Running. You love it or you hate it — there isn’t much of an in-between. Whether you love it or love to hate it, running never looks overly complicated, does it? Yeah, running seems pretty simple and straightforward. However, proper form (yes, running has a proper form) is key to avoiding injury, and it may […]
“Running is bad for your joints.” If you’re a runner, you’ve probably heard this from at least five people. I hear it regularly, and my answer always has to do with the things I do outside of running to take care of my joints. Is running really bad for your joints? It always seems there’s […]
Workouts can be fun, there’s no doubt about that, but they can also grow stale—especially if you’re one who normally follows a set routine. There’s never been a better time to switch things up. Why? Because this lovely late-May weather not only offers you the opportunity to bust out of the gym, but it also […]
Marathons. 26.2 miles of taxing, painful hell. Many people see these races as a right of passage that offers membership into the elusive club of running elite. With the 2015 Boston Marathon quickly approaching, a large number of people may be putting finishing touches on their preparations for it. Whether you’re a veteran runner with […]
The treadmill is a daily workout staple for a number of people, while other people swear they’d never step foot on one, even if they had to. Seen as an indoor alternative to outdoor running, treadmills definitely have their advantages, but they also have disadvantages. Advantages of Using a Treadmill While using a treadmill provides the […]
We’ve all felt it, that nagging ache and throb that spans nearly the entire length of your shin bone after a run or quick sprint. The dreaded shin splint. If you’re a runner, you know what I’m talking about. Shin splints are a fairly common form of post-run torture that make you groan, dance on […]
I started running regularly when I was 14. I’d get up at 5:30 a.m. and run to my grandma’s house and back. It was the equivalent of a little over two miles, which at that time, seemed like a long way to go. As I got older, I added distance. By the time I graduated […]
I was fortunate enough to attend the Green Bay Packers Family Night a few weeks ago. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Family Night, it’s an opportunity to watch the greatest football team ever practice and scrimmage at Lambeau Field before the NFL preseason games begin. It’s a fun night filled with football, free […]
This week we have what’s called the 5-4-3-2-1 workout and it looks tough! Let’s dive right in. No equipment is needed for this workout–it can be done at home, at the gym and even on vacation! Here’s how it works. Each chunk of the workout is broken down into 5 minutes, then 4 minutes, then […]
 I have a love/hate relationship with the treadmill. I love that I don’t have to worry about my surroundings on the treadmill. When running outside I worry about things like dogs who aren’t on a leash, cars, and weirdos who feel the need to honk and yell things at me while I run. The bad […]
