What Should I Eat Before a Run? How Much? When? Fueling properly before a run is key to ensuring you have the energy and endurance to perform your best. Aim to eat a balanced meal or snack – ideally one or more hours before your run. Focus on eating on easily digestible carbohydrates for quick […]
Category Archives: Running
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Jul
Jul
Injuries can be a tough setback for runners, but with the right approach, you can handle them effectively and come back stronger. That’s when making backup plans are essential to overcoming an injury. When we listen to our bodies and rest as needed, we allow proper healing and reduce our recovery time, as opposed to […]
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Jun
Jun
Let’s dive into why stretching after a run is so important for us. After a run, your muscles are warm and more pliable, making it the perfect time to stretch and improve flexibility. Stretching helps to gradually cool down your body, bringing your heart rate back to normal and easing your transition into recovery mode. […]
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May
May
Let’s talk about running drills and how they can help improve your form! Running drills are specific exercises designed to enhance your running mechanics by focusing on different aspects of your stride. These drills, such as high knees, butt kicks, and skipping, emphasize proper posture, leg movement, and foot placement. By practicing these movements, you […]
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May
May
Strides are important and should be a staple in your running routine. Read on to learn what they are and why they matter. What Are Strides? Strides are short bursts of running, typically ranging from 50 to 150 meters, where you gradually accelerate to about 85-95% of your maximum speed before decelerating. They’re perfect to […]
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May
May
Let’s talk warm-ups and your pre-run routine! As runners, we all know the excitement of lacing up our shoes and hitting the pavement. Consequently, here’s an essential part of our routine that we can’t afford to skip: dynamic stretching and mobility exercises.t Incorporating these into your pre-run routine is key to enhancing your performance and […]
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May
May
If you’re a new runner, you may be thinking: “Does this ever get any easier?!” We can promise you, just like anything else with practice, it does. Your body needs time to adapt, and for a new runner this is generally about 4-6 weeks. Trust us, we’ve been there. STARTING OFF Those first few runs might […]
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May
May
Speed work is an important component of any runner’s training program, and perhaps the most challenging. So we love to get it done at class together in Moms on the Run! By incorporating intervals, tempo runs, and other speed-focused workouts, we can improve our aerobic capacity, which is essential for sustaining efforts at higher speeds […]
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Apr
Apr
To train to run faster, you need to run slow, easy runs. Sounds counterintuitive, right?! We aren’t downplaying the importance of speed training as part of your training plan to improve your performance as a runner. However, it’s really important to understand why slow runs are just as important to help you meet your goals! […]
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Apr
Apr
Does a Run Have to be Long to be Effective? The amount one should run depends on a person’s individual goals. However, 30 minutes is a great goal that is doable in a busy schedule and has significant health benefits, both physically and mentally. Daily Activity is Key According to the U.S. Department of Health, […]