitness routine. Even serious runners often fail to give the proper attention to their shoes. If you’re asking yourself, “How long does it take to break in running shoes,” then you are on the right track (pun … Read more
If you are an avid runner, you most likely go for a long run several times a week… if not every day. Running is a great exercise to build strong bones and strengthen many different muscles all at the same time. You can also benefit from the sunshine and fresh air on a run. But … Read more
When it comes to highly effective cardio workouts, there are a few different options to choose from. You can go for a run outside, use an elliptical machine at the gym, or hop on a treadmill or Stairmaster. Drive around or visit a park on any given day, and you’ll see people jogging for miles. … Read more
It’s race day. You have been training for weeks, and today you will see the results of your efforts… and the fruits of your labor. Running is not all about physical training, mental preparedness plays a key role. So to give you that extra push, it is important to seek inspiration from wherever possible in … Read more
A friend of mine recently had to have their big toe amputated because of an injury. As an avid runner, they were very concerned about how this big change would affect their lifestyle – running wise, that is. The big toe, called a hallux, isn’t necessarily something we need for walking or running… is it? … Read more