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.
Shin splints are the bane of a runner’s life. These excruciating pains in the legs and shins can cut short a training session and impair your performance, causing pain that can last for weeks. Let’s look at shin splints and how to prevent them. What are Shin Splints? Shin splints are typically experienced as acute … Read more
Whether you are using it for your workout jams, staying in touch, or just keeping the essentials, there’s no doubt that you need your phone on you when you are running. But it can also be awkward and uncomfortable to carry, and a distraction during a workout. Many runners simply choose to carry their phone … Read more
Running is nearly synonymous with cardio, for good reason. It’s inexpensive, easily accessible, and we learn it in childhood. But it’s not the only way to get a great cardio workout, and if you are tired of running, or in recovery from a running injury, you may want to consider these cardio alternatives to running. … Read more
Looking for the best running podcasts to listen to during your next run? If you are prepping for a jog and would like to hear some motivational words from various running experts, we highly recommend listening to these running podcasts. They offer a combination of strategies, tips, guidelines, and inspiring stories that will surely boost … Read more
When I think back on my running journey thus far, the first word that comes to mind is commitment. About 16 years ago, I did a complete lifestyle renovation. I changed my diet from fast food to whole foods and started following Pilates DVDs instead of watching reality TV. But, seeing as I wasn’t leaving … Read more
If you’re like me, you hate to resort to running on the treadmill, even if it’s blistering cold outside. Part of the joy of running is having your feet hit the pavement and breathing in the fresh air from outside. So especially when the seasons change quickly, you want to be prepared to run in … Read more
When it comes to preparing for a 5K… it’s only natural for most people to think about the physical training aspects. The run schedule. The cross training. The rest days. But what many novice runners often overlook is what to eat before running a 5K. A proper run diet can be just as critical to … Read more
Wondering why you’re running out of breath when you try to go for a run? Or are you looking for ways to help you properly breathe while you exercise? If you want the answers to these questions, then keep reading. You will discover the reasons why you seem to feel breathless while exercising. But more … Read more