While most of us generally associate running with speed, according to Kic co-founder Laura Henshaw, there are several benefits of going slower, too. Recently, I experienced a trifecta of injuries in one week. At the time, I’d been pushing my work and social life to the limits and I suspect …
The benefits of exercise for our physical and mental health have long been recognised by experts in every sector of health, with the latest research examining the specific influence regularly running can have on conditions such as depression and anxiety. Exercise, in its many varied forms, already has a pretty …
With so many options on the market, it can be overwhelming to decide which shoe is the best fit for you. Here is a breakdown of the main factors to consider when selecting the optimal running shoe. What is Your Goal? The first step is to determine your running goals. Are …
Ideally, we warm up prior to a run in order to prepare our body and decrease our risk of injury. This consists of increasing blood flow to the proper muscles, activating them in order to increase our human performance, and get the most out of each run. A dynamic warm up is a …
Having worked in athletics, I’ve seen vicious cycles of injury that can typically be attributed to doing too much too soon. I’m guilty of it myself – I’m not a competitive athlete anymore, but I get excited about a new training cycle and go off the deep end with intensity or duration right away. …
Many athletes act like running and bodybuilding are mutually exclusive. Do one, and not only is it unlikely that you do the other, but it may be downright impossible. “You’ll run away your gains,” one side will tell you. The other side will swear that a muscular man on the road is like a …
Police recruits spend hours upon hours running. Depending on the academy and training officers, these runs can vary greatly, ranging from a brisk 1.5 miles to a will-shattering 7-10 miles, almost always in formation. Once the recruits graduate and hit the streets, however, they develop a new relationship with running. Officers who are more …
Let's take a trip back in time. How far? Back before the gym was cluttered with dudes with camera crews, and stick figure lifters who strain harder for a selfie than they do during a set of squats.Back then, before the … [Read More...]